Lake Como is one of the most magical places on earth, and Bellagio earns every bit of its…read morereputation: buzzy and relatively crowded in peak season, yet still intensely charming. We had a rental car and drove up into the hills above town for lunch at Trattoria Baita Belvedere after finding it on Foursquare, which turned out to be an inspired recommendation. Perched high above Bellagio in Chevrio, the restaurant feels wonderfully intimate and unmistakably family-run, with warm hospitality, rustic surroundings, and fantastic regional food. Above all else, the view is breathtaking. From the terrace, Lake Como opens beneath you in an immense sweep of blue water, mountains, and tiny towns along the shoreline, giving you an entirely different sense of its scale from what you experience down in Bellagio. Sitting there over lunch, looking across that extraordinary landscape, remains one of my clearest memories from a place that already feels almost impossibly beautiful. If you arrive in Bellagio by ferry, the restaurant offers a shuttle from town; however you get there, making the climb into the hills is absolutely worth it.

You couldn't ask for better service. We were shuttled from the main center of Bellagio up to the…read morequaint restaurant just steps from a farm. All the food has farm fresh produce and the view of the lake from above is to die for. Our server was so knowledgeable about every bottle of wine and his food recommendations were spot on. The Aperol spritz was stunning and the tagliatelle ragu dish was so savory and flavorful - one of the best meals we ate in Italy.

We were looking for cheese fondue - during prime cheese fondue season in the Ticino - and this…read moreplace emerged from the darkness like a February miracle. The general menu is just fine with nothing stupidly fancy and is therefore exceptional. The fondue for me was pure joy. The service just sweet and familial. Go to this place, find your life's peaceful love, and eat and drink and eat and drink. Be humble and embrace.

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.

Shockingly dissatisfied by our meal. The service was fine and view was beautiful, but this is the…read moreworst meal I have had in a long time. Recognizing that I am somewhat of a food snob, I can generally be hard to impress... but this truly was inedible. Everything was under seasoned. Shrimp spaghetti tasted like a bowl of pasta in lake water. Please go somewhere else if you're in Varenna... there is excellent food just down the street.

Visited during our last night in Morcote and the one thing I wanted to have before leaving Europe…read morewas seafood pasta. This was on the menu and I was excited. We started with a bottle of local wine which was my favorite wine of the trip. It was white and crisp, reminding me of a Sauvignon Blanc. We also got the beef tartare which came with toast and was delicious. The seafood pasta definitely lived up to my expectations and had clams, octopus, mussels, and shrimp. My boyfriend ordered a steak and Parmesan rissoto with fries. His dish was amazing, the rissoto was my absolute favorite. The views were beautiful and everything was decently priced, given the region we were in. The service was great and this was the perfect last dinner in Europe to unwind before heading back to work! I definitely recommend this spot if you're in Morcote!

Great place right on the lake, the owner went above and beyond with the service. We didn't like the…read morerisotto it was underdone and I know that in Italy or Swiss Italy the pasta and risotto and undercooked but this dish was too undercooked, the shrimp was very small and fishy so the owner changed the dish free of charge, that made the experience unique. They have a variety of delicious dishes and wine. All prices are good. Table next to us ordered this big fish that was deep friend and it looked and smelled very good. Nice place with a view to dine at while you are in the area.

This was the highlight of our dining while in Como San Giovani. It had been recommended by locals…read morebut was almost impossible to find. I'm glad we did. Our lunch was superb. The Carpione di Lago brought tears to my eyes and the Mezzelune all'Anatra was a standout. Who knew marinated carrots and onions would be so memorable?

The staff here was extremely welcoming and friendly to me. One of the managers/owners (not sure…read morewhich) spoke English very well, and that was helpful also. I had the home-made ravioli which was very good. Probably the best meal I have had during my stay in Milan and Como. Very cool ambiance in there and a candle to light the table also. Would be a good romantic place. I wore jeans and a rain coat, which I thought might have been a little underdressed but they did not seem to mind whatsoever. A beer, water, and dinner cost me 30 euro. If it were less expensive I would have given it 5 stars, but worth it still.

We ate here several times in Lugano. Very solid. Fast service. Get the asparagus rostgi if in…read moreseason. Pizza good too. Sitting outside always nice.

We haven't had such a good service experience the entire tour of Switzerland. Staff is very…read morecourteous and respectful. Pasta could add a slice of bread or a bread basket to begin with. Tiramisu is genuinely to die for.

Good food, great service and great place to people watch, portions good, priced reasonably and well…read moreseasoned food

During our day trip to the area, we found this spot for lunch and we were not disappointed…read more The outside seating are was large and there was plenty of visibility for people watching. We selected a salad and the Hawaiian pizza, both were delicious. The beer was cold and we requested some ice and lemon slices for our water. The service was quick and the restrooms inside were clean. I recommend you give them a try and enjoy!

We were recommended to eat dinner at this location by our Airbnb host and by our Uber driver. The…read moreplace is quite nice and the ambiance is amazing. We had dinner and drinks here and you can't go wrong. One of the best meals we had in our Italian trip. We had the duck breast, squid plate and some pasta. Our waiter recommended and really good wine and could not be any happier with his choice. If you are ever in the area, check this place out.

At the end of our European vacation we stumbled upon this gem! What a treasure in the sleepy…read morevillage of Lezzeno. Pietro, the owner, greeted us as if we were family. We were escorted into the "cellar" which sported walls from 565 A.D.! The restaurant has been in his family for 7 generations and is touted to be the oldest operating hotel/restaurant in the world. The food & drink did not disappoint with local wines, cheeses & seafood. All was excellent including the very attentive staff. If you are in the area, this is a must to visit.