I migliori ristorantinella città Villa di chiavenna della Sondrio

27/07/2025: As a novice in the field of the much-vaunted haute cuisine this place purports to offer, it feels right to faithfully represent what's offered by the infamous Lanterna Verde, a supposed bastion of the most refined dining in Valchiavenna. Once inside, we're greeted by the entire dining room staff, and immediately reveal the voucher we've been given (the most expensive and comprehensive "gourmet gourmand" voucher). The reaction is completely unexpected: bordering on annoyance, the aforementioned individuals repeatedly point out, with hints of meticulous impatience, that we should have announced this circumstance during the telephone reservation and that they could have served us deo gratias only because the restaurant was essentially empty (Saturday evening). On this point in particular, the lady was particularly pedantic. We're then led to our table in what easily resembles a Central European armory to begin the experience, overwhelmed by the waiting staff, who relentlessly dish out between courses an entree (the only real highlight, along with the baked goods) and daring appetizers, certainly displaying great inventiveness but overall bland in their practical application. The overflowing plates are preceded by glasses of wine, hastily displayed, as are the dishes themselves, which are banally and didacticly described. The staff's response to any further inquiries is tautological and entirely affected. Then it's on to the main course (lamb with pepperoni and chard). Fully aware of the typical size of dishes offered at this type of restaurant, we can't ignore two laughable slices of well-cooked meat, completely devoid of any interest whatsoever, as far as pairing goes, except with a blended red wine coordinated with a smoking process in keeping with the dish's rationale. The curtain closes with a cloying dessert and a small plate of small pastries with a transalpine flavor. But in all honesty, it wasn't so much the cuisine that marked the dinner's failure as the waiters' attitude from the start. Behind a scarcely believable, poorly acted affability, the perception is that we were truly served "out of duty" and not liked, especially by the lady, who instead engaged in sumptuous conversation with the neighboring diners. While the young waiters simply silently followed directions, at least the gentleman showed a bit more cordiality and was the only one with whom it was possible to engage in a few brief conversations about the merits of the matter. Overall, therefore, an occasional and unhappy experience: perhaps the Michelin star, the attribution of which we are certainly not qualified to question, went a bit to the Tonolas' heads, who confuse knowing how to do things well with showing off, a prerogative that no one in this strange world deserves. Remember that society isn't made up of slicked-back queers, but rather of ordinary people who have the right and the ability to get close to them. And we, who thought we'd landed in trout heaven, have come home like shrimp!

27/07/2025: I'd call it a Kafkaesque experience. We visited this famous Lanterna Verde on a Saturday evening, which has established itself as the deus ex machina of Valtellina haute cuisine, and here is where its decline began. Upon arrival, we presented the gift voucher, valid for a "gourmet and gourmand" tasting menu for two, including a wine selection, as listed on their website. Without giving us a chance to explain, both the gentleman and the lady at the entrance immediately reiterated—in a cold, peremptory tone—that we should have "let them know," despite the reservation having been made days in advance. We were also told that we were lucky to be able to get a seat, given the lack of tables reserved for the evening. A welcome that, to say the least, left much to be desired. Once seated, the tasting menu began. The entrée deserves special mention, as it was truly thoughtful and well-balanced. The rest of the courses featured original combinations, which may or may not be appreciated depending on personal taste. But the real sore point of the evening wasn't the food, but the service. In a restaurant with a Michelin star and a green star, I expect every aspect of the experience to be meticulously crafted, including the service. Instead, the courses arrived at a rapid pace, without pause, with minimal explanations. Questions addressed to the waiters were met with flat responses, devoid of enthusiasm or detail. The younger waiters seemed like NPCs programmed solely to serve and clear the table, without a word to speak. No one expects the loquacity of General Vannacci, but neither does they expect a silence verging on silence. The older waitress, with us, limited herself to a polite smile, avoiding any interaction, while at the next table there was no shortage of chatter, smiles, and laughter. We felt like we were treated like second-class customers, perhaps simply because we were twenty-somethings who happened to be here differently than the usual clientele? Posterity will judge. Postscript: Between dessert and pastries, the kitchen closed down, turning off all the lights and leaving us alone in the dining room, in a surreal atmosphere more reminiscent of a tea room than a fine dining restaurant.