Suggested to us by out hotel, they set up a 1 hour boat ride that dropped us here for a lovely…read morelunch along Lake Lugano. We had a table reserved for us and blankets ready to cover our legs, since we were in the shade. We split the Büscion di Capra (goat cheese) appetizer tomato, onion, and basil salad, Luganighetta sausage with polenta. It was the perfect size lunch for my wife and I to share. I had gin and tonic and my wife had a white wine, with americano coffee to finish off a great meal.

Stopped here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon on our way from Lake Como to Lucerne. We had a…read morewonderful view from our table and lunch was fresh, simple and delicious. I started with the beet salad with walnuts and goat cheese and had the mushrooms with polenta for my main. My husband started with the special burrata salad and had the fresh tagliatelle with truffle. All of the food was great, but the fresh pasta with truffle was al dente perfection. Great spot to stop for lunch!

Out of all the places we visited and all the incredible meals we had throughout Italy, Da Pietro…read morewas hands-down my favorite. Every single dish we ordered was absolutely delicious, and weeks later I'm still dreaming about the truffle pasta. It was one of the best meals of our entire trip. The restaurant was completely packed, yet the service never missed a beat. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and efficient. Despite how busy they were, our food arrived surprisingly quickly, and everything tasted exceptionally fresh and made to order. For travelers, it was also very welcoming and easy to navigate. Several members of the staff spoke English, and an English menu was available, which we appreciated. (I'm not sure if menus were available in other languages besides English and Italian.) We sat outside and enjoyed a beautiful view of the Duomo, which made the experience even more memorable. My only warning is to keep an eye on your table--there are plenty of pigeons flying around hoping to steal a crumb or two! That said, there wasn't much chance of leftovers for them to steal anyway because the food was just that good. If you're visiting Lake Como, make Da Pietro a priority. It was the highlight of our dining experiences in Italy, and I can't wait to return.

Lovely restaurant situated opposite the regal gothic style Como Cathederal…read moreVaried a reasonably priced menu with the bruschetta a fave .drinks only with complimentary nibbles all in an unrushed setting

Awesome food! Awesome service! Ignore Vicki's review. It's standard in Italy for daily menus and…read morerestaurants to open at 7pm or so. And if you don't know to make a reservation at a local Osteria, you should research before heading there. This place is so good, book it way in advance.

The appetizers were delicious and served quickly ! The cheese focaccia and quiche were greatread more

Wonderful view!! What a treat after a long hike : )…read more Wonderful setting under a canopy of green! Aperol Spritz...perfect. Tagliatelle was super. Staff was super helpful and patient and spoke perfect English.

This is the standout for me in Lake Como! Everything here is…read moretop notch! Service, view, ambience, food, you name it. We dined here twice for dinner during our 3 night stay. We took the funicular (cable car) to the top of the mountain and found this restaurant. The views from the restaurant can't be beat. There is indoor and outdoor seating and both offer the spectacular views. The first time we ate here, we sat outside. As the evening went on, it started to get chilly. We noticed some of the diners had blankets, presumably provided by the restaurant. They also had transparent wind blocker shades they rolled down on the side, which really helped cut down on the chilly wind. On our second visit, we sat indoors and loved that the views were just as spectacular. Our server from the first night really stood out! He was so polite and genuine. They other servers were great too but he was the most attentive. It seems like they share duties as we weren't assigned a particular server. The food is really good and the prices are reasonable for this type of restaurant. The menu posted at the entrance isn't updated - ask for the current menu if you want to preview it. The first night I ordered the pappardelle pasta with duck sauce. It's not a duck sauce but rather, pasta with huge chunks of duck! The duck was so tender and seasoned perfectly. There is no gamey taste at all, which can sometimes happen with duck. On my second visit, I ordered the lasagna with béchamel sauce. It is very different from the lasagna I'm used to. It is not tomato based and it is round instead of square! It's cooked with a light creamy, almost sweet sauce. It was delicious! Others enjoyed the truffle ravioli and the steak.

Fantastic service and food. Everything on the menu is sensational. Knowledgeable server really…read moreknows his wine along with everything on the menu. Outside seating is wonderful after sunset.

I was in Italy for work and had a day to kill so I hopped in the car and went to Lake Como/Bellagio…read moreand arrived in time for lunch. After walking through the town and doing some quick online research, I settled on this place. Simply put, the only thing I regret about eating here is the fact I will never be able to duplicate Italian food of this quality back in the United States. I had the sausage risotto, 5/5 if I ever have the opportunity to come back it will be hard to try something new on the menu. Also Armando and the young man he had working as a waiter were very friendly and provided great service, if you don't speak Italian, this is also a great place and both speak English very well.

If Cinderella had worked in a pizza parlor, instead of being her evil step sister's maid, she might…read morehave been called Mozzarella and even if she had 10 fairy godmothers, she never could have crafted better mozzarella than I tasted atop my pizza at La Piedigortta.

It's over, I've been ruined. When people in America wonder why I dont eat pizza there, this…read moreestablishment is the reason! Been many times over the years, it's just crazy good. 10 stars. But then you're ruined for pizza elsewhere!

The Hotel Metropole is situated directly on the shores of Lake Como, and their Patio Restaurant…read moreprovides great views of the lake. It's a beautiful older hotel, in the heart of Bellagio. After touring the fabulous Villa Melzi gardens and traversing the hilly cobble stoned Bellagio streets adorned by abundant shops and restaurants, it was time for lunch. The Hotel Metropole is conveniently located in the town, and the alfresco dining offered provided a perfect view of the lake. There were plenty of tables available when we sat down, so we selected one with an optimum view. It was a great spot to watch the public ferries traversing the lake, and the private water taxis buzzing about in this busy little town. We selected the Salad with Prawns, and Spaghetti Carbonara. Both were nicely prepared, the prawns were fresh, and the spaghetti cooked perfectly al dente, in a tasty sauce. Service was good, and the patio venue unbeatable on this beautiful day. This was a solid four-star experience for our pleasant lunch.

In Rick Steves' Tour Book, there's the Hotel Metropole, its Ristorante, and the Snack Bar. I think…read moreGayle and I stopped at the later near the end of our stay in Bellagio. We had already had Lunch and we were in the mood for either coffee or ice cream. The Hotel Metropole Snack Bar has some nice scenic outdoor seating and yes it's a bit pricey. But so what? We were on vacation and we were only snacking. My ice cream sundae (see picture) was delicious and refreshing, and of course the people watching was worth the cover charge alone.

Amazing food, service and ambiance we loved it. The staff and chef are totally professional and…read morevery modern Italian with a great wine list.

Excellent Italian restaurant with a great kitchen and great service. You should trust the…read morerecommendation they provide. This is truly an outstanding place. If you like food this is a must.