Crotto Dangri In Livo

No stress is the key. Good food. Prices are a bit steep.

We stopped for lunch (reservation required) after a lovely bike ride from Dongo. The atmosphere was excellent, charming and pleasant. If you'd like, you can even swim in the river below. The place is nice but definitely room for improvement. Service is fast and attentive, and prices are reasonable. However, I didn't find anything decent or good about the dishes we tried—I'd say just average. The ribs with polenta and sausage were okay, but the ribs were tiny and almost meatless; five pieces didn't make a rib worthy of the name. The pizzoccheri weren't bad, but they weren't great either; they were edible. Overall, considering the atmosphere and the food (which could be improved), it's worth a try. The hospitality was excellent and the staff were helpful.

It's a very down-to-earth place with friendly staff. They've hung a sign encouraging calm and slow pace, which is a good thing because the pace is relaxed. It can be reached on foot or by car, although the road is very narrow and bumpy, and there's limited parking. Just below the Crotto are some magnificent pools of water where you can swim in the summer and spend the day in the sun (the 5 stars are more for the surrounding environment than for the Crotto itself, which isn't very well-maintained). I tried the grilled meat with greasy polenta. The portion of polenta was very generous, but the ribs were quite sinewy and dry. I didn't try the pizzoccheri, but they look good. Keeping low expectations for the food, overall the experience is worth it.

Very convenient in the middle of nowhere

We stopped to eat at this place after getting off the Capanna Como, as it is located exactly at the end or beginning of the trail. Magnificent place, with the swimmable stream flowing underneath. The people who work there are very friendly and easy-going, and they gave us some valuable advice for the climb. Don't expect any gourmet dishes, but exactly what you want after climbing more than 1000 meters in altitude. Typical mountain recipes, from polenta to pizzoccheri. Honest prices: dividing two platters between 6, a first course, a drink and some desserts to share, just over 20 euros per person. You can't pay by card, so bring some cash to be safe. Perhaps the only criticism I feel like making is that the platters could have been a little more abundant.

After a great hike, we found our pre-reserved table already set, even though we arrived almost an hour early. The food was authentic and delicious. At first, everything was served by the waitress, but as it got busier, it became more self-service. But that's not a problem at all, since you can order everything directly from the restaurant. The only point deducted is because it wasn't clear how things would work, and then there was a bit of confusion from time to time. The view and the crotto are idyllic and simply beautiful.

Always good. A must-see on Lake Como!

Very nice place in beautiful nature and very helpful people. I ate there three years ago. Was excellent

Nice place, good for eat, drink and rest after walk