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We had a great early dinner here. Lots of cool decor and very cozy. Our waiter spoke Italian and English. Don't remember if there was a coperto. The menu was very colorful and unique. It's in Italian and English. The food was delicious. Lots of fresh pasta choices that are unique to the region. The sauces were delicious. Few good dessert choices. The hot chocolate suffle with gelato was an excellent choice.
Right down the street from Bellagio water limousines and hotels, so anticipate tourist prices but certainly divine quality. Charming hand painted wine bottles of scenes around Como decorate the walls. We had a pleasant enough experience with our server, but another server seemed to be annoyed we were tourists. Tourists a stone's throw from the main drag of hotels and shops and the ferry? Go figure. Anyway, I would certainly return and no matter how full you think you are- try the tiramisu!!!!
The homemade lasagna with meat sauce was amazing, especially the meat sauce. The other pasta dishes, I felt like the homemade pasta was cooked a little too al dente for my taste. The hand drawn menu, the hand-painted wine bottles, the service, and the ambiance were all so charming!! (The cashier's dad hand painted all the wine bottle decor in the restaurant!)
A very disappointing meal. While the location is cute the menu is very small. Pasta only! Okay no problem. I just knew of they only did one thing it would superb. WRONG ! It was terrible. Both do he's were flavorless and cold. There was literally no flavor. The vegetarian lasagna was especially bad. Cold and a giant pile of mush. The bean soup was at least hot but I have had much much better. Table bread was stale and hard. There was nothing good other than the sparkling water. There are literally dozens of other places so try one of them.
This place should be very very high on anyone's list in Bellagio Lake Como! The experience starts as you walk down or up the cobblestone alleyway where you'll see La Lanterna with the very cool outdoor seating where you can people watch (highly recommend) The artwork inside is super cool with the hand painted wine bottles that are available for purchase as well. The menu is very down to earth and pretty easy to navigate. The artwork is excellent and painted by the same artist who does the bottles told to us by the staff. Some of the best local, homemade pasta I had the entire trip! Enjoyed that with the limoncello spritz and called it a day! Amazing experience. (They do take credit cards, and there's a bathroom inside)
Visited July 20, 2023. Wow is all I have to say. Lunch here kicked off our experiences in Lake Como and I have nothing but positives to say. They only took cash when we went so this is something to potentially keep in mind, but a trip to the atm is worth it (plus the prices are super reasonable with gigantic portions). Service was great and everything moved smoothly. I got the pasta with chili oil and despite it being tons of food I had to eat every bite. Fresh pasta makes such a difference. If you find yourself in Bellagio definitely stop in for an amazing dining experience and for the sounds of Bob Marley grooving through the restaurant!
Probably, the best meat lasagna & tiramisu I had on my trip to Italy. Hands down ! This restaurant is very pinturesque. A cozy, little nook in the busy but beautiful Bellagio. The hand written and drawing illustrations menu is adorable. The big sign outside "Only Fresh Pasta" tells the truth. Make your taste buds happy and give them a visit.
We stumbled upon this hidden gem while climbing stairs in Bellagio. The painted bottles outside the restaurant captured my wife's attention and we we hungry so we walked in. We sat down and looked at the menu while I ordered a cappuccino to start. My wife ordered the Minestrone Soup and I ordered the cheese-filled ravioli with butter and basil. I asked for some ham to be added on top and my waiter obliged. While we were waiting for the food we were checking out the hand-painted bottles that were on display throughout the dining room. I sat right in front of one titled "George Clooney's House." Nice art on the unique bottles all centered around the theme of Lake Como. The food came out and everything was excellent. I'm not sure that I will ever will be in Bellagio again, but would definitely eat here if I'm in the neighborhood. Five stars!
4 days ago
Ok. Many restaurants in Bellagio are off the many stairs in the area. Small and intimate but full of 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. read more
Date of visit: May 27, 2025 We had a couple of hours to explore Bellagio and my fellow Yelpers recommended this place and they were right to do so! Just barely beating the rush, we were given a lovely table inside and could enjoy the artsy decor--loved the flat wine bottle art, just wish it wasn't so expensive. 60 euros with the current exchange rate is a bit much especially that I was wary of being able to get it home safely! My mom went with the minestrone and she raved about it the rest of the trip! I dipped some of my bread in it and agree that it was quite good and that's not normally a soup I care for. The rest of us somehow all got lasagna and most of us enjoyed it, though one of the group found it too "creamy." I would agree that I do like a bit more mozzarella on my lasagna, but that could also be an American thing and not "authentic." Really the only negative here was having to go all the way downstairs to pay my bill. The restaurant isn't very big yet it was not the easiest journey and the wait down there was a bit long. Otherwise a great experience! read more
We had a great early dinner here. Lots of cool decor and very cozy. Our waiter spoke Italian and English. Don't remember if there was a coperto. The menu was very colorful and unique. It's in Italian and English. The food was delicious. Lots of fresh pasta choices that are unique to the region. The sauces were delicious. Few good dessert choices. The hot chocolate suffle with gelato was an excellent choice. read more
1 year ago
Right down the street from Bellagio water limousines and hotels, so anticipate tourist prices but certainly divine quality. Charming hand painted wine bottles of scenes around Como decorate the walls. We had a pleasant enough experience with our server, but another server seemed to be annoyed we were tourists. Tourists a stone's throw from the main drag of hotels and shops and the ferry? Go figure. Anyway, I would certainly return and no matter how full you think you are- try the tiramisu!!!! read more
7 months ago
The homemade lasagna with meat sauce was amazing, especially the meat sauce. The other pasta dishes, I felt like the homemade pasta was cooked a little too al dente for my taste. The hand drawn menu, the hand-painted wine bottles, the service, and the ambiance were all so charming!! (The cashier's dad hand painted all the wine bottle decor in the restaurant!) read more
1 year ago
My family and I considered our dinner at La Lantera the best meal we had in Bellagio. A small menu done exceptionally well! Will definitely return! read more
Great spot in Bellagio as you go up the stairs. A bit of a wait but it was worth it. Great food in the pastas and the lasagna and the icing on the cake with the tiramisu in a teapot. Pretty neat idea. Service was awesome and atmosphere was great! Would definitely come back! read more
By far our favorite meal in Lake Como/Bellagio! The pasta is all homemade and is absolutely delicious! We got the ravioli and lasagna! Friendly service and fast. The seating outside is limited but plenty inside. Absolutely recommend! read more
A very disappointing meal. While the location is cute the menu is very small. Pasta only! Okay no problem. I just knew of they only did one thing it would superb. WRONG ! It was terrible. Both do he's were flavorless and cold. There was literally no flavor. The vegetarian lasagna was especially bad. Cold and a giant pile of mush. The bean soup was at least hot but I have had much much better. Table bread was stale and hard. There was nothing good other than the sparkling water. There are literally dozens of other places so try one of them. read more
9 months ago
This place should be very very high on anyone's list in Bellagio Lake Como! The experience starts as you walk down or up the cobblestone alleyway where you'll see La Lanterna with the very cool outdoor seating where you can people watch (highly recommend) The artwork inside is super cool with the hand painted wine bottles that are available for purchase as well. The menu is very down to earth and pretty easy to navigate. The artwork is excellent and painted by the same artist who does the bottles told to us by the staff. Some of the best local, homemade pasta I had the entire trip! Enjoyed that with the limoncello spritz and called it a day! Amazing experience. (They do take credit cards, and there's a bathroom inside) read more
1 year ago
Visited July 20, 2023. Wow is all I have to say. Lunch here kicked off our experiences in Lake Como and I have nothing but positives to say. They only took cash when we went so this is something to potentially keep in mind, but a trip to the atm is worth it (plus the prices are super reasonable with gigantic portions). Service was great and everything moved smoothly. I got the pasta with chili oil and despite it being tons of food I had to eat every bite. Fresh pasta makes such a difference. If you find yourself in Bellagio definitely stop in for an amazing dining experience and for the sounds of Bob Marley grooving through the restaurant! read more
2 years ago
Probably, the best meat lasagna & tiramisu I had on my trip to Italy. Hands down ! This restaurant is very pinturesque. A cozy, little nook in the busy but beautiful Bellagio. The hand written and drawing illustrations menu is adorable. The big sign outside "Only Fresh Pasta" tells the truth. Make your taste buds happy and give them a visit. read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
We stumbled upon this hidden gem while climbing stairs in Bellagio. The painted bottles outside the restaurant captured my wife's attention and we we hungry so we walked in. We sat down and looked at the menu while I ordered a cappuccino to start. My wife ordered the Minestrone Soup and I ordered the cheese-filled ravioli with butter and basil. I asked for some ham to be added on top and my waiter obliged. While we were waiting for the food we were checking out the hand-painted bottles that were on display throughout the dining room. I sat right in front of one titled "George Clooney's House." Nice art on the unique bottles all centered around the theme of Lake Como. The food came out and everything was excellent. I'm not sure that I will ever will be in Bellagio again, but would definitely eat here if I'm in the neighborhood. Five stars! read more
2 years ago
Excelente lugar para comer pasta, el servicio excelente las perdonas muy cordiales y el mejor tiramisú read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
A trip to Lake Como isn't complete without having visited the small village town of Bellagio. Massive amounts of tourists flock here for its cobbled stone pathways, elegant buildings and Villa Serbelloni Park, an 18th-century terraced garden with lake views. For whatever reason- I wasn't expecting that many tourists to be there that day and got worried that we would have to settle for a restaurant serving bland food due to the nature of restaurants in touristy areas. La Lanterna proved to be a wonderful restaurant and has been serving traditional Italian cuisine since the 80's. We were extremely hungry after riding our bikes 20 miles to get here and the food was plenty. I ordered a Mixed Salad which was very simple with only 3 ingredients- lettuce, tomato and carrots. The Eggplant Parmigiana dish was delicious, big slices of tender eggplant with delicious melted cheese and a savory marinara sauce. We also ordered the Tagliolini Alla Boscaiola (Fresh Tagliolini Pasta in Tomato Cream w/ Porcini Mushrooms) I appreciated the big pieces of porcini mushrooms and the rich, savory tomato cream sauce. read more
3 years ago
Another five star for this place! Good food with a polite waiter is what we got. Affordable for Bellagio standards. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Agree with what the others have said. Reasonable prices, big portions, recommend the eggplant parmigiana and the pasta. Painted flat bottles on wall are a nice touch. Service was quick in time for our ferry back to Como. Same side and alley left before Bar San Remo, above gelato place on alley. Strongly recommend! read more
5 years ago
GO HERE! Why don't more people know about this place? Honestly, they are open early and have a variety of options! Home made pasta to die for, huge bruschetta that just hits the spot, and divine desserts! Of course the aperol spritz doesn't hurt too ;) ! The hostess was so gracious and helpful with the menu and even where to go around town, she even offered to call our hotel if we needed help getting back. Delicious food, even better service! what more can you ask for? Grazie mille! read more
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4 years ago
We happened to stop in today and it was a great find! Called the rest of our group to eat there later in the day! The sandwiches and pasta were so delicious. The staff was helpful and kind. I would highly recommend eating here!! read more
4 years ago
Right up the alley is La Lanterna. Great food and a very Italian feel inside. I'd go back for sure, make sure to try the pasta! read more
3 years ago
6 years ago
Definitely one of the best restaurants in Bellagio! We tried the homemade pasta, which were truly homemade and delicious. Desserts are also homemade and tasty. Not a lot of choice on the menu, but worth it, since it's very good. Great service, fast and really sympathetic. Would recommend for sure!! Must try! read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
Very very good food! If you're looking for some good pasta, or ham this is definitely a great place to visit. Quick service, quality food, and a cute location along one of the cute narrow streets. Couldn't ask for much more :) read more
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Salita Serbelloni 15
22021 Bellagio
Italy
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