Ristorante Greppia

Ristorante Greppia is a long-established restaurant on Vicolo Samaritana, a lane close to Piazza delle Erbe in the Centro Storico of Verona, in the Veneto region of Italy. It focuses on classic Veronese recipes and has served the city's traditional repertoire for many years, making it a reliable choice for visitors who want to sample local cooking without searching through the many tourist-facing menus nearby. The signature dishes are those that define Verona. Bollito con pearà, a plate of boiled meats served with a peppery sauce made from bread, marrow and broth, is a speciality of the city's winter table. Pastissada de caval, the slow-braised horse-meat stew usually served with polenta, is the best-known Veronese main, and risotto all'Amarone, cooked with the strong dried-grape red wine of the Valpolicella hills, is a refined local classic. Together they offer a compact introduction to the cuisine. The dining room has a traditional, familiar feel, with attentive but unfussy service and no dress code beyond casual to smart casual. The pace is unhurried, noise levels are moderate, and the clientele mixes residents with visitors exploring the old town. The wine list centres on Veneto producers, with Valpolicella, Ripasso and Amarone suited to the heavier dishes, and local whites such as Soave available for lighter courses. Prices are moderate for central Verona and reflect the location near the main market square. Reservations are recommended, particularly for dinner, at weekends and during the summer opera season at the Arena, when the city's restaurants fill early. Hours should be confirmed locally, since opening times can change through the year. The position, a few minutes on foot from Piazza delle Erbe, Juliet's House and the Torre dei Lamberti, makes it easy to include in a day's sightseeing in the heart of the historic centre.