J Alallah

The Santa Pizza restaurant in Desenzano del Garda is a true hidden gem along the shores of Lake Garda. From the moment you step inside this charming, you're struck by the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the mouthwatering aromas wafting from the kitchen. The menu at Santa Pizza is a celebration of classic Italian cuisine, with a strong focus on their exceptional pizza creations. Using only the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients, the chefs craft pies that strike the perfect balance between a crisp, chewy crust and flavorful, perfectly-melted toppings. Whether you opt for a traditional Margherita or venture into more creative flavor combinations, every bite is an absolute delight. But the pizza is just the beginning - the pasta dishes, salads, and other regional specialties are all prepared with the same level of care and attention to detail. The homemade gnocchi in a rich, creamy gorgonzola sauce was a particular standout for me. Beyond the food, the real charm of Santa Pizza lies in the genuine hospitality And the setting itself is simply breathtaking - with lakeside views and a lovely outdoor patio, it's the perfect spot to savor a leisurely meal while taking in the stunning natural beauty of Desenzano del Garda.

Mikko Vaha

The by far best restaurant experience during our trip in Garda, Milano and Venice. We decided to go here twice due to 1st visit being excellent. Great selection of different pizzas, which I would recommend the pan pizza version. Best Pizzas in Italy here.

Carolina Herrera

For those vegan friends, you will love it! And if you’re not vegan, you will love it more! We almost choose other restaurant to get dinner, but I’m glad we didn’t. The salad has been one of the best ones I have ever tried in my whole life! I didn’t want to finished it. Pizza we expected a better flavour, but it was good. The view from the terrace was awesome, we really enjoyed it. Great food, great service, great environment and drinks uff ! A MUST-GO 🫶🏻

+1

Tejas Deshmukh

The establishment offers a picturesque lakeside view, complemented by delectable and economically viable culinary options. The staff demonstrates professionalism, courtesy, and expertise in their menu offerings. I highly recommend trying the establishment's signature SANTA beer.

+14

Laurent Brickell

This is a must visit if you are in the Lake Garda area. Over the week we came here a couple times and tried a few of the Pizza options as well as the salads. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious. The cocktail menu is great too. Although on the other side of the road to the lake there is still a nice view. All of the staff members we met were also very friendly.

+2

Tony Tony

This pizza/pasta place is across the street from the lake so the views are decent if you sit out front. Service was good and I enjoyed the food. Menu is fairly large with several pasta choices, non-pasta options and all the usual pizzas. Typical beer and wine options along with the obligatory spritzes. Portions a decent and reasonably priced. Great spot to have a meal and watch people walk by the lake.

T. K.

Visited last Saturday on the 13th. The Staff were friendly. I liked the modern, casual vibe of the restaurant. Fettucini with Bolognese sauce and pizza were good. One star less because I wasn’t lucky with my vegetarian choice of food. My veg lasagna was dry and lukewarm from inside although the bowl itself was very hot. I got the impression that it was microwaved. I don’t mind it, as long as it wasn’t that dry and lukewarm. I pointed it out to the staff and asked if I could order vegan version of carbonara. Sadly it was very salty and had some kind of curry spice. I couldn’t eat it. I didn’t complain any more, I was just disappointed. Even my family tried both my meals to confirm my feedback. As stated on the paper table mat, it’s not a traditional Italian restaurant.

+1

Marco Civolani

Been there in July 2019. Nice restaurant, cozy and informal environment. We tried pizza: well prepared and good thick pizza with good ingredients. They also serve salads and other dishes. Nice staff. Prices are a bit above average, but the position is perfect: just in front of the lake.

+1

Emily Hirst

Pizzas here are not your traditional thin base ladden with toppings. We found the pizza sauce bland and tasteless and toppings sparse. Our fried vegetable side order was delicious, and the cocktails to finish ok.

Johann

Extremely disappointing meal. The photos of the food say enough about the poor quality of the meal. The "Margherita pizza" had raw dough in the middle and was very bland. The "lasagne" had clearly been pre-made and simply reheated in the microwave or oven. The pasta was extremely soggy and soft. The bolognese filling and sauce weird bland and had a weird orange colour. The "carbonara" was served cold with overcooked pasta. The caesar salad was acceptable, although the parmesan cheese is provided in small plastic sachets (like tomato ketchup). It is absolutely baffling how this place has such a high rating. Avoid at all costs!