Desenzano del Garda

Grottoes of Catullus

Historic5.8 km

ruins of a Roman villa in Sirmione, Italy

Scaligero Castle

Historic5.3 km

castle in Sirmione, Italy

Lugana Vecchia

Historic4.7 km

archaeological site in Sirmione, Italy

San Giovanni Battista

Worship5.4 km

church building in Lonato del Garda, Italy

San Pietro in Mavino church

Worship5.5 km

church building in Sirmione, Italy

Tower of San Martino della Battaglia

Museum5.8 km

Italian monument

Casa del Podestà

Museum5.2 km

museum in Lonato del Garda, Italy

Rocca

Historic5.2 km

rocca in Lonato del Garda, Italy

Santa Maria Maggiore church

Worship5.3 km

building in Sirmione, Italy

Esplanade

Restaurant★ Michelin€€€€301 m

A true classic of Italian dining, Esplanade has held its star since 1992 and is so renowned among food lovers that it has become synonymous with Desenzano del Garda itself. Beyond its splendid lakeside setting, separated only by a well-tended garden (the summer terrace is unmissable), the spotlight remains firmly on the cuisine. The menu is among the most extensive and refined in Italy, balanced between meat and fish, rooted in both Italian and local traditions, and always attentive to seasonal ingredients. It is a classic style of cooking, respectful of the past yet nuanced with a modern touc

Tancredi

Restaurant★ Michelin€€€€4.7 km

Having trained with Antonino Cannavacciuolo, young chef Vincenzo Manicone has, with his wife Sara, embarked on a new venture in this elegant restaurant with a glass-fronted dining room and a terrace suspended between the lake and the sky. Showcased on tasting menus and an à la carte, the chef’s cuisine demonstrates a maturity that pays close attention to colour and flavour, with beautifully presented dishes prepared from top-quality, well-balanced ingredients. Also evident is the aim, currently in vogue, of reducing food waste by using every single part of the animal (as in the case of the exc

La Rucola 2.0

Restaurant★ Michelin€€€€5.3 km

Situated just a stone’s throw from the famous castle in Sirmione’s historic centre, this restaurant is immediately striking for its elegant and creative feel. The choice here focuses on four tasting menus, from which guests can choose individual courses à la carte style if they prefer. Francesco Turturro’s cuisine is creative in feel, including various fish and seafood dishes alongside a few meat options and a menu dedicated exclusively to vegetables.

🕐 Mo-Sa 12:30-13:30, 19:30-21:30

La Speranzina Restaurant & Relais

Restaurant★ Michelin€€€€5.3 km

In the heart of Sirmione, La Speranzina is a romantic retreat suffused with the scent of the Mediterranean. The bright interiors, decorated in pale lours, convey a timeless elegance, while, in summer, the terrace offers rare emotional experiences: the sparkling lake, the castle reflected in the water, tables suspended between water and sky. In the kitchen, Delfo Schiaffino creates flavours with an expertise that produces technical yet harmonious dishes, in which blue lobster meets caviar and wagyu beef merges with hints of French haute cuisine, in a dance of textures and aromas that seduces th

Il Rivale al Lago

Restaurant€€€4.5 km

Situated just a stone’s throw from the lake, this multi-faceted restaurant serves classic Italian dishes, often with a creative twist, alongside top-quality international ingredients such as Cantabrian anchovies and Japanese Wagyu beef. Grilled meats and vegetable dishes also make an appearance on the menu.

Aquariva

Restaurant€€€4.6 km

Renowned for its fish, this restaurant offers a good choice of raw fish and a delicious plateau royale. The elegant, spacious dining room boasts a restful colour scheme and views of the lake through its picture windows.

Da Oscar

Restaurant€€5.2 km

Standing on the hills overlooking Lake Garda, this attractive, spacious restaurant has an elegant atmosphere. There is a delightful terrace for alfresco dining in summer.

L'Osteria H20

Restaurant€€€6.6 km

In a slightly elevated position overlooking the lake, on a clear day the view stretches from the tip of Sirmione to Mount Baldo. This is an excellent place to stop for a bite to eat. While the menu also includes meat dishes, most people come here for the fish, and with good reason: the ingredients are of the highest quality and the recipes are mostly classic.