Most gorgeous villa I have ever seen 🥰 But it takes a 30 minute “hike” to get into the villa if you are not arriving by boat. Wear proper shoes for the walk up to the villa (not Dior slides with absolutely no grip) Otherwise, the view is fabulous 😍

Pristine. Gorgeous views. Highly recommend villa. Advise buying tickets in advance as there could be a queue for tickets. Wear comfy shoes as there’s a treck on a pebbly road. Take lots of pictures, keep off the grass and don’t pick any flowers! Ciao

One of the most beautifull gardens i have ever seen. Everything is placed perfectly, trimmed with care and taste. Get a ticket online and come in the morning ( 10 A.M) you will thank me later

Absolutely the highlight of our visit to lake como! Try to arrive 30 min before your timed slot and book tickets online in advance. It’s a steep(ish) walk up the to villa from the front gate. Highly recommend the guided tour of the villa! The gardens were absolutely beautiful.

Villa Balbianello offers gorgeous gardens and stunning views of Lake Como. As a Star Wars fan, it was especially exciting to walk through areas where scenes from Episode II: Attack of the Clones were filmed. It adds a special magic to the experience, knowing you're standing where part of the saga came to life. A perfect blend of natural beauty and cinematic history.

Absolute stunning views. I was mostly here because of the scenes in Star Wars episode 2 and it did not disappoint. Glad I have been able to recreate some pictures. Just a shame there were too many people but that’s what you expect from an attraction like this.

A wonderful place for taking beautiful photos! This spot has an amazing atmosphere and breathtaking views. It’s a perfect backdrop for both portrait and landscape photography — every shot looks like it came from a postcard. Highly recommended for anyone who loves photography and stunning locations!

This is one of the places that absolutely lives up to the hype as you see online. Just a beautiful lake, and pictures don't do it justice. We did have trouble getting tickets for the day ferry, they sell out fast and you can only buy tickets for each day, cannot prebuy for another day. We ended up paying for a private boat tour, was worth it! If you can find other groups of tourists to share a boat, price is very reasonable. About €60 per person for an hour.

This is a wonderful destination for a romantic holiday. It’s vibrant and picturesque. A lot of cobblestone areas so can be a bit difficult for wheelchair users.

This place is the perfect getaway for a holiday with your family. There are also birds everywhere and the ferry is very fun to take. Highly recommended!

It’s a very peaceful place with a beautiful view. However, as of May, it attracts a large number of tourists. Especially around the Phinikoudes area and the ferry docks, you can expect long queues for tickets. We opted to rent a private boat instead. With some negotiation, prices can go down to around €200, depending on the boat.

A magical place. It felt like you were in paradise. So beautiful houses, palaces, bars, people... everything so beautiful. I enjoyed the tour on the lake the most, we were lucky that for the month of November a day with so much sun for the North is not very possible. The sunset in Como is fantastic. I think it is a place that does not take a day to visit because there are so many things to see and you have to go early in the morning because the boat tickets are sold out and you don't even have time to stop in every small village there is. I am planning another trip to Milan with a long-term plan 🥰

Breathtaking place! I was amazed💙 it's a very lovely place! so clean, parks, hotels, landscape it's just something that you can never get tired of looking at! Took a walk by Grand hotel park, I felt like I'm walking in a movie🫠 loved to come back to Como lake every year! Love Italy 🇮🇹💚🤍❤️‍🔥

Lake Como is one of the most beautiful and peaceful destinations I’ve ever visited. The combination of crystal-clear water, majestic mountains, and charming lakeside towns like Bellagio and Varenna creates a truly magical experience. The boat rides, local cuisine, and scenic views are unforgettable. Whether you’re exploring historic villas or simply relaxing by the water, every moment feels like a dream. A must-visit for anyone who loves nature, culture, and timeless beauty! The drive is picturesque, the roads are smooth . It's picture perfect

So… With a bunch of Michelin-starred places visited around the world I have to concude that this one I wouldn’t really recommend to everyone I know. Only to those who go to Michelin-starred places and want to visit all of them. I noticed that most attention is paid to people ordering sets, which is not really fair. The wine selection is a nice one, with a focus on biodynamic, natural or rare wines. By-glass Sauvignon is not for everyone, it will have a different taste. I am in wine industry so to me it was understandable as a wine. The food was great, but great as experimental. The pigeon is served not fully cooked and even me loving pigeons…I couldn’t eat it. Fresh bird meat is a bit too much. The sweet compliment they bring in the end is delicious. We took it home and enjoyed every single piece.

Sadly this place was a bit of a disappointment. The experimental dishes didn’t quite work. Carrot and mustard starter was a bust — tasted like spicy baby food. Some of the dishes, like the lamb and the saffron risotto were lovely. Husband enjoyed the mussels with wild garlic soup. The cod in green curry was fine but the green curry was odd. Wine pairings were off. Appreciate the attempt at experimentation but it was a miss for us and honestly not worth the $$$.

A stunning experience! I dined here solo for lunch. I was the first to arrive during their lunch service and got to pick my table. Everything was prepared impeccably and the courses were inventive. I particularly enjoyed the tender veal tongue with the tangy rosehip sauce. The dessert "Memories from a trip to Columbia" was excellent too, delicious and so playful with all the different textures. Don't pass up the espresso & treats - I would go back just for them. However, I was not a fan of the pike perch. It was my first time trying this type of fish. It was prepared perfectly so it is a matter of personal preference. The service was very attentive and quick, always standing by ready to assist and letting me enjoy the meal at my own pace. They clearly explained each course as it arrived. It is very clear that everyone there takes pride in their work - their passion translated into every aspect of the experience. It was a treat to witness such art. Well deserving of their Michelin star! I took the ferry from Como and walked over to the restaurant. It was easy to get to and Cernobbio was nice to explore with benches that have a great view of the lake.

The food and service here are truly special. Additionally, I want to compliment the chef and restaurant to accommodate my wife, who is pescatarian and non-dairy, and they handled this special case with ease and professionalism! The food was incredibly delicious and very high quality, at a very reasonable price! The service was super and all of the staff were proactive and very warm and friendly.

Simply amazing! The best dining experience so far. The food is very sophisticated, locally sourced and the staff extremely attentive. We spent our anniversary there and the staff made us a very nice surprise.

Very unique meal that we enjoyed overall. My husband and I did the vegetarian tasting menu. This meal is definitely about the experience, trying new things/combination of flavors and appreciating different food forms. I would not come here if you are very hungry, want something hearty or a guaranteed filling meal. We came for lunch, and there were only two other parties there so it was a quiet/peaceful meal. The service and staff were very friendly, and the meal started off with a delicious variety of amuse bouche. We then went through a 5-course meal, of which our favorite was the szechuan rasberry risotto. We were not big fans of the pepper and spinach dishes. Overall, we enjoyed the experience and appreciated that they had a vegetarian menu.

Well deserving of the Michelin Star. We had the 7 course tasting, all absolutely stunning flavors. The chef really challenged my notion of what flavors could be considered a “dessert”, this was a very interesting end to the meal. Incredibly knowledgeable and friendly staff, absolutely loved our experience.

We had the pleasure of celebrating our wedding reception at I Gatto Nero, and it was an unforgettable experience. The service was absolutely amazing—the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making our special night even more memorable. As a lovely gift from our hotel, we received a complimentary bottle of champagne, which was such a thoughtful touch. The menu had a great variety of delicious dishes, and everything we tried was outstanding. If you’re looking for a charming and intimate restaurant with fantastic food and top-notch service, this is the place to go. We couldn’t have asked for a better spot to celebrate our special day and will definitely be back!

Always special, I love returning here! Pearched high on the hillside w/ a magnificent view of the lake, Il Gatto Nero maintains it charm over the years. This cozy romantic restaurant goes unspoiled even after countless seasons of being a local and a traveler's valued spot. The service is always genuinely warm and engaging. Their cuisine is exquisite and artful presented. A perfect SPECIAL experience.

Good food with a stunning view! I went there with my family and had an amazing time. I love their asparagus creme Brule and the pumpkin soup. Their price is on the higher side, but giving the location it is understandable. If you're not on a tight budget definitely give it a try! Also, if you're traveling in a group, I suggest you book in advance.

My wife and another couple had a lovely dinner at II Gatto Nero and it was a perfect ending to our last night in Lake Como before heading home. The food, ambience and service were all outstanding!! Our table had a spectacular view of the lake and everyone enjoyed the quality of the food and wine. The onion soup was incredible and the pasta excellent.

I wish I had names for everyone, but I’ll just have to explain my experience. The moment we arrive, we were greeted and helped with parking. This is so essential. Service is as fast or as slow as you want. Everything is quality. The wine by the glass selections are excellent. The view is like fairytale book. We could’ve stayed there longer, but the service staff do have to go home too. We really appreciate the whole experience and will be coming back.

The service was excellent. The food was amazing, and the location was breathtaking. One of the best meals we had while traveling through Italy and France!

A cozy place with an incredibly beautiful view! It was nice to spend time there, the staff is delicate and pleasant, delicious dishes. I was pleased with the attention of the staff, because it was my birthday, the staff greeted me with a song and made a present in the form of a dessert! Excellent aura in the establishment, it is pleasant to relax and spend time in company, enjoying the beauty of the view. We had booked a table in advance and had no expectations. We were very pleased with the staff's responsiveness to change seats to those closer to the window.

Absolutely fantastic restaurant. Gorgeous views, wonderful food, and warm service. Everything we had was spectacular - the bruschetta might be our favorite dish of Italy, second only to the delicious tiramisu for dessert. Would recommend to anyone going to Tremezzo - thank you!!

The view from this restaurant is truly spectacular. It is quite mesmerising to look down on lake como surrounded by these rolling hills and seeing how beautifully every building has been built on such steep slopes. Our waitor was fantastic too. He was very helpful in explaining the menu to us and even teaching us some Italian! Unfortunately we were left a little disappointed with the food, especially since we had read such great reviews online about this place. We came here in September, the perfect time for Italian tomatoes but felt that both our caprese salad and out bruscetta could have done with some better tomatoes. The mozzarella was delicious! My rabbit ragu was quite dry. I understand that this is the texture of rabbit since it is quite a lean meat, however, this specific pasta was particularly lacking in my opinion. The fish was delicious too but we felt that the salad could have done with a little more dressing. The grilled vegetables were great. We also enjoyed our Tiramisu

Very friendly & hospitable staff. The location is amazing, the atmosphere inside just perfect. The food was really tasty, their bruschetta starter probably the best I have ever had in my life. I did find the meat slightly dry but easily sorted with the sauce that came with their famous roast rabbit dish. Highly recommend

food was very good, service was Nice en quick, and the ambiance was beautefull! We come for sure back Here!!!!Marlies and Kees

You really must dine at La Fagurida! My husband and I got married in Lake Como this summer and we hosted our rehearsal dinner at this lovely restaurant. We live in the US and had never visited the restaurant before, so it was a bit of a risk, but it was beyond perfect - there isn’t a single thing we would change about our experience. Lello was so wonderful to work with and he and his staff made everything so special for us and our guests. The food is AMAZING. Beef filet, rabbit, and all the local fare was absolutely delicious and so reasonably priced for our party. The food is some of the best and most authentic in the area, and the ambiance is cozy and feels like home and the view of the lake is breathtaking. I hope if you’re looking for a delicious, authentic, charming place to eat in Tremezzo, you visit La Fagurida. We can’t wait to go back on our next trip to Lake Como!

Ambience: very relax and beautiful with lake view Service: Average speed, friendly, but the waiter intentionally confuse us to let us think the side dish is coming with roasted rabit, then they charge euro 6 extra for the side dish in the bill. He should not ask "for the side dish of roast rabit, do u wanna potatoes or any other ?" Je should mentioned " do u need extra side dish to pair with the main dish ? " Price: a bit high Food: Polenta with cheese is very delicious, cheese quantity is more than polenta (very cheesey) and their polenta itself is very flavorful which is different than general restaurant. Roast rabit is a bit salty but the meat is fresh, flavorful and juicy. Tagliata beef quality is not good, chewy! Tiramisu is very delicious, but it is a bit dry, with more cream will be perfect. I wanna give 4 stars because of the waiter intentionally confused us to let us order extra side dish grillee vegetables costs euro 6.0 He should be more honest and we will decide to order it or not. Don't use tricks! ☹

Wow, the restaurant is amazing, very rustic, exactly what you would expect it to be as it is in the hills overlooking the fabulous lake. We had dinner on the balcony with breathtaking views. The food was delicious, the service excellent and the atmosphere just perfect. Their bruschetta starter probably the best I have ever had in my life. Also ordered the local specialties, like salted lake fish with polenta, heirloom tomatoe caprese. Every dish was just unbelievable mouth watering.. The quality was top notch. Excellent food, excellent people, excellent location.

Was here for my husband’s birthday. They totally spoiled our evening. Even after checking 3 days in advance if they can serve vegetarian food, which they committed to a 7 course meal by the way. The chef at the restaurant is totally incapable of making vegetarian food. All he could prepare was boiled onion n leek ..everything topped with grated truffle to compensate for their 250 euro pp menu. We have been to tons of fine dining and 1-2 Michelin star all over Europe . This was our WORST experience so far. We returned the dishes ..they were tasting so bad n visually unappealing. Not only this we had ordered a special cake for my husband’s birthday which they forgot to serve. A TOTAL DISASTER. If you cannot cook something(vegetarian food) please tell. DONT make people eat INEDIBLE food. The only good thing was views from the restaurant

When we arrived at the restaurant I was notified that I did not meet the dress code, which requires than men wear pants and not shorts. I told them that the website did not mention this and the host/manager told me I was wrong. I asked about switching the reservation to another night then the cancellation fee was brought up, but in my opinion it’s not really a cancellation if you’re forcing me to cancel due to lack of communication from the restaurant. The website does not mention the dress code. This restaurant is in a touristy area with guests from various cultures and they need to be transparent about any requirements in order to dine there. The US has restaurants with three Michelin stars that allow casual wear, which they communicate clearly. Also it’s zero help to put the dress code in the menu at the table. The diners are already there. Pictures are attached. Thankfully, they sat us outside and we had a pleasant experience with delicious dishes and excellent service, except for the one server that eyed my bare knees during our walk of shame to be seated. Editing after response: I made this reservation, along with many other restaurants, two months in advance. The NEW reservation page is not the most logical place to check for dress code. I did see after the fact that the confirmation email also did include this, but email inboxes are an abyss and again, not the most logical place to check. People can delete emails and they could potentially have outdated information. The most logical sources of truth are the restaurant home page, or the restaurant page in a booking app (Tock, Open Table, Resy), which wasn't a popular option in this region. I want to be ultra clear about something. I was not mad that this dress code was not on the website. Neither is Il Sereno's. I am mad that the host so quickly gaslit me and told me I was wrong in front of a handful of staff.

This restaurant was outstanding! Being welcomed in by the lovely piano playing set the vibe. There are no bad seats in the restaurant. The food and service was amazing- special thanks to Fabio for making our evening so enjoyable! Be sure to get the oysters- they are off menu and easily some of the best we have ever had. Even without doing the tasting menu, all the little extras from the chef made our last night in Lake Como so special. Highly recommend!

5 star dining in a 5 star hotel with a 5 star pianist and a beautiful lounge area. My husband and I went here on our last night after 4 days in Bellagio - it was the most expensive meal we had during our stay, but the most worthwhile in terms of experience, service, quality, and taste. We couldn’t get ourselves to order from the main menu - we ordered the tasting menu and never looked back. The sommelier was also absolutely wonderful in giving us recommendations for wine to complement throughout the courses. Our waiters/waitresses were outstanding - I didn’t get all their names but Andrea was such a wonderful server. Highly recommend this spot for anyone.

This is BY FAR the best restaurant I’ve ever eaten at (for reference I live in NYC which has amazing restaurants). Just putting this at the top so you don’t miss it, but if you don’t order the wagyu three ways, don’t even come here. You can send me a thank you note later. I saw a negative comment about the food, including the lobster spaghetti. We ordered this and I will say it was the most disappointing part of our meal, but by no means was it bad and the portion was very generous. When we sat down, they offered us a free aperitif of Prosecco and served some incredible bread. We split the spaghetti as mentioned, and then I ordered the peacock tortellini and my fiancée ordered the wagyu three ways. The tortellini was stuffed with peacock breast with a peacock leg ragu on top in a peacock broth - it was incredible. I’ve never tasted meat like that before! I wish the serving size was more. That brings me to the wagyu. IF YOU DO NOT ORDER THE WAGYU YOU SHOULD BE ARRESTED. It was $95 and my fiancée was the only one who ordered it and I regret it every day. I’d pay double for that steak. It was the best steak I’ve ever had by a MILE. This was the highlight of the meal if I’m being honest, and I didn’t even try the other two ways (which she enjoyed). We got the lava cake soufflé for dessert which was great, but you will have to order it early as it takes some time. They also gave us some small dessert bites at the end. Lastly, I have to mention our server. He was a soft spoken gentleman with light blonde hair and was so good we thought he might wake us up in our hotel with breakfast! I’ve never seen a more coordinated wait staff - they would even signal each other when we returned from the bathroom and come running to pull our chairs out. All in all, we will definitely come back. I would hope they have a Michelin star by then because they deserve it. We’re getting married in Bellagio fall 2025 and will definitely take our guests here! If our waiter is reading this, thank you SO MUCH for being so amazing!

We wanted to make dome crlebration here and I called restaurant manager who promosed me that they will orepare flowers and csndles. When ee arrived they didnt prepare that. We got a good table , but it looked as regular dinner , and not cekebration. When I asked manager why hedidnt prepare it, who was rude snd he told me that they dont do it, but on their website says different The table was ok, the food is nothing special. We payed 700 euros for almost nothing. The girl who served us was very gentle and nice

Nice restaurant in a very beautiful hotel. As we wanted to experience the water taxi service, we took the water taxi and arrive to the hotel and restaurant from the jetty. The entrance from the jetty is lock and the manager has to come unlock the door for us to gets in and was given the funny looks. May be because we are a bunch of asian that comes from back door. Haha. Upon arrival, the restaurant has difficulties finding our reservation and we are told to wait at the waiting area which is a nice sitting area with a nice 3 piece band playing jazz. After 30min they finally sorted out our reservation and given a table right at the end of the corridor and entrance to the kitchen. I have a strong feeling that location is because we are asian. Food and service is very average for a michelin star restaurant. But never the less we do enjoy our time and view in this restaurant.

The history of the place stands out with the ancient mountain decor. Despite being busy the place is family run and has a homely feel with an extensive menu with warm mountain food to suit the hospitality. There is an open terrace upstairs for people to sit for a cold beer in the sun or a warm downstairs dining area with fantastic service. The rooms are cosy and have one of the most beautiful views from their balconies. Worth every cent. Easy access to Lecco down beautiful winding roads.

Place is a bit of a drive up the mountain, but the food was good, view amazing and the prices reasonable!! Traditional food, lots of options for polenta dishes, and even some cured meats involving horse and venison!

Impressive food, best polenta I ever had! A welcomed warm meal after a long hike in the snow! Views are breathtaking! I was also impressed by the selection of honey that was for sale!

Despite the restaurant’s location (being around 1000 meters in altitude) the view is immaculate and the food is excellent, however it is wise to reserve ahead of time as we got lucky in our booking.

Excellent local cuisine. Manager has great service. Awesome experience

The drive up was amazing....the views from here were spectacular. But even more importantly the food was supremely and utterly delicious 😋 It was so good we ordered twice. Amazing value for the money. If you visit Bellagio, make the effort to take a trip up the mountain and experience "really" exceptional food.

Most beautiful place I've ever been! Good food, very kind service, very recommended!