Visited in mid-June 2026 on a recommendation from our supplier in nearby Lumezzane. Despite the…read moresweltering heat outside, the seating area was perfectly comfortable and cool. The food was spectacular. We tried their specialties, starting with the vegetarian 'Casoncelli Nostrani'. These homemade pasta pockets with spinach and sage were completely out of this world. For the main, we had the 'Fiorentina di Manzetta Prussiana Extra' alla brace. I have seldom eaten a better-prepared cut of meat--perfectly grilled and incredibly flavorful. The attentativeness of the service made this experience perfect. A must-visit restaurant!

BELLA VISTA I am…read morehappy to say that during my two week vacation in Italy to visit family and friends, most of the restaurants my son selected were up scale and enjoyable. One however called Bella Vista located in the lakeside town of Peschiera Del Garda failed the test of 5 Star restaurants. They failed to realize that good service will bring customers back for return visits. Once seated we placed our order and relaxed and waited for our server to bring our special salads. Unfortunately after a lengthy wait there was no salad or server. Instead our main course steaks were brought by yet another server who placed the plates in front of us and also disappeared before we could inquire about the two missing salads. My son went in search the two missing servers to no avail. As we finished our steaks, a third server hurriedly set one salad on the table with the expectation that we would split this salad between the two of us. At the cost of 13.50 Euros for each salad, I guess the establishment figured if we split the one salad but were charged for two, that would be a tidy profit on their special salad. My son again went in search of management who came to our table and justified the mistake by stating they had several cooks in the kitchen and one of them forgot to make the second salad. The condescending attitude of staff and management seems to indicate that proximity to the lake and atmosphere are more important than customer service. If you search reviews on Google you will find five star reviews but management seems to ignore the number of 1, 2, and 3 star reviews that seem to go unread as the complaints and criticisms made by customers go unresolved. We returned the following evening with reservations at a restaurant right across the street a slight which understood the importance of great customer service. A great location failed to provide a great dining experience. Beware that the pricy food does not live up to its expectations.

On the lake front, nice ambiance and location, service is very good and wide enough selection on…read morethe menu to please most, food is ok but nothing to really talk about , quite acceptable for a tourist track and reasonable prices

This is very nice Italian restaurant. On the lunch time place was full…read more Food is very tasty and fresh. We had aperol, antipasti, spaghetti with seafood and pizza. Everything was great! Portions are big enough. Service is very friendly and quite quick for Italy. Also this place is pet friendly but it's not surprising for Italy.

This was a nice little spot amongst the touristy hustle and bustle in Sirmione. The truth is, when…read morebrowsing the wide array of 'traditional Italian restaurants' available to you in Sirmione, you feel the pressure of making sure you pick one that's a good bang for the buck. Desiderio takes care of that. I ordered a pretty standard lineup of Caprese Salad and a Prosciutto Pizza. Both were rather tasty and affordable (about 21€ for the two combined). We also ordered a bottle of Prosecco for the table, that was the perfect crisp, cool beverage to cut through the Summer heat. Bonus points: Our waiter brought us an iPhone charger! (Gotta love that above and beyond customer dedication. I'd go back...

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.

Sits right on the water although not all tables have a good view. Vegan options, which is highly…read moreappreciated. My pizza was okay, not great, just okay. I still haven't gotten used to the serve & ignore attitude that I've encountered in several places. I gave it 4 stars for its location.

The pizza was served perfectly and the wine was delicious. It's not hard to find pizza in Italy but…read moresometimes it's hard to find perfectly cooked pizza and this place did not disappoint. The wait staff was also very nice and and helpful.

After days of pasta and just before leaving Italy it was time to have a Pizza. Unfortunately, the…read morepizzaria we had in mind was closed for the season already but next door an establishment appraised them self as a pizzaria too and, it looked like locals go there, so why not. The "maître-d" was nice and welcoming, the assigned waiter not that much. We ordered salad, some pasta and yes, pizza. The mentioned waiter prepared the salad sauce at the table with balsamico and olive oil, but it somehow disappeared in the giant bowl. The pasta was meh, compared to what we enjoyed of the last few days and the pizza ... Well, first it took forever (probably I'm the idiot ordering one during dinner service?) and it was just too think and not that good after all. The sad ambience didn't help to make this a good experience unfortunately. But! It was reasonably priced, almost cheap and ok to eat after all.

This is a great place for dinner. It's along a relatively more quiet street. It is seafood-focused…read morewith authentic Italian hospitality and service! I ordered a grilled sea bream -- whole fish, deboned at table side.

This is a cool little spot tucked away on top of the hill in the town of Bellagio…read more If you can sit out on the veranda, that's best with nice views, fun music in the background, chill fun vibes. Great regional Italian beer selection. Appetizer of PARMA burrata and prosciutto was super fresh with enough to share. Both the Penne Allá arrabbiatta and rich carbonara with guancale was our table's favorite. The staff is really fun, friendly and most of them spoke English, which made things a bit easier to navigate. Their bread was house made and delicious. This spot tends to stay open when many of the other restaurants along the promenade close. They're a bit of a vertical hike through the cobblestone alleyways of shops and bars and restaurants.

You must have the risotto and do not pass up on the open buffet, check out the pics! The variety of…read morefresh veggies, pasta, meats is fantastic. I did not get a chance to sit outside because we had a larger group.

Very informal pizzeria and restaurant down by the lake shore in Padenghe Sul Garda. Excellent food…read more- and at €110 for 4 (2 starter mixed seafood and 2 meat and 2 pasta 'mains' plus 2 salads) including 2 bottles of prosecco, we thought it very reasonable. Someone pointed out to me that on Italian menus there is a ** sign against a dish if the item has been frozen, so the lack of that sign on the seafood meant it was fresh, and it did taste delicious. Very friendly staff and proprietors. A bit lackadaisical about bringing the bill but happily got on with it when I went up to the bar to pay. We didn't have pizzas but the big pizza oven was right by us and the pizzas going out looked great, so we'll be back to try.