Ristorante Silvio
Bellagio
Family run for generations, with fish caught by the family.
Map ↗For the welcome or rehearsal dinner
Mid-range and special restaurants, with the most group-friendly first.
Bilacus
Bellagio
Wisteria-covered terrace in the old town.
Map ↗Barchetta
Bellagio
Open since 1887, with a pretty upstairs terrace.
Map ↗Osteria del Beuc
Bellagio
Small garden osteria away from the crowds.
Map ↗Il Gatto Nero
Cernobbio
Hillside terrace with one of the lake's best views.
Map ↗Trattoria La Vecchia Varenna
Varenna
Tables right on the water in Varenna's tiny harbor.
Map ↗Al Veluu
Tremezzo
Terrace above Tremezzo, much of it grown in their own garden.
Map ↗Crotto dei Platani
Brienno
Romantic lakeside terrace, reachable by car or boat.
Map ↗Ittiturismo Da Abate
Lezzeno
Fish from their own nets on the lake. Small and very good.
Map ↗Locanda La Tirlindana
Sala Comacina
Facing Isola Comacina. Easy-going lakeside dinners.
Map ↗Harry's Bar Cernobbio
Cernobbio
Classic spot for a pre-dinner Bellini on the lakefront.
Map ↗For the day-after brunch or a casual night
Ristorante Sociale
Como
Casual and affordable, behind Como's cathedral.
Map ↗Booking a group dinner in Lake Como
- Ask for a "menu fisso" (set menu) for groups of 10 or more. It keeps the bill simple and the kitchen fast.
- Dinner usually starts between 8 and 9:30 pm. Many kitchens close between lunch and dinner.
- Tipping: Not expected. Many restaurants add a small "coperto" cover charge per person. Rounding up or leaving 5 to 10% for great service is appreciated.
- Book two to three months ahead for groups over 20, especially in high season (May to September).
- Ask about deposits, minimum spend and the cancellation policy in writing.
- Plan transport back to the hotels. A private water taxi for 8 to 12 guests is the most fun way to get to and from the venue.
For a splurge night
- Il Gatto Nero Cernobbio
Hillside terrace with one of the lake's best views. - Trattoria La Vecchia Varenna Varenna
Tables right on the water in Varenna's tiny harbor. - Al Veluu Tremezzo
Terrace above Tremezzo, much of it grown in their own garden. - Crotto dei Platani Brienno
Romantic lakeside terrace, reachable by car or boat. - Harry's Bar Cernobbio Cernobbio
Classic spot for a pre-dinner Bellini on the lakefront.
Or make the welcome night an activity
- Sunset aperitivo cruise. Spritz and snacks on the water as the light turns gold. Easy to book for a group.
Questions
Where should we hold a welcome dinner in Lake Como?
Good options from our list include Ristorante Silvio (Bellagio), Bilacus (Bellagio), Barchetta (Bellagio). Book early for groups.
What time is dinner in Lake Como?
Dinner usually starts between 8 and 9:30 pm. Many kitchens close between lunch and dinner.
Do we need to tip at a group dinner in Lake Como?
Not expected. Many restaurants add a small "coperto" cover charge per person. Rounding up or leaving 5 to 10% for great service is appreciated.
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