Lovely restaurant within the square. Food was very good. The ambience was lovely outside patio…read moreamong the square people watching and enjoying Italian life.

OH wasn't this a fun lunch during our time on Lake Como!…read more So undecided while actually in Como, we ended up just picking the nearest side-walk open restaurant... we picked well! Hosterietta was a lovely decision! We decided to sit outside on a day where Satan had obvious controls of the thermostat. They were kind enough not to judge me for wiping the sweat from my brow so I didn't drip in my food. They brought me a fresh towel... and then likely judged me harshly behind closed doors... sorry folks, bad American manners but it was HOT! FORTUNATELY, they have lovely massive umbrellas outside to sit under, and they helped immensely! They have a wonderful menu, both in Italian and English. They have very accommodating staff that are quick to tell / share of their favorite menu items (I love it when they do this!). I actually chose my meal based on their recommendation. Forgive me for not remembering what I ordered. I did start with a salad... heads-up folks, if you start with a "starter salad"... it is enough for an entire meal! They recommended wine. The four of us planned to split one bottle... as you all can imagine... that didn't happen... after a few glasses each, we all left with smiles on our faces!

Stilo was the first restaurant we visited in Lake Como. It's located right across on the water…read morewhich made for stunning dinner views. We were lucky to be seated outside after about a 10 minute wait on a busy Friday evening. Our server Lucco was very sweet and though very busy did his best to be attentive. We started with sparkling water, proseccos, margherita pizza and a salad. Those were delivered promptly. Next I ordered the linguine frutti di mare which was sooo delicious and the seafood was so fresh (prawns, mussels, scallops). However, there was an unsavory taste left in our mouths after my friend's food had hair in it and she asked to return it to the kitchen. A lady server came over and aggressively insisted that the hair belonged to my friend because it had to be "extensions". This was an unpleasant experience to say the least My friend declined another dish from the kitchen and we shared my pasta which we both enjoyed but I'm sad she wasn't able to enjoy her meal. Overall, we still really enjoyed the food we did try.

This restaurant is right next to lake Como so you can oversea the lake while you dine which makes…read morethe atmosphere 100times better. I had some tea and grilled seafood, it was mostly crabs and shrimp, it would have been nice to have more variety.

Cute little restaurant, friendly staff, great food. I tried hummus and pink falafel. I'll…read moredefinitely back.

Amazing, delicious, reasonable price and great wine. The inside is quite charming. A very nice…read morelocal trattoria!

Restaurant opened at 7, we were the first folks waiting outside. Staff showed up at 7:05 and opened…read morethe doors. Everyone waiting outside rushed in and sat themselves. We waited by the host booth as the staff was rushing to setup. We were thanked by the host for waiting by the booth while they setup. Everyone else rushed and sat themselves and were told 5 mins after waiting that they can no longer take walk ins. Everyone else who rushed in took the walk in spots. For folks visiting from outside of Italy, good luck. Don't expect good customer service.

Amazing dining experience with exceptional service and delicious dishes from appetizers to deserts!…read moreLake Perch on their classic risotto was my favorite dish on the menu. A must try! Will be back!

The positive reviews of this place are accurate. No curb-appeal but the back patio is beautiful and…read morequiet. The staff are amazingly accommodating and speak English very well. The lobster bisque is good, as previously reviewed. We order a delicious salad off the menu, which was also excellent with watercress, lettuce, carrots, cabbage, and tomatoes. The lobster ravioli was fine, not great. Same for the linguine with sea urchin. The pan seared branzino was fresh and good, nothing spectacular. Prices were very fair. The food is probably 3.5 star but the service was 5 so I'm giving them a 4 for the effort!

The gentleman server here was so very kind! He helped us find our hotel as we were walking by so I…read morewanted to eat here. Literally right in front of our hotel. The food was excellent and so was the service and the drinks! I was very happy! And the evening/sunset view of Lake Como was amazing! Thank you sir for making our stay in Como so special! Ciao! Bob & Kerry

All we got was apperativo. Personally I got a peach Bellini and it was amazing!! Made with fresh…read morepeach juice. The food that comes with apperativo (free) was great!

Staying in Cernobbio while touring the Lake Como area. Found Ristorante Giardino here on Yelp and…read moreTrip Advisor. It was a 2 minute walk. WOW! Great place, beautiful inside and a nice patio. The Owner himself took care of us. We came for Pizza. Great decision. The regular menu looked great and we ordered the appetizer special Veal with tuna sauce. Superb. The owner is a really neat guy and all the food ordered by other patrons looked amazing. Can't wait to come back for dinner next visit. Highly recommend!

We loved Giardino's! We got in lake from a Flight and this place was right next door. Friendly and…read morekind staff quick service, excellent meal to get our first Italy dinner in. We even got to see the owner's Coca Cola collection, super rad!

At last something different in Morcote!…read more Swiss meat for tasty kebabs and kebab-in-a-box. Also falafel. Maybe this sort of cuisine is not very tourism-oriented for an Italian Swiss tourist village, but us locals sometimes need to eat something quick.

it was nice and juicy meat,however first serving was waiting in hot pan for quick service so wasn't…read morereally good but second one was freshly cut and service so ask him to get you fresh cut and serve

We stopped here for lunch after hiking. We had some very refreshing spritz's and fondue to start,…read moreand delicious main courses including their lasagna and chicken. It's exactly what we wanted after hiking all morning. The service was a bit slow, but it wasn't a problem since we were in no rush. The waterfront seating was very relaxing and enjoyable.

We ate lunch here during our trip to Morcote and had a wonderful experience. We sat outside by the…read morelake and despite being a hot day, it felt very breezy under the shade. We got their seafood spaghetti and lasagne. Both were absolutely delicious and I would order them again. They have plenty of seating indoor as well but definitely sit outside if the weather permits.

This was the most amazing dinner I have and probably will ever experience. Everything from the…read moremoment we entered the door to exiting the restaurant was impeccably perfect. The finess and timing of every dish was spot on. There was not a single question that our group asked that any member of the staff couldn't answer. They were able to accomodate every request we made and most assuredly went above and beyond. Now to the food...the marinated prawns, the risotto, the lamb loin......only a few things in life make you close your eyes and moan so passionately. Well every single bite makes you close your eyes and believe you are in heaven. It is an experience that is hard to put into words. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to eat at Il Ritrovo. The only downside is I will not look at any nice meal the same and I have no idea how to top this anniversary next year. We live in New York. Bravo Chef Roberto, your food is impeccable. You really deserve at least one star Michelin.