Il Clandestino In Stresa

Il Clandestino always manages to amaze me. It's my "Linus blanket" when I want seafood done right: consistent quality, genuine smiles, and dishes that never disappoint. I don't even look at the menu anymore; I trust blindly. A sure thing in a sea of ​​improvisation!

Receiving a plate with 10 agnolotti pieces counted out managed to ruin my evening. I pointed this out to the gray-haired waitress, who practically ignored me. I understand the value of the lobster, but you can't present 40 grams of pasta. Either raise the price of that dish and make a decent portion, or call it a "taste..." We dined down in the cellar, a rather cold environment. At the cash register, no one even asked how it went. I discovered there that I had paid 12 euros for a glass of wine (never seen such a price for a glass). The last thing that convinced me to write the review was the 5 euros for a bottle of water. It's okay to charge for good ingredients, but what's the point of charging me 5 euros for a bottle of water? Evening ruined.

Excellent food and service. The apple pie with vanilla ice cream was delicious. Highly recommended.

Thank you to the chef and the service, which were impeccable. We were fortunate enough this evening to enjoy marinated sashimi, lobster dumplings, perfectly cooked fish, and tender squid with katsuobushi. Everything was truly delicious. A wonderful discovery.

Wonderful experience, very well looked after by both front of house team, kitchen and Chef owner. Sommelier was very very knowledgeable of the extensive wine list. We were a table of 6 and would certainly return.

Very good food but portions a litle small.

Brilliant chef creating magical dishes! Try one of the set menus and be amazed! Staff helpful and very engaging chef.

What can I say? Everything was super good, the place was welcoming and the service excellent, but the most admirable thing is the chef who comes out to explain the dish to you 😍