Province of Varese, Italy Food Guide: 9 Lombard food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Varese

May 22, 2020 Brain Ambrose

Discover Restaurants offering the best Lombard food in Varese, Province of Varese, Italy. Varese (Italian: [vaˈreːze] ( listen), Latin Baretium, archaic German: Väris, Varés in Varesino) is a city and comune in north-western Lombardy, northern Italy, 55 kilometres (34 mi) north of Milan.
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9. Tre Risotti

Via Roma 3, 21039, Valganna Italy Lombard, Northern-Italian, Italian, European Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +39 0332 719720 http://www.trerisottialbergo.it
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4 based on 460 reviews

Tre Risotti

Reviewed By ovk2013

If you are travelling near Milan, you can easily find this restraunt. The choice of plates is not so big, but the speciality of this place is risotto. You can try tris of risotti, or choose only one. I have tried risotto with porcini mushrooms, it was good, but i did not like that they added the oil with taste of truffel. It gives to risotto a different taste. The rest of food is good, company style. The plates are enormous.

8. 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.

7. Ristorante Vecchia Riva

Via Giovanni Macchi 146 Localita Schiranna, 21100, Varese Italy Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Lombard, Northern-Italian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +39 0332 329300 http://www.vecchiariva.com
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4 based on 485 reviews

Ristorante Vecchia Riva

Great Hotel Restaurant in front of Varese Lake.Italian Kitchen very good and possibility lunch or Dinner in our big garden front the Lake.We have 24 nice rooms with a wiew of lake.Ci troviamo sulla riva del Lago di Varese.Ottima cucina italiana tradiziona

Reviewed By Evi55

We dined here because we stayed in the hotel. Reservation is recommended because even on a Monday evening the restaurant rapidly filled up with locals and local business people. You can choose how many courses you want and within each course there is a wide selection. Antipasti are served buffet style. Usually we include dessert, but this time we were very satisfied with just a coffee and a limoncello!See pictures to whet your appetite!Good morning,thanks for your kind words! It's good to know you appreciated our Restaurant and our dishes selection.We wait for you soon!

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6. 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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5. Corte Dei Brut

Via Campi Leoni 1, 21026, Gavirate Italy Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Barbecue, Lombard, Northern-Italian Lunch, Dinner Outdoor Seating, Seating, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Reservations, Private Dining, Validated Parking, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Serv [email protected] +39 0332 747980 http://www.cortedeibrut.com
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4 based on 707 reviews

Corte Dei Brut

The court was built around the same time as the Moncucco monastery, in proximity to Lake of varese wasof great strategic importance during this era. The Noble Strada family of Milano were landlords here for around two centuries ..

Reviewed By Charlee61

Absolutely magical and very relaxing place to eat Food was delicious and very well presentedOnly downside was that a few things on the menu were not availableOtherwise would certainly recommend

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4. Osteria del Centenate

Via Centenate 15, 21100, Varese Italy Italian, Mediterranean, Lombard, Northern-Italian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +39 0332 236422 http://www.ristoranteosteriadelcentenate.com
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4 based on 784 reviews

Osteria del Centenate

Reviewed By elyuso

End of business day meal! Nice, relaxing place. Dimmed lights. Italian (northern) country decor. Outstanding service. The waitress was helpful in explaining the dishes and even brought extra dish (Risotto with mushrooms, and if I recall deer meat) free of charge for us to try. Appetizer included a large mix of Italian cold cuts and a variety of Italian and French cheeses! The Ossobuco, a friend ordered, he claims was outstanding, it looked very good, and plentiful! I had the gnocchi in a delicious sauce with meat! Topped the night with tiramisu!

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3. Al Borducan Love Restaurant

Via Beata Caterina Moriggi 43, 21100, Varese Italy Italian, Seafood, European, Lombard, Northern-Italian Drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +39 0332 220567 http://www.ristoranteborducan.com/
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4 based on 577 reviews

Al Borducan Love Restaurant

Reviewed By Pegase320

If you are looking for a special setting, plenty of charm, with many candles lights to surround you while having a good dinner, with a beautiful view, in an old and beautiful house, you might want to come here. Owner and staff very friendly will do everything to welcome you and improve your stay, as they did with us. Highly recommended

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2. Tre Risotti

Via Roma 3, 21039, Valganna Italy Lombard, Northern-Italian, Italian, European Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +39 0332 719720 http://www.trerisottialbergo.it
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4 based on 460 reviews

Tre Risotti

Reviewed By ovk2013

If you are travelling near Milan, you can easily find this restraunt. The choice of plates is not so big, but the speciality of this place is risotto. You can try tris of risotti, or choose only one. I have tried risotto with porcini mushrooms, it was good, but i did not like that they added the oil with taste of truffel. It gives to risotto a different taste. The rest of food is good, company style. The plates are enormous.

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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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