Le Dolcezze

Within the eponymous villa, one of the most spectacular hotels on Lake Garda, the experience unfolds in a setting of extraordinary beauty: the lake before you, the mountains behind, and all around a park of absolute tranquillity. The interiors, finished to the last detail, express a refined elegance enriched by fine fabrics and floral arrangements. The evening begins with an aperitif in the garden, accompanied by an unforgettable view of the lake, before continuing in the refined inner rooms or on the terrace. The gastronomic offering takes the form of a single, elaborate surprise tasting menu

In Gragnano, La Tortuga has been synonymous with quality and reliability for decades. The dining room, intimate and romantic in atmosphere, is made all the more agreeable by the welcoming manner of Signora Orietta, professional yet pleasingly informal, and a discerning judge of wine: the list bears eloquent testimony to this, with some interesting labels also in vintages. The kitchen delivers a reassuring and accomplished repertoire, built upon excellent produce, from lake fish – as in the very successful spaghettini with lake ragù – to the finest of sea fish. Among the dishes that drew partic

The eponymous restaurant of the Leali brothers has, over the course of a decade, become a solid gastronomic point of reference for the area. The cooking displays an increasingly signature style: the dishes are precise and technical, built upon original and carefully considered recipes, while a growing interest in the vegetable world emerges with ever greater clarity, even as sound offerings of fish and meat remain on the menu. Among these, the rainbow trout stands out, served with a mayonnaise drawn from its own roe, a parsley sauce and a kind of Brescian ceviche also based on trout: an emblem

Situated in the upper part of the town near the Vittoriale estate, this rustic 18C building is the setting for regional cuisine prepared using seasonal ingredients. The charming small courtyard offers shade for summer dining, while the interior dining room also includes a single table on a small balcony which needs to be booked well in advance.

A trattoria that tells stories of family and tradition, renewed under the guidance of those who have made hospitality and quality their vocation. The spaces open up into different atmospheres: the authentic warmth of the dining room, the closed veranda that filters the soft light of the seasons, and the cellar, where the scent of wine accompanies tastings and aperitifs. The kitchen serves Italian dishes, prepared with simplicity and good taste, using fresh, seasonal ingredients: genuine flavours intertwined with the pleasure of feeling at home.

Villa Fiordaliso is one of the beautiful early 20C villas that line the lake front. Surrounded by verdant grounds and extending out into the lake on a pontoon, the restaurant serves creative, modern cuisine. The chef is equally at ease with fish and meat dishes, while the extensive wine list suggests that you’ll have no problem finding your favourite wine here.

Standing on the Lake Garda road, this small, simple, yet far from ordinary restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes with the occasional inventive twist. Two words of advice – opt for alfresco dining in fine weather, and don’t miss the maccheroncini served with perch and lemon pesto sauce.