World class! Vecchia Malcesine is a gem of a currently unknown (at least on Yelp) fine dining experience. I almost am reticent to write a review because it somehow feels as if this hidden secret, completely tucked away behind an ancient stone wall and accessible through a beautiful garden, is best left to be discovered without the aid of the Internet!
To put it in perspective, this is one of the best restaurants I've been to around the world (San Francisco, Hong Kong, Sydney, Yelp phenom the Poke Shack, etc.). We decided it did not rank as high as French Laundry but the fact that it came up for discussion is noteworthy.
The restaurant itself, perched on a hill, has a gorgeous view of Lake Garda and is essentially in a modern glass box tucked next to a stone house which is the kitchen.
The service was impeccable, some of it from the head chef himself, and the dishes exquisite. Plating was a work of art, for each course. We had a five course prix fixe menu but you can also order a la carte. See photos!
Reservations are required I believe but we got ours several days before (in May which is not peak season). read more