Esplanade

Fine dining restaurant · Desenzano del Garda

Esplanade

Fine dining restaurant · Desenzano del Garda

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Via Lario, 3, 25015 Desenzano del Garda BS, Italy

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Nestled by Lake Garda, this elegant spot dazzles with modern Italian cuisine, a stellar wine selection, and stunning waterfront views.  

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Via Lario, 3, 25015 Desenzano del Garda BS, Italy Get directions

ristorante-esplanade.com

€100+

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Via Lario, 3, 25015 Desenzano del Garda BS, Italy Get directions

+39 030 914 3361
ristorante-esplanade.com
ristoranteesplanade

€100+

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"2024 MICHELIN Sommelier AWARD, sponsored by the Franciacorta Wine Consortium, awarded to Marzio Lee Vallio, Esplanade restaurant, Desenzano sul Garda, Brescia." - MICHELIN Guide

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"One of Italy’s long-established restaurants, the Esplanade has been a proud holder of a Michelin star since 1992 and is so renowned among food-lovers that its name is practically synonymous with that of Desenzano del Garda. Boasting a superb location alongside the lake, from which it is separated only by its own garden (the summer outdoor space is delightful), it is equally famous for its top-quality cuisine. The menu is one of the most extensive (at this level) in Italy, with an equal balance of meat and fish, and Italian and regional dishes prepared using mainly seasonal ingredients – this is classic Italian cuisine that does not stray too far from its traditional roots yet with delicate modern touches added by chef Massimo Fezzardi. The dining room, where the attentive service is as precise as a metronome, is overseen by two superb characters, namely Marzio Lee Vallio, the sommelier who won the 2024 Michelin Guide Italy Sommelier Award, and the exuberant and flawless Emanuele Signorini, a true professional whose friendly manner is contagious." - Michelin Inspector

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Victoria Tashakova

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We flew from Dubai to Italy. On the way to Rimini we decided to stop for lunch, I found this restaurant on the map - it was close to the main highway, we were delighted. The first restaurant in Italy that really impressed. Great location by the water, beautiful view, great service, and very, very tasty food. We are used to the fact that after Dubai nothing can surprise us, but here it is just beyond words. I highly recommend it!

Aley Desiderio

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This was one of the best meals we had in Northern Italy. Great attitudes. Accommodated allergies with ease and comfort. Food was delicious and fresh. Staff speaks many, many languages. Very impressive place. Would return!

Steven Duncan

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Lovely food and great service. We were possibly a little underdressed but were made welcome and looked after by great staff

Nadezhda Buyanova

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Delicious food and high level service. We came here just in occasion, on our way from Dolomites to Milan, wishing to see the beautiful Garda lake. The view to the lake is wonderful. I just felt inappropriate dressed in my sportswear looking at the staff in snow-white shirts and strict suits. Expensive, but worth to visit.

Joep

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Lovely restaurant with incredible dishes and a wide variety of wines, which are priced very fairly. For anyone, there will be a good wine, whether you are looking to spend big or small. I liked the fact that there wasn’t a wine pairing, but you would choose one or several bottles yourself. Of course, the sommelier had some excellent recommendations based on our budget. One dish that really stood out for me was the prawn tartare. The flavours were very rich, though balanced. Generally, all dishes were very colourful and with tremendous flavours. The dessert included arugula ice cream, which had a very special and beautiful taste. Very unusual for ice cream, but brilliantly found. We had dinner on a day with rough weather, which provided a special lake view, even when it got dark. I definitely recommend this restaurant to others: great flavours at fair prices.

Rosalind Tay

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Easily one of the better meals I've had in my life. We went here for our anniversary dinner and opted for the seafood tasting menu. Taste profile was really great - It reminded me of Japanese fusion. The snowcrab roll and tuna belly with scallops were our favourite dishes. The lobster ravioli was quite underwhelming. Shout out to their home made olive oil butter provided with bread - really quite amazing. Service was quick and waiters were all friendly. However the dining room can get a little noisy, which was surprising given how quaint the setting is. Perhaps due to the 6 course tasting menu, we also felt the whole experience was a little rushed. That said, we took 2 - 2.5hrs for the entire dinner. Was lucky to get a dinner reservation 2 days before. Easily reachable by whatsapp or online. Glad to have made a stop here to try this Michelin restaurant !

Theresa Pittius

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What a tremendous meal!! Impeccable service, the entire staff so kind, and the food was outrageously delicious. Highly recommend. My husband and I stayed in an Airbnb right next door and were fortunate enough to get a last minute reservation for our 10 year anniversary. Such a special place, and the knowledge of the wait staff and appreciation for the menu was wonderful to see. We will be back!

Kent Wang

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Nice views of the lake. Tasting menu was good, 1 Michelin star is accurate. Only a few orange wines on the wine menu, which you can see on their website.