La Sponda was one of the most romantic meals I've ever had. What an amazing place, I can't imagine a more perfect setting. We loved the duo of musicians who stop by each table and play a song for the guests. As good as the food is, the service was even better. The waiters and sommelier did a fantastic job helping us choose our meal and wine. They were so genuine and helpful, they even offered to take a few pictures for us since it was such a beautiful evening.
All of the food we tried was incredibly fresh tasting, especially the seafood. You could just tell that it was caught the same day. We started with a crock of fish and shellfish in a fantastic sauce. So tender and tasty. There was also a beef tortellini that stood out. The other pasta dish we ordered was from the tasting menu, even though we didn't get the tasting menu they were kind enough to let us order this one item which wasn't on the regular menu. Just one example of the warmth and kindness that all of the servers show. We ordered a few other things that were good but not fantastic. Dessert was a lemon soufflé, highly recommend.
A bit of a warning, dinner is incredibly expensive. This can be anticipated with a Michelin star restaurant and Le Sirenuse, but it should be noted. We loved our meal here and it was one of the most memorable meals on our trip, but you are definitely paying heavily for the atmosphere. read more