Farmhouse La Freschera — Hotel in Parzanica

Review regarding the restaurant. Just don't go eat there, what a joke.

We were 4 friends on a 2 day weekend trip in Italy. I saw that restaurant with really nice reviews and a - 20%discount, obviously I booked it. Additionally I saw photos of the menu with every dish and appetizer cheaper than 8 euros.

We arrive there. First question from the waiter: "Are you tourists?". Our "Yes" is probably what made the whole shameful joke start.

So, we sit at a table. The waiter immediately comes to us, aksing what we want. No menu. Nothing. We ask what they have. He proposes an appetizer for 4 people. We rather ask for a menu, and the prices. "We don't have a menu, I'll tell you the prices" he says. "But I have to see with my manager" he adds. So there he goes, inside the restaurant, asking to his manager, while we wait on the terrasse. He comes back: "we could suggest a menu dégustation at 30 euros per person.

Too expensive for us, so we ask:" How about only a main dish? And what would be the price? ". And there he goes again:" I have to ask my manager". 5 minutes later, he suggests:" Of course, for example sardines with polenta... let's say maybe 15 euros."

This "maybe 15 euros" is what made us leave immediately. They just try to rip tourists off. Steal there money. SHAME ON YOU.

Just don't go there if you're not Italian, except if you don't mind about giving money away. Good reviews mainly come...

Charming location, but not for everyone when it comes to the menu

The farm is truly charming and beautifully located in the gentle hills above Lake Iseo. Getting there is already an experience – the winding serpentine roads make for a scenic drive. I highly recommend making a reservation, as there aren’t many tables available.

The view is absolutely stunning, and the whole setting is very picturesque – a perfect place to enjoy the beauty of the region.

However, I was a bit surprised by the menu. They serve horse and donkey meat, which is definitely not my cup of tea. The alternatives are very limited, and I really missed some proper vegetable dishes or vegetarian options.

If you’re specifically looking to try something like horse or donkey meat, this place might be worth a visit. But for vegetarians, this restaurant is definitely...

Wonderful food, marvellous location, reasonable prices.

Italy is full of pretend "agriturismi", but this is the real McCoy. The farm part has been run by the same family for generations. You eat what they eat, seasonally. Wander downhill from the restaurant and you see where they grow their food & keep their animals. The various old tools decorating the place are what the family actually once used.

Seven km uphill from the main road along Lake Iseo: not easy to get to, but worth it. Gorgeous view of the mountains & lake.

Own car park. Seats both inside & out. Professional, friendly & attentive service from the owner Alessandra. Best to book.

Two enormous mixed appetisers + one fusilli with donkey meat sauce + one donkey meat & polenta main + one sweet + one coffee + two...