Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 One of the restaurants that open a little bit early so we have decided to try it out. We got there 10 minutes before and people started coming after us. We got the seat even we didn't have reservations. I ordered risotto with fried perch (minimum 2 orders), lake fish sampler entree, and white wine to pair with fish dishes. Risotto flavor was good but the texture was a bit hard for my taste. It was different from the one I had in Venice. I don't know which one is authentic but I don't really like the texture of this one. Lake fish sampler also great on seasoning but then again some fishes have small bones which I didn't like. So if small bones bother you like me, I suggest don't order this dish. Also order "Miascia" with figs jam and pumpkin ice-cream. Which tasted balance with ice cream and taste of fig jam. Overall experience was ok but it was a bit over priced.

There was not much selection of restaurants on Varenna in Lake Como. So we stumbled across this…read morerestaurant without reservation for dinner. We were seated as soon as they opened; which was very nice of them. We ordered their Risotto and Grilled fish and ended our dinner with sweet dessert that they have. Their Risotto was not my favorite because the rice was tough to chew and fish had tiny bones in them. Risotto had good seasoning but texture was not what I prefer. Grilled fish platter was decent but fish had a lot of tiny bones that I didn't like. Seasonings were great! Service was good and staff were talking in English and smiling and friendly with people. Table settings were in family style and this place is good for large families.

Fabulous experience!! Small place, with only like 6 or 7…read moretables indoors and a few on the street. We were just lucky and didn't have to wait for a table although I'm aware may need to do so in a busy day. We sat indoors and had one of the most pleasant dinner experiences i've had abroad. Menu is short and clean. Unpretentious but delicious Italian food. Dinner was just exceptional! accompanied with a nice bottle of wine recommended by the owner. Indoor ambiance (would strongly recommend) is charming with personalized polite service. Just a gem!

This was so good we couldn't just experience the meals once so we went again. The food was…read moremagnificent the flavors were utter perfection. The lasagna was wonderfully cooked and the lemon ravioli had the most perfect amount of citrus to ricotta ratio. The tiramisu was the best tiramisu i've ever had! It had the strong punch of the coffee which was wonderfully counterbalanced with the smoothness of the cream. We had to wait in line the first time we went to this fine establishment but it was 1000% worth it. To avoid the long line we went the second time at 7 and we only waited about 5 minutes. The service was just as good as the food, everyone was welcoming and very accommodating.

DO NOT COME HERE UNLESS YOU WANT TO MEET THE RUDEST MANAGER!…read more The restaurant itself was cute, and our male server was ok.Unfortunately, our experience was overshadowed by what I believe was the manager, who was very unwelcoming and came across as rude and dismissive. Shoes not like children. We were a group of four adults and four children (ages 6-14) on our way to the beach. The kids were hungry, and since this was the closest restaurant, we decided to stop in for a quick bite before swimming, planning to have a larger meal afterward. From the moment we arrived, it felt like she was annoyed that we had children with us (Our children knows how to eat in a restaurant, they come from a family of fine dining chefs (their dad) they do not only eat chicken nuggets and fries) before we sat the waiter said we don't have kids food, or maybe that we weren't going to order a full meal. There was a whole menu but was told there's only a few items available. It even gave the impression that she assumed we couldn't afford the restaurant, which was uncomfortable, especially when she stands there and STARE at your table while you dine. What made the experience worse was watching her check on the other tables with a warm, friendly tone while treating us very differently and cold. The contrast was noticeable and made us feel unwelcome. As for the food, we ordered a bottle of water because we had our own personal water bottles and was told we're not allowed to drink it there, we ordered three buttered pasta dishes for the kids (which were actually the best items we had on the menu, ravioli, which was disappointing, and the salted cod. While I understand it's supposed to be salty, both the cod and the red sauce were overwhelmingly salty to the point that it affected the dish. Sadly, because of the poor hospitality, we would not return. Good service should make every guest feel welcome, regardless of whether they're ordering a light meal or a full dinner. Leaving me to NOT RECOMMEND such a rude place. There's lots of other friendlier restaurants and better food.

Service was on point; make sure you make a reservation if you plan on going. Ambiance is casual;…read morethe night we went all seating was outside in a covered area. The food was not that impressive - it could be what we ordered, could have been the food itself. The chef sent out a starter, something fried, tasty. We moved onto the stuffed zucchini flowers, nice. Mains: we ordered the ravioli filled with sausage & potato topped with veal sauce, & an order of the tagliolini with fresh tomato & basil. The ravioli was good, the tagliolini was barely fair; the sauce was very light & did not have much flavor. Given our mains we opted out of dessert.

We almost did not go here because of the 3.5 stars. We decided to go anyway and were seated…read moreupstairs overlooking the lake. The food was amazing. So much that we went again tonight. Three nights in Bellagio and we decided it was so good that why go somewhere else. Then add in Paolo, our waiter from Sicily. He is amazingly helpful and made us feel at home. His recommendation tonight was perfect. He also is very helpful with with selecting wine alt a reasonable price. The wine selection is the best I have seen in two weeks of being in Italy. We had two dinners there for the four of us and everything was delicious. Don't miss it because someone had a bad experience. This was an amazing experience. We may go back tomorrow for our final dinner in Bellagio.

What a great experience! Order the Fettuccini in Strachinno Cheese sauce dressed in the Parmesan…read moreWheel! The man "danced" while he created! We split the serving with a great Italian White Vino for the Mrs and a local (good!) beer for me. All we needed for a quick lunch while in Bellagio! Beautiful little town! Easy quick service!

Amazing local spot we discovered. Great recommendations and service. Food was great and it was…read morefantastic.

If I could give Sociale a 10 I most certainly would. From the start there was a warm and welcoming…read morefeeling from our waiter (may have also been the owner?). He patiently answered our questions and helped us in knowing how much to order for our table of 9. The food was perfection from the eggplant Parmesan and osso bucco to the pasta carbonara and the desserts everything was flat out delicious. The ambiance was pure Italian warmth which left us feeling like we home away from home. If I ever get back to Lake Como I will ABSOLUTELY be going back to Sociale! I'll also be telling anyone I know visiting Lake Como to go there as well. This restaurant is well worth a visit....or two, or more!!

Really great good! Come early as it gets busy after 6pm. The laasagne is to die for and the gnocchi…read moreis amazing. Hugo spritz is good. Not to sweet

Ambiance: this establishment is located on the hill, not too far away from the ferry stop,…read morecertainly walkable and less crowded Service: very friendly and patient with questions, provided useful suggestions Food & Drink: variety choices on their regular menu and they also serve daily specials Complimentary Bread - *** a bit dry Gnocchi - **** with 4 cheeses and fondue of local cheeses scented with sage and nutmeg, very soft and creamy, recommend San Daniele Pizza - **** tomato, mozzarella, basil, raw San Daniele ham, rocket and parmesan flakes with extra virgin olive oil, bold flavors and cheesy tasty, recommend Latte macchiato - *** average taste Price: medium portions and affordable prices, expect €25 per person

Lovely restaurant in Bellagio with the cutest outdoor terrace plus delicious food!…read more We had a reservation at this restaurant on a weekday night, and I would definitely recommend getting a reservation if you can since it was quite busy when we were there. We ended up getting seated right at the edge of the vine-covered terrace overlooking the beautiful Salita Serbelloni which just gave such a romantic vibe overall. All of the food we had was phenomenal. We started with the roasted octopus and potato gnocchi, both of which were very tasty with great flavors. The octopus was cooked perfectly, and I also loved the ragu sauce that went with the gnocchi. Then, my fiance and I had their fish of the day which they cook up in front of you, and it was served with seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes. This was absolutely delicious -- the fish was tender and so fresh!

We were able to get in without a reservation but while the rooftop set-up was really nice,…read moresomething felt slightly off in my opinion. I think partly it was that our general online research offered a lunch menu that was a la carte, but they only had a prefix menu when we were dining there. In the end, I personally feel like this is more 3.5 stars, and what made it just shy of 4 stars was that the prefix menu felt like a cash grab. The dishes themselves were hit or miss (eg the cacio e pepe dish was subpar and the flavor wasn't great) but we had a beef tartare that was pretty good!

Very solid restaurant with lovely views of the lake if seated outside!…read more My fiance and I made a reservation here through our hotel for lunch on a Monday though we probably didn't need a reservation since it wasn't too busy. They seated us outside and the views during the daytime are just incredible. It felt so peaceful and relaxed :) I enjoyed a stuffed pasta dish while my fiance had lake fish with vegetables. Both of our dishes tasted very fresh and flavorful; not too heavy for a lunchtime meal and we left feeling satisfied. Definitely a great meal, plus this place is located just a short walk away from the beautiful Villa Carlotta!

The staff were very knowledgeable and accommodating…read more We only had the breakfast which were light with limited selections. But it was fresh and good. We had the room facing Lake Como which is the best room in the hotel. We will definitely return!