"Riccardo Camanini's rigatoni cacio e pepe cooks inside a pig's bladder, on a terrace over Lake Garda. Book it for a destination lunch worth the drive."
About Lido 84
Riccardo and Giancarlo Camanini opened Lido 84 in 2014 inside a former 1930s bathing lido on Lake Garda, and within months it had a Michelin star. A decade on it sits at No. 16 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, one of the most quietly influential kitchens in Italy. The address is Corso Zanardelli 196 in Gardone Riviera, on the lake's western shore in the province of Brescia. Riccardo runs the kitchen; his brother Giancarlo heads the dining room. Browse more of the best Italian restaurants.
The Kitchen
Riccardo Camanini trained under Gualtiero Marchesi and spent years reading old Italian recipe books before opening his own room, and the cooking shows that research without ever turning academic. The signature is rigatoni cacio e pepe en vessie: the pasta finishes inside a sealed pig's bladder, which traps steam and aroma and gives the rigatoni a firmer, deeper bite than a normal pan would allow. It costs around €20 à la carte, a startling price for a dish copied across the world. The fluctuating tasting menus run roughly €140 for seven courses and €160 for nine, moving with the lake's seasons and Camanini's reading. Other plates pull humble ingredients into focus, from spit-roasted fish to butter and yeast worked like a study subject. The cellar leans Italian and deep. For the wider field, see our Milan dining guide and the region's other Italian kitchens.
The Room
The room is a glass-walled pavilion with a terrace that runs straight to the water, so the lake itself does most of the decorating. Tables are well spaced, the light is soft and the sound stays low enough for a couple to talk through a long lunch. Dress is smart but unstuffy; this is a lakeside restaurant, not a city temple, and the mood reflects it. Service under Giancarlo Camanini is warm and family-paced rather than formal drill. There are only a few dozen covers, and the terrace tables with a clear lake view go first.
Best for an Anniversary
Lido 84 is built for a milestone for three reasons. The terrace looks straight onto Lake Garda, so the setting carries the romance without any effort on your part. The pacing of a tasting menu stretches the afternoon or evening, leaving room to talk rather than rush between courses. And the warm, family-run room suits a private celebration far more than a loud party, keeping the focus on the two of you and the view. Book a terrace or window table well ahead and mention the occasion. For more rooms built around the moment, see our anniversary guide and our proposal picks.
Not for
Not for a car-free traveller on a tight clock: it is a lakeside destination away from a direct rail line, so a guest wanting a quick central dinner should look to Milan or Verona instead.
Frequently Asked
Is Lido 84 worth it?
Yes, for a destination lunch or dinner on Lake Garda it is one of Italy's most distinctive tables. Lido 84 holds one Michelin star and ranked No. 16 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025. Riccardo Camanini cooks Italian classics through a researcher's lens, with the rigatoni cacio e pepe en vessie at the centre. The lakeside terrace setting makes it a journey worth planning.
How much does Lido 84 cost?
Tasting menus run about €140 for seven courses and €160 for nine, before wine. À la carte is the flexible route: the signature rigatoni cacio e pepe en vessie is around €20, with most pasta and main courses in a similar band. Wine adds to the bill from a serious Italian-leaning cellar. For comparison, see our worldwide tasting-menu ranking.
Where is Lido 84 and how do I get there?
Lido 84 is at Corso Zanardelli 196 in Gardone Riviera, on the western shore of Lake Garda in the province of Brescia. It is roughly ninety minutes by car from Milan and about forty-five minutes from Verona. Most diners drive, since the lakeside town is not on a direct rail line. Park nearby and arrive in daylight to take in the water before service.
What should I order at Lido 84?
Order the rigatoni cacio e pepe en vessie, the dish that defines the kitchen, where pasta finishes inside a pig's bladder for a firmer bite and concentrated flavour. Pair it with one of the fluctuating tasting menus, which gather Riccardo Camanini's research into old recipes and lake ingredients. If you prefer to choose, the à la carte lets you build a lighter lunch around the signature pasta.
Is Lido 84 good for an anniversary?
Yes, the lakeside setting makes it a strong anniversary choice. The terrace looks straight onto Lake Garda, the room is warm and family-run under Giancarlo Camanini, and a tasting menu paces the meal across an afternoon or evening. Book ahead for a window or terrace table and mention the occasion. See our anniversary guide for more rooms built around the moment.
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Practical Information
AddressCorso Zanardelli 196, Gardone Riviera 25083
NeighbourhoodLake Garda waterfront, Brescia
CuisineContemporary Italian
Price€140–160 tasting; signature pasta ~€20
MichelinOne star · World's 50 Best No. 16 (2025)
Dress CodeSmart
ReservationOnline / phone +39 0365 20019
ClosedTuesday & Wednesday
