On Piazza delle Erbe
At number 24, with the terrace facing the Madonna Verona fountain, between the Torre dei Lamberti and the Casa dei Mercanti: it is hard to find a more beautiful table in Verona.
Bistro on Piazza delle Erbe · Piazza Erbe, 24 · Verona
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Il Mastino In the heart of the Scaliger city
Il Mastino Bistrot: Veronese cuisine, wines and cocktails on Piazza delle Erbe, in the heart of Verona
At number 24 Piazza Erbe, with its terrace facing the Madonna Verona fountain, the Mastino lives from the morning coffee to the after-dinner cocktail: dishes of the Veronese tradition, pizza, a cellar of great labels and the cocktail bar, on the oldest square in the city.
From which table do you see Verona best?
- Piazza Erbe, 24 — Historic centre of Verona
- Open every day 9:00 – 2:00
- +39 328 776 6538
✦ Travellers' Choice 2026 on Tripadvisor · Veronese cuisine, wines and cocktails on Piazza delle Erbe ✦
Why stop at the Mastino
Four good reasons
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Four good reasons
to take a seat on Piazza Erbe
History • Piazza • Cellar • Night
Piazza delle Erbe was the forum of Roman Verona; under the Scaligeri it became the heart of the city. The Mastino carries its name and its spirit: doors open from 9 in the morning to 2 at night, a cuisine that tells the story of the land and a smile at every table.
Veronese cuisine
Amarone tortelli filled with braised beef, Amarone risotto, bigoli with duck ragù, bollito with pearà sauce: the recipes of the land, cooked to order.
A great wine cellar
Amarone, Valpolicella and Ripasso from the great producers, Lugana from Lake Garda, Franciacorta and Champagne: important labels, recommended at your table.
From 9 am to 2 am, every day
Sweet and savoury breakfast, lunch, aperitivo with a spritz, dinner and after-dinner cocktails: at the Mastino the evening never ends too early.
Memoria
More than seven centuries ago a man called Mastino founded the lordship of the Scaligeri. Today his name lights up the evenings of Piazza Erbe.
The story of the name
Mastino della Scala,
Mastino della Scala,
the first of the Scaligeri
His name was Leonardino della Scala, but Verona remembers him as Mastino. With him the city became the Verona of the Scaligeri, who ruled it until 1387. And Piazza delle Erbe, the ancient Roman forum, still bears their signature.
Captain of the people
Already podestà since 1259, Mastino I della Scala becomes capitano del popolo: the lordship of the Scaligeri over Verona begins.
The Volto Barbaro
On 26 October Mastino is murdered in the vaulted passage between Piazza Erbe and Piazza dei Signori. A plaque still remembers him, a few steps from here.
The Casa dei Mercanti
His brother and successor, Alberto I, rebuilds the Domus Mercatorum in stone; it still overlooks the square.
Mastino II
Under Mastino II the Scaliger dominion reaches as far as Brescia, Parma and Lucca. His tomb, with its equestrian statue, stands among the Scaliger Tombs, a short walk from the square.
The Madonna Verona fountain
Cansignorio, son of Mastino II, builds the fountain in the middle of the square, crowned by a Roman statue. In 1370 he adds the Torre del Gardello, whose clock struck the hours over the square.
Il Mastino Bistrot
At number 24, facing the fountain: the name of a lord of Verona, the loyalty of a mastiff and a table from which to look out on seven centuries of history.
From the morning coffee to the midnight cocktail
A whole day
A whole day
on Piazza delle Erbe
The day begins at 9 with cappuccino, brioches and a savoury breakfast; at lunch, Veronese pasta dishes, salads and pizza; at sunset, spritz with sharing boards, cicchetti and oysters; in the evening, dinner by candlelight and, until 2 am, cocktails, gin and tonics and spirits. The kitchen is open from 11:00 to 00:30.
- Sweet and savoury breakfast
- Lunch and dinner
- Aperitivo on the piazza
- Cocktails until 2 am
- Outdoor tables
- Dogs welcome
Con brio
Sunset on Piazza Erbe has only one colour: the colour of a spritz.
✦ Amarone tortelli
What you will find here
The Veronese tradition,
The Veronese tradition,
dish after dish
Simple ingredients and dishes cooked to order that tell the story of the land, from a kitchen open from lunch until late: the first and main courses of the Veronese tradition, great meats, pizza, sharing boards 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 pearà, risotto with tastasal.
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Veronese mains and great meats
Bollito with pearà sauce, suckling pig cheek, ossobuco with risotto, sliced scottona beef with ubriaco cheese and the 1-kilo mixed grill for two.
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Boards, raw dishes and pizza
The Mastino board for two, Monte Veronese cheese with mostarda, Fassona beef tartare and carpaccio, oysters and prosecco, and our pizzas «al vertice del gusto».
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Desserts and after dinner
Homemade tiramisù, sbrisolona and the Tetta di Giulietta; then a Recioto, an Amarone grappa or a cocktail at the bar.
Ideal for
Who takes a seat at the Mastino
Every guest has their own hour. The Mastino is made to welcome them all, from the first coffee to the last toast.
Tourists
The perfect stop between Juliet's House, the Torre dei Lamberti and the Arena.
Couples
A candlelit dinner overlooking the fountain.
Families and groups
Long tables, quieter small rooms and a tablet menu in several languages.
Aperitivo
Spritz, Hugo and wine by the glass with boards and cicchetti, on the piazza.
After dinner
Cocktails, gin and tonics and spirits until 2 am.
Breakfast and brunch
From cappuccino and brioche to a savoury breakfast with omelette and bacon.
Notturno
When the piazza falls silent, the evening goes on at the Mastino: one last glass, a cocktail, a good conversation until 2 am.
Gallery
The flavours of the Mastino
What our guests say
Whoever sits on the piazza
Whoever sits on the piazza
comes back.
Travellers' Choice 2026 on Tripadvisor and hundreds of reviews from people who found their table in Verona at the Mastino.
4,4out of 5 · 122 reviews
on Tripadvisor
on Tripadvisor
4,4out of 5 · over 700 reviews
on Google
on Google
Travellers' Choice 2026 · Tripadvisor
- Kind, friendly and attentive staff
- Spritz, cocktails and good wine advice
- Amarone tortelli, bigoli and tiramisù
- The view of the fountain on 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 the Mastino
Answers to the questions that come up most often in the reviews of those who have sat at our table.
Where to eat on Piazza delle Erbe in Verona?
At Il Mastino Bistrot, Piazza Erbe 24: the terrace faces the Madonna Verona fountain, in the heart of the historic centre, a few steps from Juliet's House, the Torre dei Lamberti and the Arena. You can eat outdoors on the piazza or in the indoor rooms.
What to eat at Il Mastino Bistrot?
The dishes most mentioned in reviews are the Amarone tortelli filled with braised beef, the bigoli and the homemade tiramisù. The menu also includes Amarone risotto, bollito with pearà sauce, sliced scottona beef, Fassona tartare and carpaccio, pizza and sharing boards.
Why is it called Mastino?
The name recalls Mastino I della Scala, Leonardino known as Mastino, who in 1262 became capitano del popolo and founded the lordship of the Scaligeri over Verona. He was murdered in 1277 in the Volto Barbaro, the passage between Piazza Erbe and Piazza dei Signori, a few steps from the bistro.
What are the opening hours? Can you eat late?
The Mastino is open every day from 9:00 to 2:00. The kitchen works from 11:00 to 00:30: you can have a late lunch and dine even after a show at the Arena. Then the bar carries on with cocktails and spirits until 2 am.
Do I need to book at Il Mastino Bistrot?
It is recommended, especially in the evening, at weekends and in high season. You can book online with the booking system or by calling +39 328 776 6538.
Can you have an aperitivo on Piazza Erbe?
Yes: Venetian spritz, Hugo, St-Germain and Select, glasses of Valpolicella and sparkling wine, cocktails such as the Palais Rosé and the Espresso Martini, with sharing boards, focaccia, seafood cicchetti and oysters with prosecco. In the reviews the aperitivo is among the most loved moments.
Can you eat outdoors, even in winter?
Yes. The Mastino has a large terrace on Piazza delle Erbe under big umbrellas: with fans in summer, with patio heaters and blankets in winter. Indoors there is the livelier area by the bar and quieter small rooms.
How do you order? Is the menu in several languages?
At the table you order from a tablet, with photos and descriptions of the dishes in several languages; the staff are always on hand for advice, wine included. The full menu, always up to date, can also be viewed online.
Are there vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free dishes?
There are vegetarian and vegan options, gluten-free bread and gluten-free beer. For coeliac disease, allergies and intolerances please tell the staff: in the online menu every dish lists its allergens.
How much does it cost to eat at Il Mastino Bistrot?
Prices are mid-range (€€–€€€): you can have an aperitivo with a sharing board, a pizza or a quick lunch, or a full dinner with a great wine. The full menu, always up to date, can be viewed online.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, four-legged friends are welcome. After all, the bistro bears the name of the most loyal of dogs: the mastiff (mastino).
Where we are and how to reach us
Come and see us
Come and see us
on Piazza delle Erbe
Open every day · 9:00 – 2:00
Phone
+39 328 776 6538Opening hours
Every day: 9:00 – 2:00
Kitchen: 11:00 – 00:30
Fides
The mastiff is the faithful guardian of the house. Here, it watches over your evening.
A table is waiting for you
at Piazza Erbe, 24
The fountain flows, the candles are lit. A traditional dish, a glass of Amarone and the most beautiful square in Verona are waiting for you at the Mastino.
See you on the piazza?