Gourmet Dinner, Wine, Gelato

Gourmet Dinner, Wine, Gelato, 2.5 hours, rated 4.8 across 145 traveller reviews.

Overview

The tour begins at Ristorante Rubiani on Piazzetta Scalette Rubiani and works its way through a series of food stops in the historic center over two and a half hours. First comes a historic deli, La Tradision, where cured meats, regional cheeses and bruschetta are paired with DOC and DOCG wines. Then a stop at Pizzeria La Conchiglia for a gourmet pizza tasting, before sitting down to a proper Veronese dinner back at Rubiani: risotto all'Amarone or a fresh pasta dish, with Amarone, other local wines or Prosecco alongside.

The walk between stops is short and the pace relaxed, as several reviewers noted. The finish is at Gelateria Savoia, with artisan gelato and a limoncello to close the evening.

It suits anyone who wants a structured introduction to Veronese food and wine in one sitting rather than researching places alone. Reviewers describe a relaxed, social atmosphere across the evening, with several mentioning the good company of their group. Dietary needs can be accommodated if you contact the operator after booking.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Ristorante RubianiThe tour starts and ends at Ristorante Rubiani, Piazzetta Scalette Rubiani 3, in central Verona. Hotel pickup is not included.
2. La Tradision deli tastingWine, cheese and food tastings at a historic gourmet deli, lasting 45 minutes. Cured meats and bruschetta come with DOC and DOCG wines.
3. Pizza at La ConchigliaA 30-minute stop for gourmet pizza and wine at Pizzeria La Conchiglia, described by the operator as among the best pizza in Verona.
4. Dinner at Ristorante RubianiA seated 1-hour dinner with risotto all'Amarone or fresh pasta, plus wine tastings including Amarone, other local wines or Prosecco.
5. Gelato at Gelateria SavoiaA 15-minute dessert stop for artisan gelato and a limoncello, ending the tour.
6. Return to Ristorante RubianiThe tour finishes back at the starting point, Ristorante Rubiani.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of the evening, from footwear to how the group feels on the night.

• Comfortable shoes. This is a walking tour through the historic center, so wear shoes you can walk in comfortably. Reviewers describe the walking distance as fine and the pace relaxing, with stops close together.
• Come hungry. Tastings run from cured meats and cheese through pizza to a full dinner and dessert. Multiple reviewers call the food plentiful, so treat this as your evening meal rather than a light snack.
• Group feel. Several reviewers describe a relaxed, social atmosphere and enjoyed the company of their group. It runs as a guided group experience rather than a private one.
• Wine included. Tips for the guide are not included, and hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided.
• Dietary needs. Contact the operator after booking about allergies or dietary restrictions. One reviewer reported vegetarian needs were well handled by the guide on the night.
• Guide knowledge. Reviewers consistently praise the guides as knowledgeable, friendly and generous with restaurant recommendations. Ask questions, since local tips appear again and again in feedback.

Common issues. The walking route is short and the stops sit close together, and some travellers felt the listing could set that out more clearly. Two reviewers noted the itinerary can shift slightly on the day, with not every item exactly as written, though neither considered it a real problem. Tips for the guide and hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Anyone with allergies or dietary restrictions needs to contact the operator after booking so arrangements can be made.

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