Roughly 10" diameter pizzas for 6.50 or 7 euros? No, not at a food truck, but at a real sit down…read morerestaurant., on a busy main street, right across from the Grand Hotel Dino where we were staying in Baveno, Italy.. Open 12pm-2pm, and 7pm-10pm everyday, with 173 reviews in Tripadvisor. It's 88 degrees, and all the tables outside are taken, so we have to go inside, where it's like an oven, with near blank walls like in a hospital. They save money by reducing the ambiance and decor. Service is very slow. Wife's 7 euro vegetarian pizza comes with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, sliced mushrooms and cucumbers, while my 6.50 euro comes with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and sliced pieces of sausages of Frankfurt. The thin crust is absolutely delicious and tasty. Next table had spaghetti, which was almost twice as expensive, with a very small portion. The pizzas here are the cheapest in town, with most places charging at least 10 euros and up for pizza. Bill included table tax of 1.5 euros per person, plus 3.30 euros for the sprite, plus 2.50 euros for tap water which is included, even if you order a soft drink, along with the 13.5 euros for the two pizzas. One pizza could have fed both of us, but we found out the hard way what happens when you try to share a pizza in Europe. Each person must order at least one entree. 5.50 euro charge minimum for two before you even order an entrée. That's Italy. It is what it is! Both of us finished our pizzas, as the hotels in Europe don't have microwave ovens. And no pizza take out orders. Each couple has to pay the 5.50 euro ($6.50) charge for every table, to go with our 13.50 euro charge for two pizzas. Oh, by the way, those people who got a table outside had to endure second hand smoke from smokers at the other outside tables. You are no longer in California! .

After getting dinged for 4 euro, 6 euro, 8 euro table charges, finally a restaurant in Italy with…read moreno table charge! You see this restaurant the first thing you step off the boat on Lago Maggiore at Baveno, Italy, as it is right next to the ferry building. Waterfront restaurant serving pizza and Italian pasta dishes, besides the usual sandwiches and ice cream. Eating under the sun umbrellas, watching the ferries landing and passengers disembarking, all while enjoying the scenery of the deep blue waters of Italy's second largest lake, surrounded by mountains rising straight out of the waters. Get too close to the ferries and you will inhale the diesel engine fumes, coming out of the back. Came here twice for dinner, as the food was the least expensive we could find, at 6,7 or 8 euros per dish, and of average quality. Plastic tables and chairs, but at that price, who cares. First time had spaghetti bolognaise, with a healthy portion of ground beef, while the wife had the ravioli, a tourist favorite here. Second time had spaghetti, while the wife had eggplant parmigiana, I think. Both times ordered 4 euro sparkling water -hey they have to make money somehow! Final time here, sat next to a table of 4 French adults. Midway through our meal, two of them closest to us light up cigarettes, smoking up my hair and clothes. You are no longer in Sunnyvale buddy. It is what it is. Bathroom is on the other side of the adjacent ferry building, and surprise, is free to the public, complete with toilet paper and toilet seat, both of which can be occasionally missing in Italian public restrooms! Come here at night to eat in the summer, and the mosquitos will eat you for dinner!

Great location and open all day (many places close from 2 pm to 7:30 pm)…read moreBut I ordered risotto. A simple dish, but they ruined it by the excessive amount of salt. Really, really too salty. Ugh. And the water they serve is not mineral water. If you have to pay just to get water, it should be a good quality mineral water!

We ate in the outdoor area where all the other restaurants share the plaza. Our server and main…read morewaiter were great. I ordered two rounds of different beverages - no problems. Our food was really good. I ordered the branzino which was wonderful and my wife ordered the chicken melanazze which she enjoyed. We loved eating in the square with everyone.

This was our first stop in Stresa. Cozy little place down a small side street but what a meal…read more The pizza was cooked to perfection and flavors were remarkable. The crust was soft with just the right amount of chew. Ingredients were obviously fresh. We were treated like family by both the host and servers. We have a second stop in Stresa next week and will absolutely go back.

Delicious pizza. Friendly and efficient staff. Outdoor courtyard lovely on a warm summer's day.read more

Excellent pasta alla mare and rum mousse w/pistachio and house white were affordable and the best…read moremeal I've had in Italy so far.

Good food and service. They have a wide selection to choose from. They also have outdoor seating.read more

This is a little spot off the main drag that's much better than the food you'll get on the lake…read more Pizza costs from 4-8 euros and pasta is no more than 10. They're super friendly and speak some english, but all the patrons are locals and you get to sit right on this little square that's really perfect. We got three pizzas ranging from simple (Buffala) to complicated (Prosciutto Crudo and Asparagus). The crust was nice and thin and the sauce was super tasty - I think the sauce and crust are the most important things that make a great pizza. Anyway, I would recommend stopping by here off the strip to get a quick bite and then going to the little gelato place at the top of Via Ruga at the circle on your way back down to the lake!

Very good pizza place. Staff was very friendly. Definitely…read moregoing back there. The Calamari was a bit salty but tasted good. Their house pizza ("Bolangaro") was delicious!

We were just passing through on our way from Switzerland to Venice and found this great little…read moreplace along the way. Only a few minutes off our route and well worth it. I got the pizza with prosciutto, Parmesan and arugula and it was very good! My husband got the lasagna and it was very tasty! The portions were quite large and prices very reasonable. We had a nice view of the lake and are glad we stopped! Definitely recommend it!

Only tried the pizza. Which is good. And so is the view across the lake…read more The place is also good for breakfast, at least during the summer period. You can choose between sitting in the sun or in the shadow. Every time I'm in the vicinity I come back to this place. Again, I haven't been disappointed. [July 16 update].

Great pizza, wonderful service, and a cozy atmosphere - I would recommend it for a late night bite…read moreor a full meal, it's a great experience!

Please avoid this place at all cost horrible service horrible food very unfriendly with kids…read moreoverpriced and the worst quality actually a shame for Italy