Premiata Pizzeria della Motta In Varese

These have to be the best gnocchi I have ever eaten in my whole life.

I was the first client to enter at 12:05 and from the first second I felt something was not quite right about this restaurant. The owner and the waitress were poker faced and the low light on the table though aesthetically nice is not comfortable to the eyes (whatever happened to candles?) so I switched it off. The menu was given to me by the waitress and I struggled to understand the Italian. It is only after a few minutes when I was searching for the dessert menu is when I realised there is an English translation that proceeds the Italian one. I opted to start with black angus and I asked the waitress who had a good command of English that it should be made medium. She nodded in agreement. I felt it was a little strange that a steak is offered as a starter but I thought it is a small cut and it was surely more appealing than the rest of the menu which had a lot of exotic items such as octopus and blueberries in a savoury dish which I was surely not going to eat. When the starter arrived it turned out to be carpaccio. I don't like carpaccio and there was nothing on the menu indicating it was not a steak (unfair especially considering the waitress confirmed it will be cooked medium and there was not a single client besides me in the restaurant and so she heard me loud and clear). I walked to the front of the dining hall and said that I was not aware it was carpaccio and so kindly wrap it for me so I can take it away. I did not ask for a discount and did not show in any way that I was frustrated. I said I am happy to pay for it and take it home. I asked to see the menu so I choose another dish if the ravioli with asparagus is not large enough to fill my hunger. Instead of handing me the menu (I was standing literally half a meter from a pile of menus) the waitress waited for me to return to my table and then came with the menu. This time she indicated that there is an English menu after the Italian menu (I knew that already. Had she told me when I was first seated it would have been better). She also insisted it says carpaccio on the menu (it doesn't in the English version) and from that moment onwards her behaviour was unapologetically rude and snotty. In contrast the male waiter was very friendly and so I made sure to give him the tip in cash and ask him not to give the waitress any of it. Now for the food - the risotto with a local cheese is tasty but it is too mild for my taste. I ate risotto made with local Padanian butter in a friend's home some years ago and it was better than the version at Premiata (the proof the taste of that risotto is still on my tongue). Thankfully I carry my organic Indian herbs, spices and dry red chilli wherever I go so it was tasty but honestly I can't fathom what the hurrah is all about when it comes to North Italian cuisine that is bland and also lacking contrasting flavours. The ravioli asparagus had so little asparagus in the filling (if that was in fact the filling) it could have been anything really. It was also over salted but thankfully the portion was small so it was edible but not at all pleasurable. There was also no spoon to eat it with so I suppose one must dip the bread in the cream which I did. The tarte tatin was the best part of the meal but the vanilla ice cream was more of vanilla slush because it had large pieces of ice in it. Perhaps this is also connected to some regional tradition I am ignorant of but I personally prefer a good quality cream with tarte tatin. The dining hall is beautiful but it got crowded fast and as is the case with large wine cellars in old houses the acoustics will make you prefer you were not there (unless you enjoy this ambience which I am sure many do else the restaurant wouldn't be so popular).

Excellent food. Superbe ambiance. Great service. I recommend reserving beforehand.

Our friend recommended this place and the food and ambience did not disappoint! Food was tasty and service attentive. I opted for the choice where you can pick two options from the menu and both (gnocchi and risotto) were delicious.

Restaurant located in the historic center of Varese, right in the pedestrian area, finding street parking in this area is quite difficult, if you're in a hurry, it's better to immediately look for paid parking. Personally I really appreciate the trio of risottos with many varied proposals. Practically a single dish, difficult to eat anything other than an appetizer and possibly dessert. Average costs and consistent with the quality offered. The same waiters for years and good. On weekends you have to book a few days in advance, they work in shifts. Good desserts, very appreciable and tasty bitters

The four of us spontaneously went to lunch in the wonderful vaulted cellar. Since the restaurant closes at 3 p.m. for lunch, we had to hurry with our order. We took gnocchi with different sauces and asparagus with risotto. The food was brought very quickly, the portions were generously large, everything was very good and tasty. Value for money is excellent. We would be happy to come here again for a longer dinner.

If you love risottos and gnocchi this is the place for you, they really prepare some delicacies. Always a satisfaction to eat here. 10/10

Cozy atmosphere, excellent service and delicious food. I would go back without thinking twice!

La pizza non l'ho trovata all'altezza del aggettivo "premiata", bruciata ai bordi e poco cotta sotto. Alle nostre puntualizzazioni, la persona alla cassa vi ha risposto in modo quasi scocciato. Non consiglio questo locale.

La pizza è veramente buona. Sono cliente da almeno 25 anni La particolarità di fare una pizza fine è il suo Punto di forza.