I genuinely do not understand the hype about this restaurant. It felt like we were eating at…read moresomeone's aunt's house (and not in a positive way). All of the food was very subpar and lacked flavor and freshness. Overall we were very disappointed with the food options in Lake Como unfortunately, this did not change our minds.

SLOWEST SERVICE IN MENAGGIO AND THE FOOD IS AVERAGE AS CAN BE!…read more This place is ran by 2 elderly women who most likely do not know what year it is. They ignore people trying to get a table and really have no idea how to run a restaurant Expect to sit there for hour+ before you see any food and it will NOT be worth it Take your time and money elsewhere! AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!

We had our lunch here while in Menaggio. I am not sure about other meals but pizza is very good…read morethere. Me and my husband we shared 1 pizza. And we had some drinks, unfortunately they didn't had the drink I wanted but I choose Limoncello spritz, which was very strong by the way. My husband took local wine and it was pretty good. The waitress gave us good recommendation on that. The service there takes time and i had to go to pay to register because they keep forgetting even we ask 3 times. Overall good inexpensive lunch place.

Found this place because it was on the Michelin guide in the area. Really fun takes on traditional…read moreItalian dishes. My favorite dish was the "liquid caprese"

Highly Recommend!…read more Great service and the restaurant was very nice and organized with good ambiance. Service was excellent. Staff were very nice and helpful. Food was excellent. Everything we had was fresh.

Staff was very friendly. Wonderful meal. Risotto was excellent! Companions, all had pasta…read moredishes, all dishes were very very good. Highly recommended.

The food and wine were so good, we almost went back and then regretted not doing so. The menu is…read moresmall but everything was amazing. Service was also excellent. Super friendly. We would highly recommend.

We were staying at a hotel close to Osteria il Pozzo and noticed a line outside when we were…read morewalking back to our hotel, which convinced us to try going here for dinner despite not having reservations. Thankfully, we ended up being the last ones able to secure a table, since everything else was reserved. There's both indoor and outdoor dining, and we sat indoors which was decorated in a cozy way that reminded me of being in a house. First and foremost, the service here is amazing. All of the servers were so friendly. We ordered a mixed salad to share (big portion), and I ordered the macaroni with bolognese sauce while my husband ordered this chicken and pork sausage dish that came with polenta. We both enjoyed our dishes and finished every last bit. This pasta was actually one of my favorite dishes I have had while visiting Italy. We were in Tuscany before this, and they are famous for ragú/meat based pasta dishes, but honestly this dish was superior to what I tasted there. We also had the house wine (1.5 liters which was only 7€) which was so smooth. I would definitely recommend coming here, but make a reservation in advance!

This restaurant is absolutely amazing. The owner Mario is a perfect host. We came in after a…read moretrekking tour and the restaurant looked very pretty. In spite of our trekking clothes he welcomed us in a perfect way. The restaurant looks authentic. We were so enthusiastic, that we visited the restaurant often. Every single dish we tried was absolutely delicious. So go and visit the restaurant!!

Chez Mario is one of the best restaurants we've ever eaten at, USA and Europe both. We stumbled on…read moreit on a family vacation to Lake Como. The location if up on a hillside and is part of a hotel complex. Glad we had a GPS to help us get there. There is outdoor and indoor seating. The food was simply superb, from the beginning to the end of the meal. Everyone in our party had entirely different dishes, we all shared tastes, and everyone thought each dish was excellent. Beautifully cooked with perfect ingredients. We were all thrilled, and we never felt rushed. The owner Mario came by our table and chatted with us. We had limoncello at the end of the meal which was also delicious, and our son loved it so much that he asked about buying some. The owner was apologetic and said he made it himself and this was all that was left. Our group had one more night left before we departed the area and we told Mario we'd definitely be back the next night. He said fine, he'd hold a table for us. When I called the next day to confirm the table I was told that they were totally booked and there was no room. I said how disappointed I was and that Mario had said he'd hold a table for us. Then the woman on the phone said "Oh. are you the party of five from last night? Of course we have a table for you!" We arrived earlier the second night so we could appreciate the sunset going down over the lake from up on the hillside. The meal that night was as good as or better than the night before, and that was from beginning to end, with wonderful desserts to finish. Mario came out and handed my son a beer bottle with a cork in it and told him that this was the last of his limoncello and gave it to my son as a gift! Really lovely people, we can't recommend them highly enough and the food was right up there with the best we've ever had.

Came here for a weekend dinner and food was delicious. Prices were good too. Our party of 3 shared…read morethe pizza margarita, pizza di bufala and a pasta carbonara. All of our food was delicious! Small local spot, service was great.

Stopped in for lunch while staying in Menaggio. It's small but has great food! The food is fresh,…read moreleaving you to feel full but not like you ate too much. The calzones are huge and have a decent amount of filling.

HANDS DOWN the BEST in Varenna... and the best restaurant around the lake that we had eaten at…read moreduring our week. Food was excellent, service was 10/10, ambiance was wonderful. The owner and his staff were wonderful, kind, welcoming and made great recommendations. Al Prato is a gem, and a peaceful yet lively respite from the crowded lake-front spots. A must-try. Make sure you stop by to make a reservation in-person, it fills up quickly! Thank you Al Prato for the delicious meals and beautiful evenings.

MAKE RESERVATIONS!!! Get help from your hotel/airbnb accommodation to get reservations! It's one of…read moremy dinner highlights for my trip! My lamb chop was SO JUICY AND MELT in my mouth! It was so good! Please get the tiramisu if they have it on their menu!

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.

Great location ... open late, friendly staff, good food. Service was quick! Delicious pizza,…read moreParma ham and melon and home made pasta!

My family and I had a wonderful meal at Bar Costantin for my sister's birthday. The wait staff was…read moremore than welcoming to my family of five at 9pm (after being rejected from several of the town's other restaurants who said their kitchens were already closed). My father and I ordered the NY strip steak on a bed of arugula which was delightful. My brother was awing over the perfectly cooked bacon on his pizza. My mother was very pleased with her "perfectly cooked" sea bass with a side of grilled vegetables and my sister absolutely LOVED her pasta dish. The service was quick and friendly and overall we had a wonderful experience!

This was a perfect spot for lunch. In vacation walking around we wanted to sit and enjoy the…read morescenery. It could not get much better than here. Right on the water with an incredible view. Great food options and a very relaxing environment. You have to go down the street to pay by card or cash at the table. Yes, in many places the actual kitchen/restaurant is not right on site but they move the food fast and it was great. Already miss it there.

Pretty good stuff!!! You need to eat a lot of gelato in Italy and I ate my fair share. This was the…read morebest my husband and I had on Lake Como. It is in a great location and we were able to find a nice spot along the water to eat our deliciously creamy treat!