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Located on the charming Via Palestro in Bardolino, La Piccola Osteria is a culinary gem that effortlessly combines local charm with high-quality cuisine. Diners rave about the Tagliata di Manzo and the Original Carbonara, reflecting the restaurant's commitment to authentic Italian flavors. The husband and wife team behind this establishment delivers consistent excellence, earning loyalty from patrons like Graeme Brown, who considers this his go-to spot amidst a sea of dining choices.
Outdoor seating enhances the dining experience, allowing guests to savor fresh lake fish and expertly crafted pasta in a serene environment. Tina McCullagh’s review highlights the delightful atmosphere paired with Bardolino wine and exceptional service. Notably, the monkfish Tagliatelle has been lauded as a standout seafood dish, raising the bar for fine dining in the region.
If you’re looking for an intimate setting with remarkable dishes, La Piccola Osteria provides a peaceful retreat after a day of exploration. Guests have loved returning multiple times during their stays, proving that this is more than just a restaurant; it's a must-visit culinary destination in Bardolino.
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- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
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- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
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- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
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- Tourists
Reviews for La Piccola Osteria
Review highlights
Based on 733 reviewsLa Piccola Osteria in Bardolino is widely praised for its authentic Italian cuisine, with particular appreciation for dishes featuring fresh local ingredients such as lake fish, steak, and classic pasta options like carbonara. Customers frequently highlight the restaurant’s inviting, quiet location on a side street, which offers a pleasant outdoor dining atmosphere. The attentive and friendly service, along with a carefully curated wine list showcasing local Bardolino wines and prosecco, consistently enhances the dining experience. Patrons commend the high standards of food presentation, cleanliness, and a warm, personal touch from the husband and wife team managing the establishment, making it a favored repeat destination for visitors in the area.
Great Tagliata di Manzo and Original Carbonara Very friendly
Our go to Osteria in Bardolino. There are so many good quality restaurants here, so raising that bar is not easy. Situated next to a wine bar in a very airy, secluded side street, this husband and wife team consistently put out excellent local food of a very high standard. A very good wine list compliments the food here. This is the only restaurant we visit more than once when holidaying in Bardolino. Happy to report our very recent visits resulted in nothing but more plaudits. The monkfish Tagliatelle is easily the best seafood dish I've eaten in all out trips to the Lago. See you again in July 25 Very highly recommended And, advise you book in advance.
While on holiday in lake Garda we found this little restaurant ,down a quieter side street in Bardolino . With tables and chairs set out on the pavement and lovely outdoor lighting it was the perfect spot for dinner , nice and quiet . The food was amazing , the fresh fish from the lake was delicious as were the pasta dishes and desserts . Lovely Bardolino wine and great service from our waiter Sacha. We liked it so much we went back three times during our stay !
It was one of the best fine food we have Italy , very good prosseco and red wine with a service that can make other restaurants jealous ! Cleanliness and promptitude mix with a lot of food art !
nice place in a quieter street, had a lovely dinner even though coming in around 9.30pm, carpaccio was amazing, nice prosciutto and mozarella tower, great pasta carbonara and the steak with balsamic was one of the best I've ever had in Italia! wow
One of the best places we've eaten on lake Garda. The pasta with wild mushrooms was outstanding. The server Sasha is the best!
The best restaurant with the heart and soul! This is the best restaurant we visited in Italy! There is a good combination of everything, including price quality ratio. The restaurant is located in an absolutely charming street, where noone interrupts you. The street is not overcrowded and very romantic. There was absolutely everything perfect, starting from the great view, amazing food, wine and even tablecloth. We had an opportunity to meet the restaurant owners Sasha and his wife, who both work there! Very hospitable and kind people, they offer very good quality and care about each detail, which brings the restaurant its heart and soul! The food was amazing. Everything is freshly prepared and served to you. We had the best Spaghetti alla carbonara della cas, which I would say is exactly the thing you "must-try" in your life at this restaurant ;) Very recommend! And also Macaroni with scallop and wild mushrooms, very authentic taste, soo delicious! We let advise us white dry wine by Sasha, and it was also a 100% hit! The advantage is the bottle of wine is smaller than usual, 0.375l, which is perfect for the couple. The pleasant end of the dinner was an incredibly light and fresh dessert "Millefoglie scomposto con crema di vaniglia e fragole fresche", which does not leave a feeling of overeating. Also adviced by Sasha :) Very recommend this place.
Fabulous!! The best meal we’ve had in Lake Garda. The waiter was attentive and so polite. We shared the chicken parfait starter - so rich and lovely. Then Monkfish tagliatelle and lamb ragout tagliatelle- both amazing. For desserts millefeuille with strawberries and amaretto semifreddo - both divine. Don’t understand why more English people don’t eat here - you’re missing something so typically Italian rather than the tourist traps. Grazie mille.
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- Monday (Today) 12:00 AM - 2:00 PM 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday 12:00 AM - 2:00 PM 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday 12:00 AM - 2:00 PM 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday 12:00 AM - 2:00 PM 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM - 2:00 PM 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday 12:00 AM - 2:00 PM 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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