The location is breathtaking, the interior rooms are stunning, it feels like being inside a castle. Not to mention the beautiful view of Lake Castel Gandolfo. The dishes are delicious and imaginative. I highly recommend the spirulina spaghetti with shrimp ragù, saffron cream, and squid ink bread for a starter—it's definitely worth it. For main courses, we tried the monkfish with flambéed peaches and Romanella and the turbot saltimbocca with mashed potatoes, both of which were also truly excellent.
Clara Troiani
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11 Agosto 2025
8,0
We ate on the terraces with a unique lake view. Excellent quality dishes, with attention to detail and flavor. Impeccable service, always present but discreet. Thank you Alberto, an unforgettable evening! 👍
Antonino Arcudi
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08 Agosto 2025
10,0
Magnificent place with spectacular lake view!
Marco Pozzi
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07 Agosto 2025
10,0
La Gardenia is a historic restaurant at the entrance to Castel Gandolfo, with elegant rooms in an eclectic, citation-inspired style.
Particularly suitable for a romantic dinner with its beautiful lake view.
I tried the excellent thick fettuccine with shellfish and the fried calamari.
The menu was very interesting, featuring both meat and seafood.
The service was very courteous, discreet, and attentive.
Parking is available in front of the restaurant.
Average price.
Recommended
Franco M.
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03 Agosto 2025
10,0
Wonderful restaurant with a lake view...
The owner is a very kind person.
The dishes are both beautiful to look at and, above all, to eat... Excellent place.
Valerio Luca Di Pasquale
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30 Luglio 2025
10,0
Excellent product quality!
A truly well-kept place and perfect service!
Riccardo Di pippo
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22 Luglio 2025
10,0
Spectacular location overlooking the lake. Meat and fish dishes, offering both traditional dishes and more unusual options for those who like to experiment, are both tasty and served in generous portions.
Giulio Barison
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21 Luglio 2025
10,0
Very good food and generous portions, impeccable service.
I personally didn't like the decor, but it has a small terrace with a beautiful view.
Recommended!
Ristorante con una posizione invidiabile e scenografica sul lago. Abbiamo avuto la fortuna di mangiare sulla terrazza con un ottimo clima.
L'ambientazione del ristorante è nero e oro, molto 'lounge'.
Abbiano mangiato bene anche se la ricerca dell'originale in ogni piatto non sempre riescce: ad esempio la curcuma nei tortiglioni secondo me si può evitare. I mieo fagottini erano troppo amari, qualcosa è andato storto nella parte dei carciofi. Porzioni abbondanti. Prezzi molto alti
Andrea B
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22 Aprile 2025
8,0
Location bellissima, proprio sul lago di Castel Gandolfo, vista panoramica magnifica. I piatti sono tutti molto curati, originali, il pesce è fresco e sapientemente cucinato, tutte le portate erano strabuone e porzioni abbondanti. Decisamente un ristorante da provare
Gloria P
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10 Marzo 2025
10,0
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