Reviews - The Cave Restaurant And Wine Bar
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9/10
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9.0
The dishes are delicious - everything we've had there is absolutely delicious - except for the bread. Just accept that the bread is to scoop up the leftover sauce and don't expect more. That's the way it is done in this part of Italy. The wine selection is very nice. If you want to have a romantic meal with great food, good wine, and a good dessert to complete your meal, this is the place. Don't forget to make a reservation!
10
We visited in February and it was very quiet! The restaurant is beautiful and small as the name suggests. The food was delicious especially the wild boar lasagne! The wine menu is limited but all local which we loved!
3.0
The service was very poor. A table that arrived after us and ordered after us received both their starters and main courses before we even got our starters. It felt like because we came through The Fork, we received less attentive and less courteous service. The portions are extremely small, and the prices are not justified.
10
Beautiful setting with wonderful food. Everything made with fresh ingredients and tasted great. Will come again
10
Very good wine. Friendly service. Delicious pasta. Dessert is also worth trying.
10
Delicious food, excellent service and beautiful surroundings! All six of us thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our meal. Thank you.
10
Exquisite food and delightful atmosphere!
9.5
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.
9.0
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.
9.5
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
10
Sat outside, great food wine and service
9.5
excellent food and location
7.0
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.
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 ----
9.0
The food and wine was very good!
8.0
Very enjoyable meal. Food and service were good. Could be more selection on the menu.
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.
9.0
Nice
10
Top notch Roman inspired meals great location and attentive staff
10
Fantastic! Best meal we had in Italy 🇮🇹 😋 😍
10
small intimate restaurant. very good food without breaking the bank
9.5
the typical Roman gricia!
8.5
succoso
10
The staff was friendly and the food was very good.
9.5
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…
10
Lovey menu and really good service
8.0
Lovely small Italian restaurant. Food very nice but small menu. Only offers espresso coffee no cappuccino. Prices very reasonable.
9.5
Lovely little restaurant with excellent food & friendly staff
7.0
Lovely food, portions on the small size. Service is great.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
8.5
Good quality and excellent service
9.0
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!
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.
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.
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!
4.0
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.
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