Al Pontesel — Restaurant in Garda

Sep/Oct 2023 - I have stayed at Al Pontesel 8 times since my last review and am delighted to report that the property still manages to retain the charm and traditional Italian hospitality which I found when I first visited several years ago. The food is as wonderful as ever and the restaurant is popular with locals, Italians and overseas visitors searching for a typical, non touristic menu with reasonable prices.

It is refreshing to stay in a property that holds onto traditional values and I would highly recommend it to those seeking a comfortable, spotlessly clean, friendly place to stay in a peaceful location with free parking less than 10 minutes walk from the busy lake front. Recent upgrades to some of the rooms have added value to the property but rates remain extremely attractive.

October 2021 - After a two year covid-enforced absence, I returned to Al Pontesel and was delighted to be allocated a spacious room with a large terrace facing the lake. The warmth of the welcome back and the hospitality which I received from management and staff throughout my stay was amazing and reminded me what a very special place this is. Although there are plenty of options for dining out in Garda, I chose to eat at Pontesel most nights as the menu offers an excellent choice of typical local dishes at very reasonable prices. As mentioned in my earlier reviews, I would highly recommend this friendly, traditional and attractively priced property in one of the most beautiful towns on Lake Garda.

October 2019 - Al Pontesel is a refreshingly non touristic property offering traditional Italian hospitality, service and excellent food in the restaurant ...at very reasonable prices. The location and free/spacious on site parking is an added bonus. Cannot praise the property...

My favourite restaurant in Garda. This family business is a true hidden gem, serving traditional rustic Veronese dishes made with love. Escape the crowds in the tourist traps in the front and have an authentic meal here. The wild boar pasta, ragù, ravioli burro e salvia and spaghetti with clams and mussels were all amazing, as were the tiramisu, panna cotta, apple tart and especially the torta della nonna. Very reasonable prices, including the delicious house wine. We ate there three times in a week and loved it....

Arrivo a ora di pranzo e trovo vari lavoratori e camionisti della zona... mi incuriosisco ed entro. Best restaurant in the area, its like going to a family house and eat with them... best experience either you are italian or a tourist! Everything on the menu is worth trying but their must is the rabbit with polenta and fresh pasta. The world needs more of this simple, fresh and authentic eateries. Coming here at least 3...