22/08/2025: If you're looking for an excellent seafood restaurant in Stresa, Il Clandestino is a must-visit! The ingredients are top quality and the fish is incredibly fresh. We started with the yellowtail sashimi with Pantelleria capers and sea fennel, a true dive into the sea: the aromas alone take you to the shore, and the taste is simply outstanding. The other dishes maintained the same high standard of freshness and skill from the chef. For dessert, an exceptional tiramisu.
The chef is the true captain of the restaurant, expertly guiding both the kitchen and the dining room. Prices are slightly on the high side but completely in line with the quality offered. Highly recommended!
If you are looking for an excellent fish restaurant in Stresa, Il Clandestino is a must! The raw materials are of the highest quality and the fish extremely fresh.
The first course, amberjack sashimi with Pantelleria capers and sea fennel, was a true dive into the sea: the aromas recall the shore, and the flavor was simply excellent. The other courses also confirmed the same standard of freshness and the chef's skill. To conclude, an exceptional tiramisu.
The chef is the true captain of the restaurant, masterfully guiding both the kitchen and the dining room. Prices are slightly high, but absolutely in line with the quality offered. Highly recommended!
19/08/2025: Small, somewhat confined restaurant, but with normal comfort. The chef comes to your table and practically prepares your menu according to your wishes and with explanations. The wait is traditional. Everything is based on fish and shellfish. Yes, it's good, but nothing wow! Quantities: really could be improved. I had a small piece of fish (2.5 x 2.5 x 12 cm) and 4 or 5 tiny vegetables. I didn't put my servings on the plate in the hope of getting a second course or showing that I was still hungry. For drinks, I had 4 glasses of rosé for 2 (my wife and I), a carafe of water, and a scoop of ice cream for dessert for 2.
For me, this meal included a menu and a small tasting.
The final cost was 223 euros, which is really expensive.