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    Il Cris

    4.3 (16 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Ivan (the owner) is very kind, always smiling, and could not be more accommodating to all of his guests.

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    Antica Trattoria Del Risorgimento - Catfish Balls Appetizer

    Antica Trattoria Del Risorgimento

    5.0(26 reviews)
    1.4 km
    €€€

    Spectacular…read more Completely off the beaten path and integrated in the residential community, Antica Trattoria is a true gem nestled in this small village. Impeccable and friendly service with a true chefs tasting menu, be sure to make a reservation as the restaurant is small. Choose from a 1, 2 or 3 course meal, with dessert being additional, we came here twice and all menu items were amazing. The ravioli with stracchino, black truffle, mountain butter and parmagiano reggiano was my favorite. Mom loved the risotto with roasted onion semi dried tomato and basil. Interesting items such as the Catfish appetizer and complimentary seasoned herbed ricotta on a rice chip had interesting and unexpected flavors. Truly, don't miss this one.

    We loved this restaurant so much that we went there twice on our trip to Lake Como…read more The restaurant is a hidden gem that we are so happy to have found! The restaurant is clean and cozy with a beautiful fireplace . The service is outstanding and everyone is so pleasant and happy . Once seated , olive oil and bread was brought to the table. So yummy! Then another treat , herbed ricotta and chips was delivered compliments of the chef . It was so creamy and tasty . We then ordered the house wine which was excellent and for appetizer we had tge Catfish balls which were delicious . For our Primi and Secondi dishes my daughter ordered the Roasted Arctic Char and Ravioli with truffle. I got the Risotto with basil ,roasted onions and dried tomato and Sautéed summer vegetables in tomato sauce . The risotto was amazing , beautifully presented with a perfect bite . The vegetables were served in a pot , so fresh and tasty . Everything was exceptionally prepared well , flavorful and delicious! I highly recommend this lovely restaurant . Also be sure to make a reservation !

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    Antica Trattoria Del Risorgimento - Directions

    Directions

    Antica Trattoria Del Risorgimento - Local apple-raisin pancake dessert

    Local apple-raisin pancake dessert

    Antica Trattoria Del Risorgimento - Sign outside

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    Alveluu di Antonini

    Alveluu di Antonini

    4.3(11 reviews)
    2.8 km
    €€€

    If you're visiting Lake Como, this is an experience that should not be missed. Named after the…read morerectanglar sails of the Lake's fishing boats from a bygone era, Al Veluu would be worth a visit even if there was no panoramic view. The kitchen exhibits that ability peculiar to great Italian cooking of transforming good fresh ingredients in relatively simple recipes into exquisite dishes. We dined there twice recently, a dinner and a lunch. Both were extraordinary experiences. Two risotoo dishes in particular stand out : a porchini risotto and risotto Milanese with its saffon infusion; both were about as good as I have tasted anywhere. Pasta dishes and a preparation of a local lake fish were also perfectly seasoned and tasty. And both of the local wines that was recommended turned out to be delicious and well-matched to our dishes. But what elevates this epicurian experience above and beyond is the restuarant's location and thus its spendid vistas. Dining on the patio one sits high on a hilltop overlooking the lake, affording the diner with a majestic panorama. The candlelit table, the exquisite food, the wonderful wine and the splendor of Lake Como all around; as a romantic experience, it would be hard to beat. Getting to the restaurant, you should be aware, will generally require a car or a taxi. For our lunch we did walk up the hill. Walking takes around 20 minutes and the walk is up some moderately steep roads that are not pedestrian-friendly, so it would not be adviseable to walk it at night.

    First of all if you aren't driving to this place prepare yourself for a hike. It is far from…read moreTremezzo. Also, dint make the mistake like we did to go for a late dinner. One of the best parts of this place is it's view. Make sure you see it with some daylight because it was pitch dark by the time we got there. Also, if you are going there for dinner think how you are coming down to Tremmezo again if you are staying along the coast. It was raining when we wanted to leave and we had walked/hiked there so there was only one way to leave. A Taxi. This was ridiculously expensive. We paid 25 euros for a 5-10 mins ride. Ridiculous! The restaraunt itself is rustic and the staff is friendly. The food is very yummy. I had the best prosciutto I have ever had and very good bufala mozzarella. One if us at the tomatoe sauce pasta and the other the pork loin stuffed with herbs and cheese. Yuuumy!!!! We were really full after our dinner and unfortunately did not go for dessert. The ambience is rustic and they had a fire going in their fireplace. The restaraunt is small and doesn't sit that many people. We were surprised that even tho there weren't too many people the service was relatively slow. Lastly, this restaurant is expensive. Portions are small for their price. But it's a really nice experience.

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    Alveluu di Antonini - Dinner on the patio with glorious view of Lake Como

    Dinner on the patio with glorious view of Lake Como

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    Alveluu di Antonini

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    Trattoria Santo Stefano - Pasta alla pomodoro

    Trattoria Santo Stefano

    4.7(7 reviews)
    0.3 km

    This is a small neighborhood trattoria in the heart of Lenno. It's nothing pretentious and seems…read moreto cater to locals and tourists alike. The service is friendly and attentive. It was a very hot day and we asked for extra ice for our drinks, which the waitress brought without hesitation. It's a great stop, in fact I think the best stop, if you are looking to eat before/after visiting nearby Villa Balbianello. The food here is well made and reasonably priced. It's not gourmet cuisine nor does it pretend to be. We tried several dishes and everything was well made and delicious. If I was in the area, I'd definitely return. Food: 4 stars Ambiance: 4 stars Service: 4.5 stars Pro tip: if you are visiting the Villa take the express walkway directly to the restaurant. Look at a map app and you'll see what I'm talking about.

    We were in a slight hurry due to our water taxi departing in 1 hour, and the service staff was…read moregracious enough to let us in 10 minutes before official opening to help accommodate. Our wine, pastas (stuffed ravioli with sage butter sauce and pasta with aubergines and tomatoes) were fabulous. The ambiance was great, quiet, slightly off the main area, and cute inside. We were very impressed with the flavors of everything we had, efficiency of good service, and we would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone in Lenno looking for a great meal experience!

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    Trattoria Santo Stefano - The plaza right outside the restaurant

    The plaza right outside the restaurant

    Trattoria Santo Stefano - Ravioli

    Ravioli

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    Outdoor covered patio

    Al Veluu - Caramelized Walnuts on a shortcrust pastry pie with homemade vanilla ice cream - Pretty good

    Al Veluu

    3.5(31 reviews)
    2.8 km

    Where do I even start. I guess this place got really popular from TikTok and a friend wanted to go…read morebased on that. Little did we realize TikTok folks have sense of taste. The beef tartare was off putting and gave me an impression of what dog food would be like. The special zucchini flower was way too watery and overpriced for what it was. The flambé was just over powered by the mustard flavors and was cooked unevenly. For the price point you'd think it would be more refined. The saving grace for this review and only reason I gave it a 2 stars was that service was not bad and the sautéed mushrooms. We should have gotten that as a risotto or pasta. We could have eaten that all night. Overall for the price point of this place we do not recommend unless you're trying your hand at influencer life who have no taste buds.

    I have very mixed feelings about the restaurant and suite experience:…read more Positives: 1. THE VIEW - amazing, gorgeous during sunset, the wow factor is there 2. The room - luxurious room, very homey, loved the bathroom especially the shower 3. The owner - saved our trip by ordering a last minute taxi and helping us retrieve a forgotten phone, very accommodating, ensured we were satisfied with everything 4. The food - the food was good! (not great) but good Negatives: 1. Room was aired out and filled with bugs, I mean spiders like 10-15 spiders (some were daddy long legs which don't bother me but we had 2 fat huge brown spiders that were above our bed that we had to kill before sleeping to rest easy) 2. Expensive - we got charged 34 euros for 4 zucchini flowers that were off the menu felt very taken advantage of 3. On the hill - there is no transportation to get to and from you literally have to hike which is very very difficult uphill

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    Al Veluu - Great view but that might be the only thing going for this place

    Great view but that might be the only thing going for this place

    Al Veluu - The zucchini flower was way over priced for what it was

    The zucchini flower was way over priced for what it was

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    Il Cris - italian - Updated May 2026

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