24/08/2025: Whenever we're in Bardolino, the "Caffe Bardolino" is a pleasant must-visit every year – breakfast with classic Italian pastries is the order of the day. These are available in a fantastic selection in the display case (just pop in, choose, and it's served at your table) and in many different ways (dry, with cream, with fruit, etc.). Ultimately, the Ceffe Bardolino is an offshoot of the pizzeria/gelateria "Cristallo" down by the harbor, with an identical menu – but with a complementary full pastry selection (which you won't find at the Cristallo). The coffee is typically Italian, and the milk foam on the cappuccino is worth a special mention. The pastries aren't cheap, but they're still good value for money considering the freshness and the clearly high quality of the pastries. The ambiance on the terrace is unfortunately a bit austere, with tables spaced quite closely together, designed for maximum capacity, but completely shaded and also rainproof. However, there's no ambiance or details that create a sense of well-being; everything is functional – nothing more, nothing less. The coziness factor is somewhat less pronounced on this basis (just a typical location in a prime location in a tourist hotspot), but this is more than compensated for by the excellent pastries. Hence, five stars with a deduction in the B grade (ambience). We also include the restrooms in the ambience – regular hygiene checks here (even in the morning) would certainly improve the overall impression (and also a bit more consideration from the users, who ensure that things don't get so great quickly ;-)). The service is prompt, distantly friendly – completely average for a tourist hotspot. The friendly, honest warmth that you encounter everywhere outside the town center or in the hinterland of Bardolino is absent. The service is friendly but also geared towards efficiency. Ultimately, the reason we keep coming back is the pastries, which, in our opinion, are top-notch in Bardolino.
24/08/2025: Excellent venue, both inside and out, with a very well-maintained and clean space. The staff is kind, friendly, and knowledgeable, and the service is prompt and accurate. A perfect place to stop in Bardolino for an aperitivo, some wonderful gelato, or even just a hot tea. The bitters and grappas are excellent. The gelato here is amazing, truly a treat.
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