Be aware they take advantage of tourist here! Atmosphere is amazing, food was good, drink was fair, bill was ridiculously expensive but the real kicker was when time to go we asked them to get us a taxi and that’s when things got bad. Should be easy right, not with this place. A Maserati shows up not a taxi, thirty minutes late and they forced us to pay 160 Euros. A Uber was four minutes away and would have cost half that. We got hosed by a really fancy hotel concierge and his counterpart at the hostess stand!
Lee Henderson
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09 Ottobre 2025
6,0
A friend and I had dinner last night at this wonderful location. The dishes, lovingly prepared by executive chef Osvaldo Presazzi and his staff, are an authentic culinary experience you absolutely must try! An unforgettable dinner served with professionalism and refinement. The price is in line with the quality of the ingredients, the preparation, the presentation, and the service. A total of 10 out of 10!
Sara Bordoli
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30 Settembre 2025
10,0
Went here on a date with my wife while on vacation in Lake Como, absolutely beautiful place and really good service, definitely on the pricey side, but we thought the food was very good.
Jonathan Lang
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28 Settembre 2025
8,0
Incredible vibe and view. Had a bottle of wine and they kept bringing snacks on the house.
Fernando Maldonado
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17 Settembre 2025
10,0
This was my first time dining at La Terrazza Gualtiero Marchesi at the Tremezzo 5 star hotel by Lake Como. The overall atmosphere of the hotel is beautifully and luxuriously decorated, and the restaurant itself is equally impressive in terms of layout and design, making you feel special from the very first step (congratulations for the candles at the entrance).
We were 4 and ordered the 5-course tasting menu, and every dish was excellent, especially:
• Astice alla crema di peperoni (1978) The lobster was perfectly sweet and tender, paired with a smooth sweet pepper sauce. The flavors were perfectly balanced and absolutely delicious.
• Riso, oro e zafferano (1981) The staff explained the story behind this dish wonderfully, helping me appreciate its uniqueness. The saffron risotto with gold flakes was delicate, and every bite was a true feast for both the eyes and the palate.
The other courses were equally delightful, the seabass more than the veal.
In addition to the food, I also had the opportunity to visit the kitchen, which was spectacular and very clean. The executive chef greeted me warmly, making me feel welcomed and giving insight into the professional kitchen management.
Other highlights:
• Some staff were cheerful, friendly, and provided excellent guidance about the dishes and wine pairings, making the dining experience smooth and enjoyable.
• The plating and wine pairings were well thought out, enhancing the flavors of the dishes.
Areas for improvement:
• Some team members seemed unenthusiastic, which slightly affected the overall dining experience.
• The bread served was somewhat stale, as if it had been stored for a while, and lacked freshness.
- The dessert, Millefoglie, was good to see but really nothing special, not the grand final that you expect from such a unique (and expensive!) restaurant!
Overall, this was a highly impressive experience in terms of food, decor, and atmosphere, though there are many points that in my opinion should be improved, to fully satisfy the expectations of a particularly attentive client, like my husband and I.
WARAYA SRISUK
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20 Agosto 2025
8,0
Nice atmosphere and views for dinner, but otherwise the whole experience is outdated and gimmicky - like fine dining in the 90s. The food itself was not remarkable, very hit or miss. Not entirely bad but we expected more given Gualtiero Marchesi’s legendary reputation. Several dishes were bland and lacked any depth of flavour, and some served lukewarm. If this were in any other location than Grand Hotel Tremezzo, there would be no appeal. Go for the setting more than the food, and only if you can get a table on the edge.
The atmosphere was wonderful, and the service was beyond excellent. The food, however, was a bit disappointing. Most of the dishes were bland, and not in a way that some salt could fix -- just plain and boring. For the price, I was expecting better.
Ellie Bradbury
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11 Luglio 2025
6,0
Wonderful culinary experience, we tried several plates from the tasting menu. Service was great and attentive to details, the location is wonderful with a view on the lake, the food was yummy from starter till dessert. Denny and Jogo are super friendly.
Daniele Francilia
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07 Luglio 2025
10,0
Big expectations, big disappointment!
Beautiful views and exquisite food, but we were disappointed with the service overall.
This was supposed to be a memorable night celebrating our 17th anniversary, but it turned out not special because of the poor and snobby service.
The hostes couldn’t find our reservation and had an attitude about it, like if we were lying. Not friendly, not welcoming at all!
The sommelier didn’t offer any suggestions on wine and when we told him what we had chosen he was very rude grabbing the menu from my husband’s hand and just walking away like if we had offended him.
He apologized later after we complained he gave us a glass of champagne, but still with the same bad attitude, not sincere.
Our waiter Diogo was very nice and attentive, I think the manager should hire him to train others.
I would say the whole experience felt too touristy and not personal.
I would go back for drinks at the hotel bar with the same views, not to La Terazza.
The hotel is beautiful with the most beautiful gardens!
Elaine Aldridge Laine
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24 Giugno 2025
8,0
First an foremost, a big thank you for accommodating us in the room, because my wife was ill and not in anyways able to get ready for a nice restaurant like this.
We had every course delivered to our room in outstanding quality; the caviar spaghetti are a most as well as the lobster macaroni. The two filets (veal and beef) were good as well. The tiramisu was great: not to sweet but full of flavour.
As a wine enthusiast I also appreciate the wines by the glass (as I was the only drinker), with lynch moussas 2010 and a lovely puligny montrachet i didnt miss out on anything!
A. Winter
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23 Maggio 2025
10,0