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Osteria Ai Preti
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Just across the Adige river in Veronetta, on the edge of Verona's main tourist circuit, Ai Preti feels like a neighbourhood local. It's large, with dark wood throughout, and has the kind of retro look that comes from never having tried to look retro. Two counters divide the food between cold tartine and hot snacks. I chose one with baccalà mantecato, another with caramelised onions, and a horse meat polpetta. Tartine cost â¬2, the polpetta slightly less; with a â¬4 glass of wine, the whole aperitivo came in under â¬10. By 7.45pm, both displays were almost empty, though my polpetta seemed freshly cooked. The crowd looked entirely local, paying far more attention to one another than to the labels. Magazines lay around for anyone drinking alone. Here, aperitivo felt like the working day quietly unwinding. 7/10
Velvet
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I was early for dinner. The restaurant next door was still closed and I had half an hour to kill. Filling the gap before dinner is, after all, the primary function of the aperitivo. Velvet occupies part of a 15th-century palazzo. There is a handsome counter with stools, though I chose a small table. Three nearby tables were already taken by a more dressed-up crowd than I had encountered in Veronetta, drinking and talking without much hurry. There was plenty of wine on the list, but I went for a â¬12 negroni. It arrived with fried plantain crisps, cashews and little savoury pastries with tomatoâat no extra cost. A separate food menu offers more substantial bites, including edamame falafel and chicken wings. By the time I'd finished my drink, the restaurant next door was open. Half an hour neatly accounted for. 8/10
Osteria da Morandin
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Morandin was the only place I visited twice. My first visit was almost accidentalâa glass of wine turned into dinnerâso I returned a week later, just before 9pm, to make sure I hadn't simply got lucky. On paper, its long afternoon closure, from 2.30 to 7pm, had been my only doubt. It was another punishingly hot evening in Veronetta. Every outside table was taken and the fans inside did little more than move the heat around. I was wearing absurd red-and-blue striped trousers. A man I took to be one of the owners, there as a customer, noticed our near-matching trousers and came over for a high five. "They say we look like we're in pyjamas. They don't understand fashion." Wines run from â¬2.50 to â¬6 and, even at that relatively late hour, the cicchetti display was the fullest I had seen: battered vegetables, frittata, prawn skewers, â¬1.30 meatballs with tastasal (seasoned pork mince) and â¬1.80 tartine. I chose a durello, the crisp local sparkling wine from the Lessini hills, a meatball and a tuna-and-egg tartina. The waiters were run off their feet; regulars greeted one another and foreign voices were scarce. Fifteen minutes later, I asked about dinner. "Full." Ten minutes on, a table appeared. Aperitivo had not replaced dinner; it had made staying for it irresistible. 10/10
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs My Search for the Perfect Italian Aperitivo in Verona
1 What exactly is an aperitivo
Its a predinner drink usually enjoyed in the early evening meant to stimulate your appetite In Italy it comes with small snacks like chips olives or nuts
2 Whats the difference between aperitivo and apericena
Aperitivo is a light drink with small snacks Apericena is a bigger versioncena means dinnerso the food spread is generous enough to replace a full meal
3 What time does aperitivo start in Verona
Most bars start around 600 or 630 PM and run until about 900 PM Locals usually go between 700 and 830 PM
4 What are the classic aperitivo drinks
The staples are Aperol Spritz Campari Spritz Negroni Americano and prosecco A Spritz is the most popular choice in Verona
5 What is a Spritz exactly
Its a mix of prosecco a bitter liqueur and soda water served over ice in a wine glass Its light fizzy and slightly bitter
6 Where are the best places for aperitivo in Verona
Piazza Bra Piazza delle Erbe and the streets around Via Mazzini are full of good spots For a quieter vibe try the bars in Veronetta across the river
7 Is aperitivo expensive in Verona
Not really A Spritz usually costs 47 and the snacks are included in the price Sitting at a table on a main piazza can cost more than standing at the bar
8 Do I have to tip for aperitivo
No tipping isnt expected in Italy You can round up to the nearest euro if you liked the service but its optional
9 Whats the difference between sitting down and standing at the bar
Standing at the bar is cheaper Sitting at a table often means a coperto or higher prices especially in touristy piazzas