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

28/10/2025: Nice place, the waitresses are friendly... I recommend the "Binta" pizza (salsiccia, onion, black olives).

25/10/2025: I was truly impressed by Il Giardino. We were introduced to this restaurant after my mother-in-law recommended it, and we were very satisfied. The service and food were excellent.

14/10/2025: One of the best places we've eaten, the place is clean and very welcoming, Matilde and Lorenzo are fantastic! The food was impeccable, an explosion of flavors, we can't wait to go back!

14/10/2025: Family-run restaurant, very welcoming, the risotto with chocolate, goat's cheese and "out of this world" pumpkin was truly delicious, the venison with chestnuts and pumpkin was excellent, the dessert was also very good, I highly recommend the place, I also recommend booking.

18/01/2026: What a great find this restaurant was! Excellent dishes served in a beautifully decorated room.

20/12/2025: The owner is rude and arrogant. He doesn't deserve a penny.

08/03/2026: I've been there once and it was good, but there's no lake view. I've been back twice and it's always closed. There's no word on when it will reopen.

22/02/2026: Attentive and friendly staff. Unfortunately, the risotto didn't live up to expectations. The dessert, too.

26/09/2025: Had a great meal right on the lake

12/09/2025: Excellent evening, delicious cuisine and very friendly welcome

14/03/2026: Well-kept place and good quality hamburgers

05/03/2026: It was recommended to me, and it was wonderful to discover it! The food was excellent, the staff were friendly, and the price was right! I'll definitely be back 😊👍

25/10/2025: Breakfast was very plentiful. Reception was very helpful and friendly. German was also spoken. Dinner was also good.

20/10/2025: The owner and the entire staff were incredibly nice. The hotel's location is simply fantastic. With the slightly cooler temperatures, the room was very cold because the windows weren't airtight. Breakfast was good, but not great. Overall, I can recommend the hotel.

19/02/2026: Perfect welcome, the rooms have no wardrobe, comfortable beds, excellent cleaning, good food too.

15/02/2026: Basic, clean, complete, affordable. Welcoming and friendly, especially the lady who served us breakfast. Excellent value for money. Made a note for next time. Luciano and Maria.

13/03/2026: Very good pizza and excellent service

13/03/2026: Eccellente. Wine, food and service

03/03/2026: A must to go go place when in Verbania, better call for a reservation especially over the weekend. The menu offers a variety of well crafted dishes for all tastes and a wide selection of wine. The interior is decorated with personalized touches from the friendly owners and the outside patio is in a beautiful small piazza. Good for a night out with friends or a romantic dinner.

03/01/2026: Creative cuisine, good presentation, attentive service

22/02/2026: Almost everyone was very friendly, the location was very nice and well-kept, the food and wine were excellent. The coffee was also excellent; you couldn't ask for anything better.

09/02/2026: Excellent food, fast and excellent service. The only thing that needs improvement is the access road.

25/02/2026: Anchovies, Rice, and Glory Bagna cauda that doesn't need permission. He stands up, slams his fists on his taste buds, and says, "Today we're eating well, and I'm in charge here." I ordered paniscia without even knowing what it was: it's not a normal risotto, it's a delicious energy concentrate made with lard isotopes. They say Piedmontese cuisine hugs you: today it hugged me tightly and stayed with me for a long time to make sure I'd understood the lesson. I should point out that no passengers were gassed in the car on the return trip. Not just the food, but the lovely people: I felt at home. Honorable mention for the copper pans that were used for ostrich eggs.

09/02/2026: A restaurant serving traditional Ossola and lakeside cuisine. The first courses are delicious, and the venison stew is even better. The polenta could be improved; it's a bit too salty. Highly recommended, and I definitely think I'll be back.

14/03/2026: Dam a Traa has been a regular stop for me for many years, and now that I live far from Verbania, it's a real pleasure to stop by for a bite every time I return to the city. Whether you're in its rustic, osteria-like dining rooms in winter or at the tables near the lake in summer, the abundance, quality, and attentive service are guaranteed. The portions are gigantic and the dishes are truly excellent; furthermore, the fact that the menu changes frequently, while maintaining some signature dishes, makes each visit a new discovery. During my last dinner, I opted for fish and left feeling full and satisfied. The paccheri with diced swordfish, vegetables, Taggiasca olives, and capers were phenomenal: perfectly cooked pasta and a flavorful sauce that paired divinely with the fish. The real highlight, however, was the tuna steak: an absolute delight, tender and tasty even on its own, without the need for additional spices. Honorable mention goes to the trofie with pistachio cream and flambéed shrimp, a truly clever and successful combination. The price is incredibly fair, especially considering the excellent quality-to-quantity ratio.

09/03/2026: There are no complaints about the food or the quality of the dishes. The service is at an all-time low. It's a shame the owner isn't addressing this behavior. This is a place where you should not only leave a review, but also file a police report. Permissiveness, rudeness, and aggression from a waiter with a tattoo on his arm.

17/03/2026: A rather hidden place, they use every corner to set up tables. Not a great location, but as far as food goes, they hold their own. Some dishes are very well made. A little slow. The place is packed, only one waiter... Must try.

06/12/2025: Food was delicious when we were there in May - we had pizza, pasta and some of the veggie specials. We ate here 4 times on our stay in Pallanza and felt lucky to have found a genuine, non touristy trattoria. Would recommend. Worth booking ahead.

15/03/2026: Today we went to this restaurant for a very large family lunch, about thirty people. The food was excellent and high-quality, the service very professional, and the service was enriched with short videos about fishing and the work they do with passion and love for the lake. We found a welcoming atmosphere and felt like part of the family. We thank Mr. Stefano and all his staff. Our compliments, The LAVURI family

06/01/2026: Divine! Christmas motorboat to the Island of Lights – Nativity scenes and flavors on Fishermen's Island: a truly special evening, one that will last a lifetime. For the lights event, we booked dinner at Ristorante Italia, on the island of the same name, and even our arrival on the water, amidst the Christmassy reflections and atmosphere, promised something unique. I'm not a fan of fish—especially lake fish—but I have to say that here they literally made me love it. Dishes of lake fish were divinely prepared, carefully presented, and passionately described by the owner: a talkative, pleasant, and deeply engaging person. Like the rest of the family, of course, but he in particular was able to guide us, with enthusiasm and expertise, in choosing the best they had to offer. The photos speak clearly and tell a lot, even if they can't fully convey the emotions we experienced at the table. Last but not least, the discovery that the restaurant also offers round-trip boat transportation to and from Baveno and Stresa. A boat piloted by the son: a detail that makes all the difference and makes the experience even more intimate, complete, and evocative. An evening of lights dancing on the water, authentic flavors, and genuine people. One to cherish forever.