Il Clandestino In Stresa

If you're looking for an excellent seafood restaurant in Stresa, Il Clandestino is a must-visit! The ingredients are top quality and the fish is incredibly fresh. We started with the yellowtail sashimi with Pantelleria capers and sea fennel, a true dive into the sea: the aromas alone take you to the shore, and the taste is simply outstanding. The other dishes maintained the same high standard of freshness and skill from the chef. For dessert, an exceptional tiramisu. The chef is the true captain of the restaurant, expertly guiding both the kitchen and the dining room. Prices are slightly on the high side but completely in line with the quality offered. Highly recommended! If you are looking for an excellent fish restaurant in Stresa, Il Clandestino is a must! The raw materials are of the highest quality and the fish extremely fresh. The first course, amberjack sashimi with Pantelleria capers and sea fennel, was a true dive into the sea: the aromas recall the shore, and the flavor was simply excellent. The other courses also confirmed the same standard of freshness and the chef's skill. To conclude, an exceptional tiramisu. The chef is the true captain of the restaurant, masterfully guiding both the kitchen and the dining room. Prices are slightly high, but absolutely in line with the quality offered. Highly recommended!

Small, somewhat confined restaurant, but with normal comfort. The chef comes to your table and practically prepares your menu according to your wishes and with explanations. The wait is traditional. Everything is based on fish and shellfish. Yes, it's good, but nothing wow! Quantities: really could be improved. I had a small piece of fish (2.5 x 2.5 x 12 cm) and 4 or 5 tiny vegetables. I didn't put my servings on the plate in the hope of getting a second course or showing that I was still hungry. For drinks, I had 4 glasses of rosé for 2 (my wife and I), a carafe of water, and a scoop of ice cream for dessert for 2. For me, this meal included a menu and a small tasting. The final cost was 223 euros, which is really expensive.

Everything, food, wine, service, staff and most importantly Franco, the chef and owner of this hidden gem, were combined perfectly, to provide us the best dinning experience we had, during our week long visit to the great Italian lakes(Como, Lugano, Maggiore) in which we had the chance to visit the most prestigious and highly regarded restaurants in the area. We opted for two different antipasti, two different primi and a main course, in order to taste as many we could in one visit and we absolutely adored each and every one of them. To the extent of not being able to pick a favourite one. Thanks Franco, keep up the good work.

A favorite place! Delicious, excellent food, impeccable service, and an ambiance.

Very attentive chef! He comes to the hall himself and advises everyone! The lobster is gorgeous! The sashimi is great!

The three of us dined there, with our 4-year-old child, and had a wonderful evening. The service is impeccable, full of thoughtfulness, especially for our child, which is truly appreciated. The chef takes the time to greet each table without distinction, and interacts with the customers with great kindness. He even offered several dishes adapted for our child, so that we could fully enjoy our meal. As regulars at good restaurants, this is definitely one of them. Refined Italian cuisine, subtly influenced by Japanese touches, perfectly mastered by the chef and his team. We will be back with great pleasure!

Highly recommended restaurant. Friendly service!!!! Excellent choice of menu and quality of food. If you are here for the first time, I recommend you choose the tasting menu. The portions are generous.

A great certainty! Dining with chef Franco is always a pleasure, delights for the palate, every time it is a different sensation, one of a kind. The environment and service put you completely at ease. Absolutely worth trying when you come to Stresa.

A very good, rather upscale seafood restaurant. The chef takes the time to explain his cuisine and the various tasting menus, which is much appreciated. The service is pleasant and professional. We had a wonderful time. One small drawback: the dishes from the tasting menu we had chosen weren't presented at the table, which would have made the experience even more complete.

Productos de calidad alta pero precios demasiado altos frente al tipo de comidas ofrecidas (al menos para los platos con mariscos). Por ejemplo, seleccionamos una "meseta" de pescado crudo que por 60 euros era de calidad muy buena pero no tan rica tanto en cantidad como en tamaño de cada artículo.