HANDS DOWN: the best seafood I have eaten. This place was…read moremy absolute favorite in my recent trip to Lake Garda. Our friends who live in the area come often and took us on a lovely dinner. Come hungry and start with appetizers. Highly recommend the mix and the tartare. The Carbonara is a MUST for the main dish. For drinks get a few bottles of Francia Corta Service is kind and attentive.

We dined here June 30th 2026. Food was great, the waiter was very nice and the ambiance is…read morepleasing.

If you are visiting Verona, maybe like us to enjoy opera at the Arena on an Italian summer night, I…read moresuggest you book Vecio Macello for lunch or dinner. Truly the best food I have eaten in the city. The owner and the staff were amazing but the food is the real star. We tried 7 plates in total, plus a lovely gazpacho from the chef. For me the standout was the Veat tartare served on Veal bone marrow, but in truth I couldn't find fault with any of the dishes. This is a rare post for me these days and I am only posting as this restaurant was outstanding. Well worth the 10 minute walk from the Arena.

Great pizzas. A lot of variety. About 20 pizza options. The salad with tuna was excellent; it…read morecould have been a meal but my family of three split it. This is our second time at the restaurant. Great both times.

We passed by this local and it immediately stand out as something special and authentic. The place…read moreis very simple but has a wonderful Mediterranean "flair" (my GF's words, not mine). We had exquisite seafood (I live in Germany, so granted, I don't need much to be ecstatic, but still, I'm French so I'll pretend I know what I'm talking about). On top of that the service was very friendly if not fast. Another living proof of my theory: "ode to the second line restaurants.

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.

Stunning views, excellent service and exceptional food. We especially enjoyed the whole Branzino…read moreand vegetables cooked to perfection - as well as the porcini risotto. The restaurant also has an extensive grappa selection which they bring over on a cart. We initially discovered this restaurant on our first trip to Gargnano and it was the perfect romantic dinner for two. The restaurant has a picturesque outdoor dining area overlooking the water (as well as lovely indoor space with floor to ceiling glass so one can appreciate the view in cooler weather). We're back for our second trip to the area and they were especially friendly to our young well-behaved daughter when we came back as repeat customers.

Wonderful place in a charming setting. Food is excellent and made with love. The ratio…read morequality/price is unbelievable. A must if you are in Brenzone!

Best Italian in all of Verona! You must come here. Great service and it's run by exceptionally nice…read morepeople!

Friendly staff, quieter part of Verona. Great food and service! Walking distance from città anticaread more

Hard to imagine a more spectacular location for a restaurant. We ate overlooking the water on one…read moreside and a castle on the other. Food was spectacular, the service was great and everyone had a great time. I was thrilled they were able to accommodate our large party of 13 family members at one table.

The location and food quality are both excellent. We felt fortunate to wander in and get seated…read morewithin view of the waterfront --most of the tables were reserved. The seafood is highly recommended, especially the tuna tartare appetizer.

This restaurant is in beautiful Bologna and is a little on the casual side, but the food is great…read moreand priced very reasonable

Amazing service! Amazing ambiance! Amazing food! Ristorante da Umberto is a gem in Lake Garda's…read morecrown. We enjoyed a typical Italian meal (i.e. 2+ hours) during a long weekend in Brenzone sul Garda, one of many picturesque towns on the lake, just a few minutes up the road from Umberto's. We started with the Gran Frito Misto. Even though it was listed in the menu as a secondi, our waiter humored us and let us have it as an antipasti. The assortment of fried seafood and veggies was delish! I loved the calamari and shrimp. Even the sardines weren't bad! After that, we moved on to antipasti and secondi. My sister and I ordered the lasagne because it's a minimum 2 person dish. My hubby ordered the steak because... well... men like red meat? Y'all. I need to wax poetic about this lasagna for a minute. It was super creamy, bubbly and hot. Layers and layers of fresh noodles with a savory meat ragu sauce on top and prosciutto cotto and mushrooms sprinkled throughout. All served in a GIANT cauldron, easily enough for four people even though it was billed as a two person dish. The steak was good, too. And, we also enjoyed the sautéed potatoes. But seriously. Get. The. Lasagna. If you are still reading at this point (why aren't you on your way to Lake Garda for the lasagna?!), I suppose my last anecdote is that the house red wine was delicious.