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The bill isn't a surprise, but we'd prefer it to be less salty. The food is expertly prepared. Fantastic location.

A spectacular location, the lake accompanies the meal (whether lunch or dinner), enriching the culinary experience. Excellent cuisine, served with professionalism. Want to turn a lunch into a memory? I recommend it.

Wonderful atmosphere, especially on the lakeside veranda. The view is breathtaking!!! Friendly, competent, knowledgeable, and friendly service. 🙂 Well-presented and varied menu. We recommend it!

We visited the restaurant on Christmas Eve. The atmosphere was wonderful as well as the food. The waiter was welcoming and friendly. Spoke good English and was patient to explain and answer all our questions. One of us is vegetarian and found enough choices. We were positively surprised with the bill total. If you are visiting Lago d'orta it's warmly recommended. BTW, if you're dessert lovers ask if Tiramisu is available though it might not be in the menu. It's worth every bite and calorie.

Beautiful venue on Lake Orta with private parking and an outdoor terrace.

On Sunday evening, we dined at this restaurant, beautifully located right on the shores of Lake Orta. A welcoming interior with a lovely crackling fireplace, the restaurant offers both meat and fish dishes, along with an impressive wine cellar, including a fine Ghemme 2022 from Lorenzo Zanetta in Sizzano (Novara). After two glasses of Franciacorta, we each began with a baked onion stuffed with a cream cheese sauce, sausage, and dry Amaretto di Saronno. We then continued with delicate panciotti stuffed with chanterelle mushrooms and Fontina cheese, served with melted butter and sage, and an onion soup. We then shared a fantastic beef cheek (the meat was incredibly tender, it melted in your mouth!), cooked at a low temperature on mashed potatoes and carrots. Finally, desserts included a delicious Bonet mousse and a delicious crème caramel. A water and two coffees, for a final bill of €181 for two, perhaps a bit steep, but justified by the beautiful location (the indoor dining room is very pleasant in the winter, and the outdoor tables by the lake are certainly incredible in the summer!), and the deliciousness and quality of the ingredients used. Recommended.

You enter a warm and comfortable environment. We tried creamed cod, onion with toma cheese and sausage, pikeperch with vegetables, cheek with puree, pear, chocolate, and ricotta cake, and bonet mousse. Good portions. The price was in line with the quantity and the location (a tavern on the shores of Lake Orta). The host was friendly and the service professional.

A paradise, a perfect mix of flavors and unique relaxation. All the dishes were excellent and so was the service.

Stunning view overlooking Lake Orta, exquisite food, and impeccable service.

I visited this restaurant for a wedding on September 13, 2025. The food was delicious, and Enrico, the manager, was extremely accommodating to the needs of the newlyweds and their guests. The location was fantastic, with a focus on everyone's enjoyment. Highly recommended!