Ristorante Vecchia Malcesine In Malcesine

I can recommend this restaurant to anyone willing to pay the price for sophisticated craftsmanship. We had the full 10 courses with wine pairing, some very pleasant surprises, and outstanding service. We even had a quick chat with the funny and very creative chef. You can tell he understands his craft and knows how to use it. It's truly impressive.

We had the pleasure of experiencing Leandro and his team yesterday – fantastic! We were excited about the many positive reviews – and our expectations were exceeded. A kitchen that offers traditional dishes with so much creativity, surprise, and excellent taste is unparalleled – all without any "molecular frills." Added to that is an atmosphere that blends "Welcome to us" with "Let us pamper you" – wonderful. The ambiance is modern and classic with plenty of taste and, of course, a stunning view. For us, it was a magical evening that we will remember for a long time – see you next time – thank you and a thousand graces.

An evening at Ristorante Vecchia Malcesine is an experience for all the senses. Upon entering, you are greeted by breathtaking views over Lake Garda and the old town of Malcesine – a setting that is hard to beat. The service is warm, professional, and perfectly trained from the very first moment. We were particularly impressed by the sommelier, who expertly selected an excellent wine pairing for the menu – every bottle a winner. The cuisine? Italian classics, subtly reinterpreted. Creative, high-quality, and prepared with artisanal precision. Even if one or two dishes didn't quite suit my personal taste, the quality was consistently excellent. The chef knows how to play with flavors and surprise without losing sight of the roots of Italian cuisine. A perfect place for a romantic evening for two – with great service, a sommelier who knows her craft, and a kitchen that proudly wears its Michelin star.

Booked here as a solo traveller staying in Malcesine for 2 nights. Opted for the 10 course Qcina menu. I wasn't drinking alcohol so the lovely hostess prepared a large glass of a refreshing fruit based drink. Every course was art on a plate and tasted exquisite. There were items I had not tasted before but had every faith in the chef that they would be beautiful. That faith was repaid with wonderful flavours and textures. The bread selection provided with the anchovy butter was again outstanding. The ladies serving made the whole evening an event by explaining all courses and making the experience memorable. They are a credit to the restaurant. The setting, slightly up hill overlooking the lake, perfectly completed what was a memorable evening. Highly recommend a visit to this beautiful restaurant to experience some of the finest food you will find. You will not be disappointed.

Lovely food. Very friendly. Lots of interesting flavours. Stunning views across the loch

A well deserved Michelin star holder! We had their Classic taster menu and every course was delicious. Service was spot on and charming. If you want to celebrate over food in the area this is the place to go.

En udenærket oplevelse, men maden levede ikke oppe til forventningerne eller prisen. Som andre har beskrevet, uproportionelt tunge saucer der fylder og overskygger rettens formål. Fisk der burde være smør mørt var tørt og ligeledes kødet i bau bollen. Vi har spist på over 30 europæriske Michelin restauranter og de kommer desværre til kortet her. Servicen var god, og venlig. Chefen fyldte dog meget i rummet og talte meget højlydt med andre gæster 20-30 min af gangen. Der var for varmt i rummet og ingen aircondition eller åbne vinduer. Det er svært at nyde mange retter i den varme desværre. Vi kommer ikke igen :-)

Booked here as a solo traveller staying in Malcesine for 2 nights. Opted for the 10 course Qcina menu. I wasn't drinking alcohol so the lovely hostess prepared a large glass of a refreshing fruit based drink. Every course was art on a plate and tasted exquisite. There were items I had not tasted before but had every faith in the chef that they would be beautiful. That faith was repaid with wonderful flavours and textures. The bread selection provided with the anchovy butter was again outstanding. The ladies serving made the whole evening an event by explaining all courses and making the experience memorable. They are a credit to the restaurant. The setting, slightly up hill overlooking the lake, perfectly completed what was a memorable evening. Highly recommend a visit to this beautiful restaurant to experience some of the finest food you will find. You will not be disappointed. Can only upload 10 photos to review so can't do all course or full experience justice.

Excellent view and the food incredible

We celebrated my father's 60th birthday at this wonderful restaurant. The view is magnificent, the food divine, and the service excellent. We were even given a candle and a glass of wine each for our birthday. Excellent in every way, thank you!