Province of Varese, Italy Food Guide: 4 Southern-Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Cantello

September 10, 2021 Phylicia Berquist

Reviews on Southern-Italian food in Cantello, Province of Varese, Italy including Locanda Garibaldi, La Piedigrotta Ristorante e Pizzeria, Da Gennaro, Pizzium - Varese

1. Locanda Garibaldi

Via Cesare Battisti 15 Brenno Di Arcisate, 21051 Arcisate Italy Italian, Mediterranean, Deli, Tuscan, Sicilian, Lombard, Northern-Italian, Central-Italian, Southern-Italian Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Reservations, Seating, Validated Parking, Accepts Credit Cards, Ta [email protected] +39 0332 856981 http://www.locandagaribaldi.it/
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4 based on 579 reviews

Locanda Garibaldi

Reviewed By Meghan J

With over 500 “excellent” reviews and a smattering of “terrible” my husband and I felt safe in choosing Locanda Garibaldi as a new dining location. Usually in these instances the few outlying bad reviews relate to very specific events…a customer felt slighted, the kitchen’s timing was off, the chef perhaps had a rare bad night, etc. However, I really wish we had read through the bad reviews (in Italian) because many of them have common elements, which perfectly capture our night as well.Menu (or lack thereof)There is no menu, and the owner Giuseppe comes over, sits down at your table, and basically suggests what you’ll have. (Note: My husband is Italian, and I speak Italian. I have no idea how this process would work with non-Italian speakers!) When asked for details about certain dishes, Giuseppe’s response (in a jovial way) was, “it’s delicious; don’t you trust me?” I didn’t feel in control at all over my dish selection; however, due to the positive reviews, I felt safe that I’d probably like what arrived.Food quality/priceIn fact, the food is good, but definitely “casalinga”…think more “Grandma’s cooking” rather than “contemporary cuisine.” There’s absolutely nothing wrong with a good home-style dish, but I don’t think it warrants the prices charged. In regard to pricing, that too seemed very informal. Without a menu, you can’t be certain that your bill wasn’t influenced (positively or negatively) by how well you clicked with the owner.Service(This is THE “make or break” element.) As mentioned in other reviews, the owner Giuseppe makes a point to sit down and chat with his customers. And, in fact, after we had finished our meal, Giuseppe returned to our table, sat down and proceeded to talk for at least 20 minutes! By the time he was finished, it was getting late, and we decided to go. I felt what could have been a quiet evening with my husband turned into a table for three.I fully concede that many of the positive reviews are based on exactly the “friendly and warm” demeanor of the owners. So I’d say if you’re the gregarious type who loves (extended) banter with your host, this may be your place. If, like us, you prefer friendly but reserved service and straightforward selection and pricing, I would not recommend Locanda Garibaldi. I wish Giuseppe well, and I appreciate his passion for his work, but this just wasn't our type of place.

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2. La Piedigrotta Ristorante e Pizzeria

Via Gian Domenico Romagnosi 9, 21100, Varese Italy Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Mediterranean, Neapolitan, Campania, Southern-Italian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +39 0332 287983 http://www.piedigrottavarese.it
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4 based on 2531 reviews

La Piedigrotta Ristorante e Pizzeria

Reviewed By 482katt

We had a Cappriciosa and a Quattro staggione pizza, both were excellent even if the differrence between them was hardly notable. Nice staff who spoke English, and helped with finding a taxi to the hotel. The restaurant was almost full on a Monday evening, we arrived at opening time 7pm, which means it’s appreciated by the locals too.

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3. Da Gennaro

Via Torquato Tasso 31, 21100, Varese Italy Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Mediterranean, Neapolitan, Campania, Southern-Italian Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Seating, Validated Parking, Valet [email protected] +39 0332 238230 https://www.ristorantepizzeriadagennaro.com
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4 based on 635 reviews

Da Gennaro

Reviewed By GriGio91

Great restaurant with a great service.Even if the place is huge, I strongly suggest to make a reservation in advance because it's always full of people (even during the week, I do not imagine during the week-end).Very good for pizza or every kind of pasta (I personally suggest the ones with fish).Personnel really gentle and prepared and service is precise and quick.We will come back for sure.

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4. Pizzium - Varese

Via Emilio Morosini 12 Piazza, 21100, Varese Italy Pizza, Neapolitan, Campania, Southern-Italian, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer [email protected] +39 0332 143 6097 https://www.pizzium.com/
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4 based on 97 reviews

Pizzium - Varese

PIZZIUM propone il ritorno all'antica tradizione della Pizza Napoletana rivisitata grazie ad un Menù che richiama ingredienti e ricette regionali di un’Italia buona, bella e genuina con materie prime di altissima qualità. Da PIZZIUM, la pizza è una cosa s

Reviewed By LauraMarce22

La location è veramente bella e soprattutto curata nei minimi particolari . Il personale è gentilissimo, attento e sa vendere . Ho preso una bruschetta per incominciare e il pane (fatto da loro) era molto buono e soffice . La pizza è indescrivibile, l'impasto era una bomba, la vera pizza napoletana, gli ingredienti si sentivano che erano freschi e soprattutto trattati nel modo giusto ! Lo consiglio fortemente a tutti ci ritornerò sicuramente altre 100 volte .

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