A stone's throw from the Arena
At Via Marcantonio Bentegodi 7, a few minutes' walk from Piazza Bra and the Arena: the natural stop before or after a day in the historic centre.
An inn in the heart of Verona · Via Marcantonio Bentegodi, 7
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Guests of the Scaligeri Good cheer and hospitality, guaranteed
Locanda degli Scaligeri: meat, wine and Veronese cooking a stone's throw from the Arena
In the centre of Verona, close to Piazza Bra and the Arena, Locanda degli Scaligeri welcomes you in a relaxed, warm setting: wooden tables, walls lined with bottles, traditional Veronese dishes and meat, the house speciality.
Where does the traveller stop in Verona?
- Via Marcantonio Bentegodi, 7 — Verona city centre
- Open every day 10:00 – 01:00
- +39 349 826 1711
✦ Travellers' Choice 2026 on Tripadvisor · Meat, Veronese cooking and wine a few steps from the Arena ✦
Why stop with us
Four good reasons
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Four good reasons
to stop at the Locanda
Arena • Embers • Cellar • Good cheer
The Scaligeri made Verona a city that knows how to welcome. We carry on the tradition: doors open from morning until late at night, generous cooking and a smile at every table.
Meat, the house speciality
The one-kilo mixed grill to share between two, Scottona beef rib steak and tagliata, pork cheek braised in Amarone and Her Majesty the Fiorentina.
Veronese cooking
Amarone risotto, pastissada de caval (Veronese horse-meat stew) with polenta, bigoli with duck ragù, Amarone tortelli filled with braised beef, our own gnocchi.
Wine and cicchetti
Valpolicella, Ripasso and Amarone, sparkling wines and wines by the glass; spritz, sharing boards and cicchetti for the perfect aperitivo.
Hospitium
More than seven centuries ago the Scaligeri welcomed Dante. Tonight, we welcome you.
From breakfast to after dinner
If you're in Piazza Bra or at the Arena,
If you're in Piazza Bra or at the Arena,
the Locanda is just steps away
The day starts with a sweet and savoury breakfast, then lunch, aperitivo and dinner. The kitchen stays open until midnight, until 00:30 on Fridays and Saturdays: perfect after a show at the Arena too.
- A few steps from Piazza Bra
- Close to the Arena
- Outdoor tables
- Open every day 10:00–01:00
- Online booking available
Ignis
The warmth of the embers. The wish to stay.
✦ Meat and Veronese cooking
What you'll find here
Generous cooking,
Generous cooking,
from morning until late at night
Typical Veronese and Venetian dishes alongside the great classics of Italian cooking: traditional recipes, meat cooked in many ways and portions to share, in a modern osteria with wooden tables and walls lined with bottles.
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Grilled meats
One-kilo mixed grill for two, Scottona beef rib steak and tagliata, wild boar ribs, Milanese veal cutlet and the Fiorentina.
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Typical Veronese and Venetian dishes
Amarone risotto, pastissada de caval with polenta, bigoli with duck ragù, Amarone tortelli, Vicenza-style salt cod.
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Aperitivo and cicchetti
Spritz, wine by the glass and bubbles with cured meat and cheese boards, focaccia and nibbles.
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Pizzas, big salads and desserts
Our house pizzas, big salads, handmade tiramisù and Verona's sfogliatine pastries.
Perfect for
Who stops at the Locanda
Every guest has their moment. The Locanda is made to welcome them all, from the first coffee to the last toast.
Travellers
The right stop between the Arena, Piazza Bra and the historic centre.
Couples
A dinner beneath the terrace lights.
Families and groups
Long tables, birthdays and a private room for special occasions.
Aperitivo
Spritz, wine by the glass and cicchetti in the heart of Verona.
After the Arena
Kitchen open until midnight, until 00:30 at weekends.
Breakfast and lunch
Sweet and savoury breakfast in the morning, then lunch served all day.
Hilaritas
Good cheer can't be booked: you find it at the table.
Gallery
The flavours of the Locanda
What guests say
Arrive as a guest,
Arrive as a guest,
leave as a friend.
Travellers' Choice 2026 on Tripadvisor and thousands of reviews from people who have sat at our table.
4.4out of 5 · over 1,300 reviews
on Tripadvisor
on Tripadvisor
4.3out of 5 · over 3,000 reviews
on Google
on Google
Travellers' Choice 2026 · Tripadvisor
- The one-kilo mixed grill and meat cooked over the embers
- Bigoli, tagliatelle and traditional first courses
- Kind, smiling and attentive staff
- The terrace and the location just steps from the Arena
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 the Locanda
Answers to the questions that come up most often in reviews from people who have sat at our table.
What to eat at Locanda degli Scaligeri in Verona?
The dishes mentioned most in reviews are the one-kilo mixed grill for two, tagliatelle with ragù, bigoli carbonara and bigoli with duck ragù, gnocchi with pastissada de caval, Amarone risotto and Amarone tortelli filled with braised beef. To finish, the handmade tiramisù.
Where to eat grilled meat near the Arena in Verona?
At Locanda degli Scaligeri, Via Marcantonio Bentegodi 7, a few minutes' walk from the Arena and Piazza Bra. Meat is the house speciality: a one-kilo mixed grill for two, Scottona beef rib steak and tagliata, pork cheek braised in Amarone, wild boar ribs and Her Majesty the Fiorentina.
What do reviews say about Locanda degli Scaligeri?
It is rated 4.4 out of 5 on Tripadvisor, with over 1,300 reviews and the Travellers' Choice 2026, and 4.3 out of 5 on Google, with over 3,000 reviews. Guests praise the grilled meats and traditional first courses, the kind and attentive staff, the value for money, the terrace and the location just steps from the Arena.
Do you need to book at Locanda degli Scaligeri?
It is recommended, especially in the evening, at weekends and on Arena performance nights. You can book online at any time with the booking system or by calling +39 349 826 1711.
What are the opening hours? Can you eat after the Arena?
Locanda degli Scaligeri is open every day from 10:00 to 01:00, with no weekly closing day. The kitchen is open all day from 10:00 to midnight, until 00:30 on Fridays and Saturdays: you can have breakfast, a late lunch, an aperitivo and dinner, even after a show at the Arena.
Where is Locanda degli Scaligeri and how far is it from the Arena?
At Via Marcantonio Bentegodi 7, 37122 Verona, in the city centre: a stone's throw from Piazza Bra and a few minutes' walk from the Arena. Open the map for directions.
Can you have an aperitivo at Locanda degli Scaligeri?
Yes: Venetian, Campari and Hugo spritz, wine by the glass and sparkling wine, gin and cocktails, served with cured meat and cheese boards, focaccia and nibbles. In the warmer months you can enjoy it outdoors on the terrace.
Can you eat outdoors?
Yes. The Locanda has a terrace with outdoor tables beneath large umbrellas that light up with string lights and lanterns in the evening. Inside there is the wooden dining room with its walls of bottles and, for groups and special occasions, a private room.
Are there vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free dishes?
There are vegetarian dishes and vegan options. For coeliac disease, allergies and intolerances, let the staff know and they will point out suitable dishes: in the online menu every dish lists its allergens.
How much does it cost to eat at Locanda degli Scaligeri?
The average spend is about €20–40 per person (price range €€–€€€), with boards to share, traditional Veronese first courses, grilled meats and pizzas. The full menu, always up to date, can be read online; at the table you can also order from the tablet.
Where we are and how to reach us
Come and see us
Come and see us
in the centre of Verona
Open every day · 10:00 – 01:00
Phone
+39 349 826 1711Opening hours
Every day: 10:00 – 01:00
Kitchen: 10:00 – 24:00 · Fridays and Saturdays until 00:30
Hospes
In Latin, “hospes” means both guest and host. Here, it’s the same thing.
A table is waiting for you
at Via Bentegodi, 7
The lantern is lit, and so are the embers. A traditional dish, a glass of Amarone and the Locanda's good cheer are waiting for you in the heart of Verona.
Will you stop with us?