Great pasta made on site and cooked to order. It was reasonably priced and easy to order. When we…read morearrived, we were asked to pick a pasta, sauce, and optional side from the display case. We were then asked to pay for our food and any drinks from the cooler before being assigned a table. The food came out a few minutes later. The place got busy very quickly, and it had a cafeteria type feeling in terms of how quickly they churched people through, but that didn't matter to us. The food was delicious, the price was right, and the service was quick. It's probably not the most romantic place to eat, but it suited our needs. Contactless payments are accepted here.

Found in one of the many charming alleyways off of the Como city center. As fresh as pasta gets!…read moreMade to order. Pick your fresh pasta, pick your sauce, and pick a side. Super simple for tired, hungry travelers. Not huge portions. More a light lunch. Super delicious. Reasonable prices for Como, and full of locals! The service was patient, helpful, and exceptional even with my broken Italian. So if you find yourself in lovely Lake Como, find yourself here for a bite!

Magnificent! The pasta was fresh and some of the best gnocchi I have ever tasted! The staff were…read morefantastic with suggestions also. What an inspiring place.

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.

Date of visit: May 27, 2025…read more We had a couple of hours to explore Bellagio and my fellow Yelpers recommended this place and they were right to do so! Just barely beating the rush, we were given a lovely table inside and could enjoy the artsy decor--loved the flat wine bottle art, just wish it wasn't so expensive. 60 euros with the current exchange rate is a bit much especially that I was wary of being able to get it home safely! My mom went with the minestrone and she raved about it the rest of the trip! I dipped some of my bread in it and agree that it was quite good and that's not normally a soup I care for. The rest of us somehow all got lasagna and most of us enjoyed it, though one of the group found it too "creamy." I would agree that I do like a bit more mozzarella on my lasagna, but that could also be an American thing and not "authentic." Really the only negative here was having to go all the way downstairs to pay my bill. The restaurant isn't very big yet it was not the easiest journey and the wait down there was a bit long. Otherwise a great experience!

Great meal. Everything delicious. Enjoyed sitting outside, people watching, trying everything…read morehere and all 3 of us loved what we had. Not going to recommend anything above another.... Just try something that sounds good to you...it will probably be delicious.

This quaint restaurant was very small and on one of the side streets away from all the hustle and…read morebustle of the touristy waterfront places. We had four people and had to split up 2 and 2 to fit, which was not a problem at all. The wait staff was very attentive and helpful despite there being a very small room to operate. I got the house special, which was white pasta with pork served in a cabbage leaf and it was excellent. My girlfriend got the mushroom risotto and it was a little undercooked but still delicious. Everything was reasonably priced and overall we were very happy with the experience

Stunningly beautiful bakery serving up some of the most gorgeous looking pastries. I stopped by…read morehere and got a macchiato and a pistachio croissant. Outside seating was full but inside space is very large and had a ton of seating. Everything I had was done perfectly. The pistachio croissant was just superb, with an ultra flaky outside and smooth pistachio cream to add a touch of sweetness on the inside. Service was very professional. This is no doubt the place to get the best pastries in town!

Had the full breakfast with Americano, fresh oj scrambled eggs, bacon and toast. It was fantastic…read more Service was great and personable. I sat outside and the atmosphere was a perfect setting of a Swiss/italian meal.

We stayed at the inn connected to this restaurant so got a 10% discount which was a nice little…read moretouch. It was convenient to grab a bite to eat after shopping in town and before taking a little rest before going back out again. I ordered a pizza with fresh tomatoes, burrata, and fresh basil and it was fantastic! My husband enjoyed his sausage pizza as well. Service was good, but like most of the Italian restaurants we visited, it took quite a while to catch someone's attention to pay our bill. That being said, I would absolutely recommend eating here.

Wonderful service and a breeze patio. I had the pizza of the month a sausage and chili pizza, it…read morewas very tasty and the crust had a very nice chew. My wife ordered the burrata pizza it was very creamy

A departure from the plethora of ristorantes where Pizze dominated the menu…read more This brightly light restaurant tucked in a building behind a strip of shops dishes out lighter Mediterranean fare with octopus salad, warm grilled veggies with bufala and ricotta appetizers, and housemade pasta. Also on the menu are fish and meat dishes. Go for the Duo di bufala and the Ravioloni. Desserts looked good, but I was too stuffed.

Amazing! My wife and I walked in while on vacation in Lugano. The food was fantastic - true Italian…read morewith homemade pasta and local ingredients. The staff was so helpful despite our speaking no Italian or French. They helped us through the menu and were very attentive. Highly recommended!

An incredible collection of wines numbers in the thousands, without a doubt, and includes vintages…read moreof some of my favorite Brunellos that were sold out in the entire USA years ago. The owner is extremely knowledgeable, steered me to many new incredible finds in wines that "punch above their weight" as far as quality for the cost. She and her staff are kind, and quick to pour you a taste of something good, and the wide variety of gourmet food items and coffees is icing on the cake! Don't miss it in the wonderful town of Stresa, and be sure to swing by and look at the website to search for your favorites.

My Mrs. & I recently vacationed here for over a week with a Tour group. We decided not to do the…read moreall day Saturday Tour of Milan having already spent several days there on anther Trip. Besides, having "day off" seemed like a good idea for leisurely day especially after the fabulous dinner and evening before. So late morning, we self indulged with a fabulous Gelato and decided it was too rich to then have lunch. So we went to the for-normal-local -residents grocery Store, a Carrefours, and bought some Bread, Gorgonzola Cheese, Crackers, Prosciutto, Cappola etc. All we needed was some wine for our lake-view Balcony picnic. We had already visited La Cambusa- now it was time to rerun and see what the Owner, Rosaria recommended- she having owned this delightful Store for over 53 years. She recommended a lovely local small vintage Dolcettta (great with the Cheese), and even loaned us two nice Wine Glasses (which we were sure to return the next day...washed). She was lovely, spent a fair amount of time with us explaining anything of interest (including her dried pasta's). Shen even made sure we were aware of the daily late afternoon wine tastings we unfortunately missed. But her store is excellent, and she is a delightful and friendly woman who revels in the soft sale approach and how to be subtle in marketing her store and values. Visit her and her adult Children helping to run the place. She's terrific, friendly and will be a lovely memory for along time.

Amazing local spot we discovered. Great recommendations and service. Food was great and it was…read morefantastic.

If I could give Sociale a 10 I most certainly would. From the start there was a warm and welcoming…read morefeeling from our waiter (may have also been the owner?). He patiently answered our questions and helped us in knowing how much to order for our table of 9. The food was perfection from the eggplant Parmesan and osso bucco to the pasta carbonara and the desserts everything was flat out delicious. The ambiance was pure Italian warmth which left us feeling like we home away from home. If I ever get back to Lake Como I will ABSOLUTELY be going back to Sociale! I'll also be telling anyone I know visiting Lake Como to go there as well. This restaurant is well worth a visit....or two, or more!!