Best of Varese

Pirjo Toivanen: Take a boat from Stresa to the islands or to Switzerland. From Locarno there is a treno panoramico over the national park to Domodossola and back to Stresa. Great

Nigel: This is a great restaurant for a special occasion. The food, service and ambience are all excellent. Try the gnocco fritto.

Nigel: Beautiful location for lunch or dinner overlooking the lake. Excellent food. Wait time between courses a bit too long.

Nigel: Great range of cheese but also pasta, meat and wine. Excellent, knowledgeable service. Aperitivo in the warmer months.

Nigel: In the warmer months they have house-made gelati, incl. brutti e buoni flavour!

Nigel: Lovely restaurant with very friendly staff. Cosy in winter and a nice beer garden in summer. Great German food and beer!

Ailén Gamberoni: La migliore colazione di Gavirate, ottimo caffè e buona scelta di brioche e pasticcini.

Andrea Terzaghi: Bottazzi che vino ragazzi!!! La migliore enoteca in giro, disponibili, cordiali, onesti, ottimi prodotti. Non s puo' pretendere di meglio.

Nigel: Always busy at weekends in summer. Need to arrive early as they close the gate when it's full.

Bruna Inguanti: Ottimo per camminare, meno affollato del lungo lago

Nigel: Down the end at the ferry wharf, there’s a solar-powered, outdoor, free phone charging station with both wireless charging and BYO USB capabilities!

Best Western Italia: Il Palazzo Estense, residenza di Francesco III d'Este, Duca di Modena e signore di Varese dal 1765 al 1780, vanta uno dei giardini più belli d'Italia, nato ad imitazione di quelli viennesi.

Nigel: This is one of the most beautiful and best maintained parks in Varese. Lots of lawn and shady areas, and also cafe and playground.

Gianluca Giarola: Borgo molto bello e rilassante. Bel panorama

Gianluca Giarola: Tanti sentieri nella natura, grotte, ambiente spettacolare e relax.

Elisa Marciello: Posto assolutamente da visitare.. è vero c’è una lunga scalinata ma ne vale proprio la pena! Bello il posto e soprattutto il panorama!

Matteo: Suggestivo percorso sui canali d'acqua lombardi immersi nella natura

Nigel: Has a modern boardwalk perfect for a passeggiata.

Nigel: Quiet and relaxing place on the lake with attentive service. Great for a lazy weekend lunch. The various pasta dishes are excellent.

Nigel: Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Great for special occasion.

Gioia P.: Una delle viste panoramiche più belle su Varese e il lago, con il Monte Rosa come sfondo.

Matteo: Villa stupenda in una cornice pedemontana a dire poco stupenda. Da vedere!

Layla Littlesister: Personally the best ice cream in Varese . Great and real fruit flavours . Good variate of creamy flavours . The price is worth the experience and the quality of the product

Nigel: Excellent, authentic local restaurant. Great food and service. Try the gnocchi di zucca!

Nigel: The mixed grill for two is great value. Great flavour with herbs instead of sauces.

Nigel: Excellent fresh meat and the service is exceptional.

Nigel: Modern design with great food and service. The tagliata is very fresh and the pizzas are light and tasty.

Nigel: The quality and consistency of the coffee here is excellent. Great brioches and lovely staff. Free Wi-Fi also!

Nigel: This is a great little beach. Half sand, half pebbles. Clean water and you can always find a spot.

Nigel: I usually can’t go past the gnocchi al ragù di chianina but they also have great seasonal dishes.

Nigel: Finally a dedicated cocktail bar in Gavirate… great service, drinks, atmosphere.

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