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Reviewed 23 December 2023 via mobile

There is a myriad of restaurants in Sirmione, so we chose one that offered a few dishes other than pizza and pasta for vegetarians. Bar Moderno, like most others, was still quite busy with day trippers early on a Sunday night, but they were able...to accommodate us indoors. I started with parmigiana melanzane, and was struck by how tiny the portion was. The taste was nice, but a bit dry and not a patch on the one I cook at home. My main course were gnocchi with rocket and salmon. Very good flavour, but a bit more salmon would have been even better. My partner enjoyed his first course of ravioli with tomato, basil and ricotta, and followed with a Greek salad. It was good, but not particularly Greek in its composition. We than shared a delicious pistachio mousse, covered with lots of chopped pistachios - probably the best dish of our meal. We had a glass each of an excellent Valpolicella Ripasso, which was mellow and velvety. Our bill was EUR85 (incl. a rather hefty EUR3 coperto per person), which I thought was overpriced, but the everywhere innSirmione is expensive. Service was ok.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 16 August 2023 via mobile

Food was nice but we were shocked when we got the bill that we were charged €9 for a cover. In Spain this is usually the bread which one can decline. We weren't offered a choice and didn't touch it. I queried the charge with...the the owner. He told me it was for service!!!! My response was 'so no tip then'. Would not recommend this rip off place.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 15 August 2023

All the restaurants around the Piazza Carducci were lively when we arrived. We had booked earlier as there were six of us. Tired, after our sightseeing in Verona and journey to Sirmione, we each chose just a main course with a couple of salads to...share. We all enjoyed our choices which included pasta with fish ragout, pasta with potato, beans and pesto. The service was friendly and helpful.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 19 July 2023

Horrible service with owner on top of it !!! I felt judged from beginning of our dinner. They offer a table only for those who looks good enough to spend lot of euros … we stayed because of nice view however we felt unwelcome as...soon as we finished our food . No smile , no questions if everything is ok with a food . Not a good place to go do romantic dinner .. will never come back and recommend to anyone … sorryMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 23 June 2023 via mobile

Visited today and was a little disappointed. The food was ok, but not as shown on the menu. We ordered the ‘Insalata Salad’ which looked very nice and protein rich, but sadly the dish didn’t live up to the menu image.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 5 June 2023

This restaurant is in a prime spot in Sirmione and the waiters are keen for you to sit down. We ordered drinks and a pizza to be shared between us at lunchtime. These were promptly served but with none of the extra nibbles that you...frequently get and were enjoyed by other tables. We then ordered a tiramisu which was very nice. I was horrified when the bill came, to be charged an additonal 9 euros for service charge (3 euros for 3 people?) - this added significantly to the cost of the meal but was not mentioned anywhere that I could see. There were only 2 of us so I complained and got 3 euros back but that trick left a nasty taste in my mouth. I was not charged for service anywhere else around Lake Garda and I would not visit this resturant again.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 24 May 2023 via mobile

The food was ok and it’s in a lovely position but they served the smallest glass of wine I have ever seen. Thought it was a whisky measure.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 1 May 2023

Menu was much the same as everywhere else but the staff were more helpful if you wanted anything different I had a steak cooked to a perfect medium served with a rather larger than expected salad. Negative would be that I noticed when other tables...asked for a dessert menu they were sent to look at the fridge. This maybe ok if there is one person but when families start to move about altogether it was interesting congestion!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 13 September 2022 via mobile

Tried to get dinner at a bunch of restaurants in Sirmione but all the highly rated ones are CLOSED until 7 or 7:30, so we tried this pretty little gem. The service was quick and attentive, and the wine list was respectable with local choices...also included. The caprese salad was quite good, as was the tuna and the spaghetti with clams. A good dinner experience, then on to gilato for dessert!More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 11 September 2022

Visited after getting off boat in the afternoon for tea and cakes and was given a table facing the lake, all very good and enjoyable. Next day we decided to call in at similar time for another tea and cake ( which were very nice)...and even though restaurant was nowhere near full, was rudely told we could only have a table if eating a meal. I explained that previous day it was not a problem and woman became aggressive and said to go. A Manager then came over and said we could sit but only inside. It was the attitude of the woman that left us with a bad feeling to this place and would definitely not visit again. We also met another couple who had felt staff to be rude here.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 11 August 2022

One of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. Very vegetarian friendly, ravioli was delicious! As a group of 11 it was unusual for us all to be happy with a meal but everyone was very happy and loved the food.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 25 July 2022 via mobile

We came past Bar Moderno when we returned from a boat trip to Garda at lunch time. Quick service, cool enough on a hot day and a couple of nice salads, a meat and cheese platter and a sandwich. Overall, a good decent lunch.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 22 July 2022 via mobile

This is a good place to have diner! The people are really friendly and work hard, while still making time for you. They do not rush you and the food is really good!

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 17 July 2022

What a fine restaurant . Wide choice of menu - we ate here 3 or 4 times and were never disappointed. Slick service and never waited more than a few minutes for a table even at busy times. Excellent location right in the centre of...the Piazza CarducciMore

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 14 July 2022 via mobile

We decided to go here and eat despite the low score on Tripadvisor, mainly because most of the bad scores were a few years old and were mainly regarding the staff. We were definatly left with a much better impression of this place, both the...food and staff were great! We didn’t have a reservation but they managed to get a table for us quick anyway, even if it was busy. The drinks were ordered and came to the table fast, and food-order were also done in a perfect timing, all by very polite and friendly staff members in the restaurant. The food was excellent, we had pizza, ribs, the filet and pasta, all disches were tastefull and delicious for sure. Ended the meal with a coffee and a limoncello, as a perfect end of a perfect meal at Moderna. So if you are reading this, don’t hesitate to dine at Moderna, we were for sure 100% positive and will for sure recommend this place!!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Bar Moderno is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 3.5
  • Service: 3.5
  • Value: 3
  • Atmosphere: 4