The "City of Palladio" was home to the most important architect of the Renaissance, whose designs have influenced architecture all over the Western world. Home to the Rotunda, inspiration for Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, Vicenza was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.
We visit this magnificent, but enjoyably walkable city, and spend a day or two cycling through the vineyards and farmlands of the lovely Colli Berici wine region just south of Vicenza.
Visit Vernon's web site www.italiaoutdoors.com to learn more about Vicenza.
Restaurants in Vicenza
Antica Casa della Malvasia and Enoteca Malvasia
Located in a nice alleyway off of Piazza Signori in Vicenza. Food is pretty good here; have both a ristorante and an enoteca for a nice glass of wine and a snack. Pleasant outdoor seating during warmer months. Lunch and dinner, closed Monday. $$
Website: www.anticacasadellamalvasia.it Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 0444 543704 Contra delle Morette, 5, Vicenza
Antica Osteria al Bersagliere
Wonderful restaurant in all the Slow Food Guides, but now closed.
Antico Guelfo
Great place in Vicenza.Lots of interesting dishes using whole grains; local products with new ingredients like kamut, quinoa. Gluten free dishes. Dinner only, closed Sunday. $$
Website: www.anticoguelfo.it Phone: 0444 547897 Contrada Pedemuro San Biagio, 92, Vicenza
Antico Risotrante Agli Schioppi
Local dishes, cucina veneta, baccala, fegato. Menu changes twice a month to incorporate local products. Lunch and dinner, closed Sunday and Monday lunch. $$
Website: www.ristoranteaglischioppi.com Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 0444 543701 Contrada Piazza Castello, 24 Vicenza
Amici Miei Restaurant and Drinks
Nice spot on Piazza, good for people watching and outdoor dining. Menu not bad, more nouveau cuisine than authentic regional Italian. A bit pricey, you are paying for location. Closed Sunday. $$
Phone: 0444 321061 Piazza Blade, 6 Vicenza
Biasio 1848
Very elegant restaurant outside of Vicenza, with a beautiful view of the city. Innovative cuisine, rooted in local traditions and using the very best local products. Closed Monday. $$$
Website: www.ristorantedabiasio.it Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 0444 323363 Viale X Giugno, 172/174 Vicenza
Chris & Co.
Owner Chris visits each table, and serves just what he has made that day. Food is great, service very special. Lunch and dinner, closed Monday. $$
Website: Facebook Phone: 0444 321320 Contra Ponte San Paolo, 2 Vicenza
Hosteria Fortuna Vecia
Great seafood restaurant, very small so advisable to book in advance. Closed Sunday. $$
Website: Facebook Phone: 345 508 7172 Via Generale Giacomo Medici, 72 Vicenza
La Fojeta di La Pietra Tiziana
This is the place to go if you want to taste many risottos. Over 20 different varieties available at any one time. Limited other choices. Vegetarian options.
Phone: 0444 922932 VIa Giovanni Durando, 62 Vicenza
Osteria i Monelli
Small wine bar with good food. Great spot for a glass of wine with a snack, or a simple, casual meal.
Website: www.osteriaimonelli.it Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 0444 540500 Ponte San Paolo, 13 Vicenza
Osteria il Cursore
Very traditional old style trattoria with local specialties. Lunch and dinner, closed Tuesday.
Website: www.osteriacursore.it Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 0444 323504 Stradella Pozzetto, 10 Vicenza
Ristorante il Querini da Zemin
Member of the baccala confederation, the place for both traditional and new preparations of this local specialty. Both fish and meat tasting menus. Lunch and dinner, closed Monday. $$
Website: www.ilquerinidazemin.it Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 0444 552054 Viale del Sole, 142 Vicenza
Restaurants Outside of Vicenza
Arcugnano
Ai Celibi
Small casual trattoria in Colli Berici, a short walk from Locanda degli Ulivi. Lunch and dinner, closed Tuesday evening and Wednesday. $
Phone: 0444 270303 Via Spianzana, 3 Arcugnano
Locanda degli Ulivi
Very good food, lovely spot in hills outside of Vicenza. Marissa, your hostess, quite welcoming. Food is well above average. Open every day, lunch only on Sunday, dinner only on all other days. $$
Website: www.locandadegliulivi.com Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 0444 272138 Via San Giustina, 6 Arcugnano
Trattoria Nogarazza
Nice traditional trattoria outside of Vicenza. Family run; rooms available as well. Closed Monday. $$
Website: www.nogarazza.com Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 0444 288900 Via San Agostino, 61 Arcugnano
Trattoria Zamboni
Excellent spot for a special dinner. In hills outside of Vicenza; great food, wonderful ambiance inside and out. Closed Monday and Tuesday. $$
Website: www.trattoriazamboni.it Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 0444 273079 Via San Croce, 73 Arcugnano
Barbarano Vicentino
Enoteca La Caneveta
Great place for a snack and glass of wine in the Colli Berici wine zone. Lunch and dinner, closed Thursday. $
Phone: 0444 886793 Piazza Roma, 13 Barbarano Vicentino
Il Roma
Good stop on a ride through the Colli Berici hills. Pizza, pasta dishes. Open all day, closed Tuesday. $
Phone: 0444 886224 Piazza Roma, 11 Barbarano Vicentino
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