A courtyard in the historic centre
In Corte San Giovanni in Foro, between Corso Porta Borsari and Piazza delle Erbe: a secluded corner far from the traffic, with outdoor tables under the umbrellas and two indoor dining rooms.
Osteria & Wine Bar · Corte San Giovanni in Foro · Verona
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La Piazzetta The hidden courtyard in the heart of Verona
La Piazzetta: osteria and wine bar in the historic centre of Verona, a stone's throw from Piazza delle Erbe
In Corte San Giovanni in Foro, a small secluded courtyard between Corso Porta Borsari and Piazza delle Erbe, La Piazzetta lives from the morning coffee to the last glass of the evening: traditional Veronese dishes, artisan bigoli, a cellar of more than a hundred labels and outdoor tables far from the traffic, where time slows down.
Do you know the square Verona keeps to itself?
- Corte S. Giovanni in Foro, 4/A — Historic centre of Verona
- Open every day 9:00 – 1:00
- +39 329 327 5155
✦ Travellers' Choice 2026 on Tripadvisor · Osteria and wine bar in Corte San Giovanni in Foro ✦
Why stop at La Piazzetta
Four good reasons
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Four good reasons
to step into the courtyard
Courtyard • Cuisine • Cellar • Conviviality
The Via Postumia passed through here and, a few steps away, lay the forum of Roman Verona: for two thousand years this has been the place where the city meets. La Piazzetta keeps that spirit alive: a quiet courtyard in the heart of the historic centre, a kitchen that tells the story of the land and a glass always ready.
Veronese cuisine
Amarone tortelli filled with braised beef, Amarone risotto, bigoli with duck ragù, pastissada de caval with polenta and boiled meats with pearà: the recipes of the land, with homemade pasta and desserts.
More than a hundred labels
Amarone, Ripasso and Valpolicella from the great Veronese wineries, Lugana and Soave, the great Italian reds, Franciacorta and Champagne: under the brick vaults, the right wine for every dish.
From 9 am until late, every day
Sweet and savoury brunch, lunch, aperitivo with a spritz, dinner and an after-dinner glass: La Piazzetta is open every day, with the kitchen open from 11:00 to 23:30.
Forum
Two thousand years ago, a few steps from here, lay the forum: the place where Verona met. Today people meet in the piazzetta.
The story of the place
Corte San Giovanni in Foro,
Corte San Giovanni in Foro,
where Verona meets
The courtyard takes its name from the church of San Giovanni in Foro, which faces Corso Porta Borsari, the ancient decumanus maximus: «in Foro» because it stands next to the forum of Roman Verona, today Piazza delle Erbe. Every stone around here tells of two thousand years of encounters.
The Via Postumia
The consul Spurius Postumius Albinus lays out the road linking Genoa to Aquileia. In Verona it becomes the decumanus maximus: today's Corso Porta Borsari.
Porta Borsari and the forum
The ancient Porta Iovia, today Porta Borsari, is the main entrance to the city: under Emperor Claudius it is given its white stone façades. The decumanus leads straight to the forum, where Piazza delle Erbe is today.
San Giovanni in Foro
On the decumanus rises the Romanesque church of San Giovanni, called «in Foro» because it was built next to the Roman forum.
The great fire
A fire devastates Verona and damages the church: an inscription on its side still recalls it, «combusta est civitas Verone».
The Giolfino portal
On the street side opens the portal attributed to Girolamo Giolfino, with statues of the saints; in the lunette Nicolò Giolfino frescoes Saint John on Patmos.
La Piazzetta
In the courtyard that bears the church's name, an osteria with a wine bar where Verona still meets, over a traditional dish and a glass of Valpolicella.
From morning brunch to the evening glass
A whole day
A whole day
in the courtyard
The day begins at 9 with coffee and a sweet or savoury brunch; at lunch, Veronese first courses, big salads and sharing boards; at aperitivo time, spritz, seafood cicchetti and oysters with prosecco; in the evening, dinner and, to finish, a homemade dessert with a glass of Recioto. The kitchen is open from 11:00 to 23:30.
- Sweet and savoury brunch
- Lunch and dinner
- Aperitivo in the courtyard
- Outdoor tables
- All-you-can-eat bigoli
- Menu in several languages
Convivium
Sunset in the courtyard has the colour of spritz and the sound of glasses clinking.
✦ Artisan pasta
What you will find here
The Veronese tradition,
The Veronese tradition,
dish after dish
Local ingredients and family recipes, from a kitchen open from lunch until late: traditional first courses with artisan pasta, Veronese mains and great meats, boards to share and homemade desserts.
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Traditional first courses
Amarone tortelli filled with braised beef, Amarone risotto, bigoli with duck ragù, bigoli cacio e pepe with black truffle, homemade potato gnocchi with pastissada.
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Veronese mains and great meats
Pastissada de caval with polenta, boiled meats with pearà, Vicenza-style salt cod, scottona beef tagliata, Florentine and rib steaks, octopus with potato cream.
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Boards and nibbles
The Piazzetta board for two, local cured meats and cheeses with mostarda, hand-cut Fassona beef tartare, seafood cicchetti, oysters and prosecco.
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Desserts and dessert wines
Homemade tiramisù, molten chocolate cake, pistachio cheesecake and sbrisolona with Recioto della Valpolicella.
Ideal for
Who sits down at La Piazzetta
Every guest has their hour. The courtyard is designed to welcome them all, from the first coffee to the last toast.
Tourists
A stone's throw from Piazza delle Erbe, Juliet's House and the Arena: the perfect stop between one visit and the next.
Couples
A romantic dinner under the brick vaults, or outdoors in the courtyard.
Families and groups
Two dining rooms, outdoor tables, the tablet menu in several languages and dishes for children too.
Aperitivo
Spritz, cocktails and wine by the glass with sharing boards, seafood cicchetti and oysters.
Wine lovers
More than a hundred labels, from Amarone to the great Italian reds and all the way to Champagne.
Breakfast and brunch
From 9 in the morning, sweet and savoury brunch with coffee, fresh juices and cappuccino.
Vinum
Under the vaults, a hundred labels await their moment: one glass is enough to get the evening talking.
Gallery
The flavours of La Piazzetta
What our guests say
Whoever steps into the courtyard
Whoever steps into the courtyard
comes back.
Travellers' Choice 2026 on Tripadvisor and thousands of reviews from those who found their table in Verona at La Piazzetta.
4,5out of 5 · 1,814 reviews
on Tripadvisor
on Tripadvisor
4,4out of 5 · over 2,400 reviews
on Google
on Google
Travellers' Choice 2026 · Tripadvisor
- Kind, friendly and attentive staff
- Generous portions and traditional dishes
- Bigoli, tortelli and Amarone risotto
- A quiet courtyard a stone's throw from Piazza Erbe
Summary of reviews published on Tripadvisor and Google · data from October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you want to know
Everything you want to know
about La Piazzetta
Answers to the questions that come up most often in the reviews of those who have sat at our table.
Where is La Piazzetta in Verona?
In Corte San Giovanni in Foro 4/A, in the historic centre: a small secluded courtyard between Corso Porta Borsari and Piazza delle Erbe, a few steps from Juliet's House and less than ten minutes' walk from the Arena. You can eat at the outdoor tables or in the two indoor dining rooms.
What to eat at La Piazzetta?
The reviews mention above all the Amarone tortelli filled with braised beef, the Amarone risotto and the bigoli, with duck ragù or cacio e pepe with black truffle. The menu also features pastissada de caval with polenta, boiled meats with pearà, octopus, scottona tagliata, sharing boards and homemade desserts.
What is the «all you can eat» bigoli?
It is the formula most loved by those who come in company: unlimited artisan bigoli with different sauces to try one after another, from duck ragù to carbonara, from cacio e pepe with black truffle to cherry tomatoes with stracciatella. To find out which days it is available, call +39 329 327 5155.
Why is it called Corte San Giovanni in Foro?
After the Romanesque church of San Giovanni in Foro, from the 12th century, which faces Corso Porta Borsari: «in Foro» because it was built next to the forum of Roman Verona, today Piazza delle Erbe. Its Renaissance portal is attributed to Girolamo Giolfino.
What are La Piazzetta's opening hours?
La Piazzetta is open every day from 9:00 to 1:00. The kitchen is open from 11:00 to 23:30, for lunch and dinner; in the morning there is brunch and the coffee bar, in the evening wine and cocktails.
Do I need to book?
It is recommended, especially in the evening and at weekends. You can book online with the booking system or by calling +39 329 327 5155.
What is the wine list like?
The cellar counts more than a hundred labels: Valpolicella, Ripasso and Amarone from the great Veronese wineries, Lugana, Soave and Bardolino, the great Italian reds, Franciacorta and Champagne. Many wines are also served by the glass, and with dessert there is Recioto della Valpolicella.
Can you have aperitivo in the courtyard?
Yes: spritz in many versions, gin and tonic and cocktails, glasses of sparkling wine and Valpolicella, with boards of cured meats and cheeses, bruschetta, seafood cicchetti and oysters with prosecco. In good weather, aperitivo is served outdoors in the courtyard.
How do you order? Is the menu in several languages?
At the table you order from the tablet, with photos and descriptions of the dishes in several languages; the dining room staff are on hand for advice, wine included. The full menu, always up to date, can also be viewed online.
Are there gluten-free dishes or options for allergies?
There are gluten-free bread and beer and several suitable dishes; in the online menu every dish lists its allergens. For coeliac disease, allergies and intolerances please tell the staff: the kitchen cannot guarantee the complete absence of cross-contamination.
How do I get there and where can I park?
The historic centre is largely pedestrian and a limited traffic zone: it is best to arrive on foot or by public transport. The nearest car parks are in Piazza Arsenale and Piazza Cittadella, about ten minutes' walk from the courtyard.
Where we are and how to reach us
Come and see us
Come and see us
in Corte San Giovanni in Foro
Open every day · 9:00 – 1:00
Phone
+39 329 327 5155Opening hours
Every day: 9:00 – 1:00
Kitchen: 11:00 – 23:30
Hospes
Whoever enters the courtyard is a guest; whoever returns, a friend.
A table is waiting for you
in Corte San Giovanni in Foro
Ochre houses, green shutters, a traditional dish and a glass of Amarone: the quietest courtyard in the centre awaits you at La Piazzetta.
See you in the piazzetta?