La Tortuga In Gargnano

I must admit, as a true Emiliano, that I never expected to eat like this on Lake Garda. This beautiful and elegant place exudes an extraordinary passion for their work, but the food!!! Incredible dishes, always maintaining the simplicity of the flavors and traditions, like the lake fish!! Of all the Michelin-starred restaurants I've tried in my life, this is by far the best! And where I'm from, Modena, I can assure you, it's packed!! Truly, congratulations to this family who has run the restaurant for three generations!!!!

We treat ourselves to this dining experience once a year. It's not without reason, and rightly so, that Maria has held a Michelin star as a chef for many decades. Add to that the attractive interior design and exquisite tableware. The service is top-notch and completes the feel-good atmosphere. We'll see you again on your next stay in Gargnano. A big THANK YOU

Wonderful place. Extremely welcoming service, the tasting menu was delicious every time.

An unforgettable experience, in every sense. La Tortuga is much more than a restaurant: it's a place that envelops you with its warm and welcoming atmosphere, made up of beautiful people and an all-female history spanning four generations. Strong, hard-working women, each with their own role, capable of creating true magic together. The passion they pour into every detail is evident at the table: a remarkable wine cellar, extraordinary dishes, rich with love for cooking and for their work, without ever falling into the self-serving virtuosity often seen in Michelin-starred restaurants. Here, there's substance, heart, and authenticity. Equally unforgettable are the conversations between courses with Signora Orietta: listening to her family's history, the secrets behind each recipe, the attention to detail in choosing the restaurant's fabrics and the elegant tableware... everything contributes to a true symphony of emotions and flavors. A place to return to whenever you have the chance.

La Tortuga is hospitality at its finest. Orietta is a perfect host, her mother is a superlatively good chef and her daughter is a very professional waitress. From the moment you arrive at the jewel like space you feel enveloped by a sense of love and care that extends to all aspects of the experience. The food is very refined and they have a great wine selection. I would especially recomend the linguine with fish ragu and the zabaglione, both of which were memorable. Expensive but great value. I recomend booking well in advance.

Spectacular, everything perfect. The service and food were top-notch.