We came here with family for lunch. The menu isn't very big, which is fine, but the options felt a…read morebit limited. Prices are fair, especially considering it's located near a tourist area or stop. Since we visited in early February during winter, the restaurant was quite cold--they could have turned the heating up a bit, as some of us had to keep our jackets on. I had the Fritto Misto, which was good--generous portion, easily enough for two people to share. One thing I usually look forward to is grilled vegetables, but unfortunately, they weren't available, so I opted for a salad instead. The salad was large, which I appreciated. Overall, it's an okay spot to eat, especially for tourists. The prices aren't outrageous like in some other areas, and the food and service is good.

Excellent family business. Mom, dad and son work hard to make your experience the best…read more The food is beyond good; seriously tasty and reasonably priced. Came once and liked it enough to come back a second time while vacationing on Lake Como in light of other good restaurants nearby. I don't post reviews, hardly ever, ( mostly warning reviews,) but this place changed my habit.

A group of 12 of us came to Lake Como area of Italy for a week.... We happened upon this cute…read morelittle restaurant our first night, and decided to go back again before we left! They have a beautiful outdoor patio, and a beautiful dinning room if the weather is not permitting. I highly suggest going here... its a beautiful out of the way, off the beaten path restaurant with lots of really fresh dished and a great selection....

From the owner: Specialità italiane, prodotti del lago di Como, tutte le paste fatte in casa, menù su richiesta,…read moreprodotti di alta qualità

The service tonight was delightful. We had the pork cheek, the risotto and spaghetti. All of the…read moredishes are highly recommended. The views were spectacular and you just can't go wrong. Servers Ricardo and Floriafano were excellent servers. Very attentive. Very Curtius. Very professional. Travelers close and afar, visit here for a great experience.

A wonderful place that we somehow found, as its one of those with a sign on the road near a few…read moreparking spots, then you walk down that stairs to the place which is right on Lake Como. Probably easier to find by boat and sail up to the dock! Needless to say, the weather was perfect so we ate outside and overlooked Lake Como. Our meal was perfect. We split a first plate which was the black pasta with a type of octopus, smaller than usual. The sauce was yellow tomato sauce, really very good and very different flavor. My entree was a perfectly cooked monkfish in a iight red sauce, with broccoli and potatoes, equally delicious.

If I could, would prob give 4.5 stars. Attended a rehearsal dinner for 50 ppl the night before the…read morewedding, that they arranged on the cobblestone area outside their restaurant facing the lake. The restaurant did a great job of making it special. Had a spectacular view of the lake. All of the dinner courses were outstanding. Restaurant inside was small and intimate. Would likely return if I'm in the area. Bravo.

Classic Italian! From service to food.....top notch. Our Rissoto was superb! Don't miss out.read more

Excellent food and wine and if you request and seat in the cave dining was super fun tooread more

Excellent service and wonderfully prepared pasta and veggies! Silky smooth hand made local butter…read moreand crispy greens on the salad! Really.... What more could you ask for. Wish I would have tried the fresh fish.... But the three meat pasta was delicious!

Good pizza and friendly owner. The waitress was not up to the task and very unfriendly. Update:…read moreWent back two days later and the waitress took our order of 11 people. The first six dishes came out promptly. The other 5 dishes (5 x pizza) didn't come out at all. We asked what happened to the order and she acted like it was our fault she forgot. Unfriendly and stuck up. Sad but true. No apology, no nothing. Tip: Go across the street. The pizza is just as good and the service much much better!!! Don't go a a group, unless you want one bill. They are not able to charge each customer one by one.

Went to this place expecting more, but no. The staff was very unfriendly and the service took…read moreforever. We were even forgotten. When we asked about our order the waitress was so unfriendly, even other customers were looking. The food was actually good, but the experience not so much. I would not go again.

We stopped in for lunch on a Friday afternoon while taking a boat tour around Lake Como. I should…read morenote that while I enjoyed my meal here, I do not eat any seafood so I was not able to try any of the dishes that they are known for. I ordered the Estiva salad with no tuna and the tortelloni with parmesan and a side of grilled vegetables. Pasta was cooked nicely and the veggies were seasoned well. One of my dining companions ordered the fresh fettuccine with fish ragu and really enjoyed it. The service was a touch slow (that seems par for the course in Italy), but the view from our table made for a nice leisurely lunch.

Not for me. Maybe it was what I ordered because the other people in my party loved it. Staff was…read morenice location great since we were staying in walking distance.

The setting is gorgeous and the meal itself was great. The staff was friendly. We took an 11 am…read moreferry from Varenna which was a 1.5 hour journey. The courses and service lasted from 12:30 to almost 4:30. Then we had to wait for the ferry. There are very few ferries that come to Comacina so this ended up being our entire day just for lunch. We were close to Villa del Balbianello and had planned to go there but we did not have time so that was disappointing.

I wanted a uniquely Italian meal experience why on a recent vacation to Lake Como and Locanda del'…read moreIsola Comacina did not disappoint. A cab from Cadenabbia to the small pier where the restaurant provided water tax waited was easy. The short boat trip to the only island on the lake only added to the excitement of the meal that was to come. This is a fixed price pre-set menu meal starting with a variety of fresh deliciously prepared vegetables. 8 different veggies including sautéed celery, beans, and other greens. A main course of "trout" salmon. Boned at the table and super moist and tender. An excellent salad, some fried chicken. The food kept coming. Wine was included and was paired perfectly with the meal. House made ice cream and fresh fruit topped of the meal. And the finale. Coffee and a story. Benvenuto Puricelli, the owner, burns a pot of brandy and sugar in a bowl while telling the story of the curse of the island. Mixing the coffee with the brandy for a delicious finish to a great evening