Locanda 4 Cuochi

Absolutely fabulous place. The food was sensational, we chose the tasting menu which was excellent but the A La Carte looked brilliant across the board. Great wine, great service and lovely staff. Highly recommend and you 100% need to book in advance especially if there are concerts or events on nearby. It’s right in the old town so very convenient if that’s where you are staying. If you are travelling in there are big parking lots in various locations including the railway station which are about 10mins walk.

This was my 4th visit to the restaurant over the years, and it was the first time I was disappointed. The risotto alla pizzaiola felt uninspired, the gnocchi di grano arso were unpleasant to eat, and the whole dish was unbalanced. And what happened to the millefoglie? The cream was less rich (was it just whipped cream, or am I imagining things?), the crushed almonds were replaced with something else, and the pastry had fewer layers. I felt like it was made cheaper. The parfait and vitello tonnato were very good, though.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Locanda 4 Cuochi in Verona was one of the highlights of our visit. The refreshing salad and other delectable delicacies showcased a creative approach to local cuisine, with beautifully prepared dishes made from quality ingredients. The wine selection, attentive service, and stylish atmosphere all contributed to a memorable evening. An excellent dining experience that reflects Verona’s vibrant and evolving food scene.

An altogether excellent experience, beginning with the reservation itself, arranged effortlessly by email. Moreno Pellegrini, member of the staff, proved unfailingly gracious and impressively prompt in his replies, no small courtesy, particularly given that the booking was for a single guest. I was seated at the counter, directly facing the kitchen, arguably the most privileged vantage point in the room, and one I could scarcely have improved upon. When confirming, I had ventured a modest request: "I trust you have a respectable sparkling selection". Indeed, they do, a most commendable list, approaching one hundred labels. The mise en place was disarmingly restrained, a crisp white sheet beneath the cutlery, set against a sleek black stone counter. Elegant in its austerity. I opted for the five-course tasting menu, thoughtfully composed, occasionally surprising, confidently creative, and at moments brushing the edges of excellence. 59 Euro/pers. To accompany, a bottle of Trentodoc, not the most distinguished example, admittedly, yet a deliberate choice to remain within an overall budget of approximately one hundred euros. One might gently suggest the inclusion of Camtina Roeno Trentodoc, an exceptional Metodo Classico Trentodoc from the surrounding area. Beef tartare, finely cut, deeply savoury, with a gratifyingly pure expression of animal meat, subtly lifted by what the kitchen terms are a “classic garnish” of sauces and leafs. 9/10 Deep-fried artichoke hearts, with local radicchio, accompanied by apple purée, horseradish cream, goat’s cheese, and a whisper of soy-based mayonnaise. 8.5/10 Burnt wheat flour gnocchi, enriched with goat’s cheese cream and a Trapanese pesto with ricotta, cherry tomatoes, almonds, and basil, finished with roasted almond shards. Surprisingly different 8.5/10 Roasted veal fillet with morels, boiled green agretti, and a delicately tangy lemon milk curd sauce. And the veal itself was quite simply extraordinary. I struggle to recall a preparation of greater tenderness. 9.5/10 Millefeuille by Giancarlo Perbellini, ethereal layers of pastry and cream, executed with near-divine precision. 10/10 So compelling was the experience that I secured another reservation for two days hence. Five further courses await. I am assured a sixth may find its way to the table. It is, I suspect, the sort of address to which one returns unfailingly, whenever one finds oneself in Verona.

Amazing food and experience. Really exceptional refined food and reasonably priced. Great wines as well. Highly recommend for a visit.