Brunch in Desenzano del Garda: where to go at the weekend with a lake view

Brunch in Desenzano del Garda has become a small weekend ritual: a long breakfast, something savoury, good coffee and the lake in front of you. If you're looking for brunch in Desenzano del Garda with a lake view, here's what to know to choose well, and where to find us.

When to have brunch in Desenzano

The right time is the weekend, late morning: from 10am to half past twelve the light on the lake is beautiful, the waterfront fills with people out for a stroll and there's still time for a day out around Lake Garda. In summer sit outdoors; in winter look for a heated spot that still has a view of the lake.

What to order: sweet and savoury focaccias

Italian brunch on Lake Garda has a different soul from the Anglo-Saxon kind: fewer pancakes, more leavened bakes. Filled focaccias are the best choice, because they hold avocado, poached eggs, salmon or bacon well, and work in a sweet version too. Pair them with fresh orange juice, a cappuccino or an Americano.

Santa's brunch on the waterfront

At Santa, on Lungolago Cesare Battisti 73, brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, à la carte:

• Avocado Salmon: €14
• Avocado Bacon: €12
• Tofu Aubergine (vegan): €10
• Nutella with berries: €9

All on a focaccia base, with organic coffee, fresh orange juice, tea and a slice of cake. In the warm season you sit on the terrace among the palm trees, facing the lake; in autumn and winter in the heated Dome, still overlooking the water. On some Sundays there's a DJ set too.

Vegan brunch in Desenzano

Vegans will find the Tofu Aubergine focaccia, with vegan feta, roasted aubergine, tofu and pumpkin seeds: vegans and non-vegans at the same table, as with the rest of our plant-based menu.

Good to know

• Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM.
• Booking: recommended, especially at weekends in the warm season. Book online or call +39 030 618 0701.
• Where: Lungolago Cesare Battisti 73, a short walk from Desenzano's old town, with parking nearby.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I have brunch in Desenzano del Garda with a lake view?
At Santa, on the Desenzano waterfront (Lungolago Cesare Battisti 73), on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

How much is brunch?
At Santa it's à la carte: focaccias from €9 to €14, cappuccino €2.50, fresh orange juice €4.50.

Is there a vegan brunch in Desenzano?
Yes: Santa serves the vegan Tofu Aubergine focaccia.

After brunch the day carries on along the waterfront: every day from 5pm to 8pm there's Il Santapè, our lake-view aperitivo, and for dinner our pizza al padellino. Read also where to have aperitivo in Desenzano del Garda.