L'Ustaria Ca dal Rat In Orta san giulio

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.

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!

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!

A very romantic location on Lake Orta, with a splendid terrace overlooking the lake. Refined cuisine and fast, professional service. The only drawback is the limited parking lot.

Magnificent location and interesting dishes.

Amazing place, delicious food, and super-excellent service. Highly recommended.

Arriving at Lake Orta and finding a restaurant right on the lake is a unique experience. You can also reach it from the lake thanks to a modern pier. Plants and flowers welcome guests in the best possible way, and the cuisine is amazing. The service was impeccable, with excellent wine recommendations. In my opinion, it's an excellent restaurant with a professional kitchen team.