This restaurant is in beautiful Bologna and is a little on the casual side, but the food is great…read moreand priced very reasonable

Amazing service! Amazing ambiance! Amazing food! Ristorante da Umberto is a gem in Lake Garda's…read morecrown. We enjoyed a typical Italian meal (i.e. 2+ hours) during a long weekend in Brenzone sul Garda, one of many picturesque towns on the lake, just a few minutes up the road from Umberto's. We started with the Gran Frito Misto. Even though it was listed in the menu as a secondi, our waiter humored us and let us have it as an antipasti. The assortment of fried seafood and veggies was delish! I loved the calamari and shrimp. Even the sardines weren't bad! After that, we moved on to antipasti and secondi. My sister and I ordered the lasagne because it's a minimum 2 person dish. My hubby ordered the steak because... well... men like red meat? Y'all. I need to wax poetic about this lasagna for a minute. It was super creamy, bubbly and hot. Layers and layers of fresh noodles with a savory meat ragu sauce on top and prosciutto cotto and mushrooms sprinkled throughout. All served in a GIANT cauldron, easily enough for four people even though it was billed as a two person dish. The steak was good, too. And, we also enjoyed the sautéed potatoes. But seriously. Get. The. Lasagna. If you are still reading at this point (why aren't you on your way to Lake Garda for the lasagna?!), I suppose my last anecdote is that the house red wine was delicious.

Lovely quiet spot on a quaint little street away from the bustle. Our waiter, Bahaa, was really…read morewelcoming and great with our six year old. Rustic pizza and amazing tortellini. Was there for an early lunch but planning on going back for dinner on our last night.

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 heard this was the oldest restaurant in the area and a great spot. After our visit here, we…read morewere really disappointed. The service was not great. They were really nice, but ignored our table. Patrons that came after we ordered were served before us. I really think they forgot the rest of our order after the antipasti came out at lightning speed. I never salt my food at a restaurant. Every dish frantically needed salt and pepper. The antipasti: pulpo (octopus) was not great. They had some sauce under it that was way too much and just was not great. For our entrees we ordered under pistachio tortellini and the seafood pasta. The tortellini was great after we salted and peppered it. The seafood pasta was lacking much seafood, it was average at best. There seems to be a lot of restaurants here, recommend trying something else...

I visited Al Gondoliere for the first time over 5-years ago before I even know what Yelp was. I…read moreremember absolutely loving the restaurant and was sure to make a reservation when I found myself at Lake Garda again last week. I'm so excited to be able to log this 5-star review so many years after my first visit as Al Gondoliere is every bit as good as I remember! On this most recent visit, we shared the prosciutto and fig antipasti. While the prosciutto was great, the pairing with the fig fell a little short. (We should have gotten the melon.) This was the only blip in an otherwise perfect meal though, so no real complaints here! After the antipasti, we moved on to pasta. I had the ravioli with smoked cheese and pistachio sauce. My husband had the spaghetti bolognese. And my sister had the gnocchi with ricotta and tomato sauce. Every one was unique and delish. Don't ask me to pick a favorite because I can't. After all that (our eyes were definitely bigger than our stomaches that evening) we then had the sea bass and roasted potatoes. Both amazing. Capped it all off with homemade tiramisu and cinnamon semifredo with wine sauce. One word for ya about all of that. Y. U. M. During the meal, we enjoyed a bottle of the Garda Merlot. I do wish they had carafes of house wine that we've become so accustomed to while living in Italy (mostly because they're a fraction of the cost of bottles) but our €23 bottle was also worth every euro. The restaurant caps off the meal with small glasses of chocolate grappa. I hate grappa but I love this chocolate grappa. Looking forward to many more weekends in the charming town of Malcesine and many more meals at Al Gondolie

An absolute delight to stumble upon this gem. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with an outdoor…read more-covered- courtyard that was lovely even in early April (they turned on a heat lamp for us). Every dish we ordered was packed with flavor, and they had a very unique menu with lots of local/fresh ingredients. Adrianna speaks English, Italian, and Dutch, so it was a treat to understand her as she described the menu and gave us some recommendations. She was very helpful in offering suggestions as to what was freshest that day. She pointed out that there were no truffles available (as they did not find them)--- I think this is a great sign, as clearly they focus on ingredients that are fresh and available! We had fresh caught tuna, on a bed of arugula and crusted in pistachio -- best I've ever had. Also had a handmade spaghetti with fresh clams and a delicious tomato based sauce with fresh red peppers. Some sort of lemon creme brûlée (the proper name escapes me) for dessert --- I loved the touch of lemon. The only downside is that I wanted to try more! Everything on the menu looked marvelous Adrianna and her husband Paolo -the chef- truly know how to create a wonderful evening with delicious food, great hospitality, and they do it with passion. A must visit! I hope to come back! The prices were quite reasonable as well.

A fantastic restaurant at a fantastic location. Small but big in flavours and experience. A…read moreculinary must. I've got to go back and sample more before I leave. Had a warm Mozzarela with angelhair pasta as a starter and it was absolutely delicious. I had a simple tagliatelle with their pomodoro sauce which tasted like heaven. Cozy place and very attentive staff. A world class quaint restaurant!!

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.

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

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.

Delightful find-- under the walls of the Castello with views of the lake! Food was delicious--we…read morehad the ossobuco di vitello, bigoli al ragu di agnello, ravioli ai funghi porcini--all well prepared and attractively served by a friendly and gracious staff! We will return!

This place has great food, very good service, and an awesome upper outdoor terrace by the castle…read morewalls. Some tables have a beautiful view. This is a great spot for a meal, drink, or relaxing. We enjoyed our pastas and salads. Perfectly al dente. Four stars based on being a tough judge. I would go back here anytime.

Inside and outside seating available, including a non-smoking patio section...much appreciated. The…read morerestaurant is on a smaller alley, making it much quieter than many other nearby restaurants. They have an interesting and unique menu. Service was friendly and attentive. We had a calamari starter, pasta bolognese, pumpkin tortellini, and spinach gnocchi. Good food, although a bit more spice would've been nice, but otherwise a fine Mother's Day meal.