food & drink
The flavors of the lake
Lake Garda cuisine is born from the meeting of water, land and tradition.
It's a cuisine that's simple only in appearance, made of local ingredients, seasonality and respect for raw materials.
Oil and lake fish
The heart of Lake Garda cuisine
Lake Garda cuisine is born from the meeting of water and land. Lake Garda extra virgin olive oil, delicate and fragrant, obtained from olive trees growing on the lake shores, enhances flavors without overpowering them and elegantly accompanies many traditional dishes.
Lake fish -- such as whitefish, perch and sardines -- are prepared simply, respecting seasonality and raw materials. The result is light, balanced and authentic dishes that tell the story of the territory through taste.
Oil and fish together represent the soul of Lake Garda gastronomy: an essential, honest cuisine, to be enjoyed slowly, just like Lake Garda itself.