If you don’t feel like cooking, discover our restaurant La Cucina!
La Cucina offers something for everyone in the culinary field, from a tasty snack to a dinner for real gourmets. Not to forget a glass of delicious local wine, or a refreshing Aperol Spritz.
Finish your meal with a homemade Tiramisù or some genuine Italian ice-cream.
A kitchen is considered the heart of the home and the same can be said for La Cucina (literally “The Kitchen”). Relax inside or al fresco in the “Piazzetta”: we aim to make you feel looked after, relaxed and happy, preferably with a Spritz in hand. Once the Aperitivo is sorted we can talk food.
To make the tastiest dishes, you need the best ingredients, simplicity and a little immagination.We only cook with the highest quality raw materials, sourced locally where possible or from other parts of Italy. Children are welcome and encouraged to express their artistic side with a colouring mat, Kid specific menu’s and the possibility to play in the little playground. In the summer months the stage offers entertainment with musicals, baby dance and quizzes.
Everything happens in the kitchen!
Our kitchen staff has a rich background working in some of the best restaurants in the area. The team, lead by Chef Enrico Paiola, works hand-on to create genuine italian dishes from scratch. Some highlights are the Scoglio which is a seafood pasta, the hand made fettucine pasta, the incredible Costata steak from a local butcher, and a Gran fritto (fried fish) just to name a few.
Enrico Paiola is our head chef. Together with his team, he prepares the most delicious dishes for the guests at La Cucina. You’ll find him at the heart of our restaurant, his kitchen. Dedicated to celebrating exceptional ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and the rich culinary traditions of our region. Every dish is crafted with care, highlighting the natural flavors of seasonal produce, locally sourced products, and the finest ingredients available. Our menu evolves throughout the year, reflecting what is freshest and most inspiring at the moment. From elegant interpretations of classic recipes to contemporary creations, each plate is designed to offer a balance of authenticity, creativity, and refinement. Guided by a passion for hospitality and attention to detail, our culinary team works together to create memorable dining experiences that showcase the character of our destination and the beauty of Italian cuisine.
A reduced lunch menu is available to keep things lighter and healthier.
At La Cucina del Piantelle, our pizza is a celebration of true Italian quality. We use only top-grade Caputo flour for a perfectly light and digestible dough, paired with creamy fior di latte mozzarella and carefully selected regional ingredients. Every pizza is crafted with authenticity, passion, and respect for tradition—simple, genuine, and full of flavor in every bite by our pizza chef, Francesco.
Our wine list gives you the opportunity to try some gems from local producers as well as some key winemaking regions in Italy. We have our local partner Turina of Moniga who makes our house wines, entirely from his own vineyards. Moniga del Garda is in the wine producing area of Valtenesi where many of our wines come from, but we could not miss out on Valpolicella, Chianti and even Sicily as some other regions to represent.
Our draft beer selection includes Forst, Menabrea and Weihenstephan as well as a changing “draft of the month”.
As for cocktails we have the classics (a particularly good mojito!) and some less well known ones from our mixologist Gisele.
How relaxing it is to start the morning with a tasty breakfast. You can do that at your accommodation but of course, you can also let us pamper you. Our bar is open every day from 07:30 and you can enjoy a delicious breakfast there. The croissants are still warm, the coffee delicious as only can be found in Italy, and fresh fruit juices abound.
