Lyn Bassett

Beautiful hidden gem that we were able to walk to from our villa on our last night. The food was amazing and as others have already said, the egg parmesan dish was delicious. The hostess was really friend and not forgetting the star of the show, Polpette. We'll definitely visit again next time we are in the area

Vanessa Maria

I wish I could put the experience we had into words, it was the best dining experience we’ve had in our entire lives. Located in the heart of Gittana you will find this hidden gem, owned by Chef Carlo. His creations are pure magic, Michelin level at a very reasonable price. The egg-dish blew us away as it was something we have never eaten before, each meal was an explosion of flavors and creativity. We were so overwhelmed! Also the waitress, Giorgis, was so wonderful and kind. We left the place with full stomachs and hearts, we can’t wait to be back soon. -Vanessa&Hamid

Menotti Minutillo

Probably our favorite meal while visiting nearby Varenna. Atmosphere is intimate and beautiful. Service exceptional. Menu is always changing - everything was delightful. We had: - an appetizer special of over easy egg with some kind of cheese(?), breadcrumb, balsamic. Forget exactly, super delicious. If you're ever offered a special just take it! - pasta with hazelnut butter, sausage, pumpkin and coffee - risotto with beetroot, alpine taleggio and rocket - grilled lake fish - creme brulee My favorite was the pasta - fresh and house made, buttery, nutty! My wife loved the egg appetizer. You can't go wrong. Getting there - it would not be an easy walk from Varenna. If you have a car it seemed decent enough to park but we took a taxi. Get reservations! Not to be missed.

+2

Hannah

This was the best food we had our entire trip in Italy!! The service was wonderful, and everyone was so friendly. We talked to the staff for a little while, and they are so kind. The food was absolutely amazing. The Crème Brûlée was the best I’ve ever had in my life. The whole atmosphere was calm and very well put together. This place is a must visit!!

+3

Ruby Wilson

A must visit if you come to Bellagio or Varenna. The food was delicious and beautifully presented and the atmosphere was so serene. We had the risotto, Salmerino crudo and the lake fish of the day which was incredible. Carlo has a strong vision here which he is executing perfectly. We closed our eyes to savour every dish. Can’t recommend this place enough.

+1

Juergen Lauer

This is a lovely, hidden gem. The food and wines were exquisite, service very friendly and competent. The restaurant is relatively small which makes the experience more personal. I can only recommend to dine out at Semi di grano.

+4

Mark Stanton

This place… wow. Nestled in some ancient back alley in a random mountain town, the vision of one young chef came to life for my wife and I on our honeymoon. If you want a top-notch romantic experience in a local hidden gem, get reservations immediately. The ambiance was delightful and beyond cosy. Candlelight, rock walls, and with SIX tables inside only, you know you’ll be cared for. We asked our eager and friendly server to just feed us, choose everything from the wine to the food, and he was more than happy to. As for the dishes, they were at best 10 out of 10. At worst, 7 out of 10. He uses very local ingredients, from fish from Lake Como to herbs in their garden. The salmon carpaccio and egg appetizer were mind-blowing. It came with homemade bread, which we happily used for the sauces. Next we had the goat cheese risotto and celery pesto on homemade pasta with sausage, and this is where we should have stopped our meal. It was already too much food with the appetizers and we wanted to eat every last bit, but had to pace ourselves for two more “secondi” plates. The main courses were “lake fish” with bacon(?), which could have used a bit more punchy flavor, and venison, which was luxurious. For dessert, we found where the chefs adventurous spirit took risks, but sadly didn’t pay off. A crème brûlée with arugula salad on top, which was confusing, and a marmalade cake, which was fine but forgettable. It hurts to put a 4 star on food, because the effort and expertise deserves more, but when the big risks don’t land, one must be honest. I STRONGLY recommend this place, and we can’t wait to see what his menu will have next time we visit Lago di Como.

+7

Jaroslav Mida

Simply amazing! Located in the village in the hills, you have to go up to grt there. Prking available close nearby. The restaurant has cozy atmosphere, very nice staff, awesome food and wine. The deserts at the end are breathtaking! This is a hidden gem in the Como region. Would recommend everyone to visit! Cards are accepted

+6

Bastian Wagner

The food was very tasty and the atmosphere was a dream! The chefs and service do a great job. The menu is changed almost every week and they also use seasonal and local food. The wine list was also very good with many local wines at fair prices! The selection of non-alcoholic drinks could be improved a bit. I can only recommend the restaurant!

+4

Thomas Jansson

A wonderful hidden pearl. The drive is through some small roads to a small village, but there is a parking lot, so everything worked fine. The atmosphere and attention to detail was at very high level and even though we have had great food near the Como lake this place was yet a notch upwards, so I can confidently says this was my best dinner on this vacation. The portion sizes are not large, but all of them were special and great tasting. Would definitely go again.

This restaurant was simply exquisite, charming, and a taste sensation. Unique and delicious flavours, and almost all our dishes were outstanding standard. The roast pork with mashed potatoes was the …

A little gem, hidden away, exceptional food in delightful surroundings. Had been recommended to us by our local hosts and was well worth the visit, so much so, we visited it twice! Highly, highly re…

Wow - we were hiking the Sentiero del Viandante and stopped to have lunch . Best meal ever. Love this place and highly recommend it. It is special, and worth the time and money .