Meet Riccardo
We believe that food should feel like home, elevated by talented hands. At AQVA, Chef Riccardo translates the landscape of Lake Garda onto the plate. His philosophy is simple: honor the seasons, respect the ingredients, and let the authentic flavors speak without pretense. It’s an honest, vibrant cuisine that connects the richness of our territory with the quiet beauty of the lake.
“From our farm to your table”
The secret to real flavor is short distances. A significant portion of our daily menu comes directly from our private farm tucked into the nearby hills—harvested at dawn and served to your table by noon. What our land doesn’t grow, we source from a tight circle of local artisans we know by name: generational winemakers, small-batch cheese producers, and traditional Garda fishermen. No long supply chains, no compromise—just honest, seasonal ingredients with a clear origin.
Moments
From Morning Light to Candlelit Dusk.
Food at AQVA isn’t locked into fixed restaurant hours—it follows the natural flow of your day. We’ve designed four distinct dining moments, each tailored to match the mood, the light, and the temperature of the lake.
The Slow Breakfast
Light & Gentle | Mornings at AQVA move at your own gentle pace. Served in our sunlit, lake-view veranda, our breakfast is an intimate, 100% homemade buffet celebrating the raw freshness of our land. Help yourself to organic eggs, sun-ripened fruit picked straight from our orchard, and golden honey of our own production. Paired with warm sourdough, pastries fresh from Chef Riccardo’s oven, and specialty Italian coffee prepared to order by our skilled baristas, it’s a serene morning ritual by the water.
Lunch by the Water
Sun-Drenched & Fresh | When the sun reaches its peak, dining should feel effortless. Enjoy crisp, vibrant lunches under the shade of our umbrellas or lounge-side by the water. Featuring healthy options, delicate bites, wild salad greens from our farm, and handcrafted light pasta dishes. Our daily drinks selection includes housemade non-alcoholic drinks like kombucha and cider, as well as chilled glasses of local white wine or sparkling rosé.
The Golden Hour Aperitivo
On the pier & Lounge | As the afternoon light softens into liquid gold over the lake, gather in our garden for the ultimate Italian ritual. Our Aperitivo is an unhurried celebration of twilight—pairing chilled glasses of local Lugana DOC, artisanal Franciacorta, or signature cocktails with small, seasonal bites crafted from our farm’s fresh yield. It’s the gentle transition between the warmth of the sun and the romance of the evening
The Sunset Dinner
Slow, Quiet, and Exclusively Yours
Introducing our signature Sunset Dinner. A multi-course tasting menu curated by Chef Riccardo. An exclusive new evening ritual right here at AQVA.
A moment for you.
Our new Sunset Dinner embraces the true meaning of a slow pace. We set only a few select tables to guarantee absolute quiet and a highly personalized culinary journey. An intimate, limited-table sanctuary designed to let you leave the car keys behind. Chef Riccardo creates a seasonal menu changing every 20 days, acting as your personal chef for custom dietary requests. Complete with expert wine pairings from our sommelier, it’s fine dining at its most relaxed.
Blissful Time
As dusk settles over Sirmione, AQVA transforms into a quiet fine-dining sanctuary. Time stretches out, allowing you to slow down, share meaningful conversation, and indulge in the true luxury of having a romantic paradise entirely to yourselves.