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Verona, PA food guide

Most of the food in Verona is on Allegheny River Boulevard. Start with breweries and breakfast, then see what else is around.

12places to eat
67%independent
2,492residents (2020)
7transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 12 listings

About Verona

Verona is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is 13 miles (21 km) northeast of downtown Pittsburgh, along the left bank of the Allegheny River.
From Wikipedia, Verona, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Verona, a borough outside the city line, is one of the 16 municipalities in our Allegheny Valley group. Verona has 12 places to eat and drink in our directory, 70th of the 129 municipalities outside the city on this site1. Breweries & Taprooms lead the count with 2, and breakfast and brunch come next with 2. 8 of the 12 are independent and 4 belong to chains. Most of them are on Allegheny River Boulevard (5 listings). It leans toward bars: 5 listings have a full bar.

The population was essentially flat between 2010 and 2020, at about 2,49223. About 54% of homes are rented, and the median resident is 42.1 years old4. Transit means 7 PRT stops and about 770 scheduled trips a week5. The county's farmers market list includes Verona Farmers Market6.

Verona by the numbers

12places to eat and drink
67%independent
5with a full bar
1with a patio
24listings per sq mi
0.51square miles of land

Counts from our directory1. Land area from Census TIGER/Line county subdivisions8.

Listings by category

Breweries & taprooms2Breakfast & brunch2Bars & pubs2Clubs, posts & fire halls2Chinese1Burgers1Coffee & cafes1BBQ1

Main food streets: Allegheny River Boulevard (5), Railroad Avenue (3), and Arch Street (2).

New and changing

These Verona facilities had a preoperational inspection from the Allegheny County Health Department between Aug 11, 2025 and Jul 28, 2026. That inspection happens before a food facility opens, changes owners or reopens after major work9.

  • Avenue C @ AltiumInspected & Permitted
  • Riverbank Distillery - Lawrenceville DistilleryInspected & Permitted
  • Garbarino BrothersInspected & Permitted

Things to do nearby

Markets and groceries

  • Verona Farmers Market, 736 East Railroad Avenue · farm market
  • Giant Eagle #695 · supermarket
  • Patsy's Market · supermarket

Source610 Market days vary by season. County asset inventory as of March 2020; not every record verified.

Getting there

Transit

7 active stops, about 770 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Wildwood Ave. at #473 (110 weekly trips).

P78

Source5 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk8%
Transit5%
Bike1%
Work from home15%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

2,492Residents, 2020 census (+1% since 2010)23
$48,733Median household income (± $17,421)4
42.1Median age4
54%Homes that are rented4
22%Adults 25+ with a bachelor's or higher4

Survey estimates for small towns have wide margins of error.

Spotlight picks

Picked from our directory

All 12 on the map

How we pick: one independent spot from each of the most common categories in Verona, among listings whose latest county inspection on file reads "Inspected & Permitted". The pick rotates weekly. This is not a ranking, and no one pays to appear here.

Verona Village InnBreakfast & brunchLast inspection Feb 18, 2026: Inspected & PermittedTwin Boro Bar and GrillBars & pubsLast inspection Jul 7, 2026: Inspected & PermittedVerona Eagles FOEClubs, posts & fire hallsLast inspection Apr 22, 2026: Inspected & PermittedOff the Rails Barbeque and DrafthouseBBQLast inspection Apr 22, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All Allegheny Valley
Oakmont27 places · 23 independentAllegheny ValleyBlawnox13 places · 11 independentAllegheny ValleyO'Hara22 places · 13 independentNorth HillsPenn Hills78 places · 48 independentEast Suburbs

Verona FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Verona?

Our directory lists 12 places to eat and drink in Verona (8 independent, 5 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Allegheny River Boulevard with 5.

Is Verona part of the City of Pittsburgh?

No. Verona is a separate borough in Allegheny County with its own government. On this site we group it with the Allegheny Valley, which is our own grouping, not an official one.

What kinds of food are most common in Verona?

By listing count: Breweries & Taprooms (2), Breakfast & Brunch (2), and Bars & Pubs (2). See the full category breakdown on this page.

How do I get to Verona by bus or the T?

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 7 active stops in Verona, served by routes including P78. The busiest stop is Wildwood Ave. at #473 with about 110 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

Is there a farmers market in Verona?

The Allegheny County Health Department's list of markets that accept nutrition program vouchers includes Verona Farmers Market. Days and hours change by season, so check with the market before you go.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Verona?

Yes. We matched 6 of Verona's listings to Allegheny County Health Department inspection records (Aug 11, 2025 to Jul 28, 2026). Each matched spot page shows the most recent inspection date and placard. The Health Department's own records are the official source.

Sources

Every number on this page comes from these public sources.

  1. Pittsburgh Spotlight directory, built from Allegheny County Health Department food facility permits, plus OpenStreetMap listings marked unverifiedUpdated October 28, 2026. Counts include every listing inside the official boundary.
  2. 2020 Census Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171), county subdivisionsU.S. Census Bureau. Public domain (U.S. federal government work).
  3. Census 2010 population, from the Vintage 2019 subcounty population estimates fileU.S. Census Bureau. Public domain (U.S. federal government work). The 2010 figure is the April 1, 2010 census count carried in this file.
  4. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (tables B01002, B01003, B08301, B15003, B19013, B25003), county subdivisionsU.S. Census Bureau. Public domain (U.S. federal government work). Estimates carry margins of error, which are large for small towns.
  5. Pittsburgh Regional Transit StopsPittsburgh Regional Transit via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC. Active stops; weekly trips are scheduled trips in the stop file.
  6. Allegheny County Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Current Farmers MarketsAllegheny County Health Department via WPRDC. CC0 1.0. Check each market's own schedule.
  7. Wikipedia, "Verona, Pennsylvania"Text paraphrased or quoted from the article (retrieved Oct 28, 2026). Wikipedia content is available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
  8. TIGER/Line 2024 county subdivisions, PennsylvaniaU.S. Census Bureau. Public domain (U.S. federal government work). Used for municipal boundaries, land area and point in polygon placement of listings.
  9. Allegheny County Restaurant/Food Facility InspectionsAllegheny County Health Department via WPRDC. CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication). Inspections dated Aug 11, 2025 to Jul 28, 2026. Matches to listings are conservative and may miss some places.
  10. Allegheny County Assets (libraries, museums, county park facilities, park and rides, supermarkets)Allegheny County via WPRDC. CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication). Inventory snapshot as of March 2020; WPRDC notes not every record has been verified.

Inspection details reflect the most recent record in the county's open data file and may not reflect a facility's current status. For official results, contact the Allegheny County Health Department. Listings come from permit data and may include places that have closed. Regions such as the Allegheny Valley are our own grouping for browsing, not official boundaries.

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