Trattoria Romeo In Isola della scala

12/06/2026: While searching for a good, yet down-to-earth restaurant in Malcesine, we stumbled upon this exceptional place. First, I must mention that anyone looking only for Italian classics like pizza and pasta won't find them here. However, anyone wanting to broaden their culinary horizons and experience what is typically eaten in Italy will find exactly what they're looking for here. As usual, we ordered the house red wine and a bottle of water. The wine is highly recommended. For starters, we shared the three different kinds of bruschetta. One was topped with pesto and burrata, another with tomato and mozzarella, and one with grilled vegetables. The starter alone was absolutely delicious. For my main course, I had the slow-braised pork tenderloin with peppercorn sauce, Mediterranean vegetables, and mashed potatoes. My wife ordered the lightly seared tuna steak from the daily specials menu (which features two different dishes each day in addition to the regular menu), also with Mediterranean vegetables and spinach. During and after the main course, we were simply happy. I think these dishes might not be Michelin-starred, but they go straight to the heart, and that, in my opinion, is worth so much more. The wonderful ambiance in a charmingly decorated courtyard also deserves mention. The excellent service was equally outstanding; everyone went out of their way to ensure we had a wonderful evening.

09/06/2026: We only had a small snack for lunch. But it was delicious: vitello tonnato and three kinds of bruschetta 🥰