Vecchia trattoria della Pesa In Varese

Friday, April 24, 2026. From the attentive and empathetic welcome, to the delicate and delicious menu, we spent a wonderful evening in a beautiful setting. Congratulations to all the staff, and thank you! Manuela and Sergio

When it comes to these kinds of places I am usually rather reserved. However, this place is actually really great! They keep it simple, with good wines, proper products, and excellent cooking! We had veil, entrecôte, and creme di Catalan. Simple - but it is made to perfection. Worth a visit for sure!

Elegant, wonderful food, very friendly staff

Excellent restaurant, professional and kind.

A sophisticated and refined location. The restaurant isn't very large, and the owners deserve a lot of praise for prioritizing guest privacy over seating capacity. Regarding the food, I expected much more, especially from the pomp and circumstance of the menu and the prices. Nothing exceptional, and, indeed, absolutely inadequate. I'll digress here, because your guests may not be able to cook a simple risotto, but they've probably tried a good number of restaurants, starred or otherwise, in Lombardy; therefore, a criticism or observation shouldn't be undermined with a quip like that. Thankfully, I need glasses, but I can hear perfectly well. The service isn't up to par; for what you pay, the wait staff should be pouring the wine into your glass, not me. To return to the point I made earlier, I do this at home, in a restaurant where you pay for service. A negative experience, partly due to the waiter's unpleasant, taunting remarks, which were nevertheless audible, and partly due to the food we tasted, which certainly didn't live up to the price and advertising.

A truly wonderful experience! The service was attentive and professional, welcoming, and even good-humored. The chef has his own take on the dishes, admirably respecting tradition but adding a fresh, personal touch by playing with spices. Everything was very balanced, never pushing too hard in one direction. The risotto alla Milanese was delicious! The wine list was top-notch, and the bubbles were impressive. We'll definitely be back!

Beautiful and well-kept location, friendly and attentive staff, varied and very good menu, adequate portions that will not leave you dissatisfied, an experience definitely worth repeating!

I've been to this restaurant for dinner a couple of times and have been satisfied. The à la carte menu offers a selection of unique and revisited dishes of excellent quality. The atmosphere is modern and welcoming. The staff is friendly and professional. The quality/price ratio is excellent.

Refined, warm, and intimate atmosphere. Friendly, welcoming staff, even available to accommodate special dietary needs (veganism, intolerances, tastes, etc.). Exceptional cuisine and impeccable service. Thank you.

An elegant restaurant in the center of Varese, with a quiet and refined atmosphere. The food is excellent, and the staff are truly top-notch: friendly, helpful, and exceptionally courteous. We'll definitely be back to try other dishes on the menu. We ate deliciously and had a delightful evening as a couple.