Super conveniently located - it's a short walk from the train, bus, and ferry stops. It's a smaller…read moreshop and not all of the employees were super friendly. Overall ambiance/set-up is decent. As for what they sell, there's fruit, cocktails and food available. We stopped by twice during our stay in Varenna and were able to get almost everything we needed. We had hoped to also get a bottle of Aperol, but they didn't sell it. We did procure fresh fruit, bottled water, and ingredients to make our own foccacia sandwiches for the road.

Very nice people and alcohol. 4 stars just to give a heads up to people looking for some food…read morebefore the train. Be careful about what you order. The salmon sandwhich is incredible. The chicken sandwhich and meat and potatoes are not good options. Very good bread though. Hard to read sign

Amazing garden with a beautiful view. We thought the food and service was delicious and fantastic!…read moreOur daughter ran around the garden the whole time with other children and the cooks took her back into the kitchen to say hi to everyone. We will be back for sure!!

Positively surprised to find a vegan place in the Italian speaking part of Switzerland, where it…read moreseems hard to find something other than pizza and pasta. This place opened in July 2015. They only speak Italian, so I didn't understand all of the menu. They have a different menu every day with 2 starters and 2 main courses, you can choose one each for 23 Fr and they bring tap water for free as soon as you sit down. What I didn't like was that they served carb-heavy lunches on both days I was there. Too bad they serve white wheat pasta in a restaurant like this! Whole weat or pasta made from beans or lentils would be nice. Or quinoa as a substitute. Also brown rice instead of white would suit me better. I would also appreciate a menu with the smoothies and freshly squeezed juices they offer. Good to see mostly locals in here. Everything is vegan except cow's milk for coffee if I understood them right. And 100% organic as it says on the receipt.

What a Yelp GEM find especially finding out it was located behind the Palace Hotel, where we were…read morestaying. Based on reviews on Yelp, we decided to try the Piazza Roma. It was excellent. Owner, handed us each a glass of champagne while we waited for our outside table. Service was excellent, friendly and attentive. Food amazing. Fried calamari and shrimp, extra yummy. Birra reserve even better. Highly recommended. Outside and inside seating. Owners are very nice.

Amazing seafood pasta with incredible local wines & service!…read more Our waiter was incredibly knowledgeable & all recommendations were outstanding!

This place has the best vibe! The second you step into this place, there is a magic that embodies…read morethe air around you. Every delicate detail decor gives you a sense of elegance and awe. The food is well-prepared with quality ingredients. I ordered the ADAS POLO (saffron rice with lentils, raisins and dates) and it was absolutely delicious! A big bravo to the owners who poured their love and grace into this establishment. Before leaving, make sure to order the spiced black tea that comes with cardamom, orange peel, ginger and cinnamon-- unlike anything else, it immediately transported me to another world and awakened all of my senses. Perfect music too. Truly a treat and treasured experience. Thank you!

Excellent Michelin starred vegetarian menu restaurant in Milan. I am not a vegetarian but was…read moreintrigued by the unique menu to check it out with a friend. We both had the lunch tasting menu, which was light flavorful and uniquely theirs. Service was attentive, and I especially appreciated the waiter's recommendations for pairings. Ambiance feels like a spa with calming music, light colored wood, and overall simplicity.

My wife and I visited Milan from New York last week and chose Joia to celebrate our 30th wedding…read moreanniversary and were deeply disappointed, especially given the €400+ spend. Despite its Michelin star and vegetarian focus, both the food and service fell well below expectations. From the start, we felt pressured to purchase expensive wine before even settling in. The restaurant offers separate vegetarian and vegan tasting menus, but when I wanted vegetarian and my wife vegan, we were firmly told this wasn't allowed. A senior staff member even came over to explain--quite patronizingly--that we 'didn't know our food' and had to choose one menu for both of us. Most dishes were mediocre at best, making the Michelin recognition hard to understand. Even basic details like torn table napkins reflected a lack of care. Overall, this was not the special experience we hoped for, and I would not recommend Joia.

Inexpensive food. I never thought I would be so happy to see a vegan place full of yoga posters and…read moreyin yang decor. Food is by weight but reheated, so it's not ultra fresh, but has about 1000 times more fiber than the average Italian meal. They use seasonings that are a little odd (caraway tasting), but it's good value for money. My only complaint is that their plates are disposable. There is no wifi.

Amazing!!!!!!!! Milano needs more of this. Even though the place is small and busy and everything…read moreis re-heated, it's still so tasty and flavorful. It's a little buffet where you choose your sides to create your meal and pay by weight. It isn't huge but, trust me, if you're into veggies and healthy vegan food there will be planty of choices you'll love.

Yelp indicates this little hole in the wall might have closed but that's not true! This little spot…read morewas up and kicking for our visit with a steady stream of guests. It's super super small. There were three lunch options the day we visited but they were all very good, quick easy bites and relatively inexpensive. It was a nice break from all the dining we were doing on our trip. We got a tuna tartar burger and a poke bowl. Both were wonderful and dairy free. The restaurant also had one vegan/vegetarian option. I just wish there was a little more on the menu! One warning: this is meant to be mostly a take away place. There are tables but only outside. So if you plan to stay, visit on a day with good weather.

Located just in front of the USI (University if the Italian Switzerland) campus on Via Madonetta,…read morethis place offers a set of healthy dishes using local vegetables, fish, and other organic ingredients. The offering includes salad bowls and rice bowls topped with salmon and avocado, for example. Although is not a Japanese nor Chinese restaurant, the way dishes are assembled conveys a certain Asian influence that is well integrated into the dishes. Servings are good and the price reasonable. The place offers only take away orders, there is some seating outside although not really meant for seating and eating there. As the USI campus is just in front, it is better just to move to some of the shaded areas of the campus. Looks like this place is quite popular with the student community, so tends to run out of food before closing time.