Amazing Service, World Class food, Great wine suggestion and we can't find elsewhere. Unique…read moreNorthern Italian Red blend with 15 different grapes. Zyme - Karios Pretty good hike to get up the cobble stone steps to the restaurant - well worth it and arguably one of the best views on the lake from the patio (vista) looking west to the sunset. We are world travelers and don't often reminisce about dinners.

This is a small neighborhood trattoria in the heart of Lenno. It's nothing pretentious and seems…read moreto cater to locals and tourists alike. The service is friendly and attentive. It was a very hot day and we asked for extra ice for our drinks, which the waitress brought without hesitation. It's a great stop, in fact I think the best stop, if you are looking to eat before/after visiting nearby Villa Balbianello. The food here is well made and reasonably priced. It's not gourmet cuisine nor does it pretend to be. We tried several dishes and everything was well made and delicious. If I was in the area, I'd definitely return. Food: 4 stars Ambiance: 4 stars Service: 4.5 stars Pro tip: if you are visiting the Villa take the express walkway directly to the restaurant. Look at a map app and you'll see what I'm talking about.

We were in a slight hurry due to our water taxi departing in 1 hour, and the service staff was…read moregracious enough to let us in 10 minutes before official opening to help accommodate. Our wine, pastas (stuffed ravioli with sage butter sauce and pasta with aubergines and tomatoes) were fabulous. The ambiance was great, quiet, slightly off the main area, and cute inside. We were very impressed with the flavors of everything we had, efficiency of good service, and we would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone in Lenno looking for a great meal experience!

This was a standout lunch for us in Varenna! We walked in with no reservation which was risky, and…read morethe owner said he only had 2 tables to choose from since the others were reserved, and showed us to make sure we were fine with either of those options (which was thoughtful). We opted for the one on the terrace, and our view was INCREDIBLE. one of the best lunch views we had the entire trip. The service was fast and attentive. My husband ordered the duck which was amazing and so flavorful in a yummy sauce, and I ordered the homemade pumpkin ravioli with cheese fondue sauce. MY PASTA WAS INCREDIBLE. Top 3 of my entire trip and I raved about it to the owner. It had pomegranates to top it and something else (I think mushrooms?)-- it was so flavorful and I wanted to savor every single bite. It just wasn't enough. The portions were a little smaller for the pasta, but that is to be expected at most places since it is meant to be a secondary accompaniment to the main meal. I just ordered that for my meal and it was the perfect portion for me since I wasn't starving. Overall, this was a very memorable lunch for us and you can tell the owner cares a lot about this restaurant, its customers, and its cuisine. I highly recommend a visit here!!! And you truly can't beat the view. Wish we could return!

La Vista was the restaurant that ran in our hotel, and we were able to get a balcony seat right off…read morethe water for our romantic honeymoon dinner. The views were spectacular and the service was exceptional, the food was good just like all other food we had in Lake Como. You are paying for the view and a decent meal to go with it, and that's what the food was: decent with a heavy price tag. I would go back just because I love the hotel so much, but I will not be expecting a culinary masterpiece to die for here.

Quintessential neighborhood resturant. Quaint. Menu of…read moreregional dishes. During the warmer months dining on the terrace while taking in the gorgeous view of the mountains and Como Di Lago is a lovely experience. Fresh melon, prosciutto and local cheeses and a bottle of regional red wine to start. The roasted rabbit, Pizzoccheri, tender rich gnocchi, and polenta uncia were all delicious. Should you choose to avoid the more touristy spots while in the area, this is a solid choice to enjoy regional fresh dishes in a relaxing atmosphere.

Seems to be closed?!? We were in town 3 nights and never saw it open. Asked at the restaurant next…read moredoor and they said it is closed.

Tasted terrible .... Portions small, lamb was tough, potatoes were like French fries and clams in…read morespaghetti were small And tasteless .

Our first night in Varenna, Lake Como ended on a good note thanks to Locanda Cavallino. We showed…read moreup the day of & asked to make a reservation for that very same night. The waiter kindly put a reservation for table at 8 PM on their outside patio. While we couldn't get a full view of the water, that atmosphere was so nice and everybody was generally very pleasant, which was relaxing. Their menu was vast and because we had so many choices, we ended up ordering so much off of the menu, including fries with ketchup, their soup of the day, (which was a zucchini cream soup), cocktails and mocktails, seafood pasta and monkfish, shrimp & scallop skewers. Safe to say, we are completely full by the time we left, but everything was delicious and I didn't regret anything we ordered.

An elevated dining experience right by the ferry stop. They have an outdoor area overlooking the…read morelake but on cool march evening we dined inside. The interior is just a beautiful space modern but still showing off the old stone walls. Plenty of tables but all of them separate and not stuffed together so you will have privacy. The wine list is extensive while the menu is a bit more concise. The food is locally sourced and all is home made. The bread basket is not an after thought but a an excellent blending of different breads and bread sticks. I wanted to try the risotto with fish filets but they only prepare for 2 so I asked our waitress for he favorite dish she l Pointed to the raviolis stuffed with rabbit. They were amazing the wife had a top notch pasta with mushrooms.foe desert tired of tiramisu we asked the waitress she led up to a wonderful tarte with lemon ricotta and blueberries . Wow!!

This was excellent. It's a tough spot to find from the main road and a long walk down once you find…read morethe right staircase, but we did it with two small children and lived to tell about it. On the food, the antipasto was really good and we enjoyed the missoltino and the cheese courses as well, but it was the rice with perch filets that we'll remember more than anything else. My wife in particular really fell in love with that. We also learned that they cook the rice in butter because in the old days it was cheaper to get butter to that area than olive oil, which I thought was interesting.

Caviar and chive pasta was excellent, along with the service. Worth the stop especially since it's…read moreright on the water.

Fabulous experience!! Small place, with only like 6 or 7…read moretables indoors and a few on the street. We were just lucky and didn't have to wait for a table although I'm aware may need to do so in a busy day. We sat indoors and had one of the most pleasant dinner experiences i've had abroad. Menu is short and clean. Unpretentious but delicious Italian food. Dinner was just exceptional! accompanied with a nice bottle of wine recommended by the owner. Indoor ambiance (would strongly recommend) is charming with personalized polite service. Just a gem!

The very best restaurant in Varenna. Their pasta is amazing and their beef dishes are some of the…read morebest outside of Florence. Their servers are amazing and will take great care of you. This restaurant is a must go!