This tiny little place in Varenna, tucked away in the narrow rustic streets, waiting to get…read morediscovered. Simply true homemade cooking. Must I say, my wife and I enjoyed one of the best dinner dates in our fifteen years together. The flavors are beyond amazing, the experience so wonderful... We started with the Antipasto misto del lago, it is lake fish served three ways, was very tasty and fresh, so many different flavors packed in one dish..followed with the Zuppa di pesce which was one of the best seafood soups I've tasted in my life, its contents so tender and with the perfect spice, simply AMAZING.. My main course was the Filetto al pepe verde, meat was juicy and perfectly cooked medium rare, had a nice sauce with small peppers, melts as you begin to chew...She had the Filetti di lavarello (grilled lake fish) was perfectly seasoned, was cooked to perfection, great tasting fish. We shared a side of rosemary potatoes, and Wow, even these were out of this world. Finished off with some Grappa and Limoncello...Memorable meal in this beautiful small village by the lake. The value of the food was worth so much more than what we paid. Service was attentive and courteous. They were playing some nice soul music, very relaxing atmosphere. One of my favorite restaurants in this planet indeed..

Great meal. Everything delicious. Enjoyed sitting outside, people watching, trying everything…read morehere and all 3 of us loved what we had. Not going to recommend anything above another.... Just try something that sounds good to you...it will probably be delicious.

definitely a destination for gourmets . Started with a great…read morewine list . The dishes based on fresh sea food I definitely recommend the vongole who were not only excellent but perfectly cooked .

7 caffe machiatto (sp) carrot cake, walnut cake . . . 7 satisfied travellers…read more The view isn't bad either - understatement - Amazing views!

No longer in existence. Now known as Ristorante Nando. Changed everything and now overpriced…read moremediocre Italian cuisine and pizza. Seriously disappointed. Save your money and buy elsewhere

One of the few options that was available in Bellagio. Surprisingly good and affordable for a prime…read moretourist location. Strongly recommend this place to anyone visiting. Bruschetta - 3.5/5 Spaghetti- 4/5 Pappardelle - 4/5 Service - 4/5 Food - 4/5 Ambience - 4/5

We found this gem on our drive along the shore of Lake Como on the way to Bellagio. It was actually…read moremy favorite meal of the entire trip to Como! It's definitely a local spot. It wasn't very busy and everyone there was Italian. The waitress didn't speak English and there was no English menu. Our meal was delightful. My husband and I each had a pasta dish. Both were delicious, simple, homestyle italian cooking with very fresh ingredients. It was the perfect first lunch on our vacation. The atmosphere is so relaxing. There is an outdoor terrace with a partial view on the lake and no one else is around because it is not located in a touristy area. Prices were excellent. I wish we could have eaten there again before we left. I definitely recommend it for those who are looking for great authentic casual Italian food. Yum!!

Truly amazing people! We had a cooking class with them at the villa we were staying at, as well as…read morea private dinner cooked by the head chef and owner, Lucca. He and his sous chefs Jacob and Michael are true professionals. Lucca was able to adapt to our kitchen without missing a beat. For the cooking class, he taught us how to prepare: fresh pesto, handmade pasta (tagliatelle), branzzino, calamari, bruschetta, mussels and clams, and a beautiful chocolate cake. For the private dinner, he prepared: smoked tuna, octopus salad, seared fish and tiramisu. We also ate at their restaurant which was homely and very local. The menu is not in English, a good sign! Highly recommend eating at their restaurant at the very least!

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!

I ordered the risotto with scallops. When it arrived, I found that the scallops were underdone…read more (The risotto was fabulous!) I asked to have the scallops cooked a little more. After a long wait, they brought me a dish that was in every way inferior to what I had before. Instead of three scallops, there were two. Instead of perfect risotto with a nice drizzle of crema, there was bland rice with no magic, I really and truly just wanted my dish back with the scallops sufficiently cooked. It would have cost them nothing. Instead they ruined my night.

Great central location, vibrant and friendly atmosphere, good for families. Excellent pizza.read more

Excellent gem of a true Ticinese Grotto with attentive service set off the beaten path in a forest…read moreon the west side of Lugano. Definitely will try a visit!

I visited this place 11 years ago by chance and loved it. Came back, and it's still just as good…read more Looking forward to coming again!