TASTE OF NATURE

Monday, May 11, 2026
at the
“G. E. Ghirardi” Botanical Garden
in Toscolano Maderno

Entrance fee: € 40.00 in advance on our website, available until Friday, 8 May.
Non-alcoholic menu: € 30.00.

Tickets may also be purchased on site, subject to availability.
Entry is allowed from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
The event includes a tasting of dishes and pairings offered by the participating venues, and a guided tour of the G. E. Ghirardi Botanical Garden by the Director and her staff. Live music will accompany the evening, with Eleonora Zanetti (harp) and Cecilia Maruelli (violin).
In case of bad weather, the event will be postponed to Monday, 18 May 2026.

Upcoming dates:
Taste of Culture - Museo della Carta
15 June 2026 (rain date: 22 June 2026)
Taste of Riviera - Porto di Toscolano
31 August 2026 (rain date: 7 September 2026)

Restaurant menus

AZIENDA AGRICOLA
NICOLÒ LUCCHI

Extra virgin olive oil (tasting).

Tel. 3456141084 - nicolo.lucchi@gmail.com

BAR BABO

Gin & tonic with Tassoni Gin and Tassoni tonic water.
Alcohol-free option: Alcohol-free gin & tonic with Tassoni Botanico Super:fine Zero and Tassoni tonic water.

Tel. 3662932302 - lisarubinelli94@gmail.com
Social: dababo_dall 907

VINOTECA TOSCOLANO

Chiaretto Siclì - Monte Cicogna Estate - Moniga del Garda.

Tel. 3392472103 - bontempi95@gmail.com
Social: Vinoteca Toscolano

PASTA ZONE

Chef: Luisa Camplani
Farsley chitarra pasta with cheny tomatoes.

Tel. 0365516541
www.pastazone.it - info@pastazone.it
Social: pastazone_italy

MACELLERIA DELLAGLIO

Chef: Luigi
Beef tartare with park salami on the side.

Tel. 39 335 833 8153

RISTORANTE IL CORTILETTO

Chef: Riccardo Danesi
Lemon cream with extra virgin olive oil crumble and liquorice meringue tile.
Fairing: Amaro Feler - The Spirit of Lake Garda
Gabriele Zanieri - Lonato del Garda.

Tel. 0365 540033
www.ristoranteilcortiletto.com - ilcortilettosnc@libero.it
Social: ilcortilettoristorante / Ristorante Il Cortiletto

RISTORANTE LA CUCINERIA

Chef: Lorenzo Valetti
Creamed pike Garda-style with polenta.
Wine pairing: Sparkling Lugana Brut "Bollè" - Pratello Estate - Padenghe del Garda.

Tel. 0365 224683 - lacucineriatoscolano@gmail.com
Social: ristorantelacucineria

BELVEDERE VILLA HOTEL & RISTORANTE

Chef: Francesco Perini, Luca Perini, Riccardo Perini
Roasted Arctic char fillet, steamed vegetables and "bagna cauda d'acqua dolce" (warm garlic &freshwater fish dip).
Wine pairing: "NotteRosa" Chiaretto Valtènesi Riviera del Garda Classico - Cantina Delai. .

Tel. 0365 641210
www.belvederevillahotel.it - info@belvederevillahotel.it
Social: IG @belvedere_ villa_ hotel/ FB Belvedere Villa Hotel

RISTORANTE CAVALLINO 10

Chef: Andrea Zuppini
Lake fish terrine, cedar-smoked oil and caper flowers.
Wine pairing: Riviera del Garda Classico - Chiaretto Bulgarini.

Tel. 0365 1871515
www.cavallino10.it - info@ristorantecavallino10.it

RISTORANTE RUSTICHEL

Chef: Adamo Menini
Canederlo lollipop.
Wine pairing: Costaripa - Campostarne.

www. ustichel.it - info@rustichel.it
Social: rustichel - ristorantepizzeria

LB GELATERIA

Chef: Laura Togni
Fiordilatte gelato flavoured with rosemary, candied citron, honey and wildfl.ower pollen, crispy wafer with royal jelly.

Tel. 375 5524931 - lbgelateria@libero.it
Social: @gelaterialb

FARMACIA MINELLI

Amaro del Farmacista: smooth herbal liqueur with a citrusy finish.

Tel. 3474074122 - giorgio.minelli77@gmail.com