This was a great place to eat during a quick weekend in Como. It was busy but we were able to get…read more table without a reservation. We had the ceviche appetizer that was very good. I had a seafood pasta that was also good. Service was fine and normal slowness for Italy. I would go back again.

What an amazing experience in Como. This was recommended by my booking.com host and I'm so happy…read morethat I was able to make a reservation during my short stay. I was seated outside in the charming alley, with a beautiful historical building in my direct view. The service and food was excellent. My waiter recommended options based on what I wanted and for one person. I ordered delicious white wine, the breaded scallops, seafood and vegetable linguine (sub white sauce instead of the red sauce), and a caramel semifreddo. They also gave me a lemoncello to polish off the meal. I loved every minute and the staff was very friendly. Highly recommended for a delicious seafood meal in Como - they are known for their seafood.

Food: 5 Value: 5 (arguably a 6/5)…read moreService: 5 Ambiance: 3.5 The single greatest Italian cuisine meal I've eaten to date. We found this restaurant through Google Reviews and generally had high hopes, but were blown away by the experience. We ordered salads to share, drinks, and pasta before a tiramisu - I went for a seafood pasta (see pictures) and negroni. We definitely could have avoided getting the two salads; portions were massive and we ended up not finishing either salad. My main course was delicious. The pasta had a zesty, fresh flavor between the lemon, olive oil, parsley and tomato, but the welcome surprise was seeing mounds of mussels, clams and shrimp inside the dish (I'm from New York and expected maybe 10 total) that took me almost 5 minutes to deshell before I went to town on it. Cocktails were excellent - hard to see from the photos but huge and delicious. Resulted in a great midday buzz. Limoncello spritz was also good but perhaps too strong for a lunchtime drink. Other courses ordered: - Lamb ravioli - Had 1-2 bites and tasted good, but probably a 3.5-4. Not really up to my palate and compared to my own entree, hard to beat :) - Carbonara - Solid. Incredibly rich and this was an entree where the large portions actually hurt more than helped - Salads - Hard to tell bc I was full of pasta Minor ding if anything is the ambiance. It's a block or so away from the crazy shore of Como but still was getting a bit loud by the time we left. Not a real complaint and didn't affect our experience, but if you're looking for a more quiet and relaxed experience you might want to go to a less touristy area. Thank you for a lovely meal!

Horrible service and food. Served us rotten food and didn't not exchange our food. Do not recommend.read more

Stilo was the first restaurant we visited in Lake Como. It's located right across on the water…read morewhich made for stunning dinner views. We were lucky to be seated outside after about a 10 minute wait on a busy Friday evening. Our server Lucco was very sweet and though very busy did his best to be attentive. We started with sparkling water, proseccos, margherita pizza and a salad. Those were delivered promptly. Next I ordered the linguine frutti di mare which was sooo delicious and the seafood was so fresh (prawns, mussels, scallops). However, there was an unsavory taste left in our mouths after my friend's food had hair in it and she asked to return it to the kitchen. A lady server came over and aggressively insisted that the hair belonged to my friend because it had to be "extensions". This was an unpleasant experience to say the least My friend declined another dish from the kitchen and we shared my pasta which we both enjoyed but I'm sad she wasn't able to enjoy her meal. Overall, we still really enjoyed the food we did try.

This restaurant is right next to lake Como so you can oversea the lake while you dine which makes…read morethe atmosphere 100times better. I had some tea and grilled seafood, it was mostly crabs and shrimp, it would have been nice to have more variety.

Polpo was presented nicely over roasted escarole but it was a bit overdone -it tasted good…read moreespecially with the escarole, 4 stars! Pasta di mare was nice but beware they add €7.50 just for dining in so deducting account because that was sneaky. Staff who helped us spoke good English and was friendly but even then taking a point away...

Great food for a decent price and we would definitely go back on our next visit to the region which…read morewe love so much

Very welcoming and friendly staff! Food was delicious, my husband loved the lobster spaghetti dish,…read moreand I ordered plain spaghetti that was cooked to perfection. Huge seafood selection.

A Gem of a ristorante ! A local resident recommended this lovely place, which was only 3 blocks…read morefrom the harbor. Yet it was away from the tourist bustle , offering immediate seating. The staff was welcoming and they understood English. The decor was authentically " Old Sicilia," which added to our experience. Their full menu included starters, main dishes and Pizza. We both ordered Pasta ; mine was with sausage. My friend and I were both completely satisfied with their food , service and Covid protocols. The bonus : their prices were far less than the ristoranti in central Como. Buon Apettito !

Simply the best meal in Como! We walked by the restaurant a couple of times and decided to try it…read moreon our last night in Como. I saw the next table's order and I drooled, my fiancé asked the couple and they told us what they ordered. Our waiter got our order wrong but he was apologetic-language barrier. The serving was very good, substantial portion of seafood. We were delighted with the bill too :)

Stella is an exceptionally run family restaurant. The…read moreparents cook in the kitchen and Salvatore runs the front of the house. The food and service are both excellent. Very fresh and a beautiful presentation.

After a few days of being disappointed with our choice of restaurants during our vacation to Italy…read more(shocking I know), we finally found a winner! Cervo is located along the shores of Lake Como, with spectacular views from our patio-side table. Service was friendly and efficient, and my pesto pasta was quite scrumptious, especially in comparison to the disappointing pastas I had in Milan, prior to arriving in Como. The house-made pesto sauce tasted fresh and dare I say, bold. Mind you, I've had better pastas before right here in LA, but they didn't come with breathtaking views like Cervo does. All in all, Cervo was a hit with our group.

Great find ! I'm glad I decided to walk ! The food was really good and the service was fantastic …read more Antonio, the owner, is super friendly and very accommodating . We came for the view, and it definitely didn't disappoint . We sat out on the terrace, which turned out to be the best decision once the foot traffic picked up and the street level got super busy .

Walking distance from the main town area, we had a pleasant meal at La Colombetta. Sitting outside…read moreat the front is nice. Expect service to be slower during the high season but if you like seafood, this is a great spot. Prices are reasonable. We had the different fish soups - it had a great broth with different seafood such as monk fish, clams, mussels and shrimps. Another highlight is the shrimp tartare, fresh and sweet!

I can never have another plate of pasta, because I'm afraid I'll forget this flavor…read more I'm so glad the receptionist at my hotel recommended this place! I walked around and recognized it from the list I was given, so I decided to try it. Normally, hotels don't always give the best recommendations and I wasn't expecting much. Luckily, i was wrong. The service was great and welcoming. The food was so delicious and can easily say, this was definitely one of the best meals from my trip to Lake Como. 12/10 #leslieapproved

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!

I wish I could give this experience more than 5 stars! The outside of the restaurant only has a…read moresmall collection of tables and doesn't seem like much. But the inside opens to a gorgeous space, so welcoming!! The staff was so helpful and kind. Attentive and sweet, I highly recommend venturing into the old city of Como to enjoy a meal here! We had a fixed menu (large group) that started with bruschetta or tuna carpaccio with onion jam. Both were incredible! Then for the main course I had a zucchini paccheri pasta with cherry tomatoes and gorgeous shrimp. My husband had lasagna bolognese. Everything was perfect. We ended with a yummy lemmonchello sorbet. 100% recommend!!

Food and service was exceptional. Cute hole in the wall and great vibe all around. Amazing timeread more