Easily the best wine and charcuterie restaurant in all of Bellagio. Set in a 300 yr old cellar…read moreoriginally used to store snow for keeping food preserved but now is a perfect wine cellar with great ambiance. Best to make a reservation hours or 1 day in advance to get the better table in the back room surrounded by wine racks. Matteo was amazing with expert knowledge in all available wines and very fun demeanor and very attentive service. We ended up purchasing many bottles of wine (that we had tasted through their numerous wine tasting menu) and had them shipped back to the States right on site. If you like wine paired with amazing meats and cheeses, this is undoubtedly the place to go. Also recommended by all the locals we interacted with. Enjoy!!

If I could give negative one star... I am sorry I would…read more.. We travel around the world, however waiting for a table for 90 plus minutes after being told it would be 20-30 minutes just is just not acceptable ANYWHERE in the world... I have no idea how the food was as we took our bottle "to go" after waiting 90 minutes...

I LOVE this place! They had two outdoor tables with the view of the famous street and amazing…read morepeople watching, but both were occupied, so we asked if we could sit indoors until one opened. They said "of course!" We sat in the far inner corner next to their cellar and it was so fun to see all the bottles they had back there. Felt like we were in a cool cave. I got a caprese and the cheese was so good that I almost fell out of my chair. This was the beginning of a love affair between me and Italian mozzarella. My husband got lasagna and really liked it. The wine list was mostly local wines, which I love. We got a tasting of 3 wines to share so we could get a sense for the local flavor. They were all in the correct glasses for their styles of wine, which I respect. They talked about each for about 30 seconds, poured generous portions, then left us to enjoy. We ended up getting an outside table around 20 min in and they moved us outside. It was awesome! The staff is fun and it's just a beautiful place to exist.

Cute little wine bar in the shopping area of Bellagio. Our server was friendly and gave us…read moresuggestions on wine and food. We opted for a meat and cheese plate, which also came with a bread basket, to go with our wines. There were a few outdoor tables that were occupied so we sat inside but it was very quaint and comfortable.

We went there on our first and last days in Bellagio, and while we only got a few drinks and…read morecroissants, I can honestly say I really like it!

Excellent service. Away from the ferry but in the square by the church. Spritz, espresso, gelato…read moreexcellent!

Service is great and ambiance is great. Food was great - we had a local pasta dish with potatoes…read morenot in a Italian red saude and chicken with vegetables- we were in the mood for not getting typical Italian and it was good

We came during the daytime tourist rush and this restaurant provided a relaxed, quiet option, with…read morewell-executed dishes. The particular alley it was on was not as bustling as the others and the outdoor tables looked inviting as we passed by. We ended up dining inside, where we could be seated immediately. The decor was impressive and fun. We went with a local buckwheat noodle dish (pizzoccheri), which had a very unique and earthy flavor. Recommended to grind fresh pepper on it before enjoying. Worth trying if you're adventurous and want to familiarize yourself with the cuisine of the Valtellina valley. We also had a more classic red sauce pasta (lasagne al ragù di carne). Very thin, light, and elegant noodles in both dishes. An excellent portion size for lunch. Service was attentive and outstanding. Stop by for a quiet and delicious lunch in the busy little lakeside village of Bellagio.

This is the best bar to enjoy a cocktail or drink overlooking the lake. Classy atmosphere with…read morepianist.

From the owner: Ora di cena. È arrivato il momento di attraversare la hall. La musica sembra fluttuare e danzare…read morenell'aria. Ammira l'eleganza del pianista mentre adocchi il bar. Unisciti all'allegria! La tua unica preoccupazione sarà scegliere il drink migliore. Il barista sa fare il suo lavoro. È il posto giusto dove fermarti. L'enorme specchio sopra il camino riflette le lancette di un orologio a muro. Sei pronto? I Due Sud, il ristorante dello Splendide Royal, ti attende. Adesso o domani? Il bar è aperto dalle 10:00 fino alle 00:30. Sono serviti pasti leggeri.

Creamy and delicious gelato in beautiful Bellagio! I cannot comment on the food because I came here…read morestrictly for the gelato and it did not disappoint! The scoop game is generous and they have a great variety of flavors. Feel free to sample them before you buy, but just know that it will be a tough choice since there are so many great options. I opted for a double scoop of banana and pistachio and this gelato was like a mini meal all by itself! Could not believe how incredibly rich and creamy this gelato was. The staff was also very friendly and helpful. The gelato bar is located right near the entrance to the restaurant and has its' own separate line and entrance, so you don't have to wait in the restaurant line. Not sure if the gelato customers are allowed to sit on the patio tables, but their patio provides the most beautiful view of Lake Como! If you're craving for gelato while in Bellagio, Splendide is THE spot! Ciao!

The gelato bar called Elisior Splendide right next to Hotel Splendide was just so-so. The texture…read morewas a bit too runny. And the price was higher than other places you'd find -- when we went it was 4 euros for only one scoop, and in a cup only. The staff at the counter didn't speak English very well, despite this place being right next to the ferry drop off and in the center of the touristy area. They said pistachio is what most costumers get, but banana is their signature flavor. I tried banana and kiwi, and both were good flavor-wise but texture-wise was just so-so -- too runny. If you walk a few steps towards Salita Serbelloni and climb all the way to the top of the stairs and turn left, there's better and cheaper gelato at Gelateria del Borgo.

Fabulous venue, overlooking Lugano, lovely selection of food and beverages, cigars and a thoroughly…read morepleasant ambience!!

Take in the impressive view while puffing on a Cohiba and enjoying an impressively crafted…read morerum-based cocktail and sampling from the bar menu. You might be gazing into gorgeous lake Lugano from high on a mountain perch but the vibes are definitely Cuba, sitting in a corner table and knowing a man is not made for defeat. It's better to be lucky. But would rather be exact. Then when luck comes you are ready. And you'll certainly be lucky to find yourself exactly at Havana Deck.

As everyone has said, this is a must for the cocktail lover. There is no menu and while they will…read moremake what you ask for, their preference is just to ask what you like and surprise you. They made me a negroni but used grapefruit juice instead of vermouth which did an excellent job cutting the bitterness that I often find with a normal negroni. I happened to catch the Croatia/UK WC quarterfinal here with a crowd that was definitely rooting for Croatia.

Pricey, but great selection of cocktails. Good place to hang…read moreout before catching a train, of if you're waiting for someone to arrive on one.

Amazing service from the start! The entire team was attentive and crafted incredible cocktails…read more Fresco is a must if you are visiting Como.

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.

We came here for lunch after walking all over Varenna in the afternoon. The wait for a group of 3…read morewas about 15 mins. The views overlooking lake como were beautiful! Service was efficient and friendly. I got the green summer drink which was prosecco, oj, pineapple, vodka, strawberry syrup and was super refreshing. I ordered the lasagna and it was really delicious. We got two pizzas. One was the pizza buffalo and another was the pizza olivevina and bressaoa (sp?). The olivevina pizza had no sauce. This was basically a salad on top of focaccia bread! Overall, this was a great lunch spot to have a bite to eat while walking in the city and looking at the view of lake como.

We really liked our meal at Nilus Bar and the view was hard to beat! Food and drinks came out very…read morequickly. Worth stopping in if looking for dinner with a great water view in Varenna.