La Vecchia Cantina In Varese

The atmosphere is very noisy on Saturday evenings, but the menu offers very competitive prices: €25 for a fish menu with seafood salad, a first course, and fried food. A €2 cover charge. The à la carte menu is significantly less affordable, with dishes starting at €20. The pizzas are cheap. The staff is pressured to make up for the long kitchen hours, but they're quite professional. The customer service is questionable: some are given free bruschetta as a welcome gift, while others are offered battered pumpkin fritters for €2 each. Furthermore, they offered limoncello to all our tables at the end of the meal, but they didn't even come to ask if we wanted coffee or offer limoncello. Small details that make a difference.

Linguine with mussels and potatoes, excellent 😋😋😋

Very crowded at midday, food quite good

Good first course, typical menu, excellent but limited wine list

We had lunch here on December 25th, choosing the Christmas menu. Overall, it was a positive experience: well-prepared dishes, pleasant flavors, and adequate portions. Nothing particularly memorable, but everything was quite good and in line with expectations for a holiday lunch. Friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. Overall, a good choice for a quiet lunch, without any particular excess but well-managed.

The restaurant is welcoming and spacious, yet not overwhelming. The wait staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The food, whether pizza or classic dinner, is excellent.

Good value for money Sea and land pizza Friendly staff A bitter liqueur is offered at the end of the dinner

I've eaten here often with friends over the years, and I must say that in recent years I've noticed an improvement in the quality of the food and the preparation. I've also been there on busy evenings, and the place is packed, so there's obviously a bit of a wait, but that's normal. The staff always let us know the waiting times. A place I'd recommend.

The pizza is excellent; we've been there several times, and the quality is consistent. We'll be back to try the cuisine.