Had dinner with wife and son. Sat inside because we didn't want the bustle of the street, and we…read morestill enjoyed its energy. The food was delicious for all courses. This was the best service we had in all of Italy! The waiter did a great job of pacing the courses. We never felt like the meal was rushed or lagging. We had worked on learning Italian for a few months before going and the waiter did a wonderful job working with us in Italian as much as we were able and using English when we needed it (as we requested). Hope to come back soon!

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.

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.

The food was exceptional. It can be a bit noisy because it is always packed with people. We never…read moreeat at the same restaurant twice when traveling, but we made an exception for this place. The service is fantastic and matches the quality of the food!

Main comment: super kind, friendly, and always smiling (behind the mask) staff! A courtesy and…read morekindness difficult to find elsewhere. Beautiful place, in the park and very close to the lake. Menu valid especially for cocktails and pizzas, all made with sourdough and three days of leavening.

Had a leisurely 3 hour lunch here and promised the owner I'd write a review. This place is right on…read morethe water in Riva. Beautiful view. Nice bar inside with great selection. Good wines, fresh handmade pasta, and wonderful cocktails. A must if you're in Riva.

Service super-friendly. Tortellini super-delicious! Cosy…read moreatmosphere. Do offer a BIG aperol spritzz!

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.

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

Grest location, though a bit busy in July and August. Competent service and good food. Comfortable…read moreseating.

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.

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.

I ate a delicious appetizer of local cold meats with a potato pie. Then read is espectacular. Then…read morewe had gnocchi, also very good, although they were very large gnocchi, five of those and you were full. But we had also ordered the Pesce to have proteins in our diet. We ordered the trout from the local lake Garda. It was delicious and so soft. It sat so well with our stomachs that despite us believing we were going to need a take out box, we ate it all!!!!

We dropped by Nuovo 900 after dinner for drinks. We sat on the terrace in the warm night air and…read moreenjoyed a chilled Pinot Grigio as we people watched. The service was attentive and the terrace was busy, which seemed a testament to its food, by all accounts! Recommended!

Bellavista is exactly that, what an amazing view. You almost feel like you are in a volcano eating…read moredinner, huge mountain in your right, lake in front of you, just an incredible spot they have. We just ate at the restaurant and thought it was really good value especially for a place that you would assume is touristy just based on their location. The pizzas and pasta were very affordable and everyone enjoyed theirs. Service was solid if clearly European so expect the usual there. Great vino de la casa as well, I would recommend just grabbing a litter of that. A pizza and a pasta to share and soak it all in.

Step away from tourist trap and only 5 minutes walk you will find this amazing Restorant. The…read moreowner Luca is very detailed and making sure you have amazing food and evening experience.

The normal tourist hole will not do. They served a special mozzarella that was butter based and an…read moreaged parma ham. First truffles of the season from the area and gnocchi with gorgonzola and speck. All in all great. Washed down with free limoncello (a light one) and and biscotti.. Tip don't order dessert and u will get these. Being an Osteria you have a massive selection of wine. In a tourist town like this you need to look around. look no further than this place