Albergo del Sole Ristorante Pizzeria

I arrived in Varenna by train and the hotel was a 15-minute walk from the train station. Half of the route to the hotel was downhill with the rest being fairly steep uphill. There is no signage for the hotel but look for the restaurant with the same name and the check-in is just inside the restaurant. The hotel is located in a beautiful square in the center of town with many restaurants and stores nearby. The waterfront is down some nearby stairs which also offers more restaurants and shops. The hotel room was clean, had a kettle with tea and instant coffee, a TV, and reliable WIFI. The bathroom was modern with a good shower with good water pressure and ample hot water. The room was cleaned daily. The room was fairly quiet at night with some street noise, and nearby church bells started fairly early in the morning. The breakfast was a good buffet with a range of items including meats and cheeses, cereals, yogurt, juices and sweets. They would make coffee and eggs to order. All of the staff were friendly and helpful, and the restaurant was busy and made great pizza and had an extensive menu of other items. This hotel provided good value for the rates charged.

We had a great time at this Italian restaurant and the service was outstanding. Our waiter, Thomas, was really good—friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. He gave great recommendations and made the whole experience enjoyable. The food was delicious and the service made it even better. Highly recommended!

We LOVED this place! You cannot find a better location!! Right in the heart of Varenna – within blocks of the clocktower, dock, Villa Monastero, and all the shops. We felt incredibly safe the entire time and honestly spoiled by the staff. It felt like we were staying with family by the end. Everyone was so welcoming and fun, and the rooms were spotless. We stayed in the "suite with lake view," and were in awe of the view! I was very nervous about the beds in Europe, but the beds here were perfectly comfortable, and the room had a nice layout and felt extremely clean! I didn't realize when I booked it that it was above a restaurant by the same name. Our favorite of all restaurants we tried on the lake. Make sure to have dinner there at least one night - best pizza we had in Italy! And it was so nice to come back to friendly faces, wonderful food, and a lively atmosphere on the square each night.

My wife and I visited this restaurant in 2012 and had a great meal. So on our return to Varenna in Sept. 2025, regardless of the mediocre Google rating, we went there again. Del Sole did not disappoint, and in fact we had a delicious meal. The service was good, the ambiance a bit crazy due to a huge all-in thunderstorm, but ultimately the quality of the food was excellent. (Google won’t allow me to give it a 4.5!) Thoroughly enjoyed our return visit and highly recommend.

Just had a delightful lunch here. Husband had lasagna- the sauce was rich and meaty. I had the salad with shrimp. Everything was fresh. Service was more prompt than expected and they were busy. One gentleman seemed to be overlooking how the servers were doing and kept everything running smoothly. Thanks guys for a good lunch!

Best Food! Best Value! Best Patio Vibe. We sampled multiple dining options during our 3 days around Lake Como. We happened on this place late one evening. The fried calamari is the best we have found in our 40 years of travel. If you have a multi-day trip, don't eat here first. It will cause you to be disappointed in the other restaurants...

Food was amazing! Thomas was our server and he was awesome. The restaurant is so cute and adorable. We had such a great time being there! Would definitely recommend!

During our 5 day holiday we had dinner here twice! Prices are very reasonable and the service is great. Waiters were very lovely and accommodating. Food tastes amazing and it had good portions. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Varenna!

Took the ferry to check out Varenna and timing worked to have lunch. The restaurants near the water were packed so we headed up the hill to Albergo's. They had very nice patios but we took the first table available which was inside. We decided on the spicy salami pizza and it was good. We have been craving a pepperoni pizza and this was close to what we have at home. We said we wanted to split the pizza and it came split on two plates for us. Very nice. Someone needs to explain why pizzas are never cut into slices in Italy to me. Good lunch spot. Good service.

I was hesitant to come here because it was in the middle of a busy area. I should have trusted my instincts. The service was slow. The food came out cold as we watched others who were seated after us receive their dishes. You have to flag down the waiter to get service. I would say overpriced for quality of food. Would not return due to low contact with staff and cold food.

Not what you expected to experience at a restaurant in Italy. Food was below average and the service was disappointing. A prime location with a nice view should step up and try harder. Just expected more from them.

We were in Italy two weeks and this was the ONLY bad meal we had. It is like eating at an Applebees in America - very much like chain restaurant food. Even the olive oil was in packets like ketchup. We did not get pizza, so maybe that would have been different. Even the cocktails were really bad. The service was also terrible. This place is about the location and NOT the food. The bathrooms were also disgustingly dirty.

We had an amazing night here!! As you walk the shore - restaurants that have a view will be full to the brim with guests - this place is set back into town, and didn't have many guests at all. Don't be fooled - this place was incredible. Our Airbnb host recommended it and I'm glad we stuck to our plan and ate here! Great food and service. House wine was a little sweet, and well priced. We enjoyed bread and oil to start. The caprese salad was fresh and light. Calamari fritti was the best we've ever had. It was so lightly breaded - unlike US dishes. Spaghetti alla carbonara was buttery and delicious. Penne arabiatta was perfect!! (I'm a tomato pasta lover). Strong garlic, perfect amount of sauce, just a littttle spice. It was great. The wait staff was kind and let us practice our Italian. You don't need a reservation to eat here!

We got into town late and founds this little gem. They were warm and inviting people. The house wine is very good, and we loved our mixed salad and fresh rolls. Hubs had the Penne pasta with red pepper and some veggies, he was sweating but though it was so good. I had the Tagliatelle Bolognese. Do delicious. We lived it all. Our waiter brought us limoncello to top off the night.

Nice little pizzeria. Friendly service, nice outdoor seating away from the lake, reasonable food. The pizza was good, the penne was fine. Great bruschetta.

After walking around Varenna for a while we settled on this location mainly because there were seats available outside. We ordered the brusette, T bone steak, whitefish from the lake and sides of sautéed potato and salad. The brusette was a fine size (6 pieces) and good to share. The tomatoes were very fresh. The fish was cooked well with mild flavours and the T bone was also cooked with simple flavours although it was a bit pricey (18E). The portion size was large and it was cooked as desired. Both the salad and the potatoes were tasty. This is not a place for a romantic or special meal but the service was very good and the waiters were super accommodating.

We ordered what the English menu described as Milanese Risotto with Osso Buso. Came the risotto without any trace of beef/veal. When we asked the explanation was that it takes a long time to prepare osso buco. Of course it takes time. The shanks are usually prepared ahead of time. Don't list it in the menu if you don't intend to serve it. At the minimum you should tell us when we ordered. Cheating is bad, period!

this was my worst dinner in verenna ! from a bad waitress who took our order and messed up badly, to bad food, to an owner who refused to accept errors for both. Worst experience in Verenna !

Not a bad place to eat, but don't expect too much. A little tourist-y and a little overpriced. My pork was a little overdone and my wife's fish was a bit bland. The pizza was fine, as was the pesto. The staff was friendly and we didn't have to wait to be served. The tables in front are a great place to sit. Not a perfect find, but not bad. I'd give it 3 1/2 stars if I knew how!

We were quite satisfied with our food and service. We had seafood spaghetti and T-bone steak. Good portion on these entrees. The seafood spaghetti was really delicious, clams, mussels, squid and shrimp.

As Americans with no experience traveling abroad we had had 3 and a half days of failed dining experiences before stumbling into Albergo del Sole. We were struggling with the language barrier and the culture shock. Traveling with 3 kids is stressful and so is trying to have the vacation of your lifetime. The host was very welcoming and sat us at a large booth with our 3 kids which was perfect! Ordered the house red and the meat and cheese appetizers to get started and 3 plates of buttered penne for the kids. They knew to bring the kids food out first with the appetizer! The kids all devoured there food which is saying a ton for 3 picky eaters! Win win! As our dinners arrived we sent the kids out to the piazza to play! My wife had the buckwheat pasta with potatoes. I had the waiters recommendation of local lakefish which was a sardine. We both loved our dishes. They also proudly accept Visa which was great sine most are trying to fool you that their credit card machine is broken. We will be going here again!

Overall a great experience. Amazing little setting in the town square and open late hours. Great place to stop if you get to town past 3 and need a bite before dinner

Service was friendly, fast, great. Food was delicious! Loved the 2 dinner specials - tonno (tuna) and ravioli - and the local beer. Good pricing. Indoor and outdoor seating on Piazza San Giorgio - beautiful square, a one-minute wall from Lake Como. They didn't rush us to finish, so we relaxed and watched people enjoying the square for a bit before leaving. Our best meal in Varenna!

I loved my Pasta Amatriciana (Very Spicy), and my girlfriend liked her Tortellini Panna Prosciutto.

Great location on the center squarer, however the restaurant seems to be a classic "tourist trap" with high prices, poor service and mediocre food. We Waited more than 1 1/2 hour for our food (!) - and still we had to pay for extra drinks in the waiting time. Couples next to us left their tables as their food had the same waiting time. Once the food arrived it was not fully warm and our white fish "Lago" was overcooked and dry. The kids had pasta which was good. At the end we ended up paying +120 euro for a meal for 5 persons which was the worst we have had in Italy so far. Cannot be recommended

Nice restaurant - great food, good service, reasonable prices - ate there twice. We will return next time we're in Varenna