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Casa Perbellini 12 Apostoli

★★★ Michelin€€€€Creative, Contemporary

Verona’s quintessential historic and elegant restaurant, this is where Chef Perbellini, already two-starred at a previous location, achieved the coveted three stars. Expect a sumptuous, refined setting, rich with color and historical references, paired with extraordinary cuisine expressed through three tasting menus, with dishes also available à la carte. “Io e Silvia” showcases the chef’s latest creations; choose “L’Essenza” for a vegetarian journey; while “Storie di Casa” presents the chef’s signature dishes in a contemporary key. But there is yet another option: the chef’s table, in effect

🕐 Tu 19:30-21:00; We-Sa 12:30-14:00,19:30-21:00

Dal Pescatore

★★★ Michelin€€€€Italian Contemporary, Classic Cuisine

Three-starred since 1996 – a record in Italy – and approaching its centenary, this restaurant is an unmissable landmark for understanding the history of Italian gastronomy. In Runate, a small hamlet in the countryside between Cremona and Mantua, a family osteria of long standing has been transformed into a place of rare elegance and genuine hospitality. In the dining room, Antonio Santini, flanked by his family, welcomes guests with warmth, while in the kitchen a tradition of rigour, sensitivity and continuity is lovingly perpetuated. The interiors, balanced between memory and contemporaneity,

Da Vittorio

★★★ MichelinLa Liste 99.5分Tre Forchette€€€€italian

Now among the most celebrated restaurants in Italy, Da Vittorio has retained the warmth of its delightfully familial management. Both in the kitchen and in the dining room, members of the Cerea family are ever-present, and the dishes themselves speak to their talent for elevating top-quality ingredients into beautifully presented, deeply flavorful recipes, all in pursuit of a comforting, satisfying style of cooking. Generosity is another hallmark here, evident from the breadth of the offering! In addition to the à la carte menu, guests may choose from 4 tasting menus: “Gli esordi di papà Vitto

Villa Feltrinelli

★★ Michelin€€€€Creative, Contemporary

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

Famiglia Rana

★★ Michelin€€€€Creative, Contemporary

Within the Feniletto nature reserve, the restaurant looks out over a tree-lined garden, an organic kitchen garden and an orchard that speak directly to the cooking. The warm and intimate interiors recall an elegant domestic drawing room, with wood, soft lighting and a welcome of homey character. At the stove is chef Francesco Sodano, who offers exclusively blind tasting menus: the guest chooses one of three journeys and the number of courses, while the dishes arrive as a surprise. The ‘Ricomincio da tre’ menu pays homage to Campania and gathers some of the chef’s signature dishes, among them a

Casa Leali

★ Michelin€€€Italian Contemporary, Modern Cuisine

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

Capriccio

★ Michelin€€€Modern Cuisine, Seafood

In business since 1965, at Capriccio you'll find a charming covered terrace overlooking a glimpse of the lake, but if the weather doesn't permit outdoor dining, the elegance of the indoor dining rooms will cause no regrets. In Giuliana Germiniasi's kitchen, the dishes are predominantly seafood, with often classic settings that leave experimentation aside and aim for taste satisfaction. Timeless offerings include eggplant parmigiana and lobster and lime spaghettone, on the menu since the opening. An interesting wine selection that will not disappoint fans of Champagne and German Rieslings

Il Fagiano

★ Michelin€€€Italian Contemporary, Creative

In the sumptuous setting of the Grand Hotel Fasano, this restaurant decorated with a profusion of wood has just a few tables, where guests can choose between tasting menus (including a vegetarian option) and an à la carte selection. Although influences from chef Maurizio Bufi’s native Puglia and the Lake Garda region can be detected in the cuisine, other Italian regions (and indeed other countries) also make an appearance in the creative dishes, which are inspired by whatever ingredients are in season.

La Speranzina Restaurant & Relais

★ Michelin€€€€Creative, Contemporary

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

La Rucola 2.0

★ Michelin€€€€Creative, Contemporary

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

Esplanade

★ Michelin€€€€fine_dining

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

★ Michelin€€€€Creative, Italian Contemporary

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 Tortuga

★ Michelin€€€€Italian Contemporary, Classic Cuisine

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

Oseleta

★ Michelin€€€Creative, Contemporary

A few kilometers from Lake Garda, on gentle vine‑clad slopes, the entrance to Villa Cordevigo, home to L’Oseleta, makes a grand impression as it opens between two rows of cypress trees. Inside are two intimate dining rooms, but the best tables are in the elegant veranda with wide glass windows, where views of the gardens and pool create a charming atmosphere, made even more delightful by impeccable service. Chef Marco Marras conducts with finesse a menu that ranges across seafood, vegetarian, lake‑inspired, and meat dishes, all presented with near‑surgical precision and refined theatrical flai

Miramonti l'Altro

★ Michelin€€€€Italian Contemporary, French

An Italian‑French couple runs this charming villa with a classic atmosphere on the outskirts of Brescia, with some tables set in bay windows overlooking the garden. Miramonti l’Altro has made history in Brescia and Lombardy dining by bringing together diverse gastronomic traditions: chef Philippe Léveillé’s French origins introduce some of the finest ingredients from across the Alps, combined with reinterpretations of classic Italian dishes, including Mediterranean favorites. Not to be missed is the glorious and essential cheese cart, extraordinarily well‑stocked.

Nin

★ Michelin€€€€Creative, Seasonal Cuisine

The kitchen changeover at the beginning of 2025 brought into the spotlight the young and talented Trentino chef Andrea De Lillo, who skillfully draws on his extensive experience in top-tier establishments. Together with the owners, who also manage the Hotel Belfiore that houses NIN’s spaces, he has established an ultra-modern and creative cuisine based entirely on local raw materials. It won’t be contradictory to see shiitake mushrooms or wagyu beef served, because these are all local cultivations and farms: the famous Japanese beef, for example, comes from nearby Monte Baldo. The dishes, thea

Al Gambero

★ Michelin€€€Lombardian, Classic Cuisine

A long-established restaurant in the Lower Brescia region, where the elegant, meticulous service is skilfully overseen by the owner, Al Gambero is the perfect choice for anyone in search of cuisine that is full of flavour and prepared using skilful, modern techniques, and in which taste is everything. The restaurant opened in 1880 in the oldest house in the village and is now run by descendants of the same family. After so many years in business, the menu has accumulated a number of unmissable signature dishes, from its famous risottos to roast kid.

Vecchia Malcesine

★ Michelin€€€€Country cooking, Creative

Situated in a small alleyway in a tranquil spot above the historic centre of Malcesine, this restaurant opens on to a surprising garden planted with olive trees and boasting fine views of much of Lake Garda. The restaurant is run by chef Leandro Luppi, originally from the Alto Adige, who has been creating superb cuisine in this region for over 20 years and is renowned for his skilful and imaginative dishes. He now showcases his creative, personalised recipes on two tasting menus: “Qcina 24” features his latest creations, while “Our Classic” is dedicated to his iconic specialities. Dishes can a

Amistà

★ Michelin€€€€Italian Contemporary

Set in the enchanting Byblos Art Hotel, Amistà reflects the colourful, dreamlike world of the villa itself, where the historical and the contemporary coexist in natural harmony, inspired by the hotel's defining muse: art. The food reflects this same interplay between past and present, reinterpreting traditional recipes using creative approaches presented in two distinct tasting menus. Dishes can also be ordered à la carte. The wine list is particularly noteworthy, featuring over 1,500 labels and a remarkable selection of rare wines.

Senso Lake Garda Alfio Ghezzi

★ Michelin€€€€Creative, Modern Cuisine

We recommend arriving early at this restaurant housed within the “EALA – My Lakeside Dream” hotel so that you can admire the spectacular daytime views of the lake through the floor-to-ceiling windows in the two dining rooms. Here, Alfio Ghezzi creates two tasting menus (from which dishes can be chosen à la carte style) which celebrate the region, starting with a focus on freshwater fish. His unmistakeable style results in dishes that are elegant and occasionally minimalist (but not simple), while avoiding unnecessary frills so that the flavours of the superb ingredients shine through.

Due Colombe

★ Michelin€€€Country cooking, Creative

Le Due Colombe boasts a picturesque setting in a charming village in the heart of the Franciacorta region. The main dining room, housed in an old hay barn, boasts stone walls, a ceiling with wooden beams and a parquet floor, all of which add to the intimate and welcoming atmosphere. The fine cuisine celebrated here includes historic dishes that have become classic favourites and which can be chosen from the three tasting menus. A good example is the beef cooked with olive oil and served with polenta: “Nonna” Elvira made this dish in the post-war period and her grandson Stefano follows the same

Leon d'Oro

★ Michelin€€€€Country cooking, Creative

When you dine at Leon D’Oro, you feel as though you’re visiting old friends thanks to the attractive, rustic-style atmosphere, with two elegant dining rooms and a welcoming garden for summer evenings. The cuisine is regional yet also includes fish and seafood, with traditional recipes featuring alongside more modern and creative fare on the menu. There are two tasting options, both dedicated to the sea and water, while the extensive à la carte includes superb delicacies such as marubini pasta with a Marsala reduction and parmesan cheese, and sturgeon au gratin with a Mediterranean battuto, mil

Iris Ristorante

★ Michelin€€€€Contemporary, Italian Contemporary

Within an extraordinary palazzo in the historic center, the experience begins in the fifteenth-century cellars, where an amuse-bouche is served in an evocative atmosphere before guests ascend to the sixteenth-century dining room. Amid frescoes, exposed stone, and brick, with the open kitchen visible at the far end, this ranks among the most elegant restaurants in the region. At the stove, Giacomo Sacchetto offers several tasting menus, with dishes that may be freely selected from one list or another. Both seafood and land-based offerings, elaborate and creative, leave the mark of a thrilling g

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:30-14:00, 19:30-21:45; Su-Mo off

Peter Brunel Ristorante Gourmet

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine, Creative

Attention: Temporarily closed!In this restaurant situated less than 1km from the shores of beautiful Lake Garda, chef Peter Brunel from Trentino not only creates contemporary cuisine but has also designed many of the decorative details in the dining room, demonstrating a truly artistic soul. The whole place is designed to provide an enjoyable gourmet experience, from the friendly welcome to the sofas and armchairs where guests can sit and enjoy an aperitif accompanied by some enticing appetisers. With the passing of time, Brunel has proven to be ever more skilful in showcasing the Trentino to

LoRo

★ Michelin€€€Creative

Imaginative, light, and genuinely healthy: that's the cuisine at LoRo. Sea flavors dominate, especially in the appetizers and first courses, creatively and enticingly titled on the menu. Chef Pierantonio Rocchetti often starts with classic Italian traditions, reinterpreting them with flair and originality. Portions are generous, and the flavors are intense, culminating in desserts that provide moments of delightful indulgence.

Il Saraceno

★ Michelin€€€€Mediterranean Cuisine, Modern Cuisine

The chef’s Amalfi origins re-emerge in great style in this restaurant at the gates of Bergamo, with a chiefly seafood cuisine of great quality. From raw seafood to spaghetti with sea urchins and breadcrumbs, from seabream to the fish of the day, it is a feast for the palate, culminating in the desserts. The quality of the leavened products is noteworthy, from bread to focaccia with oregano and cherry tomatoes. The wine list is good too, starting with the selection of Champagnes.

Contrada Bricconi

★ Michelin€€€€Country cooking, Modern Cuisine

Leaving the Val Seriana behind, the road climbs through hairpin turns leading to a small fifteenth-century stone village perched above a breathtaking panorama. Here, a group of young visionaries has breathed new life into this remote Alpine corner, reviving ancient customs and building a self-sufficient ecosystem of cultivation and husbandry founded on quality, sustainability and animal welfare. The tasting menu unfolds in a harmonious crescendo of flavours: classic techniques such as the grill and fermentation meet modern impulses, as in the refined ravioli of calf’s head with plum broth and

Casin del Gamba

★ Michelin€€€€Regional Cuisine, Modern Cuisine

Run by the same family since 1976, this restaurant is accessed via a steep winding road and yet the many loyal guests who return here time and time again are proof that the journey is well worth the effort. Once here, the warm welcome offered by the whole family, the attractive dining room with a fireplace, and the delicious cuisine all add to the appeal. Showcasing substantial cuisine with a focus on local flavours (the winter menu featuring game dishes and mushrooms is extraordinary), the menu offers traditional dishes that appeal to the eyes and the palate. The equally superb wine list incl

Ristorante Il Desco

★ Michelin€€€€italian

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Hostaria Viola

必比登€€Mantuan, Lombardian

A rustic building welcomes guests into a warm and authentic setting, where the family atmosphere is made even more pleasant by the warm welcome extended by the owners, who know just how to put guests at ease within minutes. The kitchen serves contemporary dishes, prepared with simplicity and taste. According to the Inspector, the most tempting of the desserts is the “meringata a cucchiaio”, a meringue dessert served with ice cream, whipped cream and a crunchy crumble of amaretti biscuits and chocolate: an irresistible finale.

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00,19:30-21:30; Su 12:00-16:00

Trattoria Porteri

必比登€€Lombardian, Regional Cuisine

Situated outside the centre in the equally typical and historic Borgo Trento district, this restaurant has all the warm ambience and character that you would expect of a traditional trattoria. The regional cuisine includes a remarkable array of charcuterie, as well as dishes such as tripe in Brescia-style broth, beef in olive oil and the typical local bocciolo di rosa dessert with zabaglione ice-cream.

🕐 Mo off; Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 20:00-22:00; Su 12:00-14:00

Dalla Rosa Alda

必比登€italian

The undoubted star of this restaurant is the Enbogonè tagliatelle – a pasta made entirely by hand and seasoned with a sauce made from borlotti beans, local extra - virgin olive oil and rosemary – although the menu features many other dishes. Simple, honest cuisine made mainly from carefully selected regional produce, accompanied by an excellent selection of local wines.

Trattoria alla Ruota

必比登€€Modern Cuisine, Regional Cuisine

Nestled among the Valpolicella hills, guests may settle into the cozy dining room with its fireplace, the charming veranda, or in fine weather the outdoor terrace. The warm hospitality ushers diners into the world of chef Renza Peretti, who celebrates local traditions while embracing modern inspiration. Noteworthy dishes include the Amarone-braised meat tortelli, duck terrine with puff pastry, and the passion fruit soufflé with vanilla ice cream. The wine list devotes many pages to the Verona region, with an impressively broad selection available by the glass.

Osteria Mondo d'Oro

必比登€€italian

The osteria as envisioned by celebrated three-Michelin-starred chef Giancarlo Perbellini: a place, indeed, a “world,” where guests can savor fragrant Italian classics and vegetarian options in a relaxed atmosphere at remarkably honest prices, complemented by an excellent selection of wines by the glass. The inspector enjoyed: pasta reale in capon broth, Amarone-braised beef cheek with potato purée and fried leek. Right in the city center, tucked along a side street off Via Mazzini, diners may choose between the intimate indoor dining room and the alfresco terrace (weather permitting!).

🕐 Mo-Su 12:30-14:30,19:30-22:30

Al Bersagliere

必比登€€regional

A classic, historic restaurant to which one returns time and again with great pleasure. No contrived or artificial creativity here, just traditional cooking that is reassuring and substantial. Among the must-try dishes: creamy whipped baccalà, pasta e fagioli, pastissada de caval, and, among the desserts, the diplomatico (prepared with pandoro and caramel).

🕐 Tu-Sa 09:30-15:00, 19:15-22:00

Maso Palù

必比登€€Regional Cuisine, Alpine

An annexe to the family farm with its organic apple orchards, this rustic, welcoming restaurant situated on the road leading up towards Monte Baldo has been in business since 1984. Despite its years of experience, the management team here does not rest on its laurels but continues to serve cuisine rooted in regional traditions with just a touch of imagination and modern influence in some dishes. Open every day in summer, but only Friday to Sunday at other times of year.

Da Sapì

必比登€€Lombardian, Contemporary

In this hotel-restaurant’s modern dining rooms, you’ll enjoy some of the most interesting cuisine in the region, where the top-quality ingredients and skilful preparation will impress in equal measure. Not wishing to ignore any of the dishes on offer, we particularly enjoyed the braised snails, with a herb and cavolo nero soup and sweet garlic cream; the game tortelli; the charcoal-grilled char; and the rose cake served with zabaglione.

Ai Burattini

必比登€€Regional Cuisine, Lombardian

In the heart of town, yet with no parking difficulties, and slightly elevated above the lake – just a few kilometers away – stands one of the most reliable venues for exploring the local gastronomic tradition, both lake and land. The menu is an irresistible invitation, difficult to exhaust in a single sitting: from Bergamo’s giant sheep to delicate lake trout meatballs, from house-made casoncelli pasta to excellent roast rabbit, served with Rovetta polenta that pairs beautifully with a classic such as beef braised in olive oil. Alongside traditional desserts, a carefully curated selection of B

13 Comuni

必比登€€Regional Cuisine, Traditional Cuisine

Situated in a pretty village square, this restaurant is reached by driving along picturesque mountain roads. Guests come to 13 Comuni to taste typical dishes from the Lessinia region, including lamb and Brogna mutton, as well as chicken, cheese and other delicious local specialities, all of which are rich and full of flavour.

Caffè La Crepa

必比登€€Lombardian

Overlooking a picturesque Renaissance square, the café here dates back to the early 19C and the trattoria shortly after. Today, the decor is a nostalgic mix of styles from the mid-19C to the mid-20C, including Art Nouveau. The restaurant not only appeals to the eyes but also to the tastebuds thanks to its careful selection of top-quality local ingredients which are served in family-style dishes typical of the Po Valley, with a broad selection of recipes from the different provinces in this extensive region (stuffed marubini pasta in broth, culatello ham, boiled meats served with home-made most

Osteria della Villetta

必比登€Lombardian, Traditional Cuisine

A bastion of tradition for over a hundred years, Art Nouveau furnishings and a retro atmosphere are the accompaniment to Brescian classics and familiar recipes: always based on seasonal ingredients, as in the case of the many vegetables from their own garden, from which the Evo oil also comes. The wine list offers a wide selection of labels from Franciacorta, Barolo and Barbaresco: true passion of the owner Massimo!

Locanda delle Grazie

必比登€Mantuan, Seasonal Cuisine

A long-established family-run concern, opened many years ago and today a cornerstone of traditional Mantuan cooking: forthright, generous and of consistent quality, in the heart of the small and evocative village of Curtatone. Here the classic repertoire is never found wanting: tortelli di zucca, local cured meats, pike in salsa verde, long-braised meats, sbrisolona, zabaione... simple and fragrant dishes of genuine homely character, served in abundant portions at prices that are more than reasonable.

Dell'Alba

必比登€€Lombardian, Traditional Cuisine

In business since 1850 and now run by the sixth generation, this simple and authentic family trattoria is a mecca for fans of Bassa Padana cuisine. The menu boasts an extraordinary combination of specialities from Cremona and Mantova, including local cured meats, pumpkin tortelli with sweet tomato sauté, “porc-tonné” (meat with tuna) from an original recipe by Pellegrino Artusi, and sbrisolona cake with warm zabaglione. Although you will be offered a menu, we highly recommend chatting with the exuberant chef, who will be happy to guide you in your choice of food and wine.

Gabbiano 1983

必比登€€Lombardian, Traditional Cuisine

Having successfully been in business for over 40 years, this restaurant continues to shine for its top-quality traditional cuisine, priding itself, as it has always done, on its love for local specialities. Goose dishes take centre stage on the menu (the area is famous for its goose), alongside an excellent selection of traditional boiled meats all of which are sourced locally. There’s also a good choice of wine, which is skilfully displayed and served from a trolley in the dining room from which wines are served by the glass.

Osteria Numero 2

必比登€Italian, Classic Cuisine

La Fefa is the perfect place for lovers of authentic flavours from the Emilia region. The Inspector sums it up like this: “Flicking through the menu you want to try everything!” - and this really is the case. Start your meal off with a selection of the finest charcuterie, in which an outstanding Culatello di Zibello, accompanied by a “Gnocco Fritto” not to be missed reigns supreme. Continue with excellent homemade, fresh-egg pasta followed by main courses made up exclusively of meat, in keeping with local tradition. The dessert page is deliciously tempting, offering an extensive selection of s

Casa del Vino della Vallagarina

必比登€€Regional Cuisine, Seasonal Cuisine

The flavors, aromas, and wines of Vallagarina take center stage at this delightfully situated venue within the seventeenth-century walls of Palazzo de Probizer, offering stunning mountain views (weather permitting). The cellar features virtually every wine producer in the area (available by the glass as well!) while the kitchen relies on a well-proven formula: a single tasting menu that changes daily, with the option to select just a few dishes. The creations draw inspiration from the seasons, the territory, and Italian tradition, as well as from the fragrant bounty of the restaurant’s own gar

Antica Trattoria Gianna

必比登€Lombardian, Country cooking

This delightful, long-established family trattoria, in business for over a century, has the motto “Chi mangium nustran” (“here we eat local”) in a demonstration of its commitment to cuisine from the Lower Po valley, although other Italian dishes also feature on the menu. At midday, choose from a selection of simple, delicious and reasonably priced homemade dishes, while in the evening just one single tasting menu, concluding with the dessert trolley, is served.

Osteria del Miglio 2.10

必比登€Lombardian, Traditional Cuisine

A pleasant (and excellent) provincial restaurant with a modern feel and a traditional brick-vaulted ceiling, where owner-chef Samuele Miglioli pays tribute to local traditions in his cuisine (don’t miss the marubini pasta in three broths and the famous pumpkin tortelli). The dishes here focus on seasonal ingredients which are carefully transformed into generous dishes full of flavour, as demonstrated by the rice timbale served on a delicious beef ragù and topped with beef carpaccio. There’s also an excellent selection of wines, with a particular focus on sparkling wines.

Villa Arcadio

€€€Mediterranean Cuisine, Contemporary

The new chef at this restaurant prioritises beautiful presentation in his modern interpretations of Italian dishes, which are even more enjoyable in summer when meals are served outdoors, surrounded by greenery and with fine views of the southern part of Lake Garda and its shoreline.

Osteria Dalie e Fagioli

€€Country cooking, Modern Cuisine

One of the best restaurants in the region, where you’ll enjoy eclectic cuisine full of convincing flavours which is inspired by various regional traditions (especially those from Brescia, but also from elsewhere in Italy) which always hits the mark.

Duo

€€€Modern Cuisine, Creative

Situated in the historic centre of the charming small village of San Felice del Benaco, Duo is the project of chefs Daniele Ghedini and Federico Pelizzari (the latter also oversees the front of house). Their personalised, modern cuisine is Mediterranean in style and features meat-based dishes, vegetarian options and fish recipes (salt- and freshwater), with a focus on matured fish which also has its own dedicated tasting menu. This colourful restaurant also boasts an outdoor space shaded by a pergola and surrounded by walnut trees.

🕐 Mo-Fr 18:30-24:00; We off; Sa,Su 00:00-02:00,12:30-14:30,18:30-24:00

Felter alle Rose

€€Seasonal Cuisine, Italian

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.

L'Osteria H20

€€€Modern Cuisine, Seafood

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.

Osteria Antico Brolo

€€pizza

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.

Villa Fiordaliso

€€€€Italian Contemporary

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.

Aquariva

€€€Seafood, Classic Cuisine

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.

Il Rivale al Lago

€€€Italian Contemporary, Classic Cuisine

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.

Da Oscar

€€Mediterranean Cuisine

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.

Il Cortiletto

€€italian

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.

Regio Patio

€€€italian

Situated just a stone’s throw from the lakefront, this elegant gourmet restaurant in the Regina Adelaide hotel boasts an attractive English-style garden, as well as a beautiful outdoor patio and stylish dining room. The two tasting menus served here (one of which is vegetarian) showcase the traditions of Lake Garda and its surrounding region with a creative twist using vegetables from the property’s own kitchen garden and a focus on seasonal ingredients. There’s also an extensive wine list.

Locanda Perbellini - Ai Beati

€€€Contemporary, Mediterranean Cuisine

On the first hills behind Garda, the view from the terrace surrounded by greenery is an enchantment, embracing the southern part of the lake, while the interior rooms have been carved out of an old mill with stone walls, now comfortable, "light" and cosy spaces. Here chef Perbellini has set up a cuisine that starting from the territory, from freshwater fish in particular, opens up to proposals of sea and land with Mediterranean and contemporary taste, the steamed seafood salad topped with a wasabi mayonnaise is really delicate and fragrant. Do not miss one of the signature dishes of the famous

Il Giardino delle Esperidi

€€regional

The ideal starting point for an exploration of the area. In summer one dines on the terrace located in the heart of the historic centre while drinks and cigars may be enjoyed in the lounge bar.

La Veranda del Color

€€€Mediterranean Cuisine, Modern Cuisine

This aptly named restaurant in the Color Hotel just a short distance from Lake Garda boasts a modern, colourful decor and cuisine worthy of its name. Dishes are inspired by Mediterranean traditions and are showcased on a number of different tasting menus.

La Casa degli Spiriti

€€€€Creative, Italian Contemporary

The Chignola family has been welcoming guests in this beautiful, restored farmhouse – a luxurious residence with one of the best views of Lake Garda – for almost 30 years. The ground-floor restaurant occupies a veranda surrounded by greenery facing the lake, where young chef Filippo (following in his father’s footsteps), together with his brother, sommelier Lorenzo, offers his guests an enjoyable dining experience with its roots in the cuisine of the region. The first-floor terrace is home to the Osteria Spiritino, which is more informal in both its cuisine and atmosphere. The remarkable wine

Salamensa

€€italian

A multi-function open space, with a bar for breakfasts and a classic restaurant serving pizzas made from naturally fermented dough. Although the ambience is modern, friendly and minimalist, the attention paid to the choice of ingredients and preparation of dishes is of the highest quality.

Maragoncello

€€€Seafood, Mediterranean Cuisine

An elegant, modern restaurant where excellent cuisine is served, with a strong emphasis on seafood. In the dishes of the Neapolitan-born chef, the vibrant colors and flavors of his native culinary tradition sometimes make a welcome appearance, alongside a few offerings inspired by the north.

Osteria dai Coghi

€€Modern Cuisine, Farm to table

This well-kept, welcoming restaurant with a colourful decor and wine bottles adorning the walls serves imaginative dishes with modern combinations – our inspector particularly enjoyed the guinea fowl supreme with smoked black tea, carrots and beluga lentils. The well-chosen wine list features labels from Italy and further afield.

Taverna Kus

€€€regional

An attractive restaurant situated on the western slopes of Monte Baldo overlooking Lake Garda, with a number of rustic yet elegant and welcoming dining rooms, including a bright veranda with partial views of the lake (enjoy the full vista from the outdoor terrace). Various culinary options feature on the menu, including meat, fish and vegetarian dishes, all colourful, full of flavour and beautifully cooked and prepared using mainly local and seasonal ingredients. The well-stocked and carefully chosen wine list deserves a special mention: among the 1 000 or more bottles stored in the old giasàr

🕐 Tu-Su 12:00-14:00,19:00-22:00

Castello Malvezzi

€€€Creative

This elegant 16C hunting lodge offers a modern menu of fish dishes and regional specialities. Particular attention is paid to the excellent Calvisano caviar, with a dedicated menu. There’s an attractive outdoor dining area facing the gardens with views of the city of Brescia.

Hostaria del Teatro

€€€Modern Cuisine, Italian Contemporary

In the heart of the small town, within a rustic building enriched by refined interiors and an atmosphere that is at once warm and homey, the cooking distinguishes itself through a carefully considered and territorially inspired offering, with one dish that is most certainly worth tasting: the unmissable duck agnolini with their jus and black truffle, an authentic signature of the house.

I Mori

€€€Seafood, Grills

This is the classic spot to recommend to anyone who wants fish prepared simply and traditionally, with no frills, just top-quality seafood that the friendly owner personally sources. The menu is supplemented by spoken specials based on that day’s fish-market finds, but among the mains we suggest you don’t miss the charcoal-grilled dishes.

La Porta Antica

€€€Seafood, Contemporary

Contemporary interiors and a prime location in a quiet residential neighborhood provide the backdrop for a seafood-focused kitchen that balances measured creativity with precise flavors. The shellfish selection excels: from prized Sicilian red prawns to steamed jumbo shrimp, refined and elevated by a soft bean purée with crispy guanciale.

Il Rivale in Città

€€€Italian Contemporary

Situated in a beautiful 18C palazzo right in the centre of Brescia, this elegant restaurant consists of several small dining rooms of different colours, fabrics and furnishings yet all with the same historic atmosphere – the room with just one table is truly intimate! The cuisine features substantial recipes with a contemporary Italian flavour including top-quality options such as potato puff pastry, scampi, caviar and hazelnut cream, while one of the highlights of the new formula is the wooden dessert trolley on which a selection of tempting home-made delicacies is presented. The wine list (e

Moscatello Muliner

€€€Country cooking

Situated in a rural setting on a huge agricultural property, this attractive restaurant is dominated by an early 20C millstone. The menu combines traditional Italian fare with regional specialities, all at reasonable prices.

Alla Fassa

€€Seafood, Italian Contemporary

Although the beautiful views of the lake (with only a cycle path between the restaurant and the water) and mountains on the opposite shore can be admired from the dining room, in fine weather it’s a race for the outdoor tables just a few metres from the water. The cuisine is as impressive as the setting, with a fine balance of classic and modern dishes featuring fish from the lake (such as the “il lago in un piatto” – the lake in a dish – starter) and the sea. A few guestrooms with views of the lake are also available.

Carlo Magno

€€€Mediterranean Cuisine

This restaurant housed in a country house dating from the 19C offers elegant period dining rooms and a menu featuring Mediterranean-style meat and fish dishes.

Il Labirinto

€€Mediterranean Cuisine

Situated on the outskirts of Brescia, this long-established restaurant has an elegant retro atmosphere. The cuisine is varied with a balance of fish and meat dishes, as well as some excellent home-made salumi.

Stella d'Italia

€€italian

Run by the same family since 1962, the establishment actually dates back to 1875: warm, elegant interiors complement lovely summer garden service offering glimpses of the lake. The kitchen draws primarily from Venetian traditions, with a nod to nearby Lake Garda, as in the marinated pike in carpione with polenta among the starters. To follow, we recommend the hand-pressed bigoli with guinea fowl salmì or the excellent meat tortellini; among the main courses, for those wishing to stay within the regional tradition, calf’s liver with onions, while a dedicated section of the menu is reserved for

Forme Restaurant

€€€Italian Contemporary, Modern Cuisine

Forme Restaurant is a modern, ever-evolving venue located outside the city center within the Atena educational complex, which also houses the Sottoforme bistrot. At the helm is Abruzzese chef Arianna Gatti: her cooking is a contemporary narrative, vivid in color and bold in flavor, rooted in Italian tradition yet reimagined with restraint and sensitivity. Her dishes evoke the comforts of home: the spice-scented ventricina, Navelli saffron butter that gently caresses the palate, and artisanal Abruzzese spaghettone celebrating authentic simplicity.

Fiamma Cremisi

€€Contemporary, Modern Cuisine

Italian cuisine that strikes a balance on several fronts: while the chef’s dishes include nods to Brescia’s culinary tradition, they are also enlivened with creative touches. In summer, service extends outdoors beneath a gazebo; in the colder months, the main dining room is warmed by a fireplace. At lunchtime the menu is shorter, more affordable, and there is a business menu.

Lanzani Bottega & Bistrot

€€Modern Cuisine, Italian Contemporary

This modern restaurant (open from 7am to 11pm), once the family butcher’s, is also a delicatessen and wine boutique. It serves top-quality produce such as Pata Negra and other hams, anchovies from the Cantabrian sea, an excellent selection of cheeses and more elaborate dishes. At mealtimes, the venue transforms into a proper restaurant, with a smaller menu available at lunchtime.

Carne & Spirito

€€Steakhouse, Grills

On the outskirts of the city, meat lovers will find their paradise: the kitchen selects some of the finest breeds from around the world (almost exclusively beef), offered in a variety of cuts and cooked over a Josper charcoal oven: an authentic delight. Cured meats also feature among the starters, alongside fresh pasta and excellent desserts. The wine selection is equally noteworthy, as is the selection by the glass.

Dina

€€€Modern Cuisine, Contemporary

A large wooden door dating from the late 19C leads into this restaurant, which makes a striking impression from the moment you step over the threshold. You come first of all into a dark-coloured reception area, which then leads into three dining rooms decorated with antique furniture, most of which dates from the 1950s. Two tasting menus are served here (one classic in style, the other more creative), showcasing chef Alberto Gipponi’s culinary skills to the full – one of the most interesting options is the guinea fowl with lemon and gentian, which has a perfect balance of softness and delicate

La Madia

€€Lombardian

This authentic rural trattoria overlooking the valley and Franciacorta specialises in regional produce and typical Italian cuisine. Each dish on the menu lists the origin of the ingredients used, plus the name and address of the producer. Specialities include tagliolini pasta sautéed in a walnut sauce with tuna. Top quality cuisine offering excellent value for money.

Chicco di Grano

€€Lombardian

This rustic, welcoming restaurant (two dining rooms with exposed beams) acts as the backdrop for traditional cuisine featuring meat and fish dishes alike, often cooked on the barbecue grill. The Fiorentina steaks and chops are well aged and cooked to perfection, resulting in extraordinary flavours that will satisfy even the most demanding of palates.

Il Colmetto

€€Grills, Modern Cuisine

A true gourmet agriturismo, Il Colmetto changes its menu almost week by week in line with the changing seasons. Full of flavour, the ingredients here (many of which are produced on the property, while others are sourced locally) are cooked with precision, avoiding overly fussy and complicated techniques. Instead, the focus is on good, honest cuisine with its roots in peasant traditions, in which the aim is to create comforting dishes that will appeal to the palate. The barbecued specialities, such as the sweetbreads and the excellent Jerusalem artichokes, are particularly delicious, while the

Locanda di Nonna Ida

€€Classic Cuisine, Italian

A welcoming inn nestled amid the last vineyards of Valpolicella and the first pasturelands of the lower Lessinia region, where a young chef serves cuisine with a focus on local ingredients and classic Italian recipes with a modern twist. In summer, the terrace offers a fresh, cool setting with extensive views. The barbecued meat is superb.

Locanda '800

€€Seafood, Classic Cuisine

Whether you dine indoors, on the bright veranda or in the wine cellar with its barrels and wines produced by the estate, you’ll enjoy cuisine at this family-run restaurant which has gained a reputation in the region for its balance of meat and fish dishes. Excellent service and a pleasant setting in a rustic building surrounded by greenery.

Radicì

€€€Italian Contemporary, Regional Cuisine

The name of this restaurant alludes both to the chef’s origins in Isea (“radici” translates as “roots”) and his passion for vegetables, which make a strong appearance in his dishes. He offers three tasting menus, one dedicated to fish from the lake, a second which is more creative, and a third focusing on seasonal vegetables, with the option of choosing individual courses from each menu à la carte style. Whatever you choose, be prepared for complex, elaborate and surprising cuisine!

Trattoria Glisenti

€€Regional Cuisine, Modern Cuisine

Situated on the lakefront with some tables set out on a panoramic terrace, this restaurant has been run by the same family since 1890 and is renowned for its typical lake cuisine. Fish and shellfish such as trout, char, shrimp and perch take pride of place on the menu, which also features a few meat dishes and vegetarian options.

Al Malò - Cucina e Miscelazione

€€€Italian Contemporary, Vegetarian

The double entrance to this restaurant can be seen under the arcades in beautiful Piazza Cavour: the first door leads to the ground-floor cocktail bar (open in the evening) while, hidden to the left, there’s a lift which takes guests up to the restaurant itself on the first floor. Here, the contemporary-style dining room is enhanced by bright wallpaper that echoes the imaginative cuisine served by the owner-chef, which is modern, colourful and creatively and carefully presented. The chef is equally skilful with meat (his pigeon cooked “duck à l’orange”-style is superb) and fish, plus the menu

Dispensa Franciacorta

€€Modern Cuisine, Classic Cuisine

The decor at this restaurant features bottles of wine on the walls (there are around 700 labels on the wine list, with an unsurprising focus on sparkling wines from the local Franciacorta region), while the menu celebrates some of Italy’s best produce, as well as ingredients from further afield, with a focus on Mediterranean flavours. There’s also an excellent cheese selection which will delight cheese-lovers.

Vescovo Moro

€€€Italian Contemporary

Situated 50 metres from the basilica of San Zeno (the patron saint of Verona), this restaurant housed in a renovated workshop boasts plenty of outdoor space for summer dining. Here, enjoy eclectic cuisine with an equal balance of Mediterranean and traditional flavours, including an excellent array of raw fish dishes and a small selection of Italian caviar.

La Filanda

€€Seafood, Modern Cuisine

Housed on the first floor of an old silkworm factory, with a contemporary-style dining room that opens out on to a beautiful terrace in fine weather, this restaurant is one of the few in the province to serve top-quality fish and seafood, including a good selection of raw options. The cooked dishes on offer demonstrate a light modern touch and are prepared whenever possible using vegetables from the restaurant’s own garden.

Filia Ristorante

€€€Creative, Italian Contemporary

In Borgo Trento, an elegant residential quarter just steps from the historic center, Filia plays the card of a modern, minimalist setting, where just five tables find their place. Tasting menus are served, with dishes also available à la carte. The cuisine is modern and creative, at times revisiting classics of the Italian tradition.

Trattoria I Masenini

€€regional

In a beautiful part of Verona, right opposite the famous Castelvecchio, this restaurant offers a very relaxing ambience with wood ceilings and informal classic furnishings, subtle lighting and soft background music. The menu features both regional and Italian dishes, with specialities including spit-roast meat and fish. Alfresco dining is offered in summer.

L'Oste Scuro

€€€Seafood, Modern Cuisine

Within an eighteenth-century palazzo, L’Oste Scuro boasts a centuries-old tradition, with the current management at the helm since 1998. A favored destination for seafood enthusiasts, preparations are decidedly classic and traditional, built on excellent-quality ingredients. Weather permitting, guests may dine in the palazzo’s enchanting inner courtyard. An extensive wine selection offers approximately 1,150 labels, with a particularly impressive range of Champagnes and Burgundies.

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:30-14:00, 19:30-22:30; Mo,Su 19:30-22:30

Vivilo

€€€Modern Cuisine, Creative

An old hay barn has been converted into this elegant restaurant offering impeccable service and delicious cuisine with a focus on classic dishes, including a vegetarian menu, an excellent cheese trolley and not-to-be-missed desserts. In other words, everything you need for a superb dining experience among the Franciacorta vineyards!

Inka

€€Peruvian, International

The name was not chosen at random: in the heart of the old town, you will find an excellent selection of Peruvian cuisine, rich in spices, colours and a variety of ingredients combined in often complex dishes. The chef is of Peruvian origin and, in addition to classic ceviche, he likes to add a Japanese touch to some dishes, creating Nikkei cuisine, the result of emigration to Peru by Japanese people who brought their own culinary traditions with them and blended them with the local cuisine.

Locanda 4 Cuochi

€€Classic Cuisine, Italian

A simple, albeit pleasant and lively, restaurant just behind the famous Arena, well run by two good students of chef Perbellini. You can sit at classic tables or sit on stools at the small counter facing the kitchen. In any case, full speed ahead with a contemporary Italian line, with dishes such as "Mozzarella & Carrozza," spaghetti aglio olio peperoncino and raperonzoli with shrimp and lime... to finish – perhaps – with a good tiramisù.

🕐 Mo off; Tu 19:30-22:30; We-Su 12:30-14:30, 19:30-22:30

La Loggia Bistrò

€€€Contemporary, Regional Cuisine

Tucked into a slightly secluded courtyard yet still in the heart of the city, this venue offers alfresco service of discreet charm during the summer months. The interiors surprise with dramatic hot-air balloons descending from the ceiling, design details that help create a distinctive and welcoming atmosphere. The culinary offering moves between dishes rooted in local tradition and more creative forays, including some appealing fish options.

L'Aurum

€€€€Italian Contemporary, Modern Cuisine

Housed within L’Albereta, one of the most exclusive hotels in the Franciacorta region, this elegant restaurant provides the backdrop for Alberto Quadrio’s fine cuisine. On his various tasting menus and concise à la carte, this chef showcases local ingredients, from lake fish to Bergamo mutton, together with ingredients from further afield and produce grown in the estate’s own kitchen garden. The result is remarkable and elaborate cuisine of the highest quality.

Al Capitan della Cittadella

€€€Seafood, Italian Contemporary

Bearing the signature of three-starred Perbellini (his celebrated millefeuille features among the desserts), but with the talented Andrea Manzoli at the stoves, this is the quintessential venue for lovers of traditional seafood cuisine; here and there a creative touch, with the exceptional quality of the catch always center stage.

Osteria la Fontanina

€€Classic Cuisine, Italian

Cross the Ponte Pietra and the enchantment of the picturesque streets of Veronetta (Verona’s historic quarter on the left bank of the Adige), continues inside this restaurant: a succession of intimate dining rooms brimming with eclectic décor. The ambiance delivers exactly what one hopes for in a romantic dinner setting, while the kitchen moves deftly between local specialties and ingredients and more creative preparations, offering both meat and fish dishes of excellent caliber.

Darì

€€€Classic Cuisine, Traditional Cuisine

Overflowing with stuccoes, mirrors, ceramics, and Murano chandeliers, guests take their place in one of five dining rooms, each more refined and distinctive than the last, for an evening befitting a grand occasion. Everything draws inspiration from opulence within this sumptuous fifteenth-century palazzo, while the cuisine ranges from local to international, from creative to traditional. In fine weather, service moves to an enchanting garden, a rarity in the heart of Verona.

Leone Felice

€€€Italian, Contemporary

The new chef at this restaurant focuses on highlighting produce grown in the property’s own kitchen garden, as well as meat from the farm in the Grosseto area that is also run by the Andana estate. The classic-style cuisine on the à la carte features occasional personalised touches (for example, aubergines baked in fig leaf with oregano, and perch or sea bass fillet served with coloured beets and soft potato), while in the evening a tasting menu is served in a dedicated part of the restaurant. The expertly explained wine list focuses on the estate’s own labels and the Franciacorta region in ge

Vecio Macello

€€€Seafood, Modern Cuisine

A former early 20th-century slaughterhouse, today you’ll find a restaurant with a pleasantly classic atmosphere and a kitchen that, despite the building’s original purpose, serves predominantly seafood dishes, though with some meat classics.

Café Carducci

€€Classic Cuisine, Modern Cuisine

Those with a passion for retro and nostalgic atmospheres will find inspiration in this establishment opened in 1928. Since then, generations have succeeded one another, but always within the same family. Today, you enter through the bar before passing into the dining room, a space so enchanting with its books, paintings, and bottles that you’ll never want to leave. Alongside a vast selection of cured meats and cheeses (predominantly French), exquisite meat and fish dishes await, complemented by a legendary cellar boasting some two thousand labels.

Miranda

€€Modern Cuisine, Classic Cuisine

Situated in a superb location overlooking Lake Isea, this restaurant boasts superb views of the lake and Monte Isola from its outdoor terrace and dining room alike. The menu features fish (mainly from the sea) and meat dishes with a creative twist.

La Collina dei Ciliegi

€€€Italian Contemporary, Mediterranean Cuisine

Situated within the La Collina dei Ciliegi wine estate amid the verdant Valpantena hills, this first-floor restaurant (lift available) is home to two chefs – he is from Calabria, while she is from Puglia. Together they create exciting, modern Mediterranean cuisine using ingredients from their native regions, including their signature dish – homemade spaghetti served with a delicious, well-balanced 'nduja, smoked ricotta and tomato ristretto sauce. Top-quality local ingredients take pride of place, as demonstrated by the Brogna mutton, which is raised on site, barbecued and served with an exqui

Villetta Annessa

€€€italian

A charming annexe to the Villa Miravalle hotel on the edge of Riva’s historic centre, this restaurant boasts a warm atmosphere and a pleasant outdoor space for summer dining. The regional, seasonal dishes served here are listed on a blackboard brought to your table, while the house speciality is undoubtedly the meat cooked over the sizzling grill – the first sight to greet you as you enter the dining room.

Al Volt

€€italian

As you explore the narrow streets which lead from the commercial port to the centre, you’ll come across this restaurant comprising several inter - connected dining rooms with low ceilings and antique furniture. The menu focuses on regional cuisine, albeit with the occasional creative twist.

La Terrazza

€€Seafood, Classic Cuisine

Overlooking the Torbole lakefront, just steps from the center, this small restaurant with a panoramic veranda is a tribute to the flavors of the lake. The cuisine is meticulous in its details, with dishes that tell the story of the territory through refined presentations. The tasting menu celebrates lake products, while the à la carte selection strikes a balance between lake, land, and garden. Don’t miss the “Del Leone” spaghetti: freshwater prawns, ginger, and lime in a fresh and spicy embrace.

🕐 We-Mo,PH 12:00-13:45, Mo-Su,PH 18:30-21:45

Aqua

€€€Italian Contemporary, Italian

The most attractive space in this restaurant is its contemporary, almost Milanese-style veranda-dining room which boasts relaxing views of Lake Garda, with sailboats bobbing on the water ruffled by the famous Ora wind, and the peaks of Trentino in the distance. The Italian cuisine served here is prepared simply, allowing the quality of the ingredients (many of which are sourced locally) to shine through. Fish from the lake takes pride of place, although saltwater fish also features. There’s also a good selection of wine.

La Corte

€€Classic Cuisine, Traditional Cuisine

Situated in a tranquil street that leads to the centre of Palazzolo sull’Oglio, this stylish restaurant in a 16C palazzo boasts classic elegance and authentic cuisine which is delicious and full of flavour. Here, Aldo and his wife offer guests a warm and informal welcome, always with a smile on their lips.

Trattoria alla Pergola

€Venetian, Traditional Cuisine

An old-fashioned trattoria with a simple, homely atmosphere which attracts guests from all over the province who are drawn here by the classic, unfussy regional cuisine. Although the menu is concise, it includes specialities such as tortelli, tortellini, the region’s famous risottos (this is rice-growing country) and renowned boiled meats. Make sure you leave room for the tempting dessert trolley.

Locanda 53 Supper Club

€€€Contemporary, Creative

Situated on the second floor of a building in the historic centre of Arco, this restaurant is an intimate and romantic inn with the feel of a private home. Here, Evelyn and Carl have poured all their love for travel into the decor and the cuisine, the latter on two tasting menus (one focusing on meat, the other on fish) which are served to the few fortunate guests at the restaurant’s three tables. The creative recipes are influenced by the Trento region, as well as elsewhere in Italy and across the globe in dishes that awaken guests’ curiosity and delight their palate. The amusingly “Nigiri in

Vino Buono

€€Lombardian, Traditional Cuisine

In an atmospheric 17th-century barn, adjacent to the cathedral bell tower, takes shape a wine bar of considerable charm. Here to welcome guests is Roberto, patron and cellarman at once, discreet and warm, always ready to share the stories of wines and their local areas. In accompaniment, simple, straightforward cooking with a homely, traditional character, well executed and full of personality, with occasional forays into seafood. Not to be missed are the selection of cured meats and cheeses and the excellent primi piatti, genuine highlights of the offering.

Il Cigno

€€€Modern Cuisine, Country cooking

Adjacent to the historic center, this elegant and refined restaurant occupies an evocative sixteenth-century building that preserves a timeless charm. The talented and creative chef presents a contemporary cuisine that alternates meat and fish dishes with balance, playing with modern techniques and touches of imagination. The “amberjack sashimi with almond cream, raspberry, and puffed quinoa” is a small opening of pure finesse, while concluding with their excellent desserts is nearly obligatory. In fine weather, it is worth reserving a table on the evocative terrace, arranged around a captivat

Sücar Brüsc

€€Contemporary, Lombardian

A restaurant of young and contemporary character, with a lively entrance where a carefully considered display of wines – available for purchase – immediately signals the attention dedicated to the bottle. The offering focuses on a cuisine with a well-defined identity, built upon clean flavours and well-executed ideas. Among the most representative dishes, the tortelli duo deserves particular mention, half ‘sweet’ and half ‘bitter’, mantecati with artisan butter and sage, as does the Bove, a satisfying trio of beef that brings together braised stracotto, oven-roasted tongue and steamed cheek, s