“Tucked into the beautifully frescoed Mazzanti Houses, this spot puts you squarely in the architectural reality of the city. It's refined, historically grounded, and completely ignores the Shakespearean pantomime happening a few streets over.”

“A proper, family-owned institution with genuine roots, rather than something drummed up by a 20th-century marketing board. It's perfectly positioned for dodging the selfie-stick crowds and getting lost in the city's ancient, labyrinthine streets.”

“If you want awe-inspiring, the rooftop here lets you stare directly at the 2,000-year-old Verona Arena while sitting in a hot tub. It is everything the real city is about—massive, undeniable history without the claustrophobic courtyard queues.”

“This is the cutthroat, wildly impressive city the Scaliger family would have recognised. Stately, deeply historic, and dripping with actual authenticity, it's the perfect antidote to the manufactured romance of the tourist traps.”

“An absolute masterclass in Italian luxury that doesn't need to shout to get your attention. When the crowds fighting for space in Juliet's courtyard finally break you, retreat to the rooftop here for a dangerously strong espresso and some much-needed peace.”

“This place looks right out over Piazza delle Erbe, the oldest square in the city and former Roman Forum. Sip an espresso on the terrace and look for the centuries-old whale bone hanging nearby instead of a fake 1930s balcony.”