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Reviews - The Cave Restaurant And Wine Bar

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9
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Excellent
1767 reviews
Ambience
8.9
Food
9.1
Service
9.1
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  • Kimberly V.1 review

    October 3, 2025

    10/10

    Exquisite food and delightful atmosphere!

  • Jane B.1 review

    October 3, 2025

    9.5/10

    The food was great and the service was too except when we asked for the bill. We waited 40 minutes and in the end got up to go to the till to pay. We were really surprised the bill was not brought promptly as there were people waiting for a table.

  • AnAn X.3 reviews

    September 21, 2025

    9/10

    Service is very good. Food is tasty and very rich but comes in rather small portion. Could have had more food variety. Carbonara is special, thanks.

  • David K.7 reviews

    September 17, 2025

    9.5/10

    Service, food all excellent. Limiter out door seating and it was a warm evening and would have been nice to sit outside. Pleasant ambiance inside if a little warm

  • Luis M.2 reviews

    August 18, 2025

    10/10

    Sat outside, great food wine and service

  • Emiliano P.11 reviews

    August 3, 2025

    9.5/10

    excellent food and location

  • MR FINTAN D N.7 reviews

    July 27, 2025

    7/10

    Visited Cave Restaurant and Wine Bar while staying nearby in Desenzano. We had dinner as a family and really enjoyed the atmosphere – the cave‑style setting is unique and makes for a cosy evening. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and service was attentive without feeling rushed. The menu offered some good options, and the wine list was impressive with plenty of local choices. Food quality was decent overall – well‑presented and tasty, though a few dishes could have had a bit more depth of flavour for the price point. Overall, it was a pleasant evening and worth visiting for the setting and service, with food that we’d rate around 7/10. We’d recommend it for the experience, especially if you enjoy an interesting location with a good wine selection.

  • Paul B.8 reviews

    July 23, 2025

    10/10

    WE arrived with a booking at 21.30 after a long drive . The restaurant is set back from the chaos of the front - we were met with a smile and a pleasant Hello . WE chsoe a table outside - the extra effort was not a problem , we had a local red wine , the most AMAZING Carbonara we have ever tasted - the super lady chef ( the wife of the owner) makes it with passion and love .. just the best ... lovely people , Also , Make sure you take a bottle of thier Olive oil ... Olive Nectar ----

  • Cecilie E.

    Cecilie E.1 review

    July 20, 2025

    9/10

    The food and wine was very good!

  • Trevor L.3 reviews

    July 9, 2025

    8/10

    Very enjoyable meal. Food and service were good. Could be more selection on the menu.

  • Mark C.3 reviews

    July 16, 2025

    10/10

    We came here three nights ago and we were so impressed that we came last night and tonight too! Wonderful food cooked by ‘my wife’ . A small menu and extraordinary fast service. I cannot recommend this place enough. The pork and the cheese and truffle pasta were highlights and the homemade tiramisu was outstanding. A succinct list of excellent wines just tops it off.

  • Line R.3 reviews

    July 16, 2025

    9/10

    Nice

  • Stephanie G.4 reviews

    June 22, 2025

    10/10

    Top notch Roman inspired meals great location and attentive staff

  • Liz B.1 review

    June 11, 2025

    10/10

    Fantastic! Best meal we had in Italy 🇮🇹 😋 😍

  • Bruno M.3 reviews

    June 6, 2025

    10/10

    small intimate restaurant. very good food without breaking the bank

  • Margherita L.

    Margherita L.9 reviews

    April 20, 2025

    9.5/10

    the typical Roman gricia!

  • claudio s.1 review

    November 17, 2024

    8.5/10

    succoso

  • Lisa M.5 reviews

    November 13, 2024

    10/10

    The staff was friendly and the food was very good.

  • Breege M.3 reviews

    October 11, 2024

    9.5/10

    The service! Food was cooked in front of us and it was delicious. The chef was very busy but was also extremely pleasant as was the waiter. Busy restaurant with lots of locals there. Good advice from the waiter about our order. We would highly recommend…

  • Norann P.3 reviews

    September 26, 2024

    10/10

    Lovey menu and really good service

  • Dermot L.3 reviews

    September 19, 2024

    8/10

    Lovely small Italian restaurant. Food very nice but small menu. Only offers espresso coffee no cappuccino. Prices very reasonable.

  • Shirley D.9 reviews

    September 14, 2024

    9.5/10

    Lovely little restaurant with excellent food & friendly staff

  • Seamus C.1 review

    September 12, 2024

    7/10

    Lovely food, portions on the small size. Service is great.

  • Paul W.1 review

    September 12, 2024

    10/10

    It was a cold windy wet night in Desenzano, so we trolled trip advisor and the fork looking for recommendations to cheer us up. The reviews for the Cave were excellent and although we had to bear the weather conditions we went for it. So glad we did. Charming little restaurant, excellent food, great ambience and super service. They even presented us with a mini cake for our 40th Anniversary. Would definitely go again. Paul And Amanda

  • Federica F.100 reviews

    August 17, 2024

    10/10

    It was honestly so good: the food, the ambience and the service. So cool to see the cooks cooking with super fresh ingredients! Lovely evening!

  • Nicola S.5 reviews

    August 13, 2024

    10/10

    Only in Desenzano for a week, and ate in this restaurant x3 as it was so good. This little hidden gem is definitely worth trying. Between my husband and I we tried 5 different dishes, couldn't chose a favourite as all delicious. Beautiful authentic Italian food.

  • Nicola S.5 reviews

    August 7, 2024

    10/10

    Found this hidden gem on our first night in Desenzano via the app. Well worth a visit, food was delicious. Definitely book to avoid disappointment as restaurant is small.

  • Joseph F.1 review

    June 30, 2024

    10/10

    Found this gem online and couldn’t have been happier. Food was outstanding and the intimacy was second to none. It was truly a delicious authentic experience.

  • Manuel V.1 review

    February 17, 2024

    8.5/10

    Good quality and excellent service

  • Mariangela p.22 reviews

    November 12, 2023

    9/10

    We had a lovely time at The Cave Wine Bar. The staff is attentive and very friendly without being intrusive, the wine is excellent and the food very good. The atmosphere is welcoming and cosy, yet you are afforded some space unlike other places were you are literally on top of each other. A nice discovery, thanks to The Fork. The 30% off the food is just the icing on the cake! Well worth a visit!

  • Victoria D.2 reviews

    October 10, 2023

    10/10

    This a family run wine bar. The antipasta was delicious and paired beautifully with the wine. We enjoyed the best wine of our trip to Italy at the suggestions of our waiter. Highly recommend for a delicious wine interlude.

  • Nic N.3 reviews

    August 8, 2023

    10/10

    The staff were welcoming and friendly. The restaurant was calm and relaxing. The food was fresh and tasty. Definitely worth walking off the main street to find this place. Will be back before we leave.

  • Vika L.1 review

    July 19, 2023

    10/10

    We celebrated husband’s birthday in this place. It was really very tasty. Wine is good. Service is excellent! Thanks for small present for my son. Strongly recommended!

  • Mona Å.

    Mona Å.12 reviews

    July 19, 2023

    4/10

    Is this place going down? 35mins before had drinks, main meals came in differend times, friend was already eaten before I got my meal. Disaster.

  • Tim T.

    Tim T.11 reviews

    July 11, 2023

    9/10

    Food was delicious and good value - always think it's better for a restaurant to have a selective menu and delver excellence across the board rather than have pages and pages of choice but then fail to offer quality, and this place was definitely of the former. A delicious set of largely pasta based dishes. Would highly recommend.

  • David M.9 reviews

    July 1, 2023

    10/10

    Lovely pasta dish and very friendly service. We had carbonara which is one of the best we had in ages! Place is small, so it is good to reserve. Every guest was Italian (apart from us) which I think it was a good sign that the pasta was good! :) would recommend

  • Robert F.4 reviews

    July 5, 2023

    10/10

    Restaurant hidden away in a side street but lovely welcoming staff. Not a huge menu but tasty food at reasonable prices - even better value with the unexpected Fork discount. We can recommend this restaurant for a very good dining experience.

  • Tessa K.1 review

    July 4, 2023

    9.5/10

    Great find tucked away, amazing food and lovely waitress!!

  • ping l.1 review

    June 29, 2023

    9/10

    Best restaurant food we had in our Lake Garda stay

  • Marthavan M.1 review

    June 28, 2023

    10/10

    This is truly a hidden gem. They don't try to do everything, just what they are good at. The pasta was cooked perfectly and there is something on the menu for everyone. The dessert was delicious - best tiramisu we had the whole trip. The service was perfect and the ambience is warm and welcoming. Great meal!!

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