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    La Grotta

    4.3 (40 reviews)
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    Ravioli
    Andrew I.

    This was my favorite place to eat in Lake Como and one of my favorite for my trip to Italy. It was a short walk from our hotel so it was convenient. Staff was friendly and spoke both English and Italian. It had a good atmosphere. Just be willing to walk up or down steps depending which direction you are coming from. The food was amazing. There was a good variety so we wanted to try a few things. The pizza was delicious. The fresh ravioli with pesto had lots of flavor. The ingredients make a difference. We had tiramisu for dessert. It was my first time trying traditional Italian tiramisu. Loved it. I tried it at every restaurant in Italy after because it was so good here. I have not eaten it since coming back to the US.

    Sign for La Grotta at the bottom of the cobblestone steps that leads up to the restaurant
    Ying Z.

    It was just so-so. And our server was incredibly slow. Kind of a tourist trap for pizza. We ordered 3 pizzas -- the "Grotta", Valtellinese, and Davola. The pizzas don't come cut, so you have to ask them to cut into slices. The pizzas look great but the crust does not taste great, tastes like just-ok American pizza crust. The mussels were a huge disappointment. The spaghetti alla carbonara ended up being the best out of all the things we ordered. The menu has an English section in the back. The location is near the pier but you have to walk up cobblestone steps to get to the restaurant. It's pretty large inside and can accommodate quite a few people.

    Lisa S.

    After a day of travel, we were a bit late to lunch. We entered La Grotta and were told the kitchen was closing soon so we needed to hurry if we wanted lunch. It was about 2:30pm. This place caught my eye because of their huge calzones so ordering was easy. We had the tomato, cheese and ham calzone. Huge it was! And also delicious. We split it which was a good choice. Service was good. Food was delicious. I even liked the cozy street that tucked this restaurant away from the crowds. Perfect lunch spot.

    Dry bread basket
    Jane C.

    Very good food. Slow service- worth nothing, you must have a reservation. Greek salad is yummy, bread basket is terrible, chili pepper pasta is delicious and not a huge portion, the calzone is HUGE and can be divided into 3- also worth noting the restaurant uses gluten and none of their calzones are gluten free. Prices are good and food comes out hot Give it a try and let me know what you think

    Ham and mushroom pizza
    Chloe C.

    We popped in here without a reservation, and it did not disappoint! We started with a great bottle of Chardonnay along with the mussels and greek salad. Both of the appetizers were simple but delicious! The great thing about this place is the gluten free pizza menu, which was a hit with the party I came with! We ordered one regular pizza, one gluten free pizza, and the pasta arrabbiata. The pizzas were delicious, but huge, so be sure to share as neither of us could finish our own. The pasta was a perfect portion. Definitely some of the best pizza I've ever had!

    Vino

    We had a wonderful experience at La Grotta! The pesto ravioli and white pizza were simply delicious. So, was the negroni, local Forst beer, and crisp, white wine!

    Gnocchi neri al salmone [gnocchi black cuttle-fish w/ salmon cream], €13, takeaway
    James M.

    We ended getting take away 3x during our stay in Bellagio bc 1) the food was really good, 2) it was kind of like a hidden gem and had a very local feel, and 3) service was great (free ON TAP prosecco while waiting!) We tried the following: *Spaghetti alle vongole €13 *Gnocchi neri al salmone €13 Calzone Farcito €10.50 *Margherita €7 Pizzoccheri (local buckwheat pasta) €12.50 *Grilled Trout w/ french fries €14 *Tiramisu (homemade) €5 Wasn't really feeling the Calzone or Pizzoccheri, but everything else was solid and would definitely order again... Also, I think the owner recognized me by my 3rd visit (in 2 days) bc I noticed a €2 discount (sconto) on my receipt. Grazie Mille! :)

    Pizza with Ham

    There was a wait when we got there, but it moved quickly. We got our pizzas fast and they were delicious. Beautiful interior and if you get lucky you might get to sit outside on the cobblestone alleyway.

    Butter and sage battered fish with grilled vegetables
    Leticia M.

    My husband and son said it's by far the best pizza they've had. That's saying a lot coming from a Sicilian.

    Amalfitana pizza
    Alison J.

    Delicious food with a simple but charming ambiance. The staff is busy but still accommodating. We had delicious pizzas here yesterday and came back again today for pasta. I had the spinach and ricotta raviolitini with basil sauce - absolutely yummy. Hubby had spaghetti amatriciana which he gave good reviews. We will return here on our next visit to Bellagio.

    Jennifer O.

    Our first meal in Bellagio was here for pizza. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint! If you're looking for authentic pizza, stop here!

    Grilled swordfish and veggies
    Catharina I.

    After 4 days in Bellagio I started to realize that the whole village is pretty but also pretty much geared towards tourists and with the bland overpriced restaurants that go with it. In general, I would classify La Grotta also as a tourist trap but after trying several other restaurants I believe this is one of the better ones, hence the rating. They are more moderately priced and what you get for your buck is more than fair. We had the spaghetti a la vongole (with clams) and the grilled swordfish. Both dishes were honest and tasty. The quality of the food was better than the higher priced restaurants in Bellagio. The service was no-nosense: quick but friendly. Another huge plus is that their restaurant is airconditioned which is not a given in Bellagio. I would come again if I were to land in Bellagio again.

    Nice cozy dining room
    Jim R.

    A quaint restaurant located a little off the beaten path halfway up between the two main roads. We were looking for lunch and stopped in here based on the reviews. We ordered pizza -me the Almafina (Buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes) and my wife got the pizza with Parmesan cheese, tomatoes and rocket (arugula); wine and water rounded out the meal. Having. Even I. Italy now for 10+ days, this meal was just average. My pizza was a bit under cooked and the tomatoes lacked the vibrancy of some of the other places we had pizza. Service was good and their menus are printed in four languages to help or the tourists, although there were a number of locals. Prices were a bit higher than other pizza places in part due to higher cover charge-34€ for two pizza, water and two glasses of wine.

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    Bad service. Bad pizza. Waiter impolitely informed us that minimum 2 main courses are required. Pizza was bland with no taste.

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    They make absolutely delicious pizzas and the staff and owner are friendly and kind - I've been here every time I've visited lago do como

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    If you had enough of pasta, go with the trout as it was very tasty with the capers. Pizza was pretty good too

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    “The gnocchi was delicious and the pasta was incredible (seriously, incredible), and the calzone was enormous.”

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    Antichi Sapori - Seafood pasta

    Antichi Sapori

    4.5(31 reviews)
    0.1 km

    Such an amazing experience at this cutie restaurant! Tucked away from all the bustle and craziness…read moreof the waterfront restaurants, this gem is a bit father down the waterfront walk way. The wait for a table at lunch time was reasonable on a Monday, about 15mins. We ordered the bruschetta, truffle pasta which was on the daily specials, and a ragu pasta. Loved the generous amount of truffle on the pasta and the pasta was cooked perfectly aldente. The ragu had a nice acidity to it and was delicious as well. Bruschetta was under whelming but that was ok. Really sweet of them to move us to a shaded table once they noticed I was sitting in an area that was directly under the sun. All in all, such a great restaurant, service was amazing, pricing was reasonable and the food quality was 10/10!!!

    My wife had the daily special which was fresh pasta with mushrooms and I had the carbonara. Both…read morewere good but I would not say great. I did appreciate the ice bucket for our Coke Zeros and Water! The one thing that surprised us was the verbal ask for a tip. I asked for the check and when he brought it back he said tips are not included in their pricing and how much would I like to add to the total? This is the first time we have had that request since being in Italy. I cannot stand the USA Tipping culture and have appreciated the change in Europe. I do hope this was isolated. To be fair, the service was good but not over the top compared to other dining experiences on this trip.

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    Dinning area

    Antichi Sapori - Seafood pasta and pesto with burrata!

    Seafood pasta and pesto with burrata!

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    Forma e Gusto - Lasagna

    Forma e Gusto

    3.7(12 reviews)
    0.1 km

    Enjoyed our quick late lunch during our group tour…read more Been checking the restaurant reviews and menu ahead during our boat ride so we know what we will be ordering to save time. Waited 5-10 minutes for available seats and orders served within 15minutes. Lasagna - perfect ratio/balance of al dente pasta and rich meat sauce sauce. I can smell the aroma of baked cheese! Pasta Carbonara in Pistachio sauce - creamy delicious sauce poured over the Al dente pasta. Please have time to check the notes / policy posted in front before ordering. Highly recommended option when looking for an authentic Italian restaurant in Bellagio.

    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.

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    Forma e Gusto - Pasta carbonara in Pistachio sauce.

    Pasta carbonara in Pistachio sauce.

    Forma e Gusto - Outside dining tables.

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    La Grotta - pizza - Updated October 2026

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