Bar Arnold's missed the mark for us. They got my boyfriend's order wrong- he had ordered a pasta…read morewith red sauce and they delivered pasta carbonara. The smoked salmon trout was incredibly salty, and I made it through about one bite. The highlight of the meal was the Parmesan, which was just cheese, but considering the other elements of this meal it took the prize. We ate there around 7 PM. The views of Lake Como were great, but the staff was deconstructing umbrellas around us as we ate which was a bit distracting. Would try elsewhere in the area. The pasta, once my boyfriend got the correct order, was fine but nothing excellent.

Bar Arnold is small but the outside, covered/enclosed seating has a great view of Lake Como. Our…read morechianti was delicious and paired well with the meat and cheese appetizer. Definitely worth a stop!

We have been coming to this place for years, 9 to be exact, and until last year it used to be…read more"Cardinello", a restaurant with lots of locals and great food. The place was always full, and vibrant, with guests waiting for a table at the bar, and busy, professional waiters. Last year "Cardinello" closed, I have been told because the owners of the place wanted to take over the successful business of the people who had been running it for years. Despite the redecorating and the fact that the restaurant is still situated in the same idyllic spot in beautiful Gravedona, "Le Terrazze" is nothing like "Cardinello" was. The service is so-so, some of the waiters far from being up to it, the food is a far cry from what it used to be - and the atmosphere is just dull. We tried "Le Terrazze" last year, and were disappointed. This year, since we have loved "Cardinello" so much, we tried it again. What a disaster! I was even food poisoned, first time ever in Italy, where I am NEVER concerned about (food)hygiene. I spent the day after in the bathroom. Please, can someone shut down "Le Terrazze" and reopen "Cardinello"?

The only good thing about this place is the view of the lake. The food is pretty awful so does the…read moredrinks. I had the bolognese pasta the portion is tiny and the noodle is undercooked and there's barely meat in the sauce. My partner had lasagna , it looks nothing like a lasagna and didn't taste good either. There's a very big menu of cocktails. I had the basil smash, but it's overly sweet and artificial flavor and color added looks lime green. The outdoor space with view is limited and very tight. Service is pretty bad, can hardly get anyone's attention.

We went to Varenna Caffè for dinner on our first night in Varenna & were so obsessed that we ended…read moreup going back two more times! The food was absolutely delicious & Luca was one of the sweetest people I have ever met. I couldn't recommended this place more!