I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Verbano-cusio-ossola

19/01/2025: Raramente recensisco, solo nei casi che la struttura sia o meritevole di nota o in casi pessimi, entrambe situazioni che devono essere evidenziate. In questo specifico caso, con mia sorpresa rientriamo nella prima, meritevole di essere raccontata e raccomandata. Un sabato di gennaio, bassa stagione, intorno le 13,45 per Verbania, decido di pranzare senza prenotare. Entriamo al ristorante, completamente vuoto, chiedendo un tavolo per due. Immediatamente veniamo fatti accomodare. Cortesia, professionalità, i tempi e i modi del personale, in questo caso una giovane donna, sono garbati e coi tempi giusti nel servizio e nel muoversi in sala. Decidiamo per due antipasti: Uovo 63^C con patate, aglio nero, fonduta di Maccagno e chips di patata dolce e una Trota salmonata con composta di cipolla rossa, broccolo piccante marinato e caprino. I piatti risultano molto equilibrati ma curiosi, la trota spettacolare per la consistenza e la delicata affumicatura mentre l’uovo intrigante nella sua particolarità. Successivamente passiamo ad ordinare i secondi: Kakiage di lago (frittura di verdure e pesce in pastella) con maionese alla senape ed un Maialino croccante con arachidi, zucca al peperoncino, radicchio rosso leggermente fermentato e riduzione di dolcetto. Freschezza dei prodotti e perfetta cottura. Per la frittura di lago la pastella leggerissima, asciutta e croccante, verdure abbondanti e pesce, storione in questo caso, perfetto. Il maialino cotto a bassa temperatura poi fritto, ha ottenuto una consistenza e croccantezza divertente e sorprendente. Complimenti per tecniche utilizzate. Per il dolce ci siamo fatti ispirare da un Riso e latte con mandorle ed amarene e poi da una Fiocca con crumble alla castagna e mirtilli. Entrambi buoni leggeri e curiosi. Il tutto accompagnato da un calice di Lagrein rosé di Andriano per il pesce e da un calice di Péperi di Podere ai Valloni per il maialino. Complimenti per il servizio sala ma soprattutto cucina, merita sicuramente una visita.

19/01/2025: …ma la cura e l’attenzione per il cliente è sempre la stessa! Abbiamo pranzato al ristorante Il Portale a Pallanza e l’esperienza è stata davvero fantastica. Abbiamo scelto alcune delle specialità del menu e ogni piatto ci ha conquistato per la qualità degli ingredienti e la cura nella preparazione. L’atmosfera del locale è accogliente e rilassante, ideale per un pranzo piacevole in buona compagnia. Il servizio è stato impeccabile: personale cordiale, professionale e sempre attento alle nostre esigenze. Un posto che consigliamo vivamente a chi cerca un pranzo di qualità in un ambiente raffinato. Ci torneremo sicuramente!

28/12/2024: Bella location in ottima posizione panoramica con vista sul Mottarone e il Lago di Orta. Interno molto curato ed elegante, personale attento e cordiale ci si sente subito a proprio agio. Ottimo cibo e strepitoso carrello dei dolci e formaggi. Ovviamente tutta questa attenzione si paga un po' di più ma ne vale proprio la pena. Sicuramente torneremo.

26/12/2024: 26 December 2024. First experience at the "Zucca"! Without words! The dishes, the service, the welcome... despite the distance, an experience to be repeated. We will be back. Thanks again.

14/01/2025: Nice place and wine in the middle of nowhere

14/01/2025: Delicious, kind, and beautiful! We had a quick 30 minute meal before heading to the car train. Think this spot will live in memory for a long time.

02/11/2024: Delicious food!!! I have great memories of the walnut gnocchi.

24/10/2024: Homemade, very good, quick and inexpensive! Typical

23/11/2024: We went to the Piccolo lago for a special occasion and chef Marco and his staff accompanied us on a truly suggestive "gastronomic itinerary" by the lake. We will definitely be back!

14/11/2024: the restaurant has lost its Michelin stars for 2025 (source La Stampa)

11/01/2025: And very good seafood restaurant. We took the Ammatriciana seafood pasta and peach soup. All are great. The staff is very kind. Hope we see you again!!!!

11/01/2025: Incredible restaurant specializing in fish with quality dishes and very well prepared. Italian dishes but also fish menu with revisited classics. Very big crush on lobster dishes

02/02/2025: We went to the Usignolo Restaurant, located in Viggiona (VB). From the first reviews and photos it immediately attracted us, and we were not disappointed at all. As soon as you arrive you can admire a breathtaking view of the entire lake, while the interior is modern and very classic. The spaces are large and the arrangement of the tables is very beautiful and functional. The restaurant is very bright due to the large windows, which give the possibility of admiring the view even from inside. As an appetizer I ordered an encore of Piedmontese Fassona tartare and salmon. Truly exceptional dish, the meat and fish were really fresh and their quality was very high. A very, very good dish and highly recommended. As a second course I ordered spaghetti with seafood. This dish was also really delicious, here too you could feel the quality of the products and their freshness. A small negative note is the fact that the pasta was a little too salty. The service is normal, the staff is very friendly and quite fast. Sometimes we waited a moment longer but it was certainly due to the large turnout. Furthermore, a positive note is the parking spaces, although the restaurant is located on a hill it has plenty of them available. A truly delicious and highly recommended restaurant, go there as soon as you have the chance!

16/11/2024: We had the great pleasure of eating at Ristorante Usignolo above Cannero Riviera and it was an experience that we will remember for a long time. Even the journey along the winding roads with a spectacular view of Lake Maggiore was impressive, but when we finally sat down on the terrace, we were simply thrilled. The view of the lake and surrounding mountains, especially at sunset, was simply breathtaking. The menu immediately impressed us – a perfect mix of regional specialties and Italian tradition. The fresh fish dishes and homemade pasta in particular were an absolute highlight. You can immediately tell that they cook here with the best ingredients and a lot of love. Every dish we tried was thought out down to the last detail and incredibly tasty. The service was as warm as it was attentive. We immediately felt welcome and the team's recommendations - be it for the food or the wine pairing - were excellent. Everything was served with a smile and we had the impression that every guest was truly valued here. The atmosphere was simply indescribable. The combination of excellent food, warm service and this incredible view made the evening very special. It felt like a getaway for the soul. We can only warmly recommend Ristorante Usignolo. If you're in the area, you should definitely reserve a table - especially on the terrace. This restaurant impressed us not only culinary but also emotionally, and we will definitely come back.

22/12/2024: I discovered this place a few months ago and it has become a regular stop. I can't fault anything, from the food to the staff, all perfect. It's a simple place that keeps its promises.

06/12/2024: Yes can they give 10 stars? The food here is YUMMY and costs nothing. Look at the photo.. 9 euros (Nine!!!) And the owner and everyone are very kind, extremely professional and kind-hearted (believe me, I know what I'm saying) Every person must go here at least once. Open for lunch and dinner. Marvelous!

04/01/2025: By chance passing by We were amazed by the place which, from the outside, doesn't give many certainties but we were struck after passing through the door and in front of a plate of homemade spaghetti and a crunchy and delicious elephant ear, then a divine refresher which compromised my clarity! ! Prices okkk

27/12/2024: My wife and I had dinner one evening. We took a pinsa and the octopus. All very good and cared for. Kind service. I definitely recommend this pizza restaurant.

15/01/2025: Excellent cuisine, truly exquisite dishes at truly honest prices. The owner was incredibly kind. We will be back without a doubt

01/01/2025: Very nice service, speaks many languages ​​and explains all the dishes. The garden is very beautiful in summer! Tasty food but somewhat small portions.

24/11/2024: Excellent vegan pizza with ultra-abundant toppings!

01/11/2024: I believe that Peppo's pizzas are the best in all of Verbania in terms of dough, leavening times and ingredients. A true professional, no less so are his wife and son who manage the kitchen and service with quality and courtesy. Well done, well done 👍

09/11/2024: Hervorragend. Preis Leistung top. Service und Essen sehr gut. Sogar unser Hund bekam Wasser und eine Decke. Jederzeit wieder

05/11/2024: Delicious! We had lunch here at a table on the lake. Great menu, great food. I recommend the fish dishes.

16/01/2025: For those who love proper old-fashioned pubs, with top ambience, quality food and drinks, this is the ideal place!

13/01/2025: Beautiful themed restaurant, friendly and customer-focused staff, excellent meat and sandwiches, also suitable for vegetarians

13/12/2024: I went to this restaurant in Stresa with my boyfriend and I had a good time. Small but beautiful location, nice and friendly staff. Good dishes and fresh fish. I recommend you try everything. If you are in Stresa, try it, it's worth it. sorry

10/11/2024: Cibo di ottima qualità, in particolare l antipasto ,una vera delizia .servizio attento e cortese , ambiente elegante e accogliente.