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Holiday — Bolsena
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Holiday

Italian cuisine Viale Armando Diaz, 38, 01023, Bolsena, Bolsena€€ · Mid-range Chef Domenico Spoto 5 reviews in the last 30 days
7,5/10

Hidden Tuscany Rating

Good

Une table sur les rives du lac de Bolsena, avec terrasse panoramique, une section « Dal nostro lago » (coregone, lombrichelli) et un ticket moyen de 30 € par personne. La carte reste pour l'essentiel une offre italienne générique : pinse, cacio e pepe, fritures et pâtes classiques.

Note des voyageurs 9,3/10 · 94 avis

  • Cuisine30 %7,6

    Note voyageurs 9,3/10 sur 94 avis : dans les 42 % les mieux classés du catalogue.

  • Service15 %7,0

    Note voyageurs 9,1/10 sur 94 avis : derrière 56 % du catalogue.

  • Setting15 %8,2

    Note voyageurs 9,5/10 sur 94 avis : dans les 29 % les mieux classés du catalogue.

  • Value for money20 %7,4

    Prix moyen à 30 € par personne, pinse de 10 à 14 €, contorni à 7 € et plusieurs plats à 25 € : l'addition reste cohérente avec la carte, sans être douce.

  • Local typicality20 %7,2

    Section « Dal nostro lago » (coregone, lombrichelli) et salumi e formaggi del territorio à 22 € : ancrage réel mais partiel, le reste étant italien générique.

Évaluée le 20 October 2026 · fiabilité des informations : average

Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.

Comment on note

Our opinion

Cuisine9,3
Service9,1
Atmosphere9,5

Holiday Bolsena: The lake's table

In Bolsena, the Holiday is first and foremost about location: directly on the shores of the lake, with a panoramic terrace that puts the blue of the waters right before your eyes. It's the kind of place where the setting is not a detail, it's part of the plate.

What you really eat here

The house offers classic Italian cuisine, with a fondness for products from the lake and the local terroir. You'll find things like tartare di gambero rosso e burratina, a zuppetta di cozze alle erbe di primavera, or also a beef carpaccio with rocket, parmesan shavings and confit tomatoes. This is a cuisine that does not seek revolution, but relies on solid foundations and ingredients that speak for themselves.

Chef Domenico Spoto works with these products in a traditional approach, without unnecessary frills. The atmosphere, meanwhile, is clearly geared towards relaxation. With that breathtaking view over the lake, you're there for a contemplative meal, far from the hustle and bustle. It's a relaxing atmosphere, inviting you to take your time and enjoy the scenery as much as what's on the plate. The indoor dining room and the outdoor terrace are designed for that.

Why this table rather than another

If you're looking for a restaurant where the plate is honest and the setting exceptional, the Holiday is a serious option in Bolsena. The local reputation and customer reviews unanimously highlight the quality of the location and the breathtaking view over the lake. It's a place for those who want to combine a simple, well-made meal with a moment of pure visual escape, without any fuss.

Location

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The menu

Antipasti

  • Red prawn tartare and burratina €25
  • Soup of mussels with spring herbs €15
  • Beef carpaccio, arugula, shavings of parmesan and confit cherry tomatoes €18
  • Selection of local cured meats and cheeses €22
  • Smoked salmon flower, pistachio cream, chives €15
  • Potato and zucchini tart with a melting heart and parmesan sauce €12
  • Sea crudité with artisanal basil mayonnaise €25

Primi piatti

  • Tonnarelli cacio e pepe with red prawns and bottarga €25
  • Paccheri with pistachio pesto, confit cherry tomatoes and burratina €20
  • Saffron risotto with red prawns and guanciale powder €25
  • Spaghetti with clams and black garlic €22
  • Linguine with basil pesto and cherry tomatoes €16
  • Spaghettoni with julienned fried zucchini, guanciale, egg and pecorino romano €18

Secondi piatti

  • Beef fillet, red wine reduction and potato cream €25
  • Lamb seared with herb salted butter €20
  • Seared grilled swordfish, EVO oil and citrus reduction €25
  • Mixed fried calamari, shrimp, octopus, king prawns €22

From our lake...

  • The lake on the plate €20
  • Lombrichelli of Queen Amalasunta €18
  • Lavarello with aromatic herbs and balsamic €18

Our pinse - red

  • Margherita €10
  • Gardener's €12
  • Diavola €12
  • Napoletana €12
  • Quattro stagioni €12

Our pinse - white

  • Snow White €12
  • Vegetariana €12
  • Boscaiola €12
  • Land-sea €14

Contorni

  • Seasonal vegetables €7

Definitely aim for a terrace table at sunset: the plate remains simple and unpretentious, but this direct tête-à-tête with the waters of Lake Bolsena is well worth the view!

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