Caffe Al Ponte - Menu

Via Porto Vecchio 2/4, 25150, DESENZANO DEL GARDA, Italy

🛍 Caffè, Sushi, Pizza, Pasta

2.7 💬 1948 Reviews
Caffe Al Ponte

Phone: (+39)309142219

Address: Via Porto Vecchio 2/4, 25150, DESENZANO DEL GARDA, Italy

City: DESENZANO DEL GARDA

Dishes: 6

Reviews: 1948

Website: http://www.caffealponte.it

"The location is perfect, just right by the old port of Garda and at the foot of the bridge. The restaurant has a real chic upscale outdoor setting, nothing extremely fancy but you can tell it's not basic. Now let's get to the food: my Pizza Capricciosa arrived a little later than my companions but from what I gathered it's because the pizzaio was working alone (said the waiter , it wasn't an issue for me since we arrived for dinner (around 7:30pm . The pizza was delish btw, left out the mozzarella and the prosciutto. Here aren't a lot of vegan options (actually not at all, except, gasp, the salad. but that's understandable, we are at the lake, fresh fish must be their speciality. But I'm not choosy, this is italia, pizza is always a great option. Downed it with white wine too. Also not overpriced (around 4.50€? Most of them priced okay, and not overpriced just cos we are at a touristic location so that was great. Surely their other dishes (fish/pasta/Meat must be on the pricier side. Next time I'll probably go for their Paccheri Pasta without the cheese. The service is not bad, everyone spoke English amongst other languages they must speak there, their servers are from mixed races so everyone spoke english. The woman who was at the front assigning the tables though could be better, she must be sick of tourists asking random questions and so she was a little aloof, like she just wanna hurry everyone to their seats and not very open to answering questions about food. Overall: a great restaurant to have dinner at, relax and hang out with friends, or just chill with a glass of wine if you like to people-watch."

Menu - 6 options

All prices are estimates.

112kayleighc 112kayleighc

We have a family restaurant and we would highly recommend. We had food here 4 times loved it. One pizza order was mixed up on our last day but the problem was fixed immediately.

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Mats54
Mats54

Fantastic location by the old harbour. Ok menu, but the food was average. Very unpolite and uninterested staff, that was more interested to chat with each other than the guests. Will not come back.


BackPacker384346
BackPacker384346

Not recommended. We were not happy with the food or the service. Our order got lost and we received the food one hour after we ordered. The restaurant did not offer anything in return and did not care when we complained.


Mary
Mary

I thought you could not go wrong ordering pizza but I stand corrected. The pizza was terrible burnt around the edges. Also had the capri salad which was a chunk of mozzerella haved with few sliced tomatoes on the plate . No basil leaves no oil .


Colin
Colin

Only disappointment of our trip to Desenzano. Popped in for a quick pre dinner drink staff couldn't have cared less, table was dirty, drinks well overpriced compared to better bars frequented by locals. Trading solely on location for Hen Stag do's. Not recommended


wiseflower
wiseflower

We visited here last week on our first evening in Lake Garda. We sat by the marina, overlooking the water and ducks. We ordered the beef and mushroom main course which was delicious. For dessert, we ordered a yogurt sundae and a chocolate cake. Both of which were yummy. Service was good also. We had friendly waiters. Recommended restaurant.


J
J

Pizza and dry white wine was great! The mussels were also very good but I was disappointed that it was served with toasted store bought pre-sliced white bread. The caprese salad was forgettable due to tasteless tomatoes, only minimal basil served with it and no olive oil or pepper on the salad. We still had a good time and the location is great.


Hilie
Hilie

If it wasn't for the location next to the water and the fact that it is a part of a hotel this place would be out of business in short order. Terrible customer service, no follow up after our order arrived; one person in our party was served with her burnt pizza about 10 minutes after everyone else was served. That pizza should have never left the kitchen. Multiple people left before there food arrived because the service was so slow. Avoid this place unless you'd like to still be hungry and thirsty after the check arrives.


J3848HWa
J3848HWa

it started out okay about 7:30 when we arrived, food came rather quick, however as the night went on the staff payed little to no interest in us, and were very rude. No communication between them as we had been asked numerous times by different waiters if we want to order when we already had, and my pizza was okay but the table next to us had it sent back, i had a look as i walked by and it was burnt to a crisp. my dessert took 45 minutes to arrive and the waitress told us more than once it will be a few minutes, which was a complete lie. this restaurant needs to teach their staff how to manage the load and communicate, and the kitchen needs to check the food before it is sent out.


VeganFood
VeganFood

The location is perfect, just right by the old port of Garda and at the foot of the bridge. The restaurant has a real chic upscale outdoor setting, nothing extremely fancy but you can tell it's not basic. Now let's get to the food: my Pizza Capricciosa arrived a little later than my companions but from what I gathered it's because the pizzaio was working alone (said the waiter , it wasn't an issue for me since we arrived for dinner (around 7:30pm . The pizza was delish btw, left out the mozzarella and the prosciutto. Here aren't a lot of vegan options (actually not at all, except, gasp, the salad. but that's understandable, we are at the lake, fresh fish must be their speciality. But I'm not...

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  • Caffè Charming cafés offering a variety of freshly brewed coffees and teas, along with light snacks, pastries, and desserts. Perfect for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat in a cozy atmosphere.
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  • Pizza Delve into our perfectly baked pizzas, crafted with hand-tossed dough, rich tomato sauce, and a blend of gourmet cheeses. Each slice bursts with fresh toppings, ensuring a delightful bite every time.
  • Pasta Delight in our selection of classic and contemporary pasta dishes, each crafted with fresh, quality ingredients and flavorful sauces that capture the essence of Italian cuisine in every bite.

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