Wonderful casual dining experience if you're ever in Lake Como and luckily find yourself at the…read moreBellagio steps. Food and service were excellent. We purchased a painted wine bottle that we had to surrender at the airport. I was hoping to contact the restaurant to purchase another and ship to the US if possible.

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.

Front of house was excellent. Beautiful restaurant and setting. Friendly and attentive staff…read more Food was pretentious, overpriced, and above all, very poorly executed. Eggplant was decent but a little dated in plating. Nest was not cold or warm and the "perfectly cooked egg" as described was undercooked by a lot. Clear uncooked egg white. Fish of the day was good but they included a component that was on the allergens we informed them of. Also the veges were overstated by a lot. Pork dish was tasty, but just two bites. This was sold as a secondi. 40 euro for two bites of essentially a meatball, and it was smaller than even an appetizer should be. Ridiculous. This smelled of a chef in love with his "creativity and training" and not thinking about the customer. Change the chef. I would gladly pay these prices for better portions and more importantly better execution

Came to La Terrazza Belvedere for lunch during our anniversary trip to Bellagio - loved everything…read moreabout our visit. The staff and the service were top notch. The view was breathtaking. The food was glorious!!! We were treated to complimentary zucchini mousse-amazing! My husband had brill fish and I had the gnocchi dish- every bite tasted fresh, high quality and very delicious. This place deserves a Michelin (they might already have it). Keep it up, La Terrazza!

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.

It's remarkably easy for memories of time spent in Italy to take on Felliniesque qualities. In…read morecinematic black and white detail, I distinctly recall spending an afternoon strolling the cobbled passageways of Bellagio with my beau, George Clooney. We sampled local cuisine and shopped our hearts out before returning to our villa on the shore of Lake Como. However... upon reflection, a more accurate memory features a very sweaty Nico hobbling on blistered feet, sans Clooney, in desperate need of shade and refreshment. Now that I recall, Forma e Gusto came into my life at a perfect moment in time. Tucked in between several buildings, under a lush canopy of leaves, Forma e Gusto offers respite on a hot summer day. The restaurant offers intimate indoor seating, as well as several tables lining the covered alley. Be sure to check out the charming outdoor bar as well. Their menu offers most of the usual dishes found on Lake Como, with a few surprises thrown in. I ordered the Ravioli di Pesce di Lago, buttery raviolis filled with trout and goat cheese. I made the right choice! I've since tried to replicate this deliciousness at home and have failed spectacularly! The restaurant's raviolis were the result of locally sourced ingredients skillfully prepared by someone with years of experience. I have vivid sense memory of those remarkable raviolis; I hope to one day taste them again. I was only in Bellagio for a single afternoon, and didn't have the opportunity to dine elsewhere. It's possible there are restaurants more deserving of your attention, however Forma e Gusto came to my rescue with their delicious food and outstanding customer service. (Roberto deserves an award for his ability to effortlessly multitask, and to describe the menu items poetically. He's no George Clooney, but he's a gem for sure!)

What took us to this restaurant in the first place is parking space... we wanted to go to few other…read morerestaurants but we quickly learnt that parking can be a nightmare in Lugano. We called, booked a reservation, drove to Tabla. Found immediate parking in front of the restaurant. As soon as we entered we were greeted, seated and service began promptly. Ambiance was good. We decided to try the 6 course vegetarian tasting menu and to our surprise the food was delicious!! We did not expect to have such delicious, flavourful food in Lugano. We started with samosa which had a very unique flavour, that set the course for what to expect from the experience. Our favourite was their version of Dosa and the vegan rose kulfi. Least favourite was dahi puri. Everything else tasted... (is sophisticated a word that can be used to describe flavour? Then that would be it) Overall we loved it! Gagan was kind to come and introduce himself and make sure everything went well. If you visit Lugano, definitely give this place a try!

The food is delicious, the restaurant is beautiful and has a unique vibe for what Lugano offers.read more

At last something different in Morcote!…read more Swiss meat for tasty kebabs and kebab-in-a-box. Also falafel. Maybe this sort of cuisine is not very tourism-oriented for an Italian Swiss tourist village, but us locals sometimes need to eat something quick.

it was nice and juicy meat,however first serving was waiting in hot pan for quick service so wasn't…read morereally good but second one was freshly cut and service so ask him to get you fresh cut and serve

Cute little restaurant, friendly staff, great food. I tried hummus and pink falafel. I'll…read moredefinitely back.

Lovely restaurant within the square. Food was very good. The ambience was lovely outside patio…read moreamong the square people watching and enjoying Italian life.

OH wasn't this a fun lunch during our time on Lake Como!…read more So undecided while actually in Como, we ended up just picking the nearest side-walk open restaurant... we picked well! Hosterietta was a lovely decision! We decided to sit outside on a day where Satan had obvious controls of the thermostat. They were kind enough not to judge me for wiping the sweat from my brow so I didn't drip in my food. They brought me a fresh towel... and then likely judged me harshly behind closed doors... sorry folks, bad American manners but it was HOT! FORTUNATELY, they have lovely massive umbrellas outside to sit under, and they helped immensely! They have a wonderful menu, both in Italian and English. They have very accommodating staff that are quick to tell / share of their favorite menu items (I love it when they do this!). I actually chose my meal based on their recommendation. Forgive me for not remembering what I ordered. I did start with a salad... heads-up folks, if you start with a "starter salad"... it is enough for an entire meal! They recommended wine. The four of us planned to split one bottle... as you all can imagine... that didn't happen... after a few glasses each, we all left with smiles on our faces!

From the owner: Pesce .vegetariano e intolleranti. Cucina da asporto.read more

Amazing dining experience with exceptional service and delicious dishes from appetizers to deserts!…read moreLake Perch on their classic risotto was my favorite dish on the menu. A must try! Will be back!

The positive reviews of this place are accurate. No curb-appeal but the back patio is beautiful and…read morequiet. The staff are amazingly accommodating and speak English very well. The lobster bisque is good, as previously reviewed. We order a delicious salad off the menu, which was also excellent with watercress, lettuce, carrots, cabbage, and tomatoes. The lobster ravioli was fine, not great. Same for the linguine with sea urchin. The pan seared branzino was fresh and good, nothing spectacular. Prices were very fair. The food is probably 3.5 star but the service was 5 so I'm giving them a 4 for the effort!