Renovated in a modern style, but high prices and lacking the Valsassina soul
La Bussola da 8 in Ballabio is now under new management. Upon entering, you immediately notice that the restaurant has been recently renovated, but in my opinion, it has lost some of its original soul: being in Ballabio, in the heart of Valsassina, the industrial-style decor is perhaps a bit cold and out of place. Furthermore, the tables are set quite close together.
Here are the details of our Sunday evening:
* **The menu and prices:** We looked at the food, but the prices for the first and second courses seemed decidedly high. We therefore settled on the **pizzas**: quality was average, a good pizza, neither good nor bad.
* **The service:** Very fast and efficient, also thanks to the fact that the restaurant was only 50% full for a Sunday.
* **Plus:** The welcome is especially noteworthy, as the place is dog-friendly. Furthermore, in the warmer months, you can eat on the outdoor terrace, which is definitely a great added value.
Overall, a renovated and clean place, but perhaps it could rediscover a touch of the local warmth and revise its restaurant prices.
Tra lago e monti
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12 Giugno 2026
8,0
Excellent pizza!!! Very friendly and helpful staff.
Lorenzo Galli
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31 Maggio 2026
10,0
Good pizza, above average in the area, cuisine to be tried soon because it looks good when seen passing by
Simone Di Francesco
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30 Maggio 2026
8,0
Delicious gluten-free pizza
Waitress Sofi 🔝
Silvia Combi
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09 Maggio 2026
10,0
I arrived the restaurant earlier than it's opening time. The staff of the restaurant, they are very kind and kind and kind! We are foreigners and we dont know menus very well, the staff was really kind to explain about food to us. And also we requested extra sauces which are not included in menus, but they provided us with smile. Thank you so much to staffs there. Food was way way better than milano city centre and service was perfect and really friendly!! Thank you very much!! We had really happy time and memory!!
junghwa kim
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28 Marzo 2026
10,0
Excellent pizza with carefully prepared alternatives.
Friendly and helpful staff.
Eleonora Origgi
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14 Marzo 2026
10,0
Excellent fried calamari and prawns, soft and crunchy
Marco Balestrieri
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01 Marzo 2026
8,0
Excellent pizza, friendly staff, and well-decorated venue.
Mauro Salvador
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16 Febbraio 2026
8,0
Welcoming staff. Good food and excellent service.
cibiribiable
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01 Febbraio 2026
10,0
Very good pizza, quality restaurant
Oliviero Palma
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31 Gennaio 2026
10,0