Ristorante con Pizzeria Colomba — Restaurant in Desenzano del Garda

My group and I liked some of the food we ordered, but at least half of us got food poisoning. We waited around 30 minutes before someone came to our table and it was about 45 minutes between receiving each course. View was nice and the staff were flexible with us cancelling orders once we saw the big portion sizes. But the food poisoning was so bad, I would not go again.

Editing to respond to the owner. I didn’t know editing would erase his response so I am adding a screenshot of what he said

I did not have indigestion due to drinking. Four of us got sick. Two of us had one glass of the restaurant’s wine each (and water), the other two had only water. We did not arrive “little by little." Reservation was at 8. Three of us arrived at about 7:55 and the other three arrived at 8:00 as I checked the time. One friend left to make an important call around the time the first course came out, and the other friend, after eating, went to check on her. "20 minutes" is some made-up time. This also doesn't explain why no one talked to us until about 8:30. Like I said before, the staff were nice about canceling a third course. This is why I wanted to give two stars until I learned that 4 out of 6 of us got sick.

For anyone reading, don't just take my word for it. Look at how the owner responds to negative reviews. He does not take accountability and only blames the customers.

If you want an alternative, go to Risto Bar & Gelateria Cristallo. It's at the same location. We had such a great experience there, the staff took great care of us and they actually seemed like they enjoy being there. The food was better and we all left happy.

Edit 2: he claims I must have had some problem before that caused my food poisoning. My only food issue is some fish allergies which I made the staff aware of when ordering, and that does not even explain why 4 out of 6 of us got sick. Very concerning when a restaurant owner doesn’t even care when people report getting sick. He would rather try to blame a guest than do any...

I had an absolutely wonderful experience at Colombo in Desenzano! From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the attentive and professional staff. The atmosphere of the restaurant is both elegant and relaxed, creating the perfect setting for a memorable meal.

The food was truly exceptional — each dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor. You can tell that only the finest, freshest ingredients are used. Every course, from the starters to the desserts, was a delightful journey of Italian cuisine at its best. Special mention goes to the seafood dishes, which were simply outstanding.

The wine list was impressive and well-curated, offering excellent pairings to complement the meal. The staff was knowledgeable and offered great recommendations both for food and wine.

Overall, Colombo is a true gem in Desenzano. Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner, a family gathering, or a special celebration, this restaurant will exceed your expectations. I cannot wait to return — highly...

Family of 5. Good food but the service could be better. We ordered earlier that day and got a table at 19:45. We arrived on time and got the menus. we then had to wait 25 minutes to contact a waiter to order food and drinks. The service all night was late and poor, no waiter came to the table to take care of us and we always had to call them. When we contacted the next server, he forgot to forward the message. We had become irritated with 3 children and empty glasses over the food. We ordered one starter together which were great white wine boiled shellfish and then very good risotto and pizzas. the meal still took just over 2 hours. the food gets 4 stars but...