How much does the Esplanade menu cost?
€170 for any of its menus, per person in EUR, including service, with the cost for two.
| Per person | For two | |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner menuTasting menu (shorter menus €120 and €140) | €170 | €340 |
| LunchSame menu at lunch | €170 | €340 |
Every figure is for one guest. Italian menu prices include VAT and usually service, though some hotel restaurants add 10%. Many restaurants also charge a cover (coperto) of about €3–€12, which isn't counted here. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (dinner). Prices recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since); menus change, so check with Esplanade before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Esplanade?
Esplanade has no cheaper menu; the nearest saving is another one-star restaurant, listed below.
- Abba €80The cheapest one-star dinner menu in Lombardy, Modern European
Esplanade: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Esplanade have?
One. Esplanade holds one MICHELIN star, one of 328 one-star restaurants in Italy.
Who is the chef at Esplanade?
The head chef is Massimo Fezzardi.
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Opening hours
- Mon–Tue 12:30–13:45, 20:00–21:45Wed closedThu–Sun 12:30–13:45, 20:00–21:45From the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go
- Address
- Via Lario 3, Desenzano del Garda, 25015Open in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Can cater for vegetarian and vegan dietsFrom the restaurant’s website; say when you book
Is Esplanade expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its €170 dinner menu is the 31st cheapest of the 49 one-star dinner menus in Lombardy with a published price. The middle price is €155, so it costs €15 more than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IYOSempione | Japanese | €158 | €158 | €80 |
| Il Cantinone e Sport Hotel AlpinaMadesimo, Sondrio | Modern European | €159 | €159 | – |
| SadlerBrera | Italian | €160 | €52 | – |
| Contrada BricconiOltressenda Alta, Bergamo | Regional | €165 | €165 | – |
| EsplanadeDesenzano del Garda, Brescia | Italian | €170 | €170 | – |
| KitchenComo, Como | Italian | €170 | €70 | – |
| La PreséfMantello, Sondrio | Creative | €170 | €170 | – |
| La Rucola 2.0Sirmione, Brescia | Creative | €170 | €170 | €100 |
| Trattoria contemporaneaLomazzo, Como | Italian | €170 | €60 | €90 |
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Starred restaurants near Esplanade
The 6 nearest, all within 17.5 km.
- Tancredi Creative · 4.9 km (3.1 mi) away · dinner €145
- La Rucola 2.0 Creative · 5.4 km (3.4 mi) away · dinner €170
- La Speranzina Restaurant & Relais Creative · 5.5 km (3.4 mi) away · dinner €190
- Capriccio Modern European · 9.7 km (6.0 mi) away · dinner €100
- Casa Leali Italian · 12.4 km (7.7 mi) away · dinner €95
- Il Fagiano Italian · 17.5 km (10.9 mi) away · dinner €44
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Sources Restaurant: ristorante-esplanade.com. Stars: Esplanade in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s website (dinner and lunch), prices recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since). Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).