Taverna San Vigilio

Lake Garda


There's no proper sign advertising this stone tavern affiliated with the Locanda San Vigilio, but, trust us, this is the only bona fide bar hereabouts and a fine one at that. With cooperating weather, you can take your beer, wine or coffee out to the tiny crab-claw harbour and thank whatever god you worship for Lake Garda sunsets.

Tempting nibbles include lobster, veal and prosciutto crudo (cured ham).


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