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    Bilacus

    4.2 (74 reviews)
    PriceyItalian, Seafood
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Mandy K.

    It is hard to find a bad meal in Bellagio. Not sure it even exists. But pure excellence is also hard to find. We found it here! The wine menu is exceptional. The octopus in pea purée is not to be missed. The whole fish served table side is unmatched. The T Bone would make any Texan jealous. Perfect. Perfect. Perfect. Make Bilacus one of your stops while you are in this beautiful part of the world. Just be sure to Make a reservation. They are open for lunch and dinner.

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    Gabrielle K.

    This was the first meal of our Lake Como trip. The terrace is very nice and has views of the popular street in Lake Como. The only downside was that there are a lot of bees/flies due to the florals that are lining the terrace. Not the restaurants fault! The food was pretty good, not our best meal but it was satisfying. The fish we got was really fresh and a massive portion (unfortunately I didn't snap a photo).

    Apple cake and vanilla ice cream for dessert
    Jasmine S.

    Wowowow. Probably one of the best pastas I've had. I came for lunch and I got the 35 euro for 2 course option. It comes with water, wine, and dessert. They also have a 3 course option for 45 euros. They sat me right away without wait which was awesome. I got the burrata with cherry tomatoes for my first course and their mussel pasta for my second. Dessert was a slice of apple cake with vanilla ice cream. Service was incredible. View was great.

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    Raya M.

    This was my fourth favorite restaurant from our Italy trip. We had a beautiful day trip to Bellagio, Italy and we are so happy that our walk through the million steps led to here. We snatched the last table and qualityyy Italian food. Service, ambience, and food were fantastic. Highly recommend for anyone traveling here.

    Latifa S.

    Steak as rare as a living cow!!! Or sit in a cellar, mangia beve falice La vita! This place came highly rated from my hotel concierge down the road. No Ubers here so taxi ride.. about €50 each way cause my driver was like a transporter suited up in his Audi 7 series. But it's pitch dark at night so it works. It's also hidden. But the restaurant call him after for me to go back. So that's a win! Bustling at night, super busy. I chose to sit inside cause they had air conditioning which is rare. Plus, live music! The usual/ primi was pasta: I had tagliatelle pomodoro with olives, and also ragu bolognese ( a bit rich). Fried perch on risotto came highly recommended but it was pure sage and butter. Not a fan. The steak! Not a fan. I like rare steak but the way they made it just wasn't good. Polenta cake was good though. And the espresso & panna cotta was good too. Even though secondi/ meat dishes were blah, I still liked the vibes, energy, fun server and food. Pasta & wine are solid. Worth a visit!

    Frank A.

    In the center of Lake Como's most famous town -- Bellagio -- is Bilacus. On a wonderful outdoor terrace overlooking one of the main streets, Bilacus is a great restaurant serving true local fare. The food is fresh, simple and delicious. This is where the locals and the regulars come to eat. It is not cheap, but it is amazing.

    Undercooked Rack of Lamb
    Cherryll L.

    If this is the only restaurant open during the late hours of the day, I believe it's better to go get gelato nearby instead . It was recommended by the owner of Hotel Centrale so when Trattoria de San Giacomo refused us since their kitchen is closed , we went to this "higher scale Italian restaurant". I got the crispy pork and I asked how it will be crisped and the guy who took our order said it will be cooked in the oven and not fried . I was so excited to crack the skin when it was served but lo and behold , the table knife can't even get into it because it was tough as leather . I have raised my concern when the guy came to ask us how's our food and to my surprise he said that that's the way the pork should have been cooked . Do not fool an Asian lady who knows how to crisp up pork skin in the oven . And my husband's rack of lamb was seared ( browned) outside but bloody red inside . I had to call the waiter too to to show it to the chef because even he agreed that it was not cooked properly. We are Texans and we know how to cook our meats / proteins . It was late at night so I do not know who was in the kitchen but when customers complain, one should acknowledge. Only the wine made my husband happy and the small pieces of pastries that came complimentary after our meal. I would pay the same amount of money somewhere else ..

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    Erick T.

    Delicious food with a delicious view! I ordered their fried perch on risotto (a Lake Como speciality) and it was fantastic. The fish was super fresh and fried perfectly. The risotto was flavor, with just a touch of saffron, but not too heavy. And the views, oh the views! You get seated outdoors on their terrace, overlooking some steep steps leading people up the Bellagio cliffs. So, you'll be able to do some fun people watching while doing on your scrumptious meal.

    Ben B.

    I spent 10 days in Italy. My dinner at Bilacus was the worst meal I ate. It's odd that a meal here fell so flat. When we asked our hotel for recommendations, the clerk pointed to Bilacus immediately. We were excited to dine here. Because Lake Como can get fairly chilly at night, Bilacus has a semi-enclosed outdoor porch area with heat lamps. When you're seated, you may also be offered a blanket. That's a nice touch. I looked up above the table to see a mesh screen on a window leading to the kitchen. It was coated in grease/oil. It's the kind of thing Gordon Ramsay would spot on "Kitchen Nightmares" and scream at the owner about. If they don't notice or care about yellow slicks on their window screens, where else are they dropping the ball? I began with the penne arrabiata (€10). The sauce was watery and mostly flavorless. A definite letdown. For my second course, I went with the tagliata griglia (steak, €20). This was the real crime. The cut of meat was really awful - tough and gristly. Despite asking for it medium rare, it was clearly cooked medium well. I ate other steaks in Italy that practically disintegrated when my knife hit the meat. At Bilacus, I was forced to saw away at a steak that had all the texture of an old boot. The total damage for our meal was €77.50, which is horrendous for the poor quality of the food. During our time in Lake Como, we vastly preferred BabaYaga and La Fontana. If you find yourself headed toward Bilacus, keep strolling on. There are better, less expensive meals all around.

    melon and prosciutto
    Courtney M.

    SO very charming. I loved eating on the outdoor terrace. When my husband and I arrived there were no seats. We decided to stand on the top of the stairs and wait for the perfect spot - since the atompshere is such a huge factor in the dining experience! We ended up being seated pretty quickly and had a very nice leisurely lunch. We started with the melon w/ prosciutto to start and then split spaghetti with red sauce & cacio e pepe (the special of the day) for our mains. All three dishes were delicious! We were never rushed, never felt like tourists, and had a really lovely time.

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    Do not come here if you want cozy rich Italian pasta. Very quick service and want to get people in an out quick

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    9 years ago

    Good food, nice vibe, friendly service in a good location of billagio. 4 stars not 5 bc the food was good, not great

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    Great atmosphere and excellent food! Definitely worth a visit if you are staying in Bellagio

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    11 years ago

    Good food well-served. The pumpkin soup is to die for! And the local white wine we enjoyed was very memorable.

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    7 years ago

    A short walk from Hotel Belvedere with excellent fish selections and extensive wine menu. Attentive staff for a 2 hour meal.

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    Very happy with my lunch! Mushroom stuffed pasta, wine, and tiramisu. Just perfect! Would go back when I'm in the area.

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    11 years ago

    Yea, it is ok. The bread was poor. The risotto was decent and the bolognese were the same.

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    11 years ago

    perfect! Great atmosphere in the garden/terrace. Try the Caprese salad and Pampadelle with mushroom sauce.

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    La Lanterna - Tiramisu

    La Lanterna

    4.4(49 reviews)
    0.1 km

    Ok. Many restaurants in Bellagio are off the many stairs in the area. Small and intimate but full…read moreof experiences. We saw La Lanterna on our first night thought we have to give it a try while we were here. The next night we walked by and the was a table outside in the stairs. OK, it does not talk much to excite us but this was awesome. Enjoying our meal while watching people walk by and walk by. A lot of people walk by and look et you. So if you are self conscious ask to sit inside. They have a basic menu of pasta and at first we thought, "this will not be enough food." It was plenty and so flavorful. In our four weeks of travel in Italy and Greece, this was my most memorable and tasty meal. No hesitation. Just a cute little restaurant with a great eating experience.

    Date of visit: May 27, 2025…read more We had a couple of hours to explore Bellagio and my fellow Yelpers recommended this place and they were right to do so! Just barely beating the rush, we were given a lovely table inside and could enjoy the artsy decor--loved the flat wine bottle art, just wish it wasn't so expensive. 60 euros with the current exchange rate is a bit much especially that I was wary of being able to get it home safely! My mom went with the minestrone and she raved about it the rest of the trip! I dipped some of my bread in it and agree that it was quite good and that's not normally a soup I care for. The rest of us somehow all got lasagna and most of us enjoyed it, though one of the group found it too "creamy." I would agree that I do like a bit more mozzarella on my lasagna, but that could also be an American thing and not "authentic." Really the only negative here was having to go all the way downstairs to pay my bill. The restaurant isn't very big yet it was not the easiest journey and the wait down there was a bit long. Otherwise a great experience!

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    La Lanterna - Interior, "mezzanine" level of the restaurant (cashier is at the base level, while you enter at the top level)

    Interior, "mezzanine" level of the restaurant (cashier is at the base level, while you enter at the top level)

    La Lanterna - Mixed Salad

    Mixed Salad

    La Lanterna - View of the outside sitting area

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    View of the outside sitting area

    Forma e Gusto - Lasagna

    Forma e Gusto

    3.7(12 reviews)
    0.1 km

    Enjoyed our quick late lunch during our group tour…read more Been checking the restaurant reviews and menu ahead during our boat ride so we know what we will be ordering to save time. Waited 5-10 minutes for available seats and orders served within 15minutes. Lasagna - perfect ratio/balance of al dente pasta and rich meat sauce sauce. I can smell the aroma of baked cheese! Pasta Carbonara in Pistachio sauce - creamy delicious sauce poured over the Al dente pasta. Please have time to check the notes / policy posted in front before ordering. Highly recommended option when looking for an authentic Italian restaurant in Bellagio.

    While in Bellagio, we found this little cafe tucked into an alley on the hill. We waited a few…read moreshort minutes to be seated and were tucked into a table outside. What a beautiful setting and the day was warm and sunny. We each ordered a glass of wine, and then scoured the menu, finally settling on a pasta dish for one, pizza for the other one, and Mr. Bee and I split a pizza. When in Italy one must have as much pizza as you can. Each is different, but never a bad one. I have to say, the pizza was the best we had on the trip. The crust was light and crunchy, but tender. The sauce was simple but incredible. The mushrooms and prosciutto were the icing on the pie. The service was friendly and fast. We absolutely loved our lunch at this little eatery.

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    Forma e Gusto
    Forma e Gusto - Pasta carbonara in Pistachio sauce.

    Pasta carbonara in Pistachio sauce.

    Forma e Gusto - Outside dining tables.

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    Outside dining tables.

    Ittiturismo Mella - Starter from the tasting menu

    Ittiturismo Mella

    4.8(12 reviews)
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    I took my daughter to this restaurant for the first time and we were greeted by Rosy the owner and…read moreseated at a table on the Second Floor and looking out this large beautiful window. The sun was setting and it was so beautiful it was almost not real. Then came our waitress Gaja the daughter. She is very elegant and extremely knowledgeable about the wines and the menu for the evening. I inquired about all the pictures of the Dogs on the wall and she informed me of the Netflix special on their restaurant called Ice on the Lake. Season 1 Episode 3. The father Alessandro sets out in the morning a 100 meters from the Restaurant to catch the fish in nets on Lake Como with his dog Ice. It is a wonderful place run by such a neat family working very hard to provide a memorable experience we will never forget. Thank you, Alessandro, Rosy and Gaja!!!

    Five star food, five star experience, and five star view located in Bellagio. For lunch, they are…read moreonly open from 1230-1400 and we got so lucky that there was a seat for 2 available (we emailed them 1 hour before opening). If local Italians eat here, you know it's a good, authentic restaurant. We were sat upstairs close to the big window and had a wonderful view of the lake. We each ordered the Lake Fish Tasting Menu that comes with: -Starter with four small bites: fried crunchy fish ball, fried fish fillet, Lake Fish mousse, and marinated Lake Fish -Main course: Risotto with Lake Fish -Second course: Lake Como White fish breaded and grilled -Dessert: Lemon Sorbet The price (in July 2024) was 42 euros per person and it was a great deal for all the food included. We also enjoyed a bottle of refreshing white wine which I didn't get the name of. We heard about this restaurant from the Netflix show called Dogs, featuring Ice, a Golden Retriever who helped his owner fish in Lake Como. We were heartbroken to hear from the owner's daughter, Gaia, that Ice had passed a few months ago at 15 years old. There were lots of pictures of him all over the restaurant which was so awesome to see! If you are visiting Bellagio, I highly recommend eating here for authentic seafood. *Make sure to get a reservation beforehand* Shout out to Gaia and Daniella for the wonderful service and providing us with a great experience!

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    Ittiturismo Mella - Upstairs

    Upstairs

    Ittiturismo Mella - Second course: Lake Fish breaded and grilled

    Second course: Lake Fish breaded and grilled

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    Bilacus - italian - Updated August 2026

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