Where to eat in Riva del Garda and nearby
An evening in the old town, pizza in Riva or a meal in the Trentino countryside: six places for different kinds of day by Lake Garda.
6 places for your stay
Stay in town or make a trip of it?
For dinner in Riva, Al Volt and La Caneva Bistrot are on Via Fiume, while Go Pizza is on Via dei Disciplini. Garda Stube offers another option in town, on Via Marone.
For a meal as part of a day out, look to Hosteria Toblino in the Valle dei Laghi or Maso Palù in Brentonico. Both are outside Riva. The choice is between an evening in town and a separate trip to explore more of Trentino.
In Riva del Garda
Four places in town
Al Volt
Trentino cooking and fish dishes
Al Volt combines Trentino cooking traditions with contemporary recipes. Its published menu includes meat, homemade pasta and fish: examples include tagliolini with tench ragù and dishes featuring char. Consider it for an evening exploring regional food without leaving the old town.
La Caneva Bistrot
an evening with a tasting menu
La Caneva Bistrot is on the same street. Inside its historic building, stonework is paired with contemporary details. The website presents individual dishes alongside two tasting-menu options: meat and fish.
Choose between individual dishes and a meal of several courses. The fish selection also includes seafood, so it is not limited to lake fish.
Go Pizza
pizza on Via dei Disciplini
For an evening when you feel like pizza, our selection also includes Go Pizza on Via dei Disciplini. Keep it in mind alongside the other addresses in Riva when planning where to eat.
Garda Stube
Bavarian dishes, local specialities and pizza
Garda Stube is a Biergarten-style restaurant combining Bavarian and Italian cooking. Its menu includes Bratwurst, Trentino canederli dumplings and pizza, among other dishes. It is an option to consider for a group with different tastes.
The pizzeria and grill have their own service hours, which can differ from the restaurant’s opening hours.
Beyond Riva
Two ideas for a trip
Hosteria Toblino
food and wine in the Valle dei Laghi
Hosteria Toblino is in Sarche, within the municipality of Madruzzo, outside Riva del Garda. It takes a contemporary approach to Trentino cooking, with a seasonal menu and pairings featuring Cantina Toblino wines.
Make it a stop on a day exploring the Valle dei Laghi. If you plan to taste wine, arrange your return without driving.
Maso Palù
a seasonal menu in Brentonico
Maso Palù is in Brentonico, not Riva. The restaurant focuses on local produce and seasonal cooking. Its website presents a tasting menu that changes monthly, as well as a choice of individual dishes.
Allow time for a separate outing and an unhurried meal. Online bookings begin as a request; the restaurant contacts you to confirm the details.
What to check before you go
- Menus, prices and opening days can change. Use the restaurant links to check the current details and contact your chosen venue directly to book a table.
- Tell the restaurant about any allergies or dietary requirements when booking. For places outside Riva, plan the journey home as well as the trip there.
Eat out tonight, cook in your apartment tomorrow
Both Apart Riva holiday apartments are in Riva del Garda’s historic centre and have equipped kitchens. A self-catering stay lets you alternate restaurant dinners with breakfasts and simple meals at home, following your own pace.
A kitchen gives you that freedom: eat out when you feel like exploring, and enjoy breakfast or a quiet evening at home whenever you prefer.
Explore the flavours of Lake Garda and Trentino
