Trattoria al Pompiere

We booked a table at Trattoria Al Pompieri months in advance for 1st July, looking forward to dining there during our trip. Two weeks before, we received an email saying the restaurant would be closed for kitchen refurbishment and that our reservation had to be cancelled. We accepted this explanation and rebooked elsewhere. However, on the evening of 1st July, we walked past the restaurant to find it open, busy, and fully operational — no sign of any kitchen works or closures. We went inside and spoke directly with the staff member who had emailed us. Her reaction made it obvious that she had been caught out. She offered no honest explanation. We felt deceived and extremely disappointed. On returning home, we discovered other reviews describing similar situations — last-minute cancellations with vague or false justifications. This seems to be a pattern of behaviour. As travellers who plan ahead and value honesty, we find this level of disrespect and dishonesty unacceptable. We strongly advise future guests to be cautious when booking.

Recommended by a friend who had been recommended by another friend! And for extremely good reason. The food was fantastic. The cheese selection was amazing if you like cheese! The beef tartare, pork knuckle and ravioli were stunning. The staff were lovely and knowledgeable. The place itself is extremely characterable. Completely recommend.

We were so lucky to get a table! After a month of enjoying Italy, this meal and service was up there with the best. We walked in on our first night staying in a nearby hotel, and it didn't take long to realise how wonderful and adored this place is. We enjoyed a sublime meal of duck ravioli, steak, and two out of this world desserts! We loved it so much, we tried hard to go the next night but it was fully booked. Book early and enjoy! We can't wait to go back.

**Review for Trattoria Al Pompiere, Verona** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Food**: If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Verona, Trattoria Al Pompiere is the place to be. The food here is simply excellent, showcasing a deep passion for high-quality hams, salamis, and speck. Each bite is a testament to their dedication to traditional Italian charcuterie. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Service**: Service here is exceptional, rivaling some of the best restaurants. The staff is attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about providing a memorable dining experience. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Atmosphere**: The ambiance at Trattoria Al Pompiere is warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a relaxing meal. The combination of excellent food, a great wine range, and top-notch service makes it a standout choice. **Prices**: Prices are reasonable for this kind of evening at a very good restaurant. A meal consisting of one starter, two main courses, two glasses of wine, one sparkling water, and one dessert to share will come to around €90. This is excellent value for the quality of food and service provided. Overall, Trattoria Al Pompiere is a must-visit for anyone in Verona. The combination of excellent food, a great wine range, and top-notch service makes it a standout choice.

One of the best Italian restaurants I've ever been to in Italy and everywhere else. Definitely try as many dishes as possible from every category. Everything we've had has been extraordinary delicious and thh atmosphere has been impeccable. The staff paid attention to every detail and was very responsive and fast.

Everything about this place is fabulous. First class service from everyone. Salami sharing plate can’t be missed. And their pasta dishes were the best we had in Verona. But be sure to leave room for the tiramisu! Can’t wait to come again. This is a classy place. We loved it.

This restaurant is a true gem! It is very old school Italy and it is lovely. Food quality is amazing. Everything is very well prepared and presented. The selection is wonderful. We went during truffle season and we had some incredible pasta and risotto with white truffle. Really amazing. Service is friendly and very attentive. The wine selection is excellent. Reservations are required because the restaurant gets really busy.

Wonderful experience - came in with high expectations and was not disappointed . The whole ambiance in the trattoria was old italy, good wine, cold cuts, etc.. Service was extremely attentive and well spoken. Food was delicious , even the coperto bread was on point. Would definitely return again.

We came on recommendation of a friend and he did NOT steer us wrong! beautiful restaurant and reservations are highly recommended! The place is small and has tons and tons of photos covering the walls. We started with a plate of mixed sliced salamis and prosciutto. Perfect slices and perfect amount for two people. My husband had the pasta e fagioli which was probably one of the best we've ever tried... Strike that, it was the best! I went for a local dish of gnocchi ragu d'asino. In case you were wondering - asino = donkey. Slow cooked and tastes nothing like what you would think. If I didnt know what it was, I would have thought it was beef. My husband had the brasato al amarone for a second course. Food is tremendous and service is even better. If you only have 1 night in Verona, this is the place to go.

A lovely dinner here with friends here in Verona. The service was fantastic and the food very good as well. The antipasto was burrata caprese. Then some spinach crespelle. The wine list is excellent. We sat outside this time but I think the inside might be more calm. There is considerable foot traffic in the alley.

Wonderful, Wonderful Lunch! Charming established Trattoria in Verona! Service was fabulous! Rustic and delicious was their food! Started with their incredible locally raised, in house freshly sliced, Salumi Plate: the Ham and Salami were amazing, yet it was their LARDO, strips of fatback, that caught my attention, perfectly cured with taste of rosemary, herbs & spices, YUM! Next, their blew me away Mushroom Pasta: al dente were the pasta; flavorful were the mushrooms; simply tossed with virgin oil; DELIGHTFUL! Last for dessert, OMG, their TIRAMISU sure "lifted me up" from my flights: hint of espresso; creamy and decadent custard; fluffy whipped cream; the dust of dark cocoa powder on top; HEAVENLY! There were fewer tables with tourists on this Thursday than from what I heard and observed from the greetings, as their repeating loyal customers! Oh yeah, it's nice to be part of the FAMILY here! CHEERS!

Wow! I don't use this lightly as our tour across Italy over two weeks presented some amazing food opportunities. Right from the greeting and recommendations the vibe from the wait staff delivering our cocktails and wine, to the waiter (wearing chef's attire) were so polite and accommodating. The food arrived (Eggplant Parmigiana for her and Wild Boar Ragout Parpadelle for me. Both were outstanding!! And to top it all off at the end of the night...we shredded the Sinofica Chocolate and the Semifreddo deserts (see below). Excellent choice and recomm NDA toon from our hotel!!

I'm sorry, this place is not very good at all. We started with risotto, mistake #1. It was very under cooked, stuck in your teeth hard. I mean really, in Italy and you don't know how to cook risotto? Then we had beef cheek. It was supposed to be a tender roast, but seemed more like it was cooked to order. We skipped desert, just too unappealing at that point.

You need to make reservation, especially for Thursday eve, but we were lucky enough to get a table for an hour and a half. Very good Italian restaurant with knowledgeable waiters. Their well known burrata cheese (cow milk cheese made from mozzarella and cream) and a plate of salami and meat is a great appetizer. From that point on, their pasta dishes are very tasty - I took the tagliolini as the primi dish and the tiramisu for dessert.

Four stars for this restaurant! Salumi super fresh and amazing fresh bread was starter, for secondo spaghetti with tomato sauce and burata and Risotto al parmigiano with tartufo! Special taste and not for everybody but I liked it ! Price as always in so touristic places bit high but the quality allows this prices ! €€-€€€!

If I could leave 6 or 7 stars here I would. What an amazing place! Come here if you're in town for a night. The staff is sensational, the atmosphere is beautiful and the food is wondrous.

Easily one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Food was simple yet everything from the burrata to the risotto melted in your mouth. Rock star wine list with lots of affordable bottles. Wait staff was perfection. Don't miss it.

One of the BEST restaurants my husband and I have ever been to! We always mention the fabulous entrees we ate, the Oseleta wine, the courteous attention from the waiters, the great visit from the master chef, and the award-winning tiramisu we had at dinner FOUR YEARS AGO! That was the best dinner we had in Italy on that trip! If you get the chance, make a reservation in advance and try it! Delicioso! One day we will return ...

Great! Perfect! The best place for typical italian food in Verona! Started with a beef carpaccio which was tasty. A spaghetti with beans was great as well as the sliced beef as main course. The best part was the world's best tiramisu awarded special tiramisu of them! Hıghly recommended!

Very rustic simple but elegant Italian restaurant. Firstly, service is outstanding. They are fast, on point, but not intrusive. We asked our waiter to pick out a local, small Amarone producer and he picked a wonderful wine for $75. He could have easily directed me higher. We started with a mixed plate of sliced meats. Let me just say this: they have 2 guys who do nothing but slice these beautiful meats. Just order it! For main courses Wife had tagliatelle with artichokes. I had gnocchi in red sauce followed up by liver with polenta. Each dish was sublime. We made reservations to go back tomorrow. If I could give it 6 stars I would. Go!

I would venture to say this is the best restaurant in Verona with very attentive wait staff, a chef who greets you at the table, a wonderful selection of wine and the world's best tiramisu. We walked past it twice thinking it was closed since the shades were down but fortunately my husband pulled on the door. Inside we discovered many locals enjoying lunch, ham hocks hanging from the ceiling to dry, a selections cheeses and an inviting atmosphere with walls filled with black and white photos (we think of famous Italians) and kitchen witches decorating the ceiling. To start we shared a prosciutto and salami plate where the meats were sliced paper thin along with a selection of fresh bread, pickled vegetables, fine olive oil and a glass of Valpolicella Superiore. I ordered the Guinea hen with asparagus and squash which was very tender and tasty. My husband had gnocchi which he said was light and airy and my daughter had the special of the day, beef cheeks which was very succulent We ended with their world famous tiramisu which just exploded in our mouths with flavor Eventhough this felt like a large midday meal which Italians enjoy I did not feel overly full but very satisfied and for all that we enjoyed the price was very reasonable.

Hier darf man keine Berührungsängste haben, denn man sitzt hier eng und entsprechend wenig Diskretion ist gegeben. Ebenfalls ist es laut aber diese Atmospähre macht das Al Pompiere aus. Wir mögen es. Zum Essen: dieses Mal ein guter Salat, schön angemacht, nicht zu essiglastig. Gegrilltes Gemüse ebenfalls schmackhaft, ingesamt recht ölig, aber uns störte es nicht. Bedienung beantworte unsere Fragen, jedoch spürte man es ihm schon sehr an, dass er sehr im Stress war (das Lokal war wie meistens komplett besetzt). Einmal würde Käse vergessen, dann die Schärfe, so etwas nervt dann doch. Da wir an diesem Abend aber angenehm überrascht waren, dass es uns wirklich schmeckte und man versuchte, unseren Sonderwünschen zu entsprechen, konnten wir es tolerieren. Normalerweise finde ich solche wiederholten Unaufmerksamkeiten nervig. Lange warten mussten wir auf keins der Gerichte. Ein ganz großes Fauxpax ist allerdings untentschuldbar. Trotz mehrmaliger Erwähnung und Rückbestätigung, dass ich keine Milchprodukte esse, bekamen wir einen erschreckend käselastigen Risotto. Dafür gibt es dieses Mal klar Punktabzug.

Lovely little restaurant off the beaten track. Food was cold in the middle. (Parmigiana de melenzane)

We had a nice lunch here by chance. Our waiter maybe didn't take us seriously, but service was adequate. The pasta and salad were very delicious. The wine list was about 70 pages by the bottle, and 8 flavors by the glass. But, enough because what we had was good. Probably best to try this place for dinner..

I went to Verona this past September, and eating at Al Pompiere was one of the highlights of a fantastic trip. Their plate of mixed cured meats is one of the best dishes I have ever had. We got a plate for two, which came with lardo, prosciutto, parma ham, and salami. Each slice of each one was something to savor. We saved up loads of room for dinner, so ordered a load of food, all of which was good. That included an excellent lentil soup, and two very good entrees and desserts (though I can't remember what they were. I just remember they were great!). Service and atmosphere are also fantastic. It has an old world, local feel, and the restaurant is divided into two fairly small rooms, which means that you can people watch as you eat. I would definitely recommend that anyone who travels to Verona go here!

Very good food at a classic, old school place. The Ventian style calf's liver with grilled polenta was some of the most tender liver I've ever had, and the cold tomato soup with goat cheese was perfect after a long day of slogging through the heat. We sat outside, because inside was jammed and also like a furnace, and our waiter sort of couldn't be too bothered with us. Like anothet reviewer, I felt he kind of didn't take us seriousky as patrons. He was friendly with Italian speakers, but very perfunctory with us. And yeah, I get the whole language barrier thing, but my eife and I are goid and communicating without a common tongue. The service was so slow, it bordered on epic. My second glass of wine never came and it took as long to get the check as it did to eat our entrees. I don't mind old school service, but this was a bit ridiculous. If dinner for 2 had been 40 euros I wouldn't have minded, but 80 euros plus service kind of knocks it down a star for me.

Recommend to us by a local friend, we had our best meal in Italy here. Only had carpaccio and a couple of pasta dishes, but it was superb. The wine list is vast, but we got some help and also had the best bottle of wine we drank in Italy (Amarone).