Verona Cucina Italiana

Name: Verona Cucina Italiana
Address: 1700 McHenry Ave. Suite I-46, Modesto, CA, United States, 95350
Telephone: (209) 549-8876
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

547 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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The freshest ingredients available are used in our classic Northern Italian recipes. We only use fresh seasonal fish -- never frozen. Our classical bolognese sauce is a favorite in the community.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(209) 549-8876

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(209) 549-8876
Website
http://www.veronacucina.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jaime Alderete
Catering
We will personalize your catering menu to your specifications.
Private party facilities
We can discuss a restaurant buy-out or a patio buy-out.
Private party contact
Edwarda Alderete: (209) 549-8876

Location
1700 McHenry Ave. Suite I-46, Modesto, CA 95350
Neighborhood
Modesto
Cross street
Briggsmore
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Bread Basket$2.00
Italian sourdough baguette, focaccia, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Bruschetta$11.00
sliced toasted garlic bread, tomato, basil, garlic, drizzled with olive oil
Meat/Cheese Tray$14.00
Chef's choice of cured meats, imported and domestic cheeses, crostini
Beef Carpaccio$16.00
Waygu thinly sliced filet, pickled onions, capers, arugula, EVOO
Gamberetti di Aglio$13.00
shrimp sautéed with slivered garlic and crushed red peppers
Fritto Misto$12.00
fried tubes & tentacles, shrimp, fennel, green beans, lemon aioli
Insalata della Casa$9.00
mesclun greens tossed with Italian vinaigrette
Arugula Salad$11.00
Gorgonzola Cheese, pine nuts, red onions, blue berries, Gorgonzola dressing
Insalata Mista$10.00
mesclun greens, almonds, strawberries, feta cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata alla Caesar$11.00
hearts of Romaine, parmigiano-reggiano, garlic croutons Caesar dressing
Caprese$12.00
tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, Kalamata olives, olive oil and balsamic glaze
Minestrone Ortolano$8.00
an old favorite made fresh with vegetables and herbs

Pizze

Margherita Fresca$16.00
fresh tomatoes, basil leaves, fresh mozzarella, olive oil
Margherita Tradicional$15.00
alta cucina tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, olive oil
Diavola$15.00
Spicy salami, black olives, mozzarella cheese, Fresno chilis
Verona$18.00
grilled chicken, prawns, red onion, provolone cheese and pepper flakes
Bianco Capriciosa$17.00
mozzarella, prosciutto, artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, mushrooms, micro greens

Primi Piatti

Capellini con Pollo$20.00
onions, roasted garlic, sundried tomatoes, chicken, white wine cream sauce
Spaghetti di Gamberetti$23.00
sautéed shrimp, green peas, fresh basil in a tomato cream sauce
Spaghetti Bolognese$19.00
our classic Italian meat sauce
Linguini con Vongole$22.00
fresh clams in own broth
Lasagna$20.00
layers of flat pasta, Bolognese, mushrooms, seasoned ricotta and mozzarella
Melanzane$19.00
baked eggplant, mozzarella cheese, seasoned tomato-cream sauce
Pappardelle$20.00
house made pasta, short rib sugo, mushrooms, onions, peppers, Alta Cucina tomatoes
Pasta del Giorno
- A/S

Secondi Piatti

Salmone Grigliata$30.00
grilled Creative King salmon, fresh herbs, olive oil, over a creamy saffron risotto
Scampi Gamberetti$25.00
large prawns sautéed in garlic, white wine, spinach fettuccini
Calamari Livornese$21.00
calamari steak sautéed with capers, tomatoes and a lemon-wine sauce
Cioppino$27.00
shrimp, scallops, clams, calamari, mussels and fish in our spicy marinara sauce
Pollo Marsala$21.00
chicken scaloppini sautéed with a sweet Marsala wine-mushroom sauce
Pollo Parmesan$22.00
crispy chicken scaloppini, mozzarella cheese, spaghetti marinara
Bistecca alla Fiorentina$38.00
grilled Angus Ribeye, salsa verde
Filetto Mignon$39.00
pan seared, herb-Gorgonzola compound butter
Vitello Piccata$29.00
milk fed veal scaloppini sautéed in a caper, lemon-butter sauce
Tera-Mare$32.00
veal scaloppini, shrimp scampi white wine lemon-butter sauce

What 547 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Fresno / San Joaquin Valley
Best Value
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley
Good for groups
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley
Great for fine wines
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley
Romantic

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Kris
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good experience, food was delicious and service also well done.
DH
DianeH
Sacramento
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience5
Great food. Made a reservation but it took 15 minutes for waiters to find the hostess. They never answer the phone and the hostess is always glum and MIA However here in Modesto this is one of the few decent restaurants so we eat here often.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always love our Verona experience! Wouldn’t change one single thing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful dining experience. So nice to have the owner serve us and chat with him .
g
geoffk
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are in the bar on Mother’s Day, service was spot on and the food was amazing
E
Edwarda
San Joaquin
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never a disappointment, been coming here over 20 years.
MP
MarkP
Central Coast
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
A little noisy (Mother's Day crowd). The rest was a great experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and a delicious meal!!! Outstanding!
MM
MikeM
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Party of 5. Most said food was good. Sister had bistecca alla fiorentina, said it was only ok. Mom had the short rib & really enjoyed it. I had the pappardelle. Sadly, it was under seasoned (quite bland). While it was a short rib sugo, there really was not much short rib flavor. Nephew had the same dish, side by side comparison, his definition better sauced & seasoned. Appears the chef was uninspired.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Joaquin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love Verona’s, it’s our go-to spot for celebrations out. Perfect spot for birthdays, spacious yet the staff is very attentive. Great food and drinks and although it does come with the fine dining price tag, the portions are large, so it’s still a good value.
JG
JohnG
Central Coast
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an incredible food and service experience!
DH
DianeH
Sacramento
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
Terrible service Glum waiter and hostess. We eat here often but it’s really gone downhill. Don’t ask for coffee- it’s always lukewarm and you are never offered a refill. The 65 dollar special rib steak looked baked and grey. I think this is strictly a pasta place - all other dishes just ok.
JA
JAP108
San Joaquin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Appetizers = fritto misto. excellent. I could have just had it for dinner. Calamari steak sautéed, excellent. tender. vegetables tender but with life. We sat outside. weather was good. We originally had an indoor table, but there was a group that was so loud it was impossible to hear. Many patrons went outdoors even thought there was a slight chill. The good news is that once outdoors on the patio everything was great
KK
KK20
San Joaquin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional service, delicious food. We really enjoyed the ambiance. A great place for a dressy dinner date or having casual cocktails on their adorable patio
KD
KarenD
San Joaquin
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service from Jeff and Deanna. Staff was friendly as always and food was superb—great job Manual!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always outstanding food, drinks and service! Fun and warm atmosphere. You feel valued and taken care of!
KD
KarenD
San Joaquin
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service by Paul! Very nice evening with my husband. Find is was superb!
SL
SarahtheLupe
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love everything about Verona from the staff to the food and the glorious flower arrangement in the center of the dining room. Our favorite family restaurant:)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our Servicer Maria was a delight and very attentive.
KD
KarenD
San Joaquin
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
At patty’s day…the bartender, Deanna, is always there with a smile, witty banter and professionalism.
KD
KarenD
San Joaquin
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent service and delicious food!
JW
JohnW
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food was very good. Waiter was friendly and did a reasonable job. Atmosphere is fine, comfortable but nothing special. Food tasted good and was unpretentious.
ML
MissLynda
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had 6 people celebrating a birthday. The waiter was very attentive, everyone loved their food choices. We had a birthday cake and he served it with great care.
SL
SherryL
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We could not have had better service! The food was excellent and the ambience so nice as we were celebrating my husbands 60th bday. The Long Island iced teas, a true on, no corners were cut on the alcohol in it. Coffee and dessert yummy too!
DH
DaryanH
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My boyfriend and I LOVE verona’s! we go often and have never been disappointed! excellent food, service and ambiance.
A
Alexis
San Joaquin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
The place was full by 7:00 P.M. but we had a reservation and that worked out very well and sat at a booth right away. I had my usual dish and it was excellent. However, my friend's pizza was partially burnt, affecting two slices. That lower level of quality is a first for me after dining there several times. The server appeared exhausted and drained, but he did his job well we left a 20% tip anyway.
B
Bowman
San Francisco
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful service, we sat on the patio and had a wonderful experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Joaquin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our 29th Anniversary
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rumors4
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The wait staff was very attentive, the mixed cocktails were excellent & the food was exceptional. Clean, friendly, beautiful atmosphere. Thank you
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cancun
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday, nothing special about it. But the dinner was absolutely great. Mel, our server, is the best. He’s on it, always checking on us. Making sure everything was great. A++++
j
johnv
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My fav Italian restaurant
LV
LisaV
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
We were a party of 7 for a Birthday luncheon. The ambience was great, food tasty…My only concern is there was only one waitress trying to handle the lunch crowd. We had to wait for bread etc. Normally the service is great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience4
I haven’t been to Verona’s in 5 or more years. The food is still great!! But the lack of service is a blaring disconnect in the experience. Upon showing up i wasn’t Greeted just left standing. Though the host was standing there socializing with a coworker. When she finished her response was “name?” Once at our table i waited 15 min to be greeted though our waiter helped other people around me? When i flagged him down and asked for a wine list he left and didn’t return, flagged him down again and ordered wine, 5 min later he returned stating they were out of that wine. Picked another…. You guessed it they were out of that one too. He finally took our order after we asked if there were specials. We waited quite awhile for a Caesar salad and clam chowder but they were very good. Halfway through our waiter returned to ask us our order again as he stated i didn’t write it down and i forgot….. This is a beautiful restaurant with really great food but what a frustrating experience, our waiter had 3 tables but made us feel like we were an imposition the entire time. Never poured our wine, had to ask for bread, had to ask for more water, never checked on us and had to request a dessert menu. I wouldn’t hesitate to return for the food but the experience was so frustrating I’d have to muster the energy to spend another Saturday night imposing on staff who clearly don’t belong in a fine dining establishment or honestly even Olive Garden.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Foods are better than other Italian restaurants in the area . They can have more server since the restaurant was always busy .
CB
CherylB
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious, Our waiter Paul was great and it was a lovely evening. It was a bit loud though.
b
bill
San Francisco
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Another great job by the chef, and the service was outstanding. Maria is a wonderful waiter....thanks
RM
RobertM
San Joaquin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
scallope dish hot spices mask favor of scallopes. Chilean sea bass dish was perfect
b
blrmcg
Tampa
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Very busy place so quite loud in the small dining room, hard to enjoy conversation. Serving staff running around like crazy because of busyness of restaurant, maybe an extra hand or two would be helpful to ensure all tables managed efficiently. Food tasted good but pasta course was cold. Didn’t stay for dessert.
b
bill
San Francisco
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate lunch in the bar area this time. Same great service and a wonderful new special offered.
BA
BeckyA
New Orleans
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a great experience dining at Verona Cucina Italiana. The service was outstanding and the food was delicious. We really enjoyed ourselves and would definitely recommend dining there.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Contactless payment available

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Verona Cucina Italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (209) 549-8876.

Verona Cucina Italiana is rated 4.7 stars by 547 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(209) 549-8876

1700 McHenry Ave. Suite I-46, Modesto, CA 95350

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Briggsmore
Neighborhood
Modesto
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jaime Alderete
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.veronacucina.net/
Phone number
(209) 549-8876
Catering
We will personalize your catering menu to your specifications.
Private party facilities
We can discuss a restaurant buy-out or a patio buy-out.
Private party contact
Edwarda Alderete: (209) 549-8876

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Verona Cucina Italiana

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

22 Fresno / San Joaquin Valley Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Pappardelle

Caesar Salad

Dan's Salad

Antipasti

Bread Basket$2.00

Bruschetta$11.00

Meat/Cheese Tray$14.00

Beef Carpaccio$16.00

Gamberetti di Aglio$13.00

Fritto Misto$12.00

Insalata della Casa$9.00

Arugula Salad$11.00

Insalata Mista$10.00

Insalata alla Caesar$11.00

Caprese$12.00

Minestrone Ortolano$8.00

Pizze

Margherita Fresca$16.00

Margherita Tradicional$15.00

Diavola$15.00

Verona$18.00

Bianco Capriciosa$17.00

Primi Piatti

Capellini con Pollo$20.00

Spaghetti di Gamberetti$23.00

Spaghetti Bolognese$19.00

Linguini con Vongole$22.00

Lasagna$20.00

Melanzane$19.00

Pappardelle$20.00

Pasta del Giorno

Secondi Piatti

Salmone Grigliata$30.00

Scampi Gamberetti$25.00

Calamari Livornese$21.00

Cioppino$27.00

Pollo Marsala$21.00

Pollo Parmesan$22.00

Bistecca alla Fiorentina$38.00

Filetto Mignon$39.00

Vitello Piccata$29.00

Tera-Mare$32.00

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Does Verona Cucina Italiana offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Verona Cucina Italiana restaurant rated?

Is Verona Cucina Italiana currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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