Pan Pizza in Desenzano del Garda

If you're looking for classic Neapolitan pizza in Desenzano del Garda, the city already has great options. But if you're after something different — a tall dough, crispy outside and soft inside, cooked in a pan and served with a lake view — that's Santa's pizza.

What is pan pizza

Pan pizza comes from the Piedmont-Turin tradition and is technically quite different from Neapolitan or Roman pizza: the dough rises and bakes directly in the pan, usually made of iron or aluminum, which gives it its characteristic thick base and crispy edges, while the inside stays soft and airy. A format closer to a gourmet focaccia than a thin pizza.

Contemporary pizza, not just Neapolitan

Alongside pan pizza, Santa's menu offers contemporary Italian cuisine, seasonal ingredients and pairings with local Garda wines and signature cocktails: a format designed for those looking for an experience different from the classic pizzeria, from aperitivo to dinner.

Lake view, on the Desenzano waterfront

Santa is located in Desenzano del Garda, at Lungolago Cesare Battisti 73, just steps from the water: one of the few addresses in town where you can eat an unconventional pizza while looking out at Lake Garda.

Vegan and non-vegan, on the same menu

Vegan and non-vegan diners can sit at the same table at Santa: the menu offers plant-based pizzas and dishes alongside traditional options, with no need to choose a "vegan-only" spot or give up a shared, complete experience.

Frequently asked questions

What is pan pizza?
It's a pizza baked in a metal pan, with a tall dough, crispy edges and a soft inside: different from the classic thin Neapolitan pizza.

Where can you eat pan pizza in Desenzano del Garda?
At Santa, on the Desenzano waterfront, with a lake view.

Does Santa have vegan options?
Yes, the menu includes vegan dishes and pizzas alongside the traditional ones.