Casa Leali

Year after year, the young, enthusiastic Leali brothers demonstrate their ability to run a top-quality restaurant: their Casa, elegantly housed in a restored 15C farmhouse, has become a renowned name in the region. In the kitchen, Andrea is precise and attentive in his selection of seasonal produce, preferring to concentrate on just a few ingredients in each dish, which he transforms with technical expertise and imagination. One example is the oysters cooked over the barbecue grill, served with olive pesto and shallots – a truly interesting antipasto, in which the sinuous flavour of the oyster is retained while combining it with other more elegant and subtle bitter tastes. The bread is also delicious. Marco is at the helm front of house, where he also oversees the wine list, demonstrating a real love for champagne and other sparkling wines.

A centuries-old farmhouse transformed into a Michelin-starred lakeside dining experience

• Casa Leali is housed in a renovated building dating back to the 1400s on the hills of Lake Garda, blending rustic architecture with contemporary design and a refined, welcoming atmosphere.

Family-run kitchen led by the Leali brothers, with chef Andrea Leali at the helm

• The restaurant is described as being run by two young brothers; Andrea Leali leads a starred menu that reinvents local Garda, Lombardy and Veneto traditions with modern techniques.

Modern Garda-inspired cuisine with a standout wine program

• The menu emphasizes local ingredients and tradition reinterpreted with creativity, while the wine list offers a curated selection of Garda DOC and international labels with thoughtful pairings to elevate each course.

Signature Ingredients

• Luccio alla Gardesana (Pike from Lake Garda): A Garda-area signature that showcases local freshwater produce; pike from Lake Garda is prepared in the Gardesana style, reflecting Casa Leali's emphasis on ingredients from the Garda territory and the region's fishing heritage.
• Tinca ripiena al forno (Stuffed Tench): A classic local dish that uses tench from surrounding waters; stuffed and baked to celebrate regional fishing and rustic preparation techniques.
• Coniglio alla Bresiana (Rabbit Brescia-style): Traditional Brescia preparation highlighting rustic meat with regional herbs and butter, representing the house's Brescia roots and classic culinary techniques.
• Il capretto alla bresciana (Capretto/Baby Goat Brescia-style): Brescia-style kid goat dish, illustrating the use of local livestock and time-honored regional seasoning and cooking methods.
• Manzo all’Olio di Rovato De.Co. (Beef with Rovato olive oil): Signature beef dish prepared with Rovato olive oil; embodies the restaurant's commitment to Denominazione Comunale (De.Co.) ingredients and the Lombardy olive oil tradition.
• Casoncelli di Barbariga (Barbariga-style stuffed pasta): Traditional Barbariga stuffed pasta, reflecting local pasta craftsmanship and regional fillings that define Brescia's culinary identity, celebrated on the menu as a signature preparation.
• Local Garda/Lombardy sourcing: The menu centers on high-quality ingredients sourced from local producers around Lake Garda, reinforcing Casa Leali's philosophy of modern, regionally rooted gastronomy.