Quatar Pass - COMO

Quatar Pass is a tiny jewel that is easy to miss but well worth the effort to find! My husband and I are foodies we found heaven here. We decided to order only... read more Quatar Pass is a tiny jewel that is easy to miss but well worth the effort to find! My husband and I are foodies we found heaven here. We decided to order only appetizers and first courses, as they appealed to us more than the main courses. The food and service did not disappoint. We started with the largest glasses of prosecco we'd ever seen and ended with a chocolate souffle to die for....perfection. Inbetween were fabulous a prawn appetizer with eggplant pate, an octopus first course, and a fish ravioli dish all prepared with skill and imagination. This is NOT ordinary Italian cuisine. This chef cares about creating dishes that reflect his creative approach. Bravo!

We were visiting friends who were staying at the Hilton (across the street and decided to lunch out rather than staying, this place was already recommended by f... read more We were visiting friends who were staying at the Hilton (across the street and decided to lunch out rather than staying, this place was already recommended by friends. Quaint place, the entrance is located on a sidewalk (ring the bell! and need to be careful and quick because that street is a main road that connects Switzerland to Como (or viceversa . The restaurant has no assigned parking spots, so need to park nearby (and pay or not depending where . The restaurant itself as written by others is very small, few tables, better reserve in advance. Ambiance inside looks like a wedding place setting, shabby chic, cute. I ordered a raw seafood platter (I think around 25,00 something, I didn’t pay the bill was excellent; had the chance to taste the scallops with spinaches, it was tasty, the same for the pasta dishes and the steaks; food was quite good and well presented. The toilet had small complimentary toothbrush/toothpaste for guests, a nice touch for those who care oral hygiene after meals along with handcreams and colognes. A small nice place where to have a lunch/dinner by Lake Como.

This restaurant was about 3 minutes from the Hilton Hotel where we were staying, however, it took us quite a long time to find it. We had passed it but found th... read more This restaurant was about 3 minutes from the Hilton Hotel where we were staying, however, it took us quite a long time to find it. We had passed it but found the door locked. Once we were assured by people who had their phone GPS that we were here , there is a bell that you ring to get inside. There is only seating for about 20 people. The restaurant is very quaint. We started off with some Prosecco and then a lovely salmon pate. The meals we all had were very delicious (as were the desserts). Would definitely recommend this restaurant, but be sure to make reservations.

This restaurant is very hidden and can't be seen from the outside at all. But the deliciousness of the food and the sincerity of the chef make it famous locally... read more This restaurant is very hidden and can't be seen from the outside at all. But the deliciousness of the food and the sincerity of the chef make it famous locally! Each dish is invented by the chef and brings the original taste of the food to the extreme, allowing you to feel the impact of different ingredients and ingredients on your taste buds! In this small town full of business and tourists, every dish in this humble little restaurant is unique and makes you feel the dedication of the chef! The dining environment and experience is relaxed and enjoyable, the ingredients are very fresh and carefully cooked, it looks like a seafood restaurant, but its steaks are also very juicy and tender! The price is also very affordable, only about 40€ per person! Questo ristorante è molto nascosto e non può essere visto dall'esterno. Ma la prelibatezza del cibo e la sincerità dello chef lo rendono famoso a livello locale! Ogni piatto è inventato dallo chef e porta il gusto originale del cibo all'estremo, permettendoti di sentire l'impatto di diversi ingredienti e condimenti sulle tue papille gustative! In questa città piena di affari e turisti, ogni piatto di questo umile ristorantino è unico e ti fa sentire la dedizione dello chef! L'ambiente e l'esperienza culinaria sono rilassati e piacevoli, gli ingredienti sono molto freschi e cucinati con cura, sembra un ristorante di pesce, ma anche le sue bistecche sono molto succose e tenere! Anche il prezzo è molto conveniente, solo circa 40€ a persona!

It was, actually, a rather strange experience. The restaurant was almost empty but we were given the most uncomfortable table. We wanted to order two pastas: on... read more It was, actually, a rather strange experience. The restaurant was almost empty but we were given the most uncomfortable table. We wanted to order two pastas: one seafood and one meat based. The waiter described in details Raviolis with four meats, and when we ordered it said that it is not available. We ended up ordering shrimp pasta, tartar, and duck with fried potatoes. Tartar was really terrible. I would say it was not a tartar at all. Extremely chewy, no seasoning, big peces full of veins. I actually sent it back. Pasta was too salty, shrimps were kind of separate, not incorporated in pasta. Duck was OK, but potatoes were not well cooked, kind of al dente. This is good for pasta but not for potatoes. We asked for a bill, and tartar which I sent back was included there. It was removed though when I asked it to be removed. I don't know what to say. It was really bad, at the same time we saw several local guests coming later. It was obvious that they been there before and liked the place. But by some reason our experience was very negative. I should add that the place pretend to be classy. But the location is not great at all. And we did not like the decor either.