La Locanda Del Bruco In Malnate

Farfalle pasta with shrimp and zucchini, cuttlefish with peas, mixed salad, bread, water, wine (not just a quarter, but a whole bottle), coffee, and, to top it all, a generous helping of bergamot cream liqueur. The business lunch menu is the affordable and increasingly rare €13, all-inclusive, with various options and a different menu every day. On another occasion, I enjoyed the "octopus Luciana-style" (€13) and the "calamarata with squid" (€17) à la carte. There are numerous "made in Terryland" pizzas, among which the Pugliese and Calabrese stand out (and I'd love to see them). The latter represents the essence of the restaurant, typically Southern Italy, with its inevitable kitsch overtones. They may turn a blind eye to aesthetes, but are tolerated by those who find them entertaining. However, they are compensated by the opportunity to read books, some of them quite interesting. An unusual and commendable strength. Finally, the large display of calendars from the worthy Carabinieri and the venerable Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) can perhaps explain the existence of the "Sugo alla Corte d'Assise" (Assize Court Sauce), which can be purchased for €5. Its origins are worth knowing from the friendly, hard-working owners, originally from Gioiosa Ionica. Did you understand this service?

Friendly and very helpful staff. Good pizza.

Easy location, pets welcome! Informal service, very good food! Excellent value for money! I recommend stopping by for a quick lunch!

Welcoming place... very friendly staff. We had dinner and tasted some excellent white wine... We ate some seafood scilatelli... excellent and plentiful. A platter of quality cured meats... and a variety of desserts. I recommend it.

Locanda del Bruco is a truly special place: beautiful, welcoming, and with an atmosphere that makes you feel immediately at home. The real added value, however, is Bruno, the owner: extremely kind, friendly, charismatic, and with a welcoming attitude that will stay with you forever. His saying, "Thanks to you for living," says it all about the person he is. The food is delicious, carefully crafted, and authentic, the kind that makes you want to return even before you've finished your meal. The only small flaw is the slightly chilly atmosphere, but nothing that detracts from the overall experience. A place where you eat well and feel good. Highly recommended, I'll definitely be back!

Totally recommend - it was great dinning experience! Food was fresh and host experience amazing - special thanks to Bruno!

Delicious food and very lovely service

Had dinner on Christmas Eve, excellent food and fair price, beware of negative comments, they don't know what they're missing, try it and believe it, I highly recommend it

Excellent food.. very friendly staff and attentive to customer needs.. the best in the area in terms of quality/price.. I highly recommend

Excellent restaurant in Malnate. Good pizza, good food...highly recommended.