La Tortuga
Italian, Seafood · Gargnano · Michelin One Star · Chef Maria Cozzaglio
Awarded one Michelin star, La Tortuga in Gargnano presents refined Italian seafood and freshwater cuisine under chef Maria Cozzaglio. Operating since the 1970s, the restaurant offers signature regional preparations including spaghettini with lake fish ragù.
via XXIV maggio n. 5 - 25084 GARGNANO, Gargnano
- 1 Michelin Star
Menu
Dishes
- Coperto (10) — Cover charge.
- Lombatina di agnello — Lamb loin with rosemary and thyme.
- Capesante — Scallops with zucchini cream and mint.
- Tagliolini alle vongole — Tagliolini with clams and parsley emulsion.
- Trancetto di branzino — Sea bass fillet with potato, wasabi, and caviar.
- Guancetta di maialino iberico — Iberian pork cheek on apricot cream.
- Tavolozza di piccoli assaggini di lago — Palette of small lake tastings.
- Spaghettini al ragù di pesce di lago — Spaghettini with lake fish ragù.
- Coregone — Whitefish with capers from Gargnano, cherry tomatoes, and basil.
- Carpaccio di peperone crusco — Crusco pepper carpaccio with parmesan shavings, burrata, and lovage.
Set Menu
- TRADIZIONE della TORTUGA (140) — A traditional tasting menu featuring scallops, tagliolini with clams, sea bass, Iberian pork cheek, and dessert.
- Degustazione vini (60) — Wine pairing for the TRADIZIONE della TORTUGA tasting menu.
- Il LAGO (130) — A lake-inspired tasting menu featuring small lake tastings, spaghettini with lake fish ragu, whitefish, and dessert.
- DEDICATO a DANI (130) — A tasting menu dedicated to Dani, featuring crusco pepper carpaccio, fettuccine Dani style, lamb loin, and dessert.
The Experience
Expect an intimate atmosphere. A good fit for a romantic evening.
- Occasion: Romantic
- Atmosphere: Intimate
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- Guido — Rimini (1 Michelin stars)