La Rucola 2.0, Desenzano del Garda

Celebrated table

La Rucola 2.0

In a seductive alley beside Sirmione's Scaliger Castle, La Rucola 2.0 serves refined contemporary cuisine with a Michelin star.

The story

La Rucola 2.0, Sirmione – Michelin-Starred Contemporary Dining by the Castle

Setting the Scene

In one of the most alluring alleyways of Sirmione, right beside the medieval Scaliger Castle, La Rucola 2.0 makes its mark. The restaurant’s own motto – “The show must go on” – hints at a kitchen that treats every plate as a performance. The setting is intimate, with outdoor seating for warm evenings and air-conditioned comfort inside, all within easy reach of Lake Garda’s historic heart.

The Michelin Star Experience

La Rucola 2.0 earned a Michelin star for its high quality cooking, a recognition that underscores the precision and creativity of its contemporary menu. Guests choose between an à la carte selection and a tasting menu, both designed to showcase the kitchen’s modern approach. The wine list is notably interesting, carefully curated to complement the evolving flavours.

Sweet Finales

The dessert menu offers a glimpse into the restaurant’s inventive spirit. Options include a dark chocolate and rhubarb creation with Valpolicella, a tangy cream-cotta with hay, honey and smoked milk, and a yuzu dessert with coconut biscuit and semi-candied kumquat. Teas and tisanes – like the refreshing “Limoncello” blend or a digestive “Magia del Lago” – round out the meal with equal care.

Whether for lunch or dinner, La Rucola 2.0 delivers a polished, personal experience that lives up to its star.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
Michelin
1 Star
1 Star

Ambience

A glimpse inside

Details

At a glance

Michelin 2026 — 1 Star
Cuisines Contemporary
Services Air Conditioning, Dinner, Interesting Wine List, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Private Chef, Table Service, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

History

On the record

2026
Michelin — 1 Star

High quality cooking

Established

Location

Find us

vicolo Strentelle 3, Sirmione, 25019, Italy
Desenzano del Garda, Italy
+39 030 916326
info@ristorantelarucola.it
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