What a fun place. The scenery is so incredible! Of our two week stay in Italy it's one of my favorites that we visited.

Beautiful scenic and restful. Took the ferry to the island and it was even more beautiful scenic and restful.

We have been to all the Italian lakes on our way to southern Italy many times. But last year we discovered lake iseo and were delighted. Apart from it's many lakeside restaurants it also has a delightful island with more restaurants and lovely walks. There are frequent ferries offering magical mountain views. It is also far less expensive than any of the well known lakes What is not to like and enjoy.

Stunning beautiful here!! Should come to visit !

This place is magical and so inviting! I would move here!

Beautiful lago, one of the smaller but still as beautiful lakes. You can get a ferry across to mountisola where you can walk up the top, swim in the lago grab a lunch or just stroll around the island. It is beautiful a little busy at times but does bot distract from its stunning scenery. Parking was hard in a few places on the mainland as was quite busy when we went. Have to wear a ffp2 mask on the ferry which they sell with tickets.

Very beautiful Lake

Beautiful lake 💙 A lot of things you can do here.You can swim,hike ,go to Iseo city and other places.There are a few market places and farmers markets were you can buy clothes,food ....I recommend camping. You can take a boat ride.It is worth visiting.We will come back.

very very nice place to spend time with family, friends you can also do sports like jogging , running , walking, cycling , Rowing you cay also take a boat to visit the mini island , any way you can do a lot of Activities with very nice view, also if you just want to sitting and enjoying the view you absolutely can do it and its nice place to do picnics with kids you just need to watch them and make sure they will not going into the water

Absolutely gorgeous lake. Quite warm, easy to swim in. There are quite a lot of waves, posed a challenge for my family with supping but we got the hang of it rather quickly :) There's loads of boats creating waves and especially the panorama boat causes big waves. Sometimes that's fun, sometimes it's not. During my stay on a camping by the lake it was really really hot and the lake was the one great place to cool down.

The Lago Iseo is a very big lake... You can walk.. you can turn around the lake by bike.. or you can rent a little both. In some parts of the lake you can also swim and take the sun.. very nice and beautiful place !

It is in the north of the country in the Val Camonicaarea, near the cities of Brescia and Bergamo. The lake is almost equally divided between the Provinces of Bergamo and Brescia. Northern Italy is known for its heavily industrialised towns and in between there are several natural lakes. Lake Iseo retains its natural environment, with its lush green mountains surrounding the crystal clear lake.[citation needed] There are several medieval towns around the lake, the largest being Iseo and Sarnico. A notable tourism sector has emerged. A road has been carved into the side of the mountains that travel to circumnavigate the entire lake.

Beautiful place. You can go up the mountain by bus and then go about 25 minutes to get to the church. A ticket to the bus costs 1,50 euro. Next to the church there is a free toiltet. During the walk there are seats and tables if you want to take a rest. The views are amazing.

This took us 1 hour and 25 minutes to walk up the tarmac road. You can get a bus up to cure but even the walk up the last bit is challenging and cobbled. You do need good footwear, water and the right clothing. The views are spectacular and worth the effort if you are able.

Superb views but the climbing is hard if you walk from lake... There is also a small caffe/bar where you can fulfill Your non-spirit energy.

A beautiful outlook that shows you the beauty of Lake Iseo and all the surrounding villages. I got off the ferry at Peschiera and hired a bike (€3.50 first hour + €3 for hours after) and I then rode the bike to Cure and this took ~45min of extremely tough cycling, but there is a water fountain at Cure so I could recover. Then another 15-20min walk to the summit. There are great picnic spots close to the top so definitely bring some food and there is also a water fountain by the church to refill your supply. I spent 15min walking around taking photos and enjoying a rest! I then returned to my bike in Cure and had a relaxing cycle around the rest of the island that was mostly downhill or flat. I returned to Peschiera in 2 hours since first arriving at the bike hire and then walked west around the island for a great swimming spot!

A hard way to get up but worth the spectacular view over the lake and surroundings.

Fantastic place for a calm and nice walk, if you are looking for a weekend getaway.

Wow, such an amazing view. the entire lake is visible from this amazing vantage point. and all the of the near mountains. if their full glory. worth every meter of hiking. It's a big of a climb, so it's much better to take the bus to Cure (1.5 euro per person, check the timetable near the ferry) and continue on foot from there.

(Translated by Google) A fairytale place (Original) Un posto da favola

We had a mixed salat for 6€ which only consisted of lettuce and 1 tomato. The grilled vegetables were cold. They charged us an extra 2,50€ per Person just for seating (usually you get some bread when paying the fee). Worst value for money we got during our trip.

Well, longest wait ever for our dish, it was clear they weren't able to cater for all the people staying there. I don't know much about their hotel business but if the restaurant is of any indication I'd stay away from that as well. Montisola is full of restaurants so I'd advise you go elsewhere. The quality of food was average, nothing really special, I've also seen cleaner places.

Lovely, quaint Hotel with kind staff. Most of their team can speak basic english which was a huge help. The food is amazing and well-executed. Their rotating menu allows for experiencing fresh, local fish, pasta, and other dishes. Also go enjoy a drink on their rooftop patio at sundown; it's a truly beautiful view from there. Private beach is also a great perk as it gets busy on weekends around the island. Location is also great as its in a quiet, small neighborhood right on the walking trail around the island. Overall, a good getaway for couples but not sure it's the destination for kids. 😅

On Montisola, this is the second restaurant I would suggest.

We spent a great week here last year in August. Giovanni and his team are the best! The rather small hotel offers a really warm, personal and cozy atmosphere. The food (especially the breakfast) is great and prices for dinner and in-between snacks are reasonable. Passing the restaurant‘s guests in my speedos on my way to the private beach of the hotel (just a couple of meters away) made me feel really privileged. The island, the lake and the surroundings are great too. You can go hike, rent a bike or a canoe or explore the many towns and villages on the lake‘s shore which you can reach conveniently by ferry. There are so many things to do! So - absolute recommendation! Go have the Italian Summer vacation of your life 🇮🇹🌞

Highly recommend this place. We stayed for 3 days, the room was spacious, clean and beautiful. Breakfast was free and amazing!! We had dinner from the restaurant and again the food was absolutely delicious.

Lovely place to spent few days and relax. The hotel and rooms are furnished with lots of love and soul, added by the awesome and friendly service by Giovanni and his team. They serve delicious local food. Private rooftop terrace with a marvellous view over lago d'iseo and a private beach/garden with olive trees directly at the lake not far away from the hotel. Pier Sensole is 50 m away. 20 min walk to Peschiera maraglio.

The restaurant is excellent! Very nice food, stylish, and the staff is fantastic! We will come back soon!

I never leave reviews but I felt obligated here. The rooms, restaurant are all great but the staff made this place special. They are all so phenomenal and welcoming. If I find myself in this part of the world again I will be staying

Giovanni is an incredible host. We stayed for 1 night and had dinner and breakfast. Both were the best meals we’ve had in out 2 weeks in Italy. I recommend the Apricot croissant and the local fish from the lake! We enjoyed our day with a walk around the island and relaxed in the privat garden with entrance to the lake, which is incredible for swimming.

Gezellig plaatsje, mooie omgeving, leuke restaurantjes. (Translated by Google) Cozy town, beautiful surroundings, nice restaurants.

Leave your car (it's not an option) and rent a bike for 4€/hr to ride the perimeter of the island. Great.

It's a great views and a great for short break.,

Petit port charmant sur les rives du lac d'Iseo. Si vous voulez un parking gratuit, prendre direction la gare et continuer vers le haut du village après un parking payant. Places devant une entreprise. Vous économiserez 5 euros au minimum. 10 minutes pour rejoindre le port à pied. 5 euros la traversée vers Isolba avec le retour. Traversées fréquentes. 10 minutes de croisière sur ce lac magnifique. (Translated by Google) Small charming port on the shores of Lake Iseo. If you want free parking, head towards the station and continue towards the top of the village after paying parking. Places in front of a business. You will save at least 5 euros. 10 minutes to reach the port on foot. 5 euros the crossing to Isolba with the return. Frequent crossings. 10 minutes of cruising on this magnificent lake.

An amazing place to visit, car free and walking traffic only. Great local restaurants on the island

Beau mais peu de places pour se garer (Translated by Google) Beautiful but few places to park

Little gem on lago d'Iseo , base for exploring Monte Isola.

Nice place on the bank of lake Iseo

Très belle île, agréable pour une escapade familiale d'une journée (Translated by Google) Very beautiful island, pleasant for a family day getaway

Montisola ❤

Prachtige omgeving (Translated by Google) Beautiful environment

(Translated by Google) Perfect for taking the boat to reach Monte Isola. For a quiet day on the lake, there are restaurants with affordable fish menus. (Original) Perfetto per prendere il battello per raggiungere Monte Isola. Per una giornata tranquilla sul lago, ci sono ristoranti con menù di pesce a prezzo contenuto.

Best almond cake!

A very expensive experience. Food expensive, tasteless and with poor apresentation. Supermarket ravioli can be better. Possible to count the 13 pieces of ravioli, Very high coperto for the worst bread better. Had to wait for the service and couldn't sit in the place I wanted, which was free.

You pay for the place. 11€ to have a pasta dish that we could make at home is expensive. The bread is not fresh and you pay a fee of 2.90€. I paid 20€ for a meal that should be half of the price or less. Not recommended at all

The location is absolutely gorgeous. The lunch was lovely and the lady who served us was friendly.

Decent food. Nice staff. Great view, which is what you are paying for of course. Fish was a bit over cooked. The food came very quickly which always make me suspect. Although, I think they were just prepared for the lunch rush from the ferry that arrived shortly after we ordered. Don’t go out of your way to get here but if convenient it’s ok food wise.

Lovely restaurant to spend a lunchtime. Food was beautifully presented and delicious.

Wonderful place! Just sit down underneath the old olive trees and enjoy the unique atmosphere and very pleasant staff. Italian "dolce vita" at its finest.

Bad experience with the young lady working outside : we had booked a table on the lake, but when we arrived, she said it was not available and already pre-booked. We asked for an alternative seing that 2 people were about to leave, but she said it was not possible. We stayed in the garden for a few more minutes and were shocked to see that 2 people with no reservation managed to get the table that the couple was leaving. When we challenged the lady, she became agressive and very rude. This person should not work in the hospitality industry. Too bad this employee ruined the moment as we previously had a good experience of this place earlier this year.

The menu seems to be ok but the quality of food is low. Ravioli are not fresh and is clear that were frozen... a crime for an Italian restaurant. I do not know how people can rate the restaurant 5 stars or even 4, it is clear that their expectations for a touristic restaurant are extremely low. Would I ever consider to com back or recommend ? Not a chance.

Outstanding locally sourced fish dishes. With lake view and great service.

We had a lovely meal overlooking the lake. Great food and the wine was awesome. A new bottle of local Chardonnay was served. The owner was lovely during a very busy lunch rush. Monte Isola is a beautiful place to rent a bike, eat and enjoy the lake region of Italy. Highly recommend. Perfecto!

Sempre buono ! After reading reviews decided to order the fish lasagne and so glad that I did, very tasty! The dessert Pistachio Croccante was delicious ...

Great food, friendly staff, next to the lake. Especially rewarding after a walk up to the sanctuary. Fish lasagna was the dish of the day, and if they have it when you go there, please order it! It was really delicious!

Food was decent. However, the staff were not friendly, but fairly attentive. The location is fantastic as it’s right on the lake.

Amazing local fish dishes. The lasagne was absolutely amazing

Amazing fish lasagna and beautiful view at front of lake!

Food is good, but not as good as I'd been expecting having read other reviews. The location is incredible. We were not made to feel super welcome with our baby and dog, which was a shame.

We were attracted by the reviews. We ordered local dried fish and grilled salami (this is how the waiter explained the dish). Both cane with polenta and were 17-18 eur each. It felt quite expensive but the reviews were good, so we thought we try. The grilled salami dish looked like a plate of pork pieces which were extremely salty and uneatable. Fish was also very salty but that was expected as it said salty but not about the meat. Both came on small plastic plates (again for the price felt strange). We told the waiter and she apologised and said this is the way they are cooked. We did not argue and simply asked to take dishes away. Then we were asked to pay inside. I do not speak Italian but I think the waitress (who was really nice) asked someone in the kitchen if she shall charge us for the dishes we sent away and have not eaten and he said yes and she charged us for the drinks and the food. I did not complain and paid 43 eur for 2 glasses of wine (small ones) and 2 dishes. I think a good owner would at send a replacement dish or offer something else on the house to improve the situation. This wasn’t a cheap place. Really disappointed.

Some of the best food in the region. Exceptionally clean and I could not ask for better service. Will be returning soon!

If you don’t like salty don’t order the fish! Local catch is sun dried and salted (or viceversa , I forget). Delicious platters of fish ( salty) served with grilled polenta (good), a platter of cured meat and cheese to die for. Unpretentious and honest and very satisfying.

Great food for good price. Big portions and for such a great view, definitely worth it. Waiters are nice and helpful.

A quaint little family-run restaurant that serves local delicacies of sun-dried fried fish (sardine), polenta, salami, and cheese. Had a memorable and delicious lunch here. Be advised that the sun-dried fish can be salty and has an acquired taste.

A place where you can taste local food such as dried sardines and other fish, and "migole" meat chunks with garlic and rosemary. It is in front of the lake as you can see.The quality of food is very good as well as the portions.THe service was good amd attentive.As for the price it is a bit pricey if you are a budget traveler but it reflects in a just way the good food amd location of this restaurant.

So good atmosphere, very good beer and so so nice people working around.

Good beer but the wine is only passable. The taster menu is good and the staff are very friendly. I'll be going again.

We took plate of local cheese with marmalade and a glass of white - delicious. Quick and nice service, clean - we recommend it.

Pizza would be the better decision! We had the food menu. Food was enough but not delicious over all. Fish smelled weird, pommes without salt. Redwine in the menu also cheap. But the flair on the island was nice. Maybe Pizza or noodles the next time. No recommendation for seafood.

Great restaurant on the edge of the lake with good atmosphere and food. The portions are a tad larger and prices a bit lower than in the town centre. The only annoyance is the proximity to the road, where at this point, the locals can finally get going on their scooters so they whizzing loudly by.

We ordered Pizza cause‘ we are in Italy, just to differentiate the Pizzas. 🫣 The Pizza was freshly made in a stone oven, which is good. The meat on my pizza was overpowering, so I really wasn‘t able to finish it. But the 4 cheese Pizza was good. Price is reasonable. But I think the people working here can‘t speak english, so it was a little difficult as I can also not speak Italian.

Prompt service, very good food, lovely view of the lake.

Let's Say you want to have an italian experience of our niche regional cuisine and precious products, and you are in Monte Isola whereabouts.. Get to the Dorada and grab One of those dishes named.. "sarde and polenta" youll not regret!

We loved the place. View of the lake was great, staff friendly and food very good. It can be very busy at weekends so better book your table in advance.

I dont like to give neative feedback, but ...The service wasn't too friendly. They just rushed through everything. The food wasn't good. My meat was chewy like a shoe sole ,and the taste wasn't good either. They sell it as Angus steak, but has nothing to with it. I literally took one bite ,and left the rest there. Came home hungry . One thing tho, the view from this restaurant is quite amazing !

Best Tiramisu I ever had! Highly recommend this place.

Amazing vien and atmosphere on the lake... good food and the staff are very friendly and nice... but the wc could be a bit cleaner

Nice, a but expensive (but not too much), we liked the view; the food; house white was drinkable, but below the average for the area; and the lava cake was way too sweet (although millefoglie was very nice).

Inside is classy. Pasta and fish were very delicious. Beautiful view. Best to catch it for lunch when the sun is still shining on the terrace tables.

The location is right on the Lago di iseo and the service & food was amazing good. I had beef with polenta like a goulash, and my Queen had Tagliatelle with veggies. 😀😃🥰

Good food, a little bit slow service. Unfortunately expected more.

We had a delicious primi and dessert here. The staff were lovely- highly recommend. There is also an ancient well in the women’s toilets.

Great Restaurant directly at the lake. Easy to reach with the ferry from Sulzano. Food was amazing and the stuff super nice. Good wine menu.

Excellent food, one of the best I actually had in Italy. Very pleasant staff. Nice location, overlooking the lake.

The best homemade pasta and homemade tiramisu. Great location, nice view and amazing service