Great food, great service (loved our server -- she was prompt, fast, had great recommendations, and…read morespoke English really well), small interior but can still accommodate quite a few people, and several outdoor seats along the steps and alley that can accommodate two people. The mushrooms were in season so we ordered that pasta and mushroom dish, and wow was it good! Glad we ordered it based on the server's recommendation! The pizza crust was also quite good, just that I didn't expect my seafood to still be in their shells for the seafood pizza. Overall very nice experience. We didn't have a reservation for a party of 10, but they still managed to accommodate us!

Everything went perfect from the beginning. We didn't have a reservation but dropped in late night…read moreand we were seated right away although the restaurant was packed. Service was excellent. We had top quality food and drinks (I am a chef and I quickly discern) and although we closed the place down the staff was as warm and friendly as when we walked in. We'll be back again before we leave this beautiful place

I'll go back again and again. One of the best meals that can be had on Lago Maggiore!read more

I have eaten at a lot of restaurants around the world. I have dinned at the best in New York & Los…read moreAngeles, but I have to say, this was the best restaurant that I have ever had the pleasure to dine. In no way was I expecting a five star meal at this resturant. We just wanted to dine in a nice restaurant with a view of Lake Maggiore while in Laveno, Italy. ( an hour north of Milan) Wow! Was I pleasantly surprised! If you are anywhere near Milan, make sure to take time to jump on the train from Milano Cadorna in Milan to Laveno ( the last stop). You can walk from the Laveno train station along the promenade next to the lake (lungolago de angelis) to piazza marchetti to get to Hostaria del Golfo. it is a nice 5 minute stroll from the train. The food presentation was artistic. The quality was amazingly fresh. The service was impecable. I recommend the fresh fish that they serve directly from Lake Maggiore. The strawberry Risotto with gelato parmesan was just amazing!! The entire meal for two, including appitiser, second course, wine, desert and expresso was only 60 euros . After eating the meal, i was expecting to see a check for ten times that price based on similar restaurants in New York. Again. I highly recommend this amazing resturant! I rarely give five stars, this is one of the few.

From the owner: Pesce .vegetariano e intolleranti. Cucina da asporto.read more

A hidden gem that is not to be missed by anyone who loves to eat well! I cannot recommend this…read moreplace enough! Our group of 17 had one of the best dining experiences at this unassuming restaurant. After driving to what initially appeared to be a residential street in a small town, we were surprised to find ourselves in a beautiful dining space being welcomed by Chef Alessio and his wonderful staff. Chef Alessio recommended a tasting menu and we were soon treated to exquisite dishes that were perfectly prepared, well seasoned, and beautifully presented. The octopus was cooked to perfection, tartare was amazing, the pasta dishes were the best we had in Italy and the risotto was original & delicious! We had a dessert tasting as well and were not disappointed. Everything was fantastic. Our entire group of foodies was blown away by the unforgettable dining experience presented to us by the talented Chef Alessio. Highly recommended- if you are a foodie, do not miss a chance to dine here!