Fresco is the kind of place that makes you double-check you're still in Como and not suddenly in…read moreNYC, LA, or a Michelin restaurant bar. The cocktails are inventive, elevated, and layered with thought, yet the atmosphere is relaxed and elevated while also unpretentious. Andrea, the owner, is part mad scientist (he has his chemistry set in the front window) and part storyteller. He crafts flavor profiles with house-made natural extracts that feel both novel and perfectly balanced. We had a blast geeking out with him about spirits while Satish and the rest of the team kept the night lively with warm hospitality and a bit of history woven into every pour. The naturally flavored home made welcome apertif and little bites were a charming touch, but the real highlight was realizing this wasn't just a drink, it was a total experience. Tonight's serendipitous nightcap was magical and we'll be back... again and again.

This bar literally needs a 6/5. I haven't had such an intimate and enjoyable experience at a…read morecocktail bar since ~2010. The ambiance was amazing (low light, jazz music). The owner was truly passionate about his craft. A beautiful desert was offered on the house alongside the first round. Of course, the drinks were incredible. The company too! I walked out the front door in a state of bliss. Oh yeah! I also forgot to mention that they infuse and subsequently diffuse their own alcohols, alongside making a chamomile based bitters with a 150 year-old recipe.

Right off the plaza, perfect spot to take a load off your feet from shopping and drink your…read moreachiness away. Jazz vibe which is too cool ~ dark, red & black ambience, chillax beats. Service ~ eccellente! Poised yet friendly, multiple staff coming around making sure we are taken care of. Come here for a cool vibe. Jazzy spot for cocktails & more cocktails.

I ordered pasta. Staff asked me to wear a bib, presumably because I'm American. Nobody else at the…read morerestaurant was wearing a bib. German couple next to me confirmed they were insulting us because we were American. Food was mostly fine, except we asked for a steak medium well and it came out less than rare. Staff forgot my wife's order, it came out 25 minutes after the other orders. Ambiance was nice, but wouldn't eat here if you're American, don't like wearing bibs, like steak, or expect your entrees to be served together.

A delightful place to sit for a drink and watch the lake. The seaplanes land to your left, and the…read moreferries depart up the channel to the right. Great for people watching. The french fries were a pleasant surprise. Large beers available. Friendly and fast staff.

Great little lake cafe right at the lake. The servers were nice and were quick to serve my drink…read moreorders. As you can tell the view is spectacular if you can grab one of the tables by the fence. I like how this place does not try to rip you off as they probably could charge double of their price if they wanted to due to their location. I highly recommend stopping by at least get a drink or two and enjoy your time at Lake Como.

Como bday! Si! Came…read morehere for midnight drinks for my birthday! Super cute. Live music!! Food!! Tiny spot, full of people. Didn't know Como have this many people!!! The bar was super cute. Small, dark, roomy and dog friendly!!! Yey italia!! Saw a few tiny little pups way past their bedtime :) And! Doesn't make this place less romantic or speak easy ish. The cocktail menu was short and sweet. Jazz! Spritz!! Gin cocktail was what I went for mainly for the ingredients. I do love a good herb in my drink! And the spritz!!! All the spritz!! Flowers, rosemary! And of course,a dry martini with extra olives! Olives stuffed with cheese!! Yummmm! Best part about Italy is prices. Even the most expensive in Como isn't crazy expensive. It was super reasonable! This was a second stop for my midnight bday drinks! Left a year older! :D Super warm, laid back!! Just a perfect way to ring in the new year!! Walked right back to my hotel! Love that its right in the middle of como!

Great Bar in Como.... small, few tables and jazz on Sunday's…read more The Aperitivo is great, the prices are reasonable and the staff is helpful, welcoming and speaks English ! Reserve in advance.. specially for the Sunday evening Jazz which starts at 730pm.

I am not sure why Harry's reviews aren't much higher. We took an another couple here and we all…read moreagreed that it is a must try place in Lake Como. Our favorite dish was the White Truffle Pasta!! Also enjoyed all the dishes in the picture we shared. We will be coming back to try more dishes!

A beautiful and romantic spot for our anniversary dinner! Food was great as was the service. We…read morewill definitely come again.

This was my favorite place to eat in Como. The Diablo pizza was amazing and I can't wait to visit…read moreagain!

The pizza is tremendous. We debated on many different options but it was always going to be the…read morepizza. We had about six different flavors at our huge table and everyone was pleased. There are no menus so bring a phone, drinks are reasonably priced and despite the heat outside, the upstairs was a pleasant place to enjoy our meal. Service is uneven but still efficient and two standouts were the vegetarian option and the tuna. Tuna on a pizza might sound odd but our friend was pleasantly surprised and pleased he went outside his comfort zone.

We wanted a quick meal and got pizza. This was our first pizza in Italy. It was decent. Seeing how…read morethe flavors are completely different from the states, England and Paris. This was a solid pizza and the service was nice. We prefer to go so i can't speak much more to that. I didn't eat the sandwich or post what my lady got because she said it was not good.

My dog Brody and I stumbled on this place and then went again for their fabulous pizza. Not only…read morethe food but the family who runs the restaurant are super nice and are so sweet. They gave Brody some ham which he loved. I would highly recommend to get off the beaten path and try this place.

We had about an hour to kill in Lake Como before we had to meet our tour group. Lucky for us,…read moreL'Ambrosiano happened to be across the street from our meeting point. It also couldn't have looked more inviting. We chose to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. It wasn't a sunny day but the outdoor seating did provide shelter from the misty rain. The waiter took our order (one Valtellinese pizza) and shortly our food arrived. I found it a nice touch that the kitchen split the pizza in half so we could share it easily. We were also given plates and silverware. L'Ambrosiano is no ordinary cafe. It's a bit classier. The pizza was delicious and covered amply in braseola and mushrooms. The sauce was slightly sweet and brought the whole pizza together. I did enjoy eating my pizza with a fork and knife, a far cry from folding it in half and eating with hands New York style. What a great way to enjoy Como. It topped off our morning of silk scarves, cloud bread, gardens, and farmers markets.

The food here is great. Pizza was more expensive here than other places and tasted fantastic, but…read morenot more so than any of the other pizza places I ate at. The spicy salami was actually spicy and was extra crisped which is actually how I prefer it. The bruschetta was very good and big portion. I give it three stars because it's more expensive than any other pizza I ate in Italy and there was nothing to justify that - the food was simple nothing fancy, it was not memorable, and I wouldn't go back.

After a few days of being disappointed with our choice of restaurants during our vacation to Italy…read more(shocking I know), we finally found a winner! Cervo is located along the shores of Lake Como, with spectacular views from our patio-side table. Service was friendly and efficient, and my pesto pasta was quite scrumptious, especially in comparison to the disappointing pastas I had in Milan, prior to arriving in Como. The house-made pesto sauce tasted fresh and dare I say, bold. Mind you, I've had better pastas before right here in LA, but they didn't come with breathtaking views like Cervo does. All in all, Cervo was a hit with our group.

Great find ! I'm glad I decided to walk ! The food was really good and the service was fantastic …read more Antonio, the owner, is super friendly and very accommodating . We came for the view, and it definitely didn't disappoint . We sat out on the terrace, which turned out to be the best decision once the foot traffic picked up and the street level got super busy .

Pro-tip: Weather permitting sit outside overlooking Lake Como. If weather is challenging, sit…read moreinside and go to the second floor. Nice space with great views. Service: 5* Taste: 3* Price: 4* A,Bierce: 5* Stopped by here for lunch and sat outside. The lunch special was lasagne bolognese. It was good, just not great. But amply portioned and once we added pepporoncino it was great. Ordered the soup of the day, a roasted vegetable blended soup, it was fantastic! Well seasoned an flavorful. Ordered the burrata pizza, it was bland and not good. I would pass on this one item next time. Overall, the experience was great.

Wonderful attentive service. Delicious aperitivo. Excellent local rosso. Incredible views. What's…read morenot to like. Highly recommended. Cheers!