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Not only the best restaurant we went to in Como, but one of the best meals we had in our two weeks in Italy. All the food was very high quality. The plating was beautiful. The waiter was terrific. Honestly, beyond terrific. He helped pick the menu, help with wine pairings, and even brought over an appetizer we chose not to order (free) just because he said he wanted us to try it. And to top it off, the cost was very reasonable for that quality of food. A must go place.
The definition of a family owned restaurant. There were between 5-7 items in each section menu, as well as only about 10-12 total tables. The lamb was phenomenal with a thick and flavorful crust. The ham with burrata cheese might have been the best cheese i've ever had. All the pasta was homemade and absolutely delicious as well as the cheese. My family agreed the cheesecake and tiramisu were the best we've ever had. The chocolate covered poached pear was one of the coolest dessert presentations i've seen in a dessert. The service was even better than the food. The waiter was the eldest son of the owner and gave fantastic recommendations. The owner was constantly walking around chatting with the customers. They were so friendly and welcoming. Truly can't be beat if you're in Lake Como!
Stopped in Piazza Roma while in Como to celebrate a special occasion, and we had the BEST experience!! The owner came to chat with us and gave us all the best food and wine recommendations. He truly cares about his customers and their dining experience!! Be sure to save room for tiramisu and cheesecake at the end!
We were super excited to try this place considering the outstanding reviews and unfortunately I had a mixed experience. The inside and ambiance is quite eclectic but the service is great and we felt incredibly taken care of our whole meal. I really enjoyed the ham and burrata appetizer as the cheese was incredibly fresh and meat was flavor packed. The table bread could have been better as it was a bit dense and dry so it didn't go as well with our appetizer as I would have hoped. Our main courses were the mezzelune and the tomato/burrata pasta (I forget the name but started with an S). My friend said the tomato/burrata pasta was one of the best pasta dishes he has ever had in his life and in Italy claiming it was incredibly rich and full bodied. On the other hand, I ordered the mezzelune which had sage, butter, and perch and I was a bit skeptical to order it because of the fish (as I am not the biggest fan of fish in my pasta), however our waiter assured me of the lack of fish taste and how memorable the pasta would be. Unfortunately, I found the fish flavor quite strong and felt it lacked cheese so it had more of a dry texture to it. The pasta also felt a bit hard and I wouldn't order it again. Overall, I wouldn't discount Piazza Roma but would just order wisely before picking!
Best meal we have during our week in Como .The menu was very creative. The local fish crudo was delicious and the best lamb dish my wife and I have had in a very long time. The service was very attentive. The seating space indoor and outdoor was pretty and intimate. I highly recommend this restaurant when you come to Como.
Wonderful restaurant. Me and my parents went there yesterday and were extremely impressed. It's a family owned business and it really shows. The owners were so nice and talkative. They gave us free Prosecco, extra pasta servings, free dessert, and a free bottle of wine. It was all amazing. I can't say enough good things about the food or the service at this restaurant. 10/10 recommend.
Piazza Roma is a must try when in Como! A lot of people think that just because you visit Italy that all the restaurants you go to are going to be fantastic but that's not the case. After doing a lot of research I stumbled upon Piazza Roma having a lot of raving reviews. My fiancé and I decided to book a reservation for our last night there and it was a fantastic way to end our trip. It's off the beaten path in the quiet and quaint Piazza Roma so immediately we knew it wasn't going to be an average run of the mill tourist trap. We were seated and the ambiance was unreal. It was very romantic and relaxing, just how you'd picture a dimmer in Italy to be. We enjoyed the meal how you are supposed to eat Italian dinners by starting with Antipasti, moving to primi then secondi & then finalizing with dessert. Since it was our last night we decided to splurge on an expensive bottle of Barolo. The owner of this spot was extremely friendly and welcoming wanted to make our night special upgraded are bottle at no extra charge. Like all places, they placed bread in front of us which we enjoyed with some olive oil and balsamic & it was delicious. They were very generous and brought bread with every course. For our Antipasti, we ordered the Crudo di Parma con Burrata di Andria and it was so fresh and high quality. I've been to restaurants where they give subpar quality to tourists so it was greatly appreciated that at Piazza Roma they treated us as one of their own. For our Primi we ordered two pasta dishes: Tagliolini al missoltino del Lario e passata di pomodori and the Scialatielli fatti in casa con pomodorini freschi e stracciatella di bufala. Both were incredible dishes that popped with amazing flavor. For our secondi we decided to split the Pescato del Lario al burro e salvia con julienne di zucchina. This dish was a locally caught Lake Como fish lightly fried with a zucchini julienne. The fish was light, crispy and so fresh...amazing! My fiancé wasn't a fan of zucchini until she tried this. The zucchini was prepared perfectly and was a great accoutrement to the fish. Finally we ended the night with dessert. We were full so we decided to split the Tiramisu Tradizionale & it was a great way to end our meal. We also ordered espresso and the waiter decided to give us Limoncello as well as an after dinner drink. He was a great server...very attentive and personable. He even comped our espressos and of course the limoncello was on the house. This place was fantastic and was the perfect way to end our visit to Como. I recommend coming here if you're in Como. Make sure you make a reservation because they will turn you away if not. They are about quality and not quantity here which I very much appreciated.
What a Yelp GEM find especially finding out it was located behind the Palace Hotel, where we were staying. Based on reviews on Yelp, we decided to try the Piazza Roma. It was excellent. Owner, handed us each a glass of champagne while we waited for our outside table. Service was excellent, friendly and attentive. Food amazing. Fried calamari and shrimp, extra yummy. Birra reserve even better. Highly recommended. Outside and inside seating. Owners are very nice. read more
Piazza Roma is absolutely great. Great food, great service, great personality. Avocado Tartare to start was a masterpiece in plating and tasted just as good. Scialatielli pasta was a perfect dish as well. Ended with a soup dessert. Chamomile Pineapple Soup was not something I had seen on a menu. Had to try it and was not disappointed. Friendly folks and memorable dining. Do not miss this opportunity! read more
11 months ago
Not only the best restaurant we went to in Como, but one of the best meals we had in our two weeks in Italy. All the food was very high quality. The plating was beautiful. The waiter was terrific. Honestly, beyond terrific. He helped pick the menu, help with wine pairings, and even brought over an appetizer we chose not to order (free) just because he said he wanted us to try it. And to top it off, the cost was very reasonable for that quality of food. A must go place. read more
11 months ago
Still earning 5 stars. Fresh ingredients, family recipes, and wonderful service! Best meal in Italy. read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
What a find! We had a wonderful lunch here away from the crowds - terrific service, fabulous food (octopus, tomato pasta, fish of the day) and fun interior. Would definitely come here again! read more
7 months ago
9 months ago
2 years ago
The definition of a family owned restaurant. There were between 5-7 items in each section menu, as well as only about 10-12 total tables. The lamb was phenomenal with a thick and flavorful crust. The ham with burrata cheese might have been the best cheese i've ever had. All the pasta was homemade and absolutely delicious as well as the cheese. My family agreed the cheesecake and tiramisu were the best we've ever had. The chocolate covered poached pear was one of the coolest dessert presentations i've seen in a dessert. The service was even better than the food. The waiter was the eldest son of the owner and gave fantastic recommendations. The owner was constantly walking around chatting with the customers. They were so friendly and welcoming. Truly can't be beat if you're in Lake Como! read more
11 months ago
10 months ago
4 years ago
The family comes out to greet you. Truly enjoyed this dining experience. The service was outstanding. Not sure if the name of the pasta dish however I have a picture. Enjoy !! read more
Stopped in Piazza Roma while in Como to celebrate a special occasion, and we had the BEST experience!! The owner came to chat with us and gave us all the best food and wine recommendations. He truly cares about his customers and their dining experience!! Be sure to save room for tiramisu and cheesecake at the end! read more
We were super excited to try this place considering the outstanding reviews and unfortunately I had a mixed experience. The inside and ambiance is quite eclectic but the service is great and we felt incredibly taken care of our whole meal. I really enjoyed the ham and burrata appetizer as the cheese was incredibly fresh and meat was flavor packed. The table bread could have been better as it was a bit dense and dry so it didn't go as well with our appetizer as I would have hoped. Our main courses were the mezzelune and the tomato/burrata pasta (I forget the name but started with an S). My friend said the tomato/burrata pasta was one of the best pasta dishes he has ever had in his life and in Italy claiming it was incredibly rich and full bodied. On the other hand, I ordered the mezzelune which had sage, butter, and perch and I was a bit skeptical to order it because of the fish (as I am not the biggest fan of fish in my pasta), however our waiter assured me of the lack of fish taste and how memorable the pasta would be. Unfortunately, I found the fish flavor quite strong and felt it lacked cheese so it had more of a dry texture to it. The pasta also felt a bit hard and I wouldn't order it again. Overall, I wouldn't discount Piazza Roma but would just order wisely before picking! read more
2 years ago
Best meal we have during our week in Como .The menu was very creative. The local fish crudo was delicious and the best lamb dish my wife and I have had in a very long time. The service was very attentive. The seating space indoor and outdoor was pretty and intimate. I highly recommend this restaurant when you come to Como. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Wonderful restaurant. Me and my parents went there yesterday and were extremely impressed. It's a family owned business and it really shows. The owners were so nice and talkative. They gave us free Prosecco, extra pasta servings, free dessert, and a free bottle of wine. It was all amazing. I can't say enough good things about the food or the service at this restaurant. 10/10 recommend. read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
Piazza Roma is a must try when in Como! A lot of people think that just because you visit Italy that all the restaurants you go to are going to be fantastic but that's not the case. After doing a lot of research I stumbled upon Piazza Roma having a lot of raving reviews. My fiancé and I decided to book a reservation for our last night there and it was a fantastic way to end our trip. It's off the beaten path in the quiet and quaint Piazza Roma so immediately we knew it wasn't going to be an average run of the mill tourist trap. We were seated and the ambiance was unreal. It was very romantic and relaxing, just how you'd picture a dimmer in Italy to be. We enjoyed the meal how you are supposed to eat Italian dinners by starting with Antipasti, moving to primi then secondi & then finalizing with dessert. Since it was our last night we decided to splurge on an expensive bottle of Barolo. The owner of this spot was extremely friendly and welcoming wanted to make our night special upgraded are bottle at no extra charge. Like all places, they placed bread in front of us which we enjoyed with some olive oil and balsamic & it was delicious. They were very generous and brought bread with every course. For our Antipasti, we ordered the Crudo di Parma con Burrata di Andria and it was so fresh and high quality. I've been to restaurants where they give subpar quality to tourists so it was greatly appreciated that at Piazza Roma they treated us as one of their own. For our Primi we ordered two pasta dishes: Tagliolini al missoltino del Lario e passata di pomodori and the Scialatielli fatti in casa con pomodorini freschi e stracciatella di bufala. Both were incredible dishes that popped with amazing flavor. For our secondi we decided to split the Pescato del Lario al burro e salvia con julienne di zucchina. This dish was a locally caught Lake Como fish lightly fried with a zucchini julienne. The fish was light, crispy and so fresh...amazing! My fiancé wasn't a fan of zucchini until she tried this. The zucchini was prepared perfectly and was a great accoutrement to the fish. Finally we ended the night with dessert. We were full so we decided to split the Tiramisu Tradizionale & it was a great way to end our meal. We also ordered espresso and the waiter decided to give us Limoncello as well as an after dinner drink. He was a great server...very attentive and personable. He even comped our espressos and of course the limoncello was on the house. This place was fantastic and was the perfect way to end our visit to Como. I recommend coming here if you're in Como. Make sure you make a reservation because they will turn you away if not. They are about quality and not quantity here which I very much appreciated. read more
7 years ago
We have been in Tuscany and here in Como. This restaurant, #1, is family owned, #2, is not touristy and #3 is just excellent food. As I write this the father, and owner, is bringing out several amazing desserts that his fantastic chef son (18 years old) has been preparing for us during our lunch. And his other son, both very handsome guys, has been serving us wine and food. He is so knowledgeable. If you find this place in the next year it will still be undiscovered. After that I guarantee this will be a super well known establishment. And the family is so kind and friendly that YOU will feel like family. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
8 years ago
Came here on recommendation by our Airbnb host when we asked for local must-have eats ("fish of the lake"). This restaurant is located in a quiet little corner in Como, around the duomo, away from the hustle and bustle of the lake, and is the perfect place to have a romantic or quiet dinner with friends and family. The setting is fine dining style, very classy, and the service you get matches the atmosphere. Our server was so gracious and the service was impeccable. They were so kind to seat us even though we swung by around 2pm when they were about to take a siesta. We ordered only antipasti but the host was still so good to us even though we weren't ordering the world. He gave us bruschetta on the house, and even a dessert gratis, and was very attentive to our needs. He noticed our backpack on the ground, at our feet, and he brought a chair to our table and placed our backpack on it. Food was also timely and utterly delicious. I had the octopus salad and my octopus was grilled perfectly. Everything on the plate tasted fresh and well-seasoned. My partner loved his fish plate, with an assortment of fish from the lake. I would highly recommend this restaurant rather than one along the lake. The food and the service at this place is totally worth the money. read more
5 years ago
6 years ago
Looked up reviews on Piazza Roma and decided to check this place out. We past by several restaurants in the area and thankfully we stayed focused on finding this restaurant. We didn't have a reservation but the owner Johnny graciously welcomed us and made a table available. We ordered the calamari and shrimp which is one of the best I've ever had. We also had a pasta dish with creamed mozzarella which was very delicious. Johnny and his family made our night enjoyable as they were engaging, friendly, and service was delivered with a sense of pride. I highly recommend this fantastic restaurant! read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
7 years ago
Unbelievable ambiance and amazing food! Family owned, and everything is super fresh and DELICIOUS!!! The food is authentic Italian The owner took pictures of our group and gave us complimentary desserts! Everyone was super friendly and love their business. Off the beaten path but highly recommend. Enjoy! read more
8 years ago
7 years ago
Got reservations through our hotel for a Sat. night. Loved it but with one caveat. There are two rooms and one has a chandelier so bright you could perform surgery under it. (Owner said Italians like bright light ). We ate in the other room at a back table where the lighting was just right. The grilled octopus starter we shared was delicious. For the main course I had fried shrimp and octopus. It could have used a dipping sauce. My other half had the lamb. Delish! The owner and his son (the chef) could not have been more personable. We would go back. read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
7 years ago
Wow what an incredible experience. My best meal in the week I have been in Italy. From the service, to the Prosecco on arrival, to the unbelievable dishes - these guys made my last day at Lake Como unforgettable. The octopus was incredible and the pasta was the best I've ever had! I will recommend this to all my friends and come back for sure. Thank you!!! read more
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