Tavernetta Maria Callas — Restaurant in Sirmione

To summarize it, very disappointed over this restaurant experience.  The risotto with crab was hopelessly oversalted, and was not pleasant to eat. The pasta with black garlic and shrimp lacked shrimp altogether (if not chopped to pieces too small to detect). The only thing saving this dinner from total disaster was the starter with flower zucchini, they had a nice and mild flavor. It is also disappointing that a restaurant that, in their image (and prices) tries to be better than the rest, serves the house redwine at 30 degrees room temperature, when everyone with basic wine knowledge can tell you red wine is best served at 14-18 degrees. Add to the misery that Tavernetta Maria Callas must have the highest coperto charge in Sirmione (4,50 pr. person), you can do so much better at a lower price in this busy...

We went to Tavernetta Maria Callas at Sunday 10pm and wanted to have a bottle of wine, a bottle of water and two desserts (about 55€). The waiter told us that this was a „restaurant and not a bar“ and refused to serve us. Without any further explanation, he just kept repeating the same phrase over and over again basically throwing us out. The restaurant was not even crowded at that time, so that we we were really affronted. I‘ve never experienced such an arrogant and rude behavior before. Even if it’s part of the concept to serve full menus, there‘s definitely a better way to communicate that. What remains is an impression of hostility, so that we cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates Italian hospitality. We were lucky to find a better...

One of the finer dining restaurants in Sirmione. We were pleasantly surprised by the stylish interior and the smartly dressed staff. A reservation is advised as they serve by the kitchen times. Nicely presented menu with a good wine list. The quality of the breads and grissini were exceptional to begin, with herbs and salt options. I ordered the seared tuna which was absolutely perfect and my wife had spaghetti with black garlic and prawn, finished with a delicious tiramisu and espresso coffee. The bill came to €122 including a bottle of wine and water so excellent value for the quality of food...