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One word: carbonara. If you find yourself in Como, do yourself a favor and order the Carbonara pasta here. During our visit, we also sampled the grilled octopus antipasti, beautifully plated like a Michelin Star dish, a Caesar salad that was both delicious and surprisingly filling, and the fish of the day--Sea Bream--which was simply outstanding. Although everything from the ambiance to the service was top-notch, it was the carbonara that had us returning two nights in a row. Unfortunately, I was not able to snap a picture of the pasta before it was absolutely demolished, but trust. Enjoy, and ciao!
Very good, very accommodating with our party of 8. Desserts were amazing. Next to the lake but not a scam like most of them.
I had the chance to explore Como this past summer, this place was recommended by our Airbnb host and WOW! After spending a week in the Como area this is by far my favorite restaurant in the area. Their food, service and location are, well perfect is the only word I can describe this place. We got really lucky they were able to squeeze us in inbetween reservations, they are usually booked a few days out so I would highly recommend make a reservation if you know you are going to be in the area. And another tip for traveling in Italy, aperitif is a drink most people have before dinner. And Aperol spritz is probably the most well known. But my favorite is actually Hugo spritz, its a mix of St Germaine, Prosecco and mint. It's a great refreshing drink in the afternoon and before dinner, ask for it if you are ever in the region!
On our day trip to Lake Como from Milan we stopped by La Vita e Bella to get some lunch. This restaurant is located across the street from where we disembarked off the ferry arriving from Bellagio. Amazingly in Italy this restaurant isn't really known for their Italian food. It is famous for its massive amazing salads and they have more than 50 choices. We ended up ordering a salad and an entree. We ordered: -shrimp mango salad -penne pasta with red sauce The shrimp mango was huge literally the plates are like Cheesecake Factory and I think one salad was more than enough for both of us but being in Italy I had to try an Italian dish so it was penne pasta which also turned out to be really really good. The food was awesome and pricing is very decent for such a tourist destination. Como is a small town and very walkable. After lunch we strolled through the town center, checked out the cathedral and walked to the railway station to head back to Milan. 5 star place check it out if in Lake Como.
Great place to stop by for a bite when in Como. Plentiful selection of salad with fresh ingredients and pasta/meat/seafood options. They also offer Buddha bowl which I didn't try but look heavenly and healthy. The restaurant fills up quick so be early or else there is a long wait for food. The outdoor seating is nicely decorated with faux plants on the top. The windows can be opened to get in extra breeze while half the party can have beautiful views of the lake and mountain. We tried the strawberry peach feta salad which I liked. It had a simple vinaigrette. I ordered the beef with grilled veggies which was yummy. Other items in the party included paella (the rice was too aldente for my taste but there was plenty of seafood), vongole (delicious with nice wine aroma in the pasta) and a creamy pasta.
Reasonably tasty, health-conscious Italian food at very reasonable prices. They have over 50 different types of salads to choose from. I ordered their lasagna (which the waiter had recommended). It was a bit dry and could have used more sauce. Great location, and good value for what you pay. But if you're looking for incredible food, look elsewhere.
Perfect pizza after a long day on the water... although they also serve wagu beef wrapped in 24k gold. The place has its own courtyard so do you don't feel so cramped like most restaurants in town. The staff was great and they provided a table for our party of 4 without reservations - so grateful. It's also a short walk from the Hilton hotel so that was a big bonus for us.
Excellent salads and gnocchi! The aranci salad with fresh orange, fennel, pine nuts, feta cheese, and honey was stellar. The flavors balanced well. It was a little sweet, a little salty, and plenty crunchy. The gnocchi was soft and the ragu was light yet bursting with flavor. Wine and yummy desserts are available, too! It's definitely worth the wait!
1 month ago
Absolutely excellent! Found this place on yelp, although directions weren't as good as we had hoped. It's much closer to the roundabout than we thought. Food was fantastic. I had a Greek salad and my husband had the fresh fish of the day which happened to be sea bream. Both dishes were plated beautifully and tasted terrific. The staff is also very friendly. read more
Food: 5 Value: 5 (arguably a 6/5) Service: 5 Ambiance: 3.5 The single greatest Italian cuisine meal I've eaten to date. We found this restaurant through Google Reviews and generally had high hopes, but were blown away by the experience. We ordered salads to share, drinks, and pasta before a tiramisu - I went for a seafood pasta (see pictures) and negroni. We definitely could have avoided getting the two salads; portions were massive and we ended up not finishing either salad. My main course was delicious. The pasta had a zesty, fresh flavor between the lemon, olive oil, parsley and tomato, but the welcome surprise was seeing mounds of mussels, clams and shrimp inside the dish (I'm from New York and expected maybe 10 total) that took me almost 5 minutes to deshell before I went to town on it. Cocktails were excellent - hard to see from the photos but huge and delicious. Resulted in a great midday buzz. Limoncello spritz was also good but perhaps too strong for a lunchtime drink. Other courses ordered: - Lamb ravioli - Had 1-2 bites and tasted good, but probably a 3.5-4. Not really up to my palate and compared to my own entree, hard to beat :) - Carbonara - Solid. Incredibly rich and this was an entree where the large portions actually hurt more than helped - Salads - Hard to tell bc I was full of pasta Minor ding if anything is the ambiance. It's a block or so away from the crazy shore of Como but still was getting a bit loud by the time we left. Not a real complaint and didn't affect our experience, but if you're looking for a more quiet and relaxed experience you might want to go to a less touristy area. Thank you for a lovely meal! read more
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One word: carbonara. If you find yourself in Como, do yourself a favor and order the Carbonara pasta here. During our visit, we also sampled the grilled octopus antipasti, beautifully plated like a Michelin Star dish, a Caesar salad that was both delicious and surprisingly filling, and the fish of the day--Sea Bream--which was simply outstanding. Although everything from the ambiance to the service was top-notch, it was the carbonara that had us returning two nights in a row. Unfortunately, I was not able to snap a picture of the pasta before it was absolutely demolished, but trust. Enjoy, and ciao! read more
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Very good, very accommodating with our party of 8. Desserts were amazing. Next to the lake but not a scam like most of them. read more
I had the chance to explore Como this past summer, this place was recommended by our Airbnb host and WOW! After spending a week in the Como area this is by far my favorite restaurant in the area. Their food, service and location are, well perfect is the only word I can describe this place. We got really lucky they were able to squeeze us in inbetween reservations, they are usually booked a few days out so I would highly recommend make a reservation if you know you are going to be in the area. And another tip for traveling in Italy, aperitif is a drink most people have before dinner. And Aperol spritz is probably the most well known. But my favorite is actually Hugo spritz, its a mix of St Germaine, Prosecco and mint. It's a great refreshing drink in the afternoon and before dinner, ask for it if you are ever in the region! read more
On our day trip to Lake Como from Milan we stopped by La Vita e Bella to get some lunch. This restaurant is located across the street from where we disembarked off the ferry arriving from Bellagio. Amazingly in Italy this restaurant isn't really known for their Italian food. It is famous for its massive amazing salads and they have more than 50 choices. We ended up ordering a salad and an entree. We ordered: -shrimp mango salad -penne pasta with red sauce The shrimp mango was huge literally the plates are like Cheesecake Factory and I think one salad was more than enough for both of us but being in Italy I had to try an Italian dish so it was penne pasta which also turned out to be really really good. The food was awesome and pricing is very decent for such a tourist destination. Como is a small town and very walkable. After lunch we strolled through the town center, checked out the cathedral and walked to the railway station to head back to Milan. 5 star place check it out if in Lake Como. read more
Great place to stop by for a bite when in Como. Plentiful selection of salad with fresh ingredients and pasta/meat/seafood options. They also offer Buddha bowl which I didn't try but look heavenly and healthy. The restaurant fills up quick so be early or else there is a long wait for food. The outdoor seating is nicely decorated with faux plants on the top. The windows can be opened to get in extra breeze while half the party can have beautiful views of the lake and mountain. We tried the strawberry peach feta salad which I liked. It had a simple vinaigrette. I ordered the beef with grilled veggies which was yummy. Other items in the party included paella (the rice was too aldente for my taste but there was plenty of seafood), vongole (delicious with nice wine aroma in the pasta) and a creamy pasta. read more
Reasonably tasty, health-conscious Italian food at very reasonable prices. They have over 50 different types of salads to choose from. I ordered their lasagna (which the waiter had recommended). It was a bit dry and could have used more sauce. Great location, and good value for what you pay. But if you're looking for incredible food, look elsewhere. read more
Perfect pizza after a long day on the water... although they also serve wagu beef wrapped in 24k gold. The place has its own courtyard so do you don't feel so cramped like most restaurants in town. The staff was great and they provided a table for our party of 4 without reservations - so grateful. It's also a short walk from the Hilton hotel so that was a big bonus for us. read more
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Excellent salads and gnocchi! The aranci salad with fresh orange, fennel, pine nuts, feta cheese, and honey was stellar. The flavors balanced well. It was a little sweet, a little salty, and plenty crunchy. The gnocchi was soft and the ragu was light yet bursting with flavor. Wine and yummy desserts are available, too! It's definitely worth the wait! read more
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A great spot to eat in Como with a HUGE variety of salads, pastas, and seafood. Be ready to wait as the place is crowded. The prices are good for the touristic place. read more
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The biggest menu with various salads what I've seen. Pasta with seafood was delicious too. Good restaurant. Worth visiting in Como. read more
10 years ago
Vey nice seafood pasta. They specialize in salad. We had I had trenette mistook mare my wife had insalata ortomare. read more
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Being in Lake Como, I was eager to eat some seafood pasta. This place has over a thousand reviews on TripAdvisor, plus it was right next to our hotel, so I figured it was a must. Normally you need a reservation, but we came right when they opened (12p) so we were able to get in fine. The first thing I noticed was that the menu is so affordable! My mixed seafood pasta was only 10 euro I believe, and my boyfriend's paella was 15 euro. In LA, seafood pasta at a nice Italian restaurant will go for $20 minimum and probably won't be as good! The ambiance is also so cute. We sat in their outdoor, glass patio area which has succulents hanging along the top. I definitely recommend sitting outside if you can. The pasta and paella were loaded with seafood - they do not skimp here! They both tasted amazing. The red sauce with the seafood pasta was simple and perfect, and the saffron rice of the paella was so tasty. My only complaint would be that the seafood was a bit sandy. I definitely got some gritty bites, but the taste of the food more than made up for it. read more
Good service and fantastic location close to the central area and the lake. The food is pretty good, I recommend the Pan fried cheese and daily specials! The portions are huge so I ended up over ordering. Great place to unwind with a glass of vino and get away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy spots in Como read more
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9 years ago
Excellent Salads, Blonde Italian kid working whose a waiter there could have been a little more patient and a little nicer as I didn't make a reservation but didn't know I was supposed to. But the owner was working and sat us down. Very good! Would go again. For the fact that Italy doesn't have very many salads in general this place is salad galore! read more
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