One of the highest rated restaurants in Baveno, Italy on TripAdvisor, but hardly any reviews for…read moreYelp. Located in the heart of town on a town square overlooking the lakefront. It was 91 degrees with high humidity, and nobody in their right mind would be eating inside, if there were outdoor tables available. We got the closest table to the lake with our lake view obstructed by tent kiosks of vendors cleaning up at 630pm. Service is good, with me getting the 13 euro black spaghetti with squid, mussels amid a delicious saffron cream. The black pasta tastes just like regular colored pasta. 3 large mussels adds flavor to the light cream sauce. Various bits of perfectly cooked squid enhances the flavor and the presentation. Wife had the 13 euro ravioli stuffed with milky cheese and vegetables julienne. Exactly 4 ravioli. I would have ordered the meat ravioli. Bill comes with a coperti, or cover charge of 2 euros per person, or 4 euros, plus a 2.5 euro charge for water, which comes in a bottle. plus the 26 euros for the two pasta dishes. 6.5 euros or $8 for mandatory water and cover charges for each couple, before you even order the first course. Good meal, but not much of a view at 630pm, with the vendor's kiosks blocking our lake view. Highest table tax yet at 4 euros. Good thing we had a large lunch, otherwise we would be going home hungry.

Great past! Great service. Specially their tiramisu, it is delicious. Even though is not what we…read moreusually have in US. US tiramisu is more Chocolate. But their smooth mascarpone and soft sponge fingers make this tiramisu a great dessert.

Casabella was a perfect choice for dinner. The food was outstanding (I am still dreaming about the…read moresaffron ravioli!), the atmosphere perfect, and the staff extemely nice and accomodating. If I ever go back to Lake Maggiore, I will return to Casabella!

Casa Bella on Isola dei Pescatori is a bit on the pricey side, but the menu is unique, with premium…read moreproducts and a Chef's hands. The restaurant is cozy; it appears to have been a modest house; not a villa. The interior is modern, the seating capacity is limited. But the service is attentive and knowledgeable, and the food is delicious. We had a mozzarella and heirloom tomato salad for our first coise, then risotto, fisherman's soup, and the local wine. The servings are European sized, but was plenty for lunch. The bill averaged $30 each. See the pictures.

We were touring the Borromean island and needed a place for lunch. Our guide recommended a number…read moreof spots and this one looked inviting (and not so touristy as some). We arrived just after 12 and got a nice table with a view overlooking the water. By 12:45 all the tables on the large outdoor patio were full. There was plenty of shade and even though it was 90+, there was a bit of a breeze so we were vey comfortable-note the table right by the water are sheltered by glass which also blocks the breeze so on a hot day it's better to sit back a row or two. We started with a lite and refreshing plate with Parma ham and sweet, fresh fruit. My wife and I each chose a pasta-she got a delicious pesto pasta with shrimp that was light and flavorful while I chose the ravioli which wasn't anything special. They've got some nice wines by the glass and a couple of Rose were perfect on a hot day as was the chilled lemon tart to finish things off. Service was efficient and a bit on the speedy side for Italy but that was ok by us. Prices weren't too bad either-around 56€ for two including 3 glasses of wine, dessert, two pasta and one appetizer. A great setting for lunch.

Nice view over the lake, nice (almost romantic) place (if not too crowded). The food is OK but you…read moredon't feel much love in it, not particularly tasty but not bad, nothing very special to say about that. Note that they have gluten free options, which is nice and not that frequent. However, we were disappointed by the service who wasn't very friendly and didn't seem to take us seriously. We were ready to spend much more money but they made us change our mind. At the end, it was OK but we'll definitely don't go back.

The waiter, who claimed to be the owner, was very rude. My wife and I ordered a half liter of red…read morewine. The wine was brought to the table. When we ordered only one pizza to share, the waiter/owner said "not possible." Apparently, you are not allowed to order a pizza to share. La Troppola was the only restaurant to have this ridiculous policy in my recent trip to Northern Italy. STAY AWAY‼

La Troppola was my favorite restaurant in Baveno for decades. The food was amazing and the three…read morebrothers that owned it were friendly and made us feel like family. The times they are a changing! Apparently 2 of the brothers left and the the brother that worked the front stayed and the brothers that cooked left. What is left is really lousy food and great service. Although The chicken limone was very good, everything else was inedible. The mushroom risotto tasted like, I'm really not sure what it tasted like. The mixed seafood salad was hot, mushy and bad. The lasagna, which formally was amazing, tasted like a frozen store bought lasagna. I am so sorry to have to write this bad review.

We were just passing through on our way from Switzerland to Venice and found this great little…read moreplace along the way. Only a few minutes off our route and well worth it. I got the pizza with prosciutto, Parmesan and arugula and it was very good! My husband got the lasagna and it was very tasty! The portions were quite large and prices very reasonable. We had a nice view of the lake and are glad we stopped! Definitely recommend it!

Only tried the pizza. Which is good. And so is the view across the lake…read more The place is also good for breakfast, at least during the summer period. You can choose between sitting in the sun or in the shadow. Every time I'm in the vicinity I come back to this place. Again, I haven't been disappointed. [July 16 update].

Mimmo was the best server!! Service was good & lobster…read morepasta was 10/10 Easy walk from Hotel Cornova

The pizza was incredible!! Servers were so kind and welcoming…read more The only reason this isn't 5 stars: We arrived close to their closing time and asked to make sure it was okay for us to dine. We didn't want to have the kitchen open back up for us if they were already wrapping up. They assured us the kitchen wouldn't be closed for another 15 minutes so to come on in. We ordered the pizza, and the pizza guy had a meltdown. Apparently he had already started cleaning up for the night. We felt bad but also a little off putting that he would make such a scene in front of all the guests. Other than that we had a wonderful meal.

Nice location, amazing food for reasonable prices - classical Italian dishes, fresh pasta, seafood,…read moremeat...and an incredible wine selection. Friendly service and definitely one of the best restaurants in the area.

Excellent gem of a true Ticinese Grotto with attentive service set off the beaten path in a forest…read moreon the west side of Lugano. Definitely will try a visit!

I visited this place 11 years ago by chance and loved it. Came back, and it's still just as good…read more Looking forward to coming again!

When was the last time you had to travel by boat to a restaurant?…read more Came here for our tour farewell dinner on our 10 day Collette tour "Mountain Trains and Alpine Lakes" with our tour group. 10 minute boat ride from Baveno to Isola Pescatori in Lago Maggiore. On our way over, we were overtaken by the type of motor boats which haul water skiers from behind. Beautiful setting with mountains on lakeside amid deep blue waters, and setting sun. Lakefront restaurant for our tour group, with everyone trying to get a seat with a view of the lake, yet under the sun umbrellas in the 86 degree July heat. Appetizer dish of dried beef with salad dressed with oil and lemon came first. First course was pasta: spaghetti, spinach ravioli or vegetarian lasagna. These were like sample dishes, easily fit in a cereal bowl. Wife had the spinach ravioli, while I enjoyed the vegetable lasagna, but gave new meaning to "Gone in 60 seconds". Main course was lamb thigh, duck breast, chicken with braised onions, vegetarian flan with cheese fondue, or lavarello fillet. Wife had the lamb and I had the chicken. Lamb was cooked medium, while wife preferred it rare, so I switched dishes and ate the lamb. That's what husbands are for-to eat food wife doesn't care for. And why she married me! Food was average, but fantastic setting, great ambiance, and well organized logistics to feed a party of 41 in a timely and orderly manner. Local cat under the table to eat any food falling to the ground! Beautiful scenery with sun setting on the lake on our way back to our hotel in Baveno. We were told to wear sturdy shoes, as nobody wanted to risk wearing high heels, and slipping on the sloped embarkation plank, into the cold waters of Lago Maggiore!

The wine was not good. The antipasto plate was great, the pasta was great and the meat course was…read morealright. We had to order wine for the table because we couldn't drink the wine provided. Just kinda disappointed. And no limoncello was offered.

The very popular Imbarcadero was completely sold out, so this was the next option on the other side…read moreof the boat station. It is a very nicely situated restaurant with a gorgeous view of Stressa. The restaurant isn't cramped, and feels relatively new and upscale, with some tables having cloth tablecloths. The food is great -- the lasagne is unbelievably rich and delicious, with a bechamel as well as a tomato sauce. And the linguine with lake fish ragú was perfect. The pizzas were also very good. The service is friendly though during rush hour was erratic. Our mains took over 40 minutes to come out, in the same time that some were seated, served, and finished paying for their meals. Overall, this is well worth going to if Imbarcadero is sold out. You will have a great meal in a idyllic location. Unforgettable.