11/07/2025: A rating based on the average of multiple aspects.
Starting with the strong point: the breathtaking view of Lake Iseo, from a small wooden pier just above the water. The atmosphere, at sunset, makes the experience unique and romantic, as it does at dusk, when the sky darkens and you can fully appreciate the illuminated shores overlooking Sulzano.
The lounge music further enhances this pleasant location.
I arrived with friends for aperitif time. The wait for our order was quite long, even though the waitress in charge of this role was busy chatting with her colleague (we weren't in a hurry, we were there to relax, but I think it's fair to mention this in the reviews).
The aperitif was meager, consisting simply of chips and olives. Yet the price doesn't justify such insignificance, as it's much higher than other similarly sized establishments.
We also stopped for dinner. While the dishes we chose were well executed (mixed fried fish and sea bass tartare), the same cannot be said for the table setting: it was decidedly uncomfortable to dine at tables intended for an aperitif, which were too small and low compared to the seating.
The sore point came when we received the bill: we found, alas, that we were charged twice for the service charge, as we stayed for both the aperitif and the dinner, while still maintaining the same seats. Hmm…
It's a real shame to waste a rating that could have been excellent because of these flaws.
I recommend reviewing all these aspects, marginal but important, to make the overall experience worthy of the 5-star rating.
03/07/2025: Stunning for an intimate aperitif dinner
Lake, waves, atmosphere