E Locanda Da Vittorio Manerba

I loved it here. The ambiance is very nice and romantic in their garden. The staff is friendly and you could see they are very hard working and have a passion for the restaurant. Food is really good, Italian dishes. A lot of fish and meat though so it might be not the best place for veggies.

It is such a shame, as this restaurant has grest great potentialotential. Set in a picturesque garden, with a warm and inviting glow of festoon lights and ambient table lamps., first impressions seemed promising. This was our second visit to Da Vittorio's over a period of five years. We remembered the food being very good, so thought we would return. However, we waited 50 minutes before even receiving the drinks menu and this was only after having to prompt the waiting staff on two occasions. It also took the waiter an hour to take our order. Fortunately we can speak Italian, so we were able to read the menu. However, I did see the waiter (donned with braces) translate the options to the other guests. And I would agree with fellow reviewers, that his manner was off hand to say the very least. We waited and waited for our starters to arrive, and also our main meals, where they had forgotten to bring the side of roast potatoes. We waited a further 10 minute for these. A small wait in comparison! We asked to see the pudding menu, and then after waiting a further 15 minutes, we asked if we could see it.... again. It arrived, but then nobody bothered to come over and take our order. So my husband went inside to pay the bill, we were so fed up of waiting at this point and it was 11pm. We had a further wait just to get someone to come out. In the end we went and sat in the car, while my husband waited patiently to pay. We are very relaxed and patient people and wanted to enjoy our evening. So we enjoyed the food, but despite frequenting Lake Garda annually, we would not return to this restaurant, despite the food being delicious. Bravo to the chef, as he is probably what is keeping this restaurant afloat. There is a funny, hostile environment here. Not at all welcoming. We are sevond generation Italians, so we know what to expect from Italian hospitality. And this was not it. I will just add though, that there was a young waiter that worked there and he was very pleasant. The older water could learn a thing or two from him. We still has a nice evening. We are not even annoyed, but this is because we made the best out of a restaurant with little or no atmosphere whatsoever. I hate leaving bad reviews. I know the industry is a difficult one to work in at times. The hours are long too. Nevertheless, if you want to feel a warm welcome, I would perhaps suggest dining somewhere else.

This place was recommended by our host. Unfortunately, I didn't check the reviews where exactly our issue points were mentioned: no communication, almost no explanation of the menu, famous I'll take care of it (for our money though), irritated waiter/owner, fast-fast-fast with no hospitality vibes. Where is the genuine Italian hospitality? We ordered a plate of seafood crudite plate (the most pricey item on the menu), we were served two portions which we realised only after along with the bill. The argument from the waiter was the number! But, seriously, who counts your foood when you want to relax and enjoy? And you want to TRUST you host. The restaurant was also half empty, no great atmosphere at all. You rather go for fish to the lake and will be much more welcomed! On our question, what you can recommend after the starter, an almost irritated host hurries up with no explanation of the menu. And the best came at the end! When we noticed that we didn't order two plates, the waiter/owner got furious and threw the bill over the table. The arguments destroyed the rest of the evening. We paid the whole amount and left totally disappointed. Be careful while booking this restaurant! So many reviews are old, the restaurant definitely needs the maintenance very soon.

Perfect italian fresh and tasty better fishing does not fresh real Italian flair 2 minutes away from the tourist mile

Elegant and well-kept local, excellent quality food, attentive staff to meet the needs of guests. recommended!