If Cinderella had worked in a pizza parlor, instead of being her evil step sister's maid, she might…read morehave been called Mozzarella and even if she had 10 fairy godmothers, she never could have crafted better mozzarella than I tasted atop my pizza at La Piedigortta.

It's over, I've been ruined. When people in America wonder why I dont eat pizza there, this…read moreestablishment is the reason! Been many times over the years, it's just crazy good. 10 stars. But then you're ruined for pizza elsewhere!

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.

The service from the very beginning to the end was great…read more The food had lots of flavour and was well priced. Recommend this place strongly

Good spot for the solo business traveler or a group. Authentic thin and crispy pizzas. Arrive after…read more7:30 for the ideal atmosphere - any earlier and it will be mostly empty.

Since no one in the US will stop in as it is not in the tourist track. I will be honest and say how…read moregreat this spot is. Pizza is spot on and the Pastas are great. BUT... the monthly special menu is really an amazing snapshot of seasonality and true Italian cooking. We normally stop in once a week and are never disappointed. They just update the wine list to include some very interesting finds. Great local spot. Americans please go to Stresa.

Just went for a lovely dinner there, during a business trip. The food is amazing and the service…read moreoutstanding. Prices not as.expensive as indicated. All waiters speak English, even thought I was the only non Italian in the place.

This restaurant really is as good as it gets, can't say anything else. This place is crazy good…read more I'll start with the atmosphere. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's all the better inside. The decoration is neatly selected, incredibly spacious and most of all warm and welcoming. There is usually relaxed dinner music playing, light jazz and sometimes blues, acoustic or chilled R&B/Latin/Mediterranean. The mixture of wooden and plastic chairs needs some getting used to but it is somewhat funny. Lots of fine wines, pieces of art, one or two family pictures and wavy cloth on the ceiling round up the decoration. The tables are far enough apart, the bar/preparation area is right in the center of the room which gives nice access to the staff. While we're talking about the staff. 100 points out of 100. They give great recommendations, have good ideas if you're not sure, speak fluent English (and probably some German), are never intrusive and extremely friendly. They also know how to serve a good drink and to never clear the table while one person is still eating! They're amazing. Some of this probably has to do with the fact that this place speacialises in wines. I can't say much about that, I'm not a connoisseur. The wine card ranges from 12 to 80€, more is available upon request. Myself... I like the house wine for 10€/ltr very much :D Sorry to all Italians for my disgrace Let's talk food. In total my companion and I have now spent two weeks at the Lago Maggiore and we made it our task to eat at least one pizza per day. While we do not agree about second or third place there is NO discussion: This place has the best pizza at Lago Maggiore. By far that is! This is complemented by a choice of varying home-made deserts which are simply stunning. The staff will recommend a sweeter wine or rosee suiting to your choice. I was so happy. One time they even made the desert wine a gift from the house simply to surprise us when we didn't order one. All this comes at a price that I think is almost shamefully low. For two people, half a litre of wine, two pizzas, two deserts + desert wine and "coperta" you can expect to pay 30€ or less (29 excluding tip for me last time). This is crazy but maybe owed to the remoteness of the restaurant. I violently urge you to visit this restaurant. It is well worth the drive from Stresa or Arona. Parking spaces are limited in the back area but plentiful out on the street. On workdays there are maybe 6-8 of the 10-15 tables occupied. We didn't make a reservation beforehand but it's probably not the worst idea in high season

This was my first meal in all of Italy. I really enjoyed it. Very yummy pizza. Had to get the…read moreclassic buffalo margarita. Good coffee as well right by the lake. Happy that this was my first taste in Italy

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

I was in Milan for business and decided to take a trip to Switzerland. I walked along and found…read morethis place cooking polenta outside. It was sitting next to a "gran Padano Bowl". Wow.... The magic they created here!!! Starters.... Tomato's and onions. I thought it was an interesting way to start a meal...but it must be the soil! Sprinkled with olive oil and balsamic. Delicious. Main course was the filet with mushrooms, and I had to have the risotto with it. The fillet was tender and flavorful. Mushrooms are always good on steak, and these porcini were no exception. The Risotto.... How cow. Amazing. Not sure how to describe it other than the most delicious risotto I have ever had. Yes. That is water. It is fun to get the "acua fizzante" - sparkling mineral water. Just the fizzante part! Of course - tiramisu for dessert with the traditional espresso. I have found that Italians put more sugar than espresso! Makes it quite enjoyable! Oh...how could I forget...the view is amazing!

Great service and the best mushrooms risotto I have ever had. The seafood pasta was good as well…read more Prices are high but so is everything here. The salami and cheese appetizer was huge, they also have a reasonably prices wine selection, a full bar and dessert. A must visit if you are in this area.

Absolutely amazing fresh delicious Italian food! Service is impeccable with a huge range of wines…read moreto select. Family style atmosphere with friendly staff chef and owners! Will come back again just to go to Hermitage!! **UPDATE - NEW ADDRESS Via Conte Biancamano 41 21100 VARESE

I LOVE this place. Amazing food, great service, beautiful atmosphere. Many locals come here on…read morespecial occasions. On weekend nights they have an antipasti buffet which is fantastic. The tiramisu is the perfect way to end the meal. I usually ask which pastas are hand-made that day. English is limited - this is not a tourist place. This restaurant is quieter in atmosphere than most. Speak quietly if you are American and are used to yelling across the table, as you will ruin it for all other Americans who come after you. If you can speak a bit of Italian and know about regional cuisine differences of Italy, you will love this place.