La Dispensa In San felice del benaco

Finally, yesterday I had lunch with my partner at Dispensa di Michele Bontempi. First of all, thank you for the welcome; a smile is not so common these days. The service was attentive, kind, but above all, well-prepared! The food was very good; you can sense the research into both the quality of the ingredients and the passion and care in preparing them. As for the wine, I'd need a weekly subscription from you to even begin to say I understand something about it. Jokes aside, I think everyone knows your story. We'll be back as soon as we can. Thanks, Luca and Simo.

Absolutely top-quality ingredients, a perfect wine list for wine connoisseurs. Very friendly and professional staff. A truly positive experience.

I had the pleasure of dining at this wonderful place thanks to a gift, and I must say my expectations were already high, but they were completely exceeded! The trio of appetizers was divine, the first and second courses were exquisite, and the dessert was incredible! And I can't forget the five superb glasses of wine that accompanied the dinner. The staff was super knowledgeable. We will definitely be back soon!

Our reservation was made for 8pm, the last available time and therefore, I thought, the restaurant must be full after then. Driving to the restaurant from beyond Tuscany, two accidents delayed us. Calling the restaurant, they told us absolutely not to worry, an hour late or more - not a problem. Ah! Then it must indeed be open late and we are not bothering them... we arrived late and were already almost the last customers. Not a word was said beyond joy and sharing. Everything was done with utmost generosity despite the restaurant plainly staying open just for us. This spirit, this behaviour deserves more than a word of thanks. Besides that - entirely exceptional food, and perhaps the best wine line I've ever read in my life. A magical evening in every way.

What an extraordinary place! From Michi Bontempi's warm welcome, to the cuisine showcasing exceptional ingredients, to the cheerful service and the helpful advice on the extensive wine list, this is a dream location that you'll want to return to on a pilgrimage... An experience that can be summed up in one word: Civiltà! 😉🍷

Wow, wow, wow! First, the service: the two young waiters were amazing! Incredibly friendly and helpful, and the wine recommendations were spot-on, 10/10. The food was simply a feast. From appetizer to main course, everything tasted and looked world-class. The natural wines were also simply magnificent. Absolutely recommended for gourmets. At €195 for two people, it was absolutely worth it. We each bought a bottle of the recommended wines. Thank you for everything! 🙏🏼

La Dispensa is always a safe bet for delicious food and amazing wines to have a good time. We’ve been here now twice and every time we’re wowed.

A wonderful experience, a real gem, I'd say. Research, quality, and raw materials are at the heart of the project, as are the cooking techniques. A fantastic wine list to explore, a true mecca if you love Burgundy or the Jura. The service is young, dynamic, and friendly.

If you have any taste in food or wine, you have to come here. Full stop. 10/10

We made a reservation in advance and had to confirm by credit card. We were politely called beforehand to say that, due to the nice weather, we would be served outside on the terrace, so we could bring a jacket if needed. We came specifically for the dry-aged beef, but we had to ask for it since not everything was on the English menu we received. We ended up ordering the Angus beef. In the Netherlands, they show you the meat they're going to prepare beforehand and also tell you how heavy it is, as the price is per kg. It turned out to be €120 instead of €100, so it was heavier than 1 kg. And we didn't even think it was that good. We weren't even asked once how we liked the food. No pleasant conversation or further explanation. All in all, we expected more. Such a shame!