Best restaurants in Lake Garda
When you visit Lake Garda you will be astounded by the beauty of everything, from the scenery of the lake to pretty little buildings dotted around the resort but it doesn’t just stop at the sights, the food out here is of the highest quality with many restaurants choosing to use locally produced ingredients. With this in mind, keep an eye out for fresh sun-dried fish on the menu, as it is usually caught from the lake itself.
You will find most restaurants and cafes in the area to be Italian themed cuisine, however if you feel like a change there are other types of eateries including Chinese and French close by.
And if you fancy something sweet, don’t miss out on the ice creams, once you try them you will be sneaking back for more.
Italian Cuisine
Ristorante Al Gondoliere serves up a mouth-watering menu and is regarded as one of the best restaurants in Lake Garda. Situated in the Malcesine area, this is a great place for a romantic dinner or a family meal out.
A taste of Italy
A warm welcome awaits you at the small and friendly La Vecchia Griglia in Sirmione. Located off the main tourist route to town, this is ideal for a quiet meal. The Italian menu is made up from a range of pastas, meat and fish dishes.
For something different
Over at Desenzano del Garda, the Chinese menu at Restaurant Grande Shanghai offers plenty of choice, great service and value for money.
A good steak
Ristor Arca in Bardolino has a great position, ensuring gorgeous views from the terrace of the surrounding area. There is a wide selection of pastas, steaks and seafood to choose from and keeping the atmosphere buzzing, there is live music a couple of times each week.
Best bars in Lake Garda
Not only is Lake Garda a beautiful region for a relaxing break in Italy, there is also a thriving nightlife to discover from quiet pubs to heart-pumping nightclubs open until early hours. One of the busiest resorts for a night out on the town tends to be Desenzano, where many of the best bars in Lake Garda are waiting to be found. During summer months keep an eye out for beach and lake parties.
The Fiddler of Dooney, Desenzano
– Located uphill in the Via Castello area of Desenzano, there are some Irish delights to be found in the comfort of this welcoming pub, complete with live music and satellite TV for sports action. They even have guitars and fiddles, worth having a play to make your own musical entertainment.
Wind’s Bay, Torbole
Party your holiday away with a night in Wind’s Bay. This popular sports bar has something for everyone, often promoting live music events which draws in crowds for a great evening with a buzzing vibe. Make sure you check out their range of mouth-watering cocktails.
Circus Beat Club, Desenzano
This is more than just a fun nightclub with great atmosphere, it’s a music experience not to be missed, Circus Beat’s calendar is jam packed with special events and guests to kick start weekends in Lake Garda off in style. With top DJ sessions playing latest tunes, wear sensible shoes as this place will have you up dancing all night long.
Coco Beach Bar, Brescia
Located on white sands with swaying palm trees to set the scene, this is one of the best bars in Lake Garda for having a little magic for everyone. By day relax with cocktails at the beach bar and at night feel the mood change to a more adult feel with beach parties and DJ sets throughout week nights.
Lake Garda has a wonderful array of pubs, bars and nightclubs to explore.
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