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...

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.

Great place we highly recommend a wonderful selection of wine, expert staff that were friendly. We…read moreordered a nice cheese and meat plate. Very cool spot and I hope we can get back here on this trip

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.

Found this wonderful wine bar while meandering up and down the alley ways in Bellagio. It's in a…read morenice quiet area away from the tourists. The staff were super friendly and attentive. We sat outside and ordered an Aperol Spritz ,made exceptionally well , along with a delicious platter of assorted cheeses and jams. There were several hard cheeses and several soft such as goat cheese with cherries. All so good . The pumpkin and pear jams were excellent and complimented the cheeses so well. This is a perfect spot to sit and unwind , highly recommended.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Amazing drink & cigar bar! We enjoyed here at least 3 evenings since we were hotel guests it was…read moreeasy. We don't like big dinners and we loved nice drinks with delicious bites at Havana Deck. We tried their Salmon Gravlax, Tartar from beef, and burger everything was very delicious from local ingredients. Waitress told us chef himself checks all the ingredients and chooses only the best . The view was amazing and relaxing. We came in September and weather very tricky. It was always raining most in the evenings and we glad we stayed at the hotel and didn't go out. The cocktail menu is great and don't be shy to ask for help because staff perfectly speaks in English.

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.

Great place! The staff and Bartender were very attentive and friendly. The drinks were phenomenal…read moreand had a great price. It has a great vibe and I would love to come back!

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.

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 walked all of Varenna. Up to the castle, up to the look out, and just needed some food. We were…read morepleasantly surprised by Nile's. We stayed in Varenna in an Airbnb overlooking this outdoor space so we could hear the goings on at most of the restaurants. This one was the quietest. I had the beef stew which was a slice of beef slow cooked over thin sliced potatoes. It was unique, had good flavours and was well plated. My wife had the pasta and spinach and shrimp. She said it was delicious. We had three glasses of wine, dinner and desert all for $76! With a lake side view. As for the tourists .... well this is a tourist town so just bear with it. Overall a 4 with decent food, attentive staff, and a fantastic location. You won't walk away wow'd by the experience but you will walk away with a decent overall food, service and atmosphere experience.

We stayed at the Hilton Lake Como and it wad an obvious choice to try out their rooftop restaurant…read more Running late on our daytime itinerary the second night, we ended up trying them twice for dinner. The rooftop view of the lake at night time was amazing no matter which room we were seated in. The service was fairly average the first night but quite good the second. The kids pastas we ordered were inexpensive but fairly small, my seven year old son predictably ordered twice which was just about the right portion for him. My wife and I ordered the tomahawk steak for two. The temperature and seasoning were actually done fairly well but the steak was a tougher cut than I expected. We opted for pastas the second night and the carbonara ended up being a good choice that I'd recommend. Overall, some hits and misses but the ambiance and view are solid and worth trying this place out.

Obviously high end and ambience with priceless view renders this bar top tier! Notwithstanding…read morethat, our food was excellent and had excellent texture and temperature! Great chimichurri sauce on polpo and the crocante came with sweet chili dip with a good punch! Hubby's rooftop julep was superb and the minty taste as you bite the chocolate before finishing the drink was special! Gewurtziminer was yummy as the le calderîe sav blanc! Yes, pricey but that's expected for such an amazing view of the lake Service by Lutmillah was professional & friendly!