Barachi In Mapello

09/10/2025: In the environment, possible tourist menu or à la carte, good value for money

28/09/2025: Lakeside restaurant with tourist menus and an à la carte menu featuring lake and seafood specialties and traditional local dishes. I've had the opportunity to dine here several times over the past few months, so I'll try to summarize my experiences from four visits here (two with the tourist menu and two with the à la carte menu). The location features an outdoor area with a direct view of Lake Endine and a very spacious and well-air-conditioned interior. The tourist menus include a first course, a second course, a side dish, water, and coffee. These are usually simple dishes, but in my opinion, satisfying. We're not talking about pasta with tomato sauce and cutlet, but I've had seafood risotto, Venere rice with rich sauces, and fish. I think it's a truly excellent choice for those looking for a reasonably priced lakeside lunch. (See also attached photo.) The à la carte menu includes classic, hearty dishes (such as fried foods) as well as more sophisticated recipes, usually featuring seafood or lake ingredients. I've always had a great experience with the appetizers and main courses, but I wasn't entirely convinced by the first course I tried, especially the pistachio part of the recipe; perhaps I would have preferred a first course with exclusively seafood or lake ingredients. The desserts are delicious and offer a good selection. The prices for the à la carte dishes aren't exactly cheap; check carefully before ordering the entire menu! The staff are always attentive and friendly, and I also checked whether you can eat with babies or your dog. Overall, an absolutely positive rating: by my standards, it would probably be closer to 4 stars than 5, but the difference lies in something I struggle to put into words: I felt a strong connection with the place, thanks to the kindness and helpfulness of the staff, the beauty of the location, and the fact that even in high season, it was never crowded or crowded—a real blessing! In conclusion, a place I'd recommend to everyone! (Perhaps even combining it with a swim in the lake on their well-equipped beach, why not?)