Ristorante VarennaMonamour

"Chose to have dinner here with my wife for the second night in Varenna. After searching throughout all the restaurants opened at the end of March (and they're not that many), this restaurant kept reappearing for its good service and food, so we decided to pay them a visit. We got there around 7pm and the restaurant was empty. We found it a bit weird, given that it's dinner time for us, but asked for a table for 2 nonetheless. The chef was very welcoming and showed us to a table upstairs, by the window. As I had had a big breakfast and no lunch, I was quite hungry. Therefore I ordered a lasagna and a portion of fried seafood (fritto misto). My wife went for the same lasagna and a portion of French fries. Whilst we were waiting for the food, the host brought over a bread basket and 2 types of oil: regular olive oil and chilli olive oil. My wife's lasagna and my fried seafood platter came first, followed by my lasagna and lastly, her french fries. We chose for all the food to come together, so this was fine. The lasagna was nice and tasty, with the right amount of sauce in it. However, one thing that we both noticed was that there wasn't as much meat in it as we expected. The seafood was all very nice, with a crunchy texture. The slice of lemon that came with it really helped cut through all the grease. We also fancied some desserts at the end, so my wife ordered a cheesecake and I, a tiramisu. Unfortunately, the host came back apologising for the miscommunication, as they didn't have any cheesecakes left. We appreciated her letting us know and we were ok with sharing the tiramisu. The dessert was very nice and indulgent and not too sweet, which is a massive plus for me. I also tried a few pieces of bread. They were fluffy, however it would have been better if they would have been heated up before they were served. Overall we really appreciated the service from our host, and even though the food can be improved, we're glad to have tried this place and we would recommend it."

"Absolutely wonderful experience! We had the steak, seafood pasta, and a kids chicken schnitzel, and every dish was delicious and beautifully prepared. The steak was cooked perfectly, the seafood pasta was fresh and full of flavor, and the kids meal was also excellent and generous in size. The house white wine was surprisingly good and paired perfectly with the meal. To finish, we had the tiramisu and chocolate fondant — both were amazing and the perfect ending to a lovely dinner. We sat outside on the steps, which created such a cozy, relaxed, and refreshing atmosphere. The whole experience felt warm and welcoming, with great food, lovely ambiance, and excellent service. Highly recommend and would definitely come back!"

"What a lovely restaurant in Varenna. This was our 1st night, and we thought we had made a reservation but we had forgotten too. The restaurant was very gracious and asked us to wait 5 minutes and then we're able to seat us anyway. The pictures probably don't do it justice but the food was amazing! In particular the pasta. I had the wild venison Ragu tagliatelle, and Mrs W had the wheat pasta with prawns and pistachio. Both were delicious! I had a lovely Montepulciano to go with it, a value bottle at €32 with a floral nose and plenty of berry on the palate. Mrs W had tiramisu for dessert, I didn't try it but she said it was great. I had "Nonna's cake" which was wonderfully light and creamy with just the right hint of lemon. All in all a great start to our stay in Varenna and highly recommended if you are here."

"This was a great restaurant in an alley with a great view of the lake! We shared the salami and cheese plate and I got the fritto misto while my wife got the ravioli. It was quite filling and tasty and the service was great"

"We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was excellent, and the staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. Everyone made us feel comfortable and appreciated from the moment we arrived. Thank you for the great atmosphere and amazing hospitality.we will definitely come back again!"

"This restaurant is such an amazing place, the location is incredible and the outdoor seating create a lovely atmosphere that can’t be beaten. The lasagne was to die for and the best I’ve eaten so far. The seafood pasta was so fresh and the texture of the pasta was brilliant. Will visit again next time xx"

"The view doesn't get cosier than this The service's been nothing short of great - welcoming and friendly, whether you come with a group, or solo. Food being delicious is a cherry on top of the cake. And speaking of cake, the strawberry panna cotta I had there is something I'll remember for a long time to come"