02/05/2026: A picture-perfect family dinner overlooking the lake
There were four of us, a table reserved, and from the first moment, Ristorante Carillon welcomed us onto a beautiful and meticulously maintained terrace, with a view of the lake that alone was worth the evening. The atmosphere is elegant yet relaxed, perfect even with children in tow.
The service? Simply extraordinary.
For a restaurant in one of the most touristy locations on Lake Como, the level of professionalism of the staff truly surprised us. Quick, attentive, never intrusive. You could tell they knew what they were doing; every dish arrived at the right time, every request was fulfilled with a smile. That's not a given, and they do it very well here.
🦑 Crispy, very light fried calamari and shrimp with vegetables, served on Kraft paper with lemon wedges and a mayonnaise and fresh chive sauce. Paired with a craft beer on tap, it was a perfect start.
🍝 Zucchini tagliolini, scampi, and shrimp (ordered by the girls, with great enthusiasm!) served in a beautiful ceramic bowl, with a sauce that tasted like it was made with care. They would have had more.
🍕 Good pizza, with thin, well-rolled dough, flavorful tomato, and stringy mozzarella. One of the girls literally polished it off with her hands—the most honest review ever.
🍝 Pappardelle with duck ragù and truffle was the dish that won me over. Fresh homemade pasta, rich and deep ragù, generous truffle shavings on top.
🍰 Dessert: a chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and three raspberries, which the older girl swooned over, and a crumble with ice cream that my wife and I fought over spoonful after spoonful. Both deserved applause.
The bill is perfectly proportionate to everything: the lakefront terrace, top-notch service, quality ingredients, and refined food. You won't skimp, but you'll return home satisfied and without regrets.
Carillon Restaurant is one of those experiences you'll fondly remember. We'll be back. 🌊✨
26/04/2026: We just had dinner here and couldn’t be happier. Service was stellar. Food was great. Wine suggestions were spot on. And then they arranged for a taxi up the hill. I would go here every day and twice on Sunday.
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