The best Restaurants on Lake Garda

Traditional cuisine in a familiar ambience

Best tortellini in Valeggio, maybe the best ever. The service is fast and efficient. Furniture is old, but still nice and clean.

The best restaurant on the eastern shore

This is the best restaurant on the east bank, suitable for sophisticated demands. The very good service and the classy ambience provide an elegant dining experience. The chef Andrea Constantini convinces with his light and tasty cuisine. For gourmets, the tasting is advisable.

The most original lake fish

Original presentation of lake fish dishes. Good foie gras with roast quail. Excellent first courses.

The best gourmet restaurant in Bardolino

The best gourmet restaurant in Bardolino, which we visit in the spring. Refined Mediterranean-style cuisine, with good service. The restaurant unfortunately lost its star probably also because it is too closely linked to the hotel and not separate, which is known to annoy Michelin reviewers. The cuisine is nevertheless worth a visit.

Restaurant situated in the Villa Cordevigo

Michelin-starred restaurant, suitable for al fresco dining in a sumptuous and romantic environment. Mediterranean cuisine with tastes of the Campania region.

One of the most popular starred restaurants on the lake and was voted the seventh best restaurant in the world in 2023

The 'Lido 84' is one of the most popular starred restaurants on the lake and was voted the seventh best restaurant in the world in 2023. Chef Riccardo Camanini serves amazing minimalist cuisine and the service is handled by practically the entire kitchen staff. It is difficult to eat in a Michelin-starred restaurant at such reasonable prices, which is why it is also difficult to find a free table. The boat mooring is also ideal.

Le Gemme di Artemisia è un ristorante fra i più originali sul Lago

"Le Gemme di Artemisia" is one of the most original restaurants on the lake. Dinner is available upon reservation at least 24 hours in advance. Andrea Messini, the chef, and Lara Perott, the sommelier, will serve the menu variants in the most private way you have ever experienced.

Definitely one of the best restaurants on Lake Garda

The restaurant La Speranzina, with a Michelin star for several years, is definitely one of the best restaurants on Lake Garda. All dishes are presented with great attention to detail and we are delighted with every dish served. Beautiful location directly on the lake. The only downside is the service, which unfortunately is not at the level of the excellent cuisine.

Excellent fish and first courses.

Historical restaurant in the centre of Simione. Excellent fish and first courses. We chose the lobster in Catalan style, ravioli with sea bass and gnocchi with pumpkin, all very good. Very good and friendly service, good wine list.

A good restaurant in Bardolino

This is definitely a good restaurant in Bardolino, which is not easy to find among the numerous touristic offers. Apart from the classic and well prepared seafood dishes, the fiorentina is to be recommended. The restaurant is also suitable for dinners with friends. Il Portichetto is located 20 m from the port of Bardolino.

Restaurant in San Zeno that deserves to be placed first

Kind service and good dishes that change with the seasons. To create its delicious dishes the restaurant makes use of local ingredients such as truffles or chestnuts. We recommend the appetizer "breakfast", dish that convinces us every time. Ample parking that is often missing at other restaurants in San Zeno.

Certainly one of the most original restaurants on the lake

Certainly one of the most original restaurants on the lake. Excellent fish dishes served with great service. The prices are rather high but certainly worth the trip. Ideal for boaters who can moor directly at the jetty or at one of the buoys.

Restaurant in a fantastic location directly on the lake

Restaurant in a fantastic location directly on the lake, accessible by car and easily by boat, thanks to a shuttle service that takes you to the small harbour. The service is very attentive, the dishes are of a good standard, the price is unfortunately quite high for the level on offer.

The dream at Lake Garda - we are back to being one of the best addresses right on the lake

The name sounds promising, the location is wonderful and now that the owners have taken over the management, we are back to being one of the best addresses right on the lake. Very friendly and professional service, dishes with attention to every detail, a wine list specialising in the area and one of the most beautiful terraces on Lake Garda.
Ideal for those arriving by boat, given the many buoys available and the shuttle service.

Strange behaviour of the owner

We visited this famous restaurant on the occasion of a birthday. Unfortunately our table was located in an inconvenient position on the side of the restaurant and oddly we felt a strange smell of waste. Because of the special night we asked if we could have a table in the front row. The reaction of the owner was almost offensive. Some of us wanted to go away, though we decided to stay. An excellent dinner followed... The owner realized he had overreacted and, as we were leaving, he apologized and we ended up with an interesting chat on high cuisine. After all it was a fun evening and I think we will consider this restaurant again.

Specializes in meat dishes,

The Modena family runs this restaurant, which specializes in meat dishes, see the famous "alzata", appetizer of carpaccio, burrata and proscutti, very recommended. Homemade pasta, we recommend tortelli with balsamic vinegar. Wine list linked to the Veneto region. Very kind service and very original and suggestive location.

Excellent selection of raw fish

Beautiful location on the lake with gorgeous views. Since it is located in a marina it is accessible also by boat. Good service and good selection of raw fish. The fried fish is spectacular and the presentation of the dishes is beautiful. Prices quite high, suitable for a special lunch or dinner.

Friendly and kind service with an innovative cuisine

Great restaurant in the Lake Garda area. Friendly and kind service with an innovative, very genuine, original and harmonious cuisine. Good value for money.

The best escargots on the lake

The restaurant with the best snails on Lake Garda. The dishes are very different from the rest of the restaurants in the area. The snail dishes stand out, they are served in different ways and are always very tasty. The gnocchi dish and the asparagus rice are also very good. Very friendly and attentive service.

Perfect restaurant for a romantic dinner

Locanda Perbellini ai Beati is Giancarlo Perbellini's new venture in Garda on Lake Garda. The menu is a journey around the lake and through the history of Italian cuisine. The service is very attentive and the ambience charming.

New management, now also offering seafood, of which we recommend the raw fish.

New management now also offers seafood, of which we recommend the raw fish, which is of excellent quality. The pastas, such as the spaghetti with clams, are also excellent. The lobster catalana is also very special.

Make a reservation at one of the few outdoor tables overlooking the harbour. Boat mooring with the buoys located 5 minutes from the restaurant.

Original and creative but neat cuisine

The "Alla Fassa", now run by a young couple, is located directly on the lake shore. The original and creative but neat cuisine is tasty. The interiors are not overly elegant, suitable for casual lunches and dinners. The presence of a mooring in front of the restaurant is convenient.

Luxurious starred restaurant for special events

Luxurious starred restaurant for special events. Great service and haute cuisine dishes. The location, which is one of the most beautiful on the lake, compensates for the very high prices. Perfectly reachable by boat.

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The "Tobago" is an ideal restaurant where to taste fish in all its variations. Although perhaps a little classic, the dishes are always tasty and neat. The service is not the most attentive, but always kind. The quality-price-level is one of the best on Lake Garda.

Formerly starred restaurant is always characterized by excellent dishes

This formerly starred restaurant is always characterized by excellent dishes and by an impeccable service. Due to the very high prices, it is suitable for special occasions. The restaurant is also accessible by boat.

Excellent welcome, with the Chef Fabio Codognola who personally advises us with the choice of menu

Excellent welcome, with the Chef Fabio Codognola who personally advises us with the choice of menu. Very high level of quality of raw fish. The Foie gras escalope with roasted langoustines, caramelized "Tropea" onions and Port reduction is very much appreciated, as are the seared scallops with purple potato puree, spring onions, Parmesan cheese and fine black truffles. The pastas are a bit daring, but always tasty, especially the lobster paccheri, which are served cold.

Osteria Tenuta Preella under new management becomes one of the most popular restaurants

The Osteria Tenuta Preella can be easily reached from the Affi motorway exit or directly from Lake Garda. The ambience is warm and rustic, with attentive and courteous service that invites you to relax and enjoy every dish. The menu emphasises the Venetian tradition, reinterpreted with local ingredients and a modern touch. Specialities include truffle and mushroom risotto and braised beef with Amarone, accompanied by a selection of excellent wines, many of which are produced on the estate itself. Fish lovers should not miss the fried fish and Grana rice with red prawns and balsamic vinegar. Unique is the tile (see photo) that the restaurant gives at each table.

Traditional cuisine and familiar atmosphere

As appetizer the restaurant offers a fried egg with white truffle. The pumpkin ravioli with truffles as well as the “bigoli al torchio” (pasta) with hare ragout are excellent. The cod alla Vicentina is very good, the beef tenderloin with truffle is average, the “stracotto all'Amarone” (beef) is less good. Great ice cream dessert with chestnuts.

Excellent value for money

This restaurant is located right on the lake shore and offers excellent value for money. I recommend the fish menu for those who are very hungry. The fountain is a great choice for raw fish lovers. The service is very welcoming and offers expert advices. Berth for the boat on the dock in front of the restaurant.

Beautiful wine bar with few but excellent dishes

Beautiful wine bar with few but excellent dishes, which is located directly in the center. It is difficult to find a place without reservation, especially as the tables are only few. Excellent cold cuts like the parmesan truffle flan. Nice selection of sparkling wines as well as Amarone della Val Pollicella wines.

Wine bar with excellent cuisine

Wine bar with excellent cuisine, simple and tasty dishes in small portions, ideal for multiple tastings. Wine bar that tries to offer wines different from the usual local offerings. Attentive and friendly service.

Excellent restaurant with simple and genuine dishes directly on the lake

Excellent restaurant with simple and genuine dishes directly on the lake. Good lasagna "grandmother's recipe", appetizer buffet as well as pastas, especially with lobster. Mooring with buoys situated 5 minutes from the restaurant.

Breathtaking view

The Restaurant Paradiso Imperfetto offers a breathtaking view and simple but genuine dishes.
The new management promises well.

The classic fish Restaurant

The Restaurant offers simple and tasty dishes of fish. Next to the small harbor of Lazise, with mooring possibilities directly in front of the restaurant.

Good restaurant in the center of Desenzano

A good restaurant in the center of Desenzano, with creative dishes and great service.

New surprise in the center of Lazise

New surprise in the center of Lazise, located in the area of the small harbor, but still very quiet, outside the bustle.
Excellent service and delicious dishes with a specialization in seafood.

Quiet restaurant directly on the lake

Quiet restaurant right by the lake with very friendly and attentive service. Restaurant normally less crowded than the usual restaurants in Gardaa, perhaps because the dishes are less touristy. Good cuisine, with creative dishes.

Restaurant with one of the most beautiful views of Lake Garda

Restaurant with one of the most beautiful views of Lake Garda. Management changes continue at this hotel restaurant. Traditional cuisine and reasonable prices. The location is not luxurious, but the view is one of the best directly on the lake and accessible from the promenade.

Homemade cuisine in a production of olive oil GardaDOP

Homemade cuisine in a production of olive oil GardaDOP. The restaurant offers homemade pasta and homemade desserts, beef, accompanied by self-produced wines and its own extra virgin olive oil GardaDOP.

Romantic dinner

Amazing location, I was lucky enough to dine on the terrace by the lake. Great food, great wine, the waiter assigned to our table was a little young and inexperienced. The maitre has kept everything under control and after all it was a great experience.

Restaurant which is situated in an Austro-Hungarian fortress

The restaurant which is situated in an Austro-Hungarian fortress of 1861 offers a classic cuisine. Characteristic ambience ideal for groups of friends or romantic candlelight dinners.

Good prices, average quality

The prices are good, the quality of the food is average. Suitable for a lunch or a family dinner, if you are not looking for high level dishes. I recommend the tasty grilled beef tenderloin in pepper sauce that is offered at a fair price. Good pizzas, however the fish dishes are not very tasty.

Very classic dishes and a good wine list from the Policella Valley area

Easy to reach, nice place with ample parking.
Very classic dishes and a good wine list from the Policella Valley area. To be recommended for Baldo truffle lovers: beef carpaccio with truffle, gnocchi with truffle, and for the finale, the T-bone steak with truffle.

Restaurant located directly on the lakeside

Fish from the lake and sea, Restaurant located directly on the lakeside.