Zafferano Bistrot In Barzanò

02/05/2026: The restaurant is located in a splendid setting on the Lecco lakefront. The atmosphere is welcoming and well-maintained. The staff and service are courteous and attentive. The price (€17 on average for first courses, €20 on average for second courses) is fairly in line with the area. The house mixed fried fish is recommended, as it is excellent. The house wine is also excellent. However, the portions were not very generous. Furthermore, we ordered a mixed fried fish to share between four people (listed on the menu as a main course) and noticed, strangely, that our portion was smaller than the same dish served as a single course at other tables. We ordered the same dish; this difference in service was not very fair! The small portions, combined with the average desserts (€7 on average), bring the rating to 4 stars. Overall, it was a pleasant and enjoyable experience, so I recommend it. It's a shame about a few details that made the experience less than excellent.

30/04/2026: I return from Tabula Rosa with mixed feelings. The place is lovely, the lake view is priceless, and the service is truly exquisite: the staff is courteous, smiling, and very attentive. As a pizzeria, it's average, with generous toppings. The real downfall came with the local specialty: the risotto with perch. Unfortunately, it wasn't risotto, but boiled and then sautéed rice. It was disjointed, flavorless, and with an unidentifiable amount of fat. An unexpected technical error for such a well-reviewed place. It's a shame, because the atmosphere deserves a cuisine to match.