Location: Menaggio
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Reviews on Italian food in Menaggio, Lombardy, Italy. Menaggio (Lombard: Menas) is a town and comune in the province of Como, Lombardy, northern Italy, located on the western shore of Lake Como at the mouth of the river Senagra.
Things to do in Menaggio
10. Barcola
Overall Ratings
4 based on 267 reviews
Reviewed By timbo1503
Previous reviews said it's hard to find - it's really not - follow the Lugano road from Menaggio to Grandola et Uniti and turn right at the road signposted 'Barcola' - the Gri Turismo is then well signposted. Parking is an issue, I'd recommend parkingbyour hire car in the top car park to the left and walking the 100m down to Barcola. Previous reviews said the service is unfriendly or unattentive - it isn't. They don't speak English so if you insist on speaking English loudly and slowly to them it might p*ss them off but if you make some effort with 'Prego', 'Grazie' and 'Va Bene' then you'll get on fine as the menu is in English (except the specials..but listen out for 'Gnocchi' 'Funghi' 'Lagosto' etc and you won't go terribly wrong.Previous reviews made an issue about rabbits in cages and horse meat on the menu. This is a traditional rural Italian restaurant. If these things bother you don't eat here. We had been recommended Barcola by our AirBnB host as being authentic and recommended the specialities - Gnocchi, Polenta, Ravioli and Truffles so we had the 'Polenta Uncia' with cheese, butter, mushrooms (and roasted garlic....) to start and the 'Gnocchi al Funghi' for my main. My wife had the Pork with Gorgonzola and Walnuts. We didn't finish these dishes and didn't have room for dessert.The food, a quarter litre of wine, a beer, water and 2 coffees came to a pretty reasonable 46 euros. We liked and will be going back
9. Osteria il Pozzo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 963 reviews
Reviewed By beaney50
Aubergine pasta starter was lovely. Staff were pleasant & efficient. Rabbit main course had lots of neat &was delicious but the polenta was tasteless & the vegetables tasted as if theyâd been boiling all day. Notice that quite a few people have commented on the awful veg but They ve got a constant queue so probably think they din t need to change anything.
8. Cafe Del Pess
Overall Ratings
4 based on 354 reviews
Reviewed By Brenda C
Surprise to enjoy a great lunch of melon and prosciutto and probably the best thin crust pizza so far on our trip to Lake Como. Great place to watch the lake ferries come in and out and see the mountains with the sun setting behind us. Could even see the castle above Varenna that we hiked up to yesterday.
7. Pizzeria Lugano Ristorante - Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 502 reviews
The place is off the water but really where the locals go for a great pizza and a bottle of wine. The place will win no awards for the decoration, but it will for the local charm and the food. A couple of two can obtain an appetizer, wine, and pizza all f
Reviewed By buffy1500
We popped into Menaggio as a lunch stop on the way to Como. Best pizza we've had on holiday, as well as the best tiramisu and great value. It was very traditional/basic inside but we loved this. Great view from the top floor as well. We would go again.
6. La Baita
Overall Ratings
4 based on 262 reviews
This restaurant is mentioned in one of your forums, but is not listed in your rated restaurants in Menaggio. This is one of the most exquiste dining experience we have had. We have travelled the world but there is only one La Baita.
Reviewed By Swisheavy
Simply brilliant home style rich flavoured cooking. The polenta woven with cheese was a delight and the selection of three of the main courses on their typical menu was brilliant. The ribs, as others have said, were simply amazing, rich with rosemary flavours. The view of course is something very special. For sure, it is off the beaten track and really does need a car to get to. The drive isnât that tricky, Iâve had far worse. Just take it easy. This will be a restaurant to remember and youâd be daft not to go.
5. Ristorante il Vapore
Overall Ratings
4 based on 279 reviews
Phone: 0344 32229
Reviewed By ElleSydney
We visited this restaurant when we stayed in Menaggio 2 years ago and, as we were only on a day trip this year, a return visit for lunch was a high priority. We were not disappointed. The location is quiet and pretty. The food, again, was wonderful. I had the lake fish in butter and sage and Picky Partner had the veal with mushrooms which he had and loved on our last visit (and did again). The house wine, in a jug, is very affordable - and very good. We were very happy to return and hope to do so again when we are next in Italy.
4. Chez Mario
Overall Ratings
4 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By timboDerby
Staying in a very nice large hotel in Menaggio. We decided to find a less formal dining experience and discovered Ristorante Chez Mario on Tripadvisor which had excellent reviews. It was up in the hills not far from the town centre. Rang and booked a table. We arrived at 7.0pm - the only customers there and you think "Oh dear have we made the right choice?" We needn't have worried because by 7.15pm the place was heaving with locals which is always a good sign! It was a beautiful summers evening so we opted for an outside table and we had the most delicious food and excellent service from Mario (Mario personally gave us first rate service over and above the call of duty) and his team.
3. Il Ristorante di Paolo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 569 reviews
Reviewed By 360tinab
Went there tonight with a group of 7. Two in the group ordered the ravioli. When I saw the dish I actually thought it was an appetizer. 5 mini ravioli for over 20 Euros. I mentioned something to our waiter and he blew me off. I had the filet which was fabulous. 3 people had the lobster with lasagna noodles which they enjoyed. Another had sea bass which she enjoyed. The waiter never returned to the table to see if we needed anything. No salad on menu, but we were able to order. Very fresh!Very pricey, but we were warned.Nice lady thank you for the nice review, but i don't understand why you are not satisfied ...you say that the pasta was good, the fillet also and the salad that was not on the menu , good and fresh ...so it became all tragic for the price of ravioli (⬠16?) ...making a complaint about homemade pasta is at least questionable ... fast-food is better?!
2. trattoria la vecchia magnolia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 308 reviews
Chiuderemo per ferie dal 04 novembre 2019 al 5 dicembre 2019 . Ringraziamo tutti i clienti per le belle recensioni e auguriamo a tutti una buona fine d'anno
Reviewed By WinniKazz
We were very excited about eating at this restaurant especially after reading all the reviews. However we really do not think it was worth the trip into the hills. Tables are set out on a very uninspiring courtyard it felt like you were eating in someoneâs garden. Service was excellent but the food was average and disappointing. We ordered the cheeseballs anchor gnocchi to start. The cheeseballs were on a bed of salad that was inedible but the cheese balls were good. The good gnocchi was okay but nothing special. Full names we ordered the beef kebab because so many people had said it was good and we also ordered the chicken Milanese. The chicken was dry and so very average. I have had better so many times before it was served with chips. The beef kebab was nothing to write home about in fact we were so disappointed. Deserts were good but not special. I have had better tiramisu in England. We had to get a taxi from the town Iâm very surprised anyone manage to walk up there as it was quite a journey maybe there was a quicker route but we could not see it. It was an expensive meal for what it was and I certainly wouldnât rush to go back. I just feel I shouldnât have read the reviews because perhaps I was expecting something special and this restaurant is not special.
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1. la cucina del pontile
Overall Ratings
4 based on 78 reviews
Welcome to La cucina del pontile! The restaurant, located in a small village in Lake Como, enjoys a breathtaking view, offering unmissable sunsets. Its excellent location is easily accessible by car, bus or ferry. The picturesque promenade along the lake
Reviewed By sirtk
The view speaks for itself, this is the beautiful part of Lake Como after all! The food is exquisite, interesting dishes home-cooked from fresh ingredients - simple yet full of flavour. A refreshing change from the "standard" Italian menu, and free from all the dressy touches that seem to prevail these days. Service is unobtrusive but efficient; dishes are brought to the table as soon as they are cooked, rather than being kept hanging around on the pass waiting until the whole table can be served together. Some may not like this. The family and staff may appear a bit reserved at first - regulars know better, they are delightful - but you may have to give a smile to get one.And to the reviewer who calls this a bad restaurant because they wouldn't allow his dog in, I can assure you that dogs are allowed in (a fault in my book as I hate to see dogs in restaurants) so there must have been some reason.........I'd suggest a return visit without the dog as you are missing a treat.
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