Chuck Rosenfield
Il Portichetto is a wonderful place just above Lake Como with spectacular views, fantastic on-site restaurant and the atmosphere of an Italian village walking on cobblestones to our room. About 100 meters away is a garden and castle that wonderful views of Lake Como and history.
Thank you Rita, Rosanna and Pippo (the dog) for being gracious hosts!
… moreChristoph Miksche
Tiny portions and can’t compare with other Italian restaurants.
We had way better handmade pasta with Truffles in bigger sizes for cheaper in Italian restaurants in Germany.
… moreMia Marce
Quite a disappointment! Although meals seem inexpensive for the area, portion sizes are small with very few toppings. The “daily meal” poke bowl was the worst: cost 14€ and had only a few crumbs of fish (almost couldn’t tell there was any). Not authentic and very overpriced for the poor quality of the food. It’s normal to have higher prices in popular areas, but this is definitely a tourist trap and certainly doesn’t meet Italian standards.
… moreChrissy Overgoor
It was such a lovely cozy experience to have dinner hear! The restaurant is set in a little alleyway and the staff welcomes you like you are family; so nice! The food was very good, we had the gnocchi & the spring beef serloin, along with the housewine! We absolutely loved it. ❤️
… moreClarissa Myers
This was a wonderful surprise of a tiny restaurant, which I ate at every night for a week. I enjoyed the outdoors of the restaurant more than the indoors. You can make a reservation which guarantees you a table (indoor or outdoor). I enjoyed practicing my Italian with the staff, and they were kind in helping me!
Some locals eat here and some tourists. Most people dined here multiple times, and to my knowledge, this is the only restaurant in Vezio. For a comparison, I ate in many restaurants in Varenna and other towns in the Lake Como area. Although the food portions were larger in Varenna and other towns, the service was much better here. I was never treated disrespectfully as a “tourist”, which happened consistently in other areas. If you are a tourist, be aware this is a tourist area, so prices comparatively higher in the Lake Como area as a standard.
People that walk up to Vezio also enjoy grabbing a snack, a fruit smoothie, or an adult beverage, as this is the first place they come to after climbing the steep 20 min. climb from Varenna.
I’d like to thank the owners, who took time to talk to me, other couples, and families, showing kindness by asking about our days and being friendly. That’s the true spirit of being Italian, and I thank you.
… moreFilip Nuyens
Amazing place, really nice staff (taught me some Italian!), and the food was insanely good!!
… moreKoen Cousaert
Great experience. A great place, away from the usual tourist crowds. The food is absolutely delicious, the atmosphere is warm and the restaurant has an authentic charm full of character. The people are fiendly and make you feel truly comfortable. Next year we’re coming back.
… moreAndrea
We went to Castello di Vezio,and when we finished, we had dinner here. It is with reservation only.My favorite thing was the steak and the wine! Great service, very pleasant dinner
… moreUti Vidya
Situated in a cute little alley. Friendly staff, food was ok but we were happy with the restaurant so close to our accommodation.
… moreAllan Butler
Restaurant and Porch hotel was a beautiful stay in Varenna. Highly recommend the cappuccino and croissant in the little restaurant. Only thing to beware of is you will most likely need a car if trying to explore the other areas of Lake Como.
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