Fantastic dinner. We were greeted by the owner and seated in the back room, outdoors, but with a…read moregrated ceiling fence with live grape vines going through it. It provides a complete ceiling like cover. When 2 large family groups arrived shortly after, he suggested we move to the center room given the numerous of small children in those groups. So we did. The wine list was thorough, but not overwhelming. My wife loved Tignello ( which is a Merlot and cabernet blend) and Moltipulciano D'abruzza . He recommended the latter as being local and not a blend. It was a wonderful wine. The food was Fabulous! this is a resort city and filled with restaurants serving Pizza, Pasta etc. If this is what you want, go elsewhere as this restaurant is very creative. They started us with a small taster, a soup which I think was roasted tomato soup with and perhaps some other flavorings, thick ands smooth and tasty. my wife started with their home made Pate and I had the Braseola. Both were excellent. My scallops were served on a bed of thinly sliced pears surrounded by a mild punkin sauce/puree. my wife had shrimp over white polenta with a black truffle sauce...awesome. The desert menu was the most creative and unusual I I've seen I chose the 1st item, the Mrs the fourth. It was a wow! We both went back to our hotel very happy.

Everything was amazingly delicious! Seafood cooked to perfection by Michelin Star chef Maura Gosio…read more Reservations are recommended as it is popular among locals. They have inside seating and a cute outdoor covered seating area during nice days. Come hungry as it will not be difficult to select your appetizer, first and second course and hopefully saved some room for dessert. We unfortunately did not but good news is after your three courses won't go home hungry. Wonderful service with a truly authentic Italian meal experience.

We waited for an hour for our orders to be taken. At least two tables who came in after us received…read moretheir food before us. The Insalata di Melanzane was delicious but our other meal was ordinary. The wait staff were friendly but the whole place seemed disorganised. Maybe we just picked the wrong day!

Loved it! Best food we've had thus far over our week in Italy. Excellent well prepared and…read moreserved. Service was spotless We appreciated their willingness to seat and serve us after the end of the lunch hour. The bonet for dessert was spectacular. All around wonderful.

Perfect pizza and spaghetti, kind stuff, nice place :) you have to spend some while thereread more

I was getting married in Varenna this past May and finding a restaurant in the quaint lake-side…read moretowns for large parties (15+) was very difficult. This restaurant was more than accommodating and were so friendly and gracious! It was definitely well appreciated! The food is okay. I had the risotto and found it a bit too salty. My husband had salmon pasta; now being from Seattle, we're quite picky about our salmon, but his pasta was really tasty. :) We stopped here on a couple other occasions; once to share a bottle of wine around 5pm with friends, and the staff were so friendly about this. I could see it being an issue, but they had no problem with it, even though they were getting busy. Then we also stopped by here late one night for pizza and pasta take-away. Again, the staff was really friendly. The prices aren't bad either. So if you've got a big party, go here. :)

A restaurant that sits in the stillness of the lake…read more... The view here is spectacular. Did I mention that it's Michelin two star rated? Definitely worth the experience. Two person Chef table encased in glass just steps away from the kitchen where you can see the Masters at work. This place is amazing: food, service, atmosphere. Truly something special. Don't forget to watch the sunset from the terrace with a bottle of wine. Salute!

We went as part of a conference so we didn't have the standard menu but the location is stunning,…read morethe staff were nice and I am fascinated by the squid ink black sponge bread :)

Fantastic meal with excellent service and delicious food and wine. We ate in the courtyard of an…read moreold stone building, enjoying a variety of Lombardian, Piedmontese, and internationally inspired dishes. The staff were extremely solicitous and patient, and geninely flavorful options were offered unprompted for our kids. Try the local specialties like the Scudo ravioli and Lugana wine; the rabbit porchetta is also not to be missed. The prices were completely reasonable given the exceptional quality of the cooking. Just note that the indoor dining room is not air conditioned in the summer.

Great authentic Italian charm located in a historic building next to an old castle from the 1400's…read more food, service and pricing was all terrific. Great place for a nice business dinner.

Great experience and good food!! Wonderful ambiance and great service!…read moreMyself, my wife, and my team members enjoyed wonderful evenings with lots of happy clientele.

Hidden gem!!! We stayed at nearby hotel for one night and didn't feel like eating at hotel. Found…read morethis place down a dirt road. Pros: great food (especially pizza), great desserts (loved the panna cotta), friendly service and they speak English (at least our server did), neighborhood gem, great beer on tap, the price is right... Cons: be prepared for lots of mosquitoes, especially if walking there. They don't open until 7 pm. Old school bathroom ("hole in the floor"). If I ever fly through Milano again, I will come back for sure.