Al Manicomio In Varese

We were greeted with great kindness and friendliness by the owner in a very clean location. The coffee is delicious and the croissants taste great. Excellent value for money.

Reading the previous reviews, I'm starting to think I've stumbled upon this bistro on the wrong day. I happened to pass by this place at lunchtime and, drawn by the reasonably priced set menu, decided to stop in. The place is modern, well-kept, and clean, and the staff is welcoming and friendly. I ordered pasta alla boscaiola and chicken breast Milanese with baked potatoes, accompanied by water and wine. The pasta, decidedly overcooked, was floating in an excessive amount of sauce, which was pleasantly flavorful but gave the dish a military-style mess-like appearance. The chicken breast Milanese was actually one of those industrial-style "things," frozen, cookie-cutter, and undoubtedly cooked in overused oil. The baked potatoes also left much to be desired. After my first course was served, I had to chase the waitress for the wine I'd ordered and the salt I'd requested. When the second course arrived, I'm still waiting for it. Unfortunately, I was not at all satisfied.

It's our favorite bar in the neighborhood. The service is friendly and the food is excellent. We always love coming back.

A great place for breakfast, lunch breaks, small parties, or aperitifs. My wife and friends often come here, and many other people in the area speak highly of it, including the owners of other nearby bars, tobacconist, and bar Sjg. Alessandro, too, and the employees of the nearby Rupos Molina store, who sometimes come here for small co-worker parties, such as retirement parties. Reservations are recommended for small parties. The only downside is the limited outdoor parking spaces nearby, and even though they're reserved for condominium owners and shop customers like me, even if you find a free space, you often run into a man who works at the nearby photocopying center, who often claims the parking area as his own. Yesterday, too, while he was preoccupied with other thoughts, he was walking down from his car just a few meters from a free space, a ridiculous scene. To avoid the usual arguments with the same pushy person, I spoke to him amicably, then entered his shop, telling him I'd give him my regular bar spot and that I'd park further ahead, as I wasn't in a hurry. I returned to my car, and he followed me to give him my spot. The owner of this bar also saw everything and, apologetically, tried to accommodate this inconvenience as well as for her other customers. What can I say? This is the only flaw of this family-run establishment (husband and wife). Otherwise, it's a truly lovely place, recommended to everyone, young and old, families, and couples, with everything at great prices. Antonio Reiner, Youtuber and mapmaker of bars, entertainment venues, shops, and commercial activities.

Very accommodating and courteous service!

We went here for a graduation aperitivo, as it's close to the Insubria University. Along with our drinks, they served gnocco fritto with quality cured meats, pizza, a savory pie, and a stuffed piadina. The place is cute and the owner is very friendly. We recommend it.