We had an unpleasant experience which says a lot about the restaurant's behaviour towards their…read moreclients. When our food arrived, we accidentally broke one of the wine glasses and glass shattered into our pizza and salad. The food was taken away and the glass removed from the table. When the waiter returned, he told us if we wanted a new order of pizza and salad, he would have to charge us twice ( new order and the food covered in glass). I guess they were more interested in profits than in showing some goodwill. We obviously reordered but left a little surprised.

The food was exceptional. It can be a bit noisy because it is always packed with people. We never…read moreeat at the same restaurant twice when traveling, but we made an exception for this place. The service is fantastic and matches the quality of the food!

We were there once and unfortunately I cannot understand the euphoric reviews. The food was…read moreabsolutely average. The menu was relatively small and without special highlights. The service was also rather average. Yes, the alleyway you sit in is cozy, but there is also a lot of that in Riva. My conclusion: You can do it, but you don't have to.

Absolutely fabulous little trattoria in the heart of old Riva sul Garda. We were welcomed into a…read morevery friendly place with authentic decor and lovely wooden tables. With our two little kids we were seated comfortably and were offered child seats right away. The spaghetti with sardines as well as the pasta pomodoro were nothing short of amazing in its typical yet lovely simplicity. The bruschetta with home made condiments blew us away in flavour and texture. Fair pricing (Espresso afterwards for EUR1 (!). Dont be fooled by the surrounding pizza-places that trick you with hidden costs and low end toppings. No frills in this place, and also NO pizza :-) Just a short, authentic menu with excellent quality and nice owners.

Had dinner with wife and son. Sat inside because we didn't want the bustle of the street, and we…read morestill enjoyed its energy. The food was delicious for all courses. This was the best service we had in all of Italy! The waiter did a great job of pacing the courses. We never felt like the meal was rushed or lagging. We had worked on learning Italian for a few months before going and the waiter did a wonderful job working with us in Italian as much as we were able and using English when we needed it (as we requested). Hope to come back soon!

Charming local bistro. Friendly servers, delicious and creative take on local cuisine, all locally…read moresourced. We had the gnocchi with perch, salt beef, gnocchetti (gnocchi made from a blend of spinach and basic, great!), and Tagliatelle. They also have a kids menu for the bambini. (hot dog & pommes, etc). No Pizza.

We went to Ristorante Bellariva with the recommendation of having pizza. We found that Ristorante…read moreBellariva had the best pizza in Riva on our trip. The other meals that our group ordered were also very tasty. The location was excellent great views of the lake. If you have a larger group, we had 8, I would go earlier in the evening to get a table as the Bellariva is popular

Grest location, though a bit busy in July and August. Competent service and good food. Comfortable…read moreseating.

boss had been changed. cooking is not as good as before. Miss previous chef, which is much better…read morethan current

This is the best dining experience in Riva del Garda. The terrace area is beautiful and tranquil…read more The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. The service is attentive whilst giving you the space and time you need for a relaxing meal / evening. The menu has plenty of choice and there are often options off the menu too. The food is fantastic with amazing flavours and textures. The portions aren't large but the complimentary dishes between courses mean you won't feel Hungary at the end. We have been a number of times now and always had a fabulous experience.

Service super-friendly. Tortellini super-delicious! Cosy…read moreatmosphere. Do offer a BIG aperol spritzz!

The food here was excellent! It arrived fast and hot,we all enjoyed it very much as there was…read moresomething for everyone on the menu.The desserts were absolutely delicious .Aside from the food the service was great!Friendly waiters that are all willing to help and knew exactly what we meant.Amazing restaurant,I really recommend it.

Alla Grotta is the best restaurant in the area. Try the mountain melted cheese and the steaks…read more Simple robust food perfectly cooked and at the highest quality.

One of my best meals in Italy (also went to Venice and Verona)! Delicious food and not crazy…read moreexpensive. We paid around 90 euros for 2 apps, 2 pastas, one main and one "grand" dessert. Food was all really good. Highly recommend the seafood pasta - but be warned, there are tiny bones in the fish. Edible, but bothersome. We also had the fowl dish. It was a quarter leg and skin was a bit on the fatty side, but the sauce was delicious. The waitress gave us free glass of dessert wine as we waited to pay. We got a grappa and a limoncello. Great way to end a great meal!

Il Gallo is tucked into a cozy corner just a block or two from the Riva center. Friendly service…read morethat was able to translate and help us work through a few questions regarding the food and wine. Black truffle pasta, seafood spaghetti (kamut grain pasta) - both were excellent and could easily be shared. Grilled, local fish from Garda was prepared simply and needed nothing more than a drizzle of olive oil. The wine list was well priced and featured a handful of local wines with drinking. If you're looking to avoid the tourist driven restaurant, and experience a place that's a bit more authentic, I'd give Il Gallo a try for its simple, well priced local food and wine.