We went with the recommendations of our server Hazem - the risotto and tagliatelle with duck…read moreragout. The boss loved her risotto. It was very good. Creamy and generous portions of mushrooms. It was served in a crispy Parmesan bowl. The pasta was also good. The ragout was good but was slightly undercooked in my opinion. It was good but could have been a little better. We sat outside on a beautiful day. Hazem was a great server and we enjoyed our meal.

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.

Stayed in Lake Garda for seven days and this restaurant is definitely one of top two restaurants I…read morehave ever experienced. Food taste and dish plating is Amazing. Not sure if it has become Michelin Star but it really beyond one star level.

From start to finish, this place was amazing! Highly recommend the fish tasting menu. The service…read moremade this an incredible experience!

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.

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.

We loved Bistro la Caneva so much we came back the next night! We're vegetarian, and while there…read morewere already good options, we asked if the chef could make us something off the menu on our second visit. What arrived was amazing--fresh, full of flavour, and honestly a 10-star meal. It was one of the highlights of our trip. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, and they really went out of their way to make us feel looked after. You can tell they genuinely care about their food and their guests. If you're in the area, don't miss this place. We can't recommend it highly enough!

Our tour guide recommended this restaurant, and we enjoyed sitting outside in the narrow pedestrian…read morestreet. But the service was slow and inattentive, prices high, and food disappointing. The gnocchi was bland and unremarkable, the fish-filled ravioli plain and dry, and the perch and whitefish dishes in need of a little salt or spice. The raspberry gelato was excellent though.

Amazing!!! What a phenomenal time. Food was great. Carbonara was fantastic! Www.johnarcara.comread more

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

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!

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.