Du De Cope
Citta' Antica, Verona
Restaurant in Verona, Italy
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Du De Cope sits near Piazza delle Erbe with consistent lunch and dinner hours six days a week, making it a practical fallback when other Verona spots are booked. Walk-ins are typically accommodated, and the central location works for visitors moving between the Arena and riverfront. Not a destination meal, but a reliable mid-tier option when timing or availability is tight.
About Du De Cope
Is Du De Cope worth considering when you're exploring Verona's dining scene? Its Verona location, casual dress code, and a schedule that includes both lunch and dinner service on most days are reasons to keep it on your list.
Du De Cope is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and is closed Wednesday. Hours are 12–2:30 PM for lunch; dinner runs 7–10:30 PM Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 7–11 PM Friday and Saturday, and 6:30–10:30 PM Sunday.
What to Try Across Multiple Visits
A weekday lunch offers a straightforward way to experience Du De Cope within its 12–2:30 PM service window, while Friday or Saturday dinner gives you the latest closing time, at 11 PM.
If you're comparing Verona options, Du De Cope can sit alongside nearby dining choices such as Antica Bottega Del Vino and Caffè Dante Bistrot. As pricing, menu format, and reservation details are not available, use the hours and casual dress code as the main planning anchors.
How It Fits Verona's Dining Tiers
Because pricing, menu style, and service format are not available, Du De Cope should not be placed into a specific dining tier with certainty. For a broader Verona shortlist, you may also compare it with Casa Perbellini 12 Apostoli, La Loggia Bistrò, and Osteria Mondo d'Oro, while checking each venue's current details before choosing.
For visitors building a Verona itinerary, Du De Cope is easiest to evaluate by schedule: it is available for lunch and dinner on six days of the week, with Wednesday closed. The Sunday dinner opening begins earlier than the other dinner services, at 6:30 PM.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12–2:30 PM, 7–10:30 PM · Tuesday: 12–2:30 PM, 7–10:30 PM
- Location
- Galleria Pellicciai, 10, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
- Website
- pizzeriadudecope.it
- Phone
- +393945595562
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Du De Cope sits discreetly inside Galleria Pellicciai in Verona’s historic centre, a covered-arcade setting that privileges reputation over window displays. The room reads more formal than a neighbourhood trattoria yet stops short of the theatrical architecture of the city’s starred temples, giving it a restrained, classic elegance. The galleria format filters out casual walk-ins almost by design, so the place feels slightly removed from the tourist circuit. Overall it projects the confident air of a longstanding Veronese institution: sophisticated and quietly assured rather than flashy or overtly modern.
Best For
This is a restaurant for diners who make a plan: visitors and locals alike come for the cooking rather than impulse stops. Its position in the mid-to-upper tier of Verona dining and its more formal sensibility make it well suited to date nights, business dinners and small special occasions where food and atmosphere matter. Located inside a covered galleria, it rewards those willing to venture off the busiest tourist streets and tends to attract parties who value a composed, slightly elevated evening out.
Ordering Tips
Pay attention to the menu structure here: the review highlights that menu architecture is meaningful in Italian dining, with long antipasto sections and a clear separation of primi and secondi signaling a seasonal, considered approach. Book ahead: the galleria address and the way the restaurant filters walk-ins suggest reservations are wise. Try sharing antipasti to start and follow the menu’s division through primi and secondi; the house’s signature Capricciosa is a safe call if you want a classic expression of the kitchen.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, colorful contemporary space with warm yellow walls and a striking wood-burning oven; busy and energetic with a friendly, casual atmosphere despite crowding.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Loud
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Beer, Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
Capricciosa
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Galleria Pellicciai, 10, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12–2:30 PM, 7–10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–2:30 PM, 7–10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 12–2:30 PM, 7–10:30 PM
- Friday
- 12–2:30 PM, 7–11 PM
- Saturday
- 12–2:30 PM, 7–11 PM
- Sunday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6:30–10:30 PM
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- La Loggia Bistrò, Contemporary, €€€
- Casa Perbellini 12 Apostoli, Creative, €€€€
- Osteria Mondo d'Oro, Italian, €
- Antica Bottega Del Vino, Wine Bar, Wine Bar
- Caffè Dante Bistrot, Italian, €€
Restaurant context
Du De Cope occupies Verona's accessible middle tier, below the formal precision of Casa Perbellini 12 Apostoli (€€€€, creative tasting menus, advance booking required) and La Loggia Bistrò (€€€, contemporary plates, reservation pressure). If you want a no-stakes meal near the historic core, Du De Cope delivers on proximity and flexible hours. For a lower spend with similar walk-in ease, Osteria Mondo d'Oro (€) offers Italian staples at a friendlier price point, though the room lacks the same central polish.
Antica Bottega Del Vino provides a more wine-focused experience with a deeper cellar and more local gravitas, making it the better choice if wine selection drives your decision. Caffè Dante Bistrot (€€) sits nearby with a similar price tier and central location, offering a slightly more polished bistro atmosphere if you prefer a defined concept over flexible hours.
Value-wise, Du De Cope justifies its price through location and accessibility rather than culinary distinction. If you're booking one special meal in Verona, Casa Perbellini or La Loggia Bistrò deliver higher returns. If you need a second or third meal without advance planning, Du De Cope and Osteria Mondo d'Oro offer the easiest walk-in access. For wine-driven dining, Antica Bottega Del Vino outperforms at a comparable effort level.
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Compare Du De Cope
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Du De Cope | Verona | No published awards | ||
| La Loggia Bistrò | Verona | Contemporary | €€€ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Casa Perbellini 12 Apostoli | Verona | Creative | €€€€ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #812026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 Michelin 3 Stars2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Falstaff Restaurant GuideEurope's Best Fine Dining Experience 20262025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #912025 Michelin 3 Stars2025 The Best Chef Two Knives |
| Osteria Mondo d'Oro | Verona | Italian | € | 2026 Bib Gourmand2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Antica Bottega Del Vino | Verona | Wine Bar | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Grand Award2026 Falstaff Restaurant Guide2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #5542025 Wine Spectator Grand Award2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #572 | |
| Caffè Dante Bistrot | Verona | Italian | €€ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Du De Cope?
Du De Cope has a casual dress code. Casual, neat clothing is suitable for a visit.
What are alternatives to Du De Cope in Verona?
Other Verona options to compare include Casa Perbellini 12 Apostoli, La Loggia Bistrò, Osteria Mondo d'Oro, Caffè Dante Bistrot, and Antica Bottega Del Vino.
