Wonderful casual dining experience if you're ever in Lake Como and luckily find yourself at the…read moreBellagio steps. Food and service were excellent. We purchased a painted wine bottle that we had to surrender at the airport. I was hoping to contact the restaurant to purchase another and ship to the US if possible.

Ok. Many restaurants in Bellagio are off the many stairs in the area. Small and intimate but full…read moreof experiences. We saw La Lanterna on our first night thought we have to give it a try while we were here. The next night we walked by and the was a table outside in the stairs. OK, it does not talk much to excite us but this was awesome. Enjoying our meal while watching people walk by and walk by. A lot of people walk by and look et you. So if you are self conscious ask to sit inside. They have a basic menu of pasta and at first we thought, "this will not be enough food." It was plenty and so flavorful. In our four weeks of travel in Italy and Greece, this was my most memorable and tasty meal. No hesitation. Just a cute little restaurant with a great eating experience.

Really great good! Come early as it gets busy after 6pm. The laasagne is to die for and the gnocchi…read moreis amazing. Hugo spritz is good. Not to sweet

Ambiance: this establishment is located on the hill, not too far away from the ferry stop,…read morecertainly walkable and less crowded Service: very friendly and patient with questions, provided useful suggestions Food & Drink: variety choices on their regular menu and they also serve daily specials Complimentary Bread - *** a bit dry Gnocchi - **** with 4 cheeses and fondue of local cheeses scented with sage and nutmeg, very soft and creamy, recommend San Daniele Pizza - **** tomato, mozzarella, basil, raw San Daniele ham, rocket and parmesan flakes with extra virgin olive oil, bold flavors and cheesy tasty, recommend Latte macchiato - *** average taste Price: medium portions and affordable prices, expect €25 per person

There are no reservations here. We waited on a line before dinner time to ensure we could get a…read moretable. We were a large group and we had to split up. I didn't get many pictures of the food. I had the steak. They were cut into smaller pieces. It was soft and had flavor. My sons had the lasagna and they said they were great. The loss of a star is because service was very slow.

The service was quick but once served never came back. Struggled to get servers attention to order…read morecoffee after the meal. Food was ok. We ordered bruschetta, lasagna and spaghetti carbonara. The bruschetta was excellent. The lasagna and spaghetti were ok. The lasagna at times tasted like other foods. Almost as if it had been in a fridge with other things and picked up the flavor. They were playing 80s music, but surprisingly the restaurant was not that loud. They also had outdoor seating but we couldn't choose as the restaurant was full.

Cute little wine bar in the shopping area of Bellagio. Our server was friendly and gave us…read moresuggestions on wine and food. We opted for a meat and cheese plate, which also came with a bread basket, to go with our wines. There were a few outdoor tables that were occupied so we sat inside but it was very quaint and comfortable.

Great place we highly recommend a wonderful selection of wine, expert staff that were friendly. We…read moreordered a nice cheese and meat plate. Very cool spot and I hope we can get back here on this trip

Lovely ambiance. It is located right at the lake and hard to miss as it is the first thing you see…read morewhen reaching Bellagio on a Ferry. The outdoor terrace seating is breathtaking and filled with Wisteria during early April (wish I went early). We went for lunch as soon as we got off the ferry and had the Ravioli and Risotto and loved it. Service was quick.

Excellent service, friendly staff and great food!!! Quiet atmosphere so youcan actually have a…read moreconversation

We came during the daytime tourist rush and this restaurant provided a relaxed, quiet option, with…read morewell-executed dishes. The particular alley it was on was not as bustling as the others and the outdoor tables looked inviting as we passed by. We ended up dining inside, where we could be seated immediately. The decor was impressive and fun. We went with a local buckwheat noodle dish (pizzoccheri), which had a very unique and earthy flavor. Recommended to grind fresh pepper on it before enjoying. Worth trying if you're adventurous and want to familiarize yourself with the cuisine of the Valtellina valley. We also had a more classic red sauce pasta (lasagne al ragù di carne). Very thin, light, and elegant noodles in both dishes. An excellent portion size for lunch. Service was attentive and outstanding. Stop by for a quiet and delicious lunch in the busy little lakeside village of Bellagio.

Found this wonderful wine bar while meandering up and down the alley ways in Bellagio. It's in a…read morenice quiet area away from the tourists. The staff were super friendly and attentive. We sat outside and ordered an Aperol Spritz ,made exceptionally well , along with a delicious platter of assorted cheeses and jams. There were several hard cheeses and several soft such as goat cheese with cherries. All so good . The pumpkin and pear jams were excellent and complimented the cheeses so well. This is a perfect spot to sit and unwind , highly recommended.

We thought we wanted to eat here when we saw the cushions for people to sit on when the restaurant…read morewas full. We knew we had chosen the right place when we heard good music playing as opposed to the bubble gum Italian pop music we have been subjected to all over Italy for the past week. We just stopped in for a quick bite before the ferry and we are so very glad we did. Vincenzo was a wonderful waiter and we could not have been happier with our fettuccine ala ragu and the ravioli with spinach and brown butter and sage. Both were expertly prepared and a welcome change to the mediocrity that we have experienced in the past several days. Vincenzo even assisted me in gathering some day old bread for our daily ritual of feeding the ducks on the waterfront. Grazie!

Food was mediocre at best... We decided our entrees were a disappointment so we'd get dessert…read moreelsewhere. Then we left and realized most places were closed or closing, but our dinner restaurant was open for another 35 mins. So we walked back and asked for a table to order a dessert. The same waiter we had maybe 10 mins prior, who had JUST offered us dessert, told us no - that he couldn't give us a table just to order dessert "because they're cooked fresh". Maybe there was a misunderstanding, because this came off as extremely rude and off-putting. We would not go back here.

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!

We were able to get in without a reservation but while the rooftop set-up was really nice,…read moresomething felt slightly off in my opinion. I think partly it was that our general online research offered a lunch menu that was a la carte, but they only had a prefix menu when we were dining there. In the end, I personally feel like this is more 3.5 stars, and what made it just shy of 4 stars was that the prefix menu felt like a cash grab. The dishes themselves were hit or miss (eg the cacio e pepe dish was subpar and the flavor wasn't great) but we had a beef tartare that was pretty good!

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

While in Bellagio, we found this little cafe tucked into an alley on the hill. We waited a few…read moreshort minutes to be seated and were tucked into a table outside. What a beautiful setting and the day was warm and sunny. We each ordered a glass of wine, and then scoured the menu, finally settling on a pasta dish for one, pizza for the other one, and Mr. Bee and I split a pizza. When in Italy one must have as much pizza as you can. Each is different, but never a bad one. I have to say, the pizza was the best we had on the trip. The crust was light and crunchy, but tender. The sauce was simple but incredible. The mushrooms and prosciutto were the icing on the pie. The service was friendly and fast. We absolutely loved our lunch at this little eatery.

It's remarkably easy for memories of time spent in Italy to take on Felliniesque qualities. In…read morecinematic black and white detail, I distinctly recall spending an afternoon strolling the cobbled passageways of Bellagio with my beau, George Clooney. We sampled local cuisine and shopped our hearts out before returning to our villa on the shore of Lake Como. However... upon reflection, a more accurate memory features a very sweaty Nico hobbling on blistered feet, sans Clooney, in desperate need of shade and refreshment. Now that I recall, Forma e Gusto came into my life at a perfect moment in time. Tucked in between several buildings, under a lush canopy of leaves, Forma e Gusto offers respite on a hot summer day. The restaurant offers intimate indoor seating, as well as several tables lining the covered alley. Be sure to check out the charming outdoor bar as well. Their menu offers most of the usual dishes found on Lake Como, with a few surprises thrown in. I ordered the Ravioli di Pesce di Lago, buttery raviolis filled with trout and goat cheese. I made the right choice! I've since tried to replicate this deliciousness at home and have failed spectacularly! The restaurant's raviolis were the result of locally sourced ingredients skillfully prepared by someone with years of experience. I have vivid sense memory of those remarkable raviolis; I hope to one day taste them again. I was only in Bellagio for a single afternoon, and didn't have the opportunity to dine elsewhere. It's possible there are restaurants more deserving of your attention, however Forma e Gusto came to my rescue with their delicious food and outstanding customer service. (Roberto deserves an award for his ability to effortlessly multitask, and to describe the menu items poetically. He's no George Clooney, but he's a gem for sure!)