Osteria del Gallo

Great quality food in a really nice place with a history. The service was really nice and helpful. You do need to reserve a place before coming because it’s usually booked. We had ravioli and fettuccine with tiramisu.

Coziest little restaurant in Como, Italy. Down a tiny cobblestone street Via Vitani, one of the oldest and most authentic streets in the historic centre of Como. Owned by Sylvia, the daughter of the family that started the restaurant 43 years ago. She said her dad still comes in daily, "just to check on things". The food was so tasty and fresh, and the atmosphere was even better. You just savored the caramelized coated vegetables until the last bite. Upon entering, You immediately get the sense of entering your grandmother's home. The place is filled with a very healthy portion of wine, and other treats, along with wall to wall roosters. I asked the history of the roosters inside, and she said gallo, part of the name, means rooster. There are mugs, plates, pitchers and creamers, along with art and drawings and any other "rooster" you can imagine, all given by customers over the years. They definitely have a loyal fan base, And, for good reason!

Osteria del Gallo is a fantastic spot in Como and well worth a visit. We had the Ragù Bianco, and it was absolutely amazing—rich, beautifully balanced, and clearly made with great care and high-quality ingredients. Simple, comforting, and memorable Italian cooking done right. If you’re looking for an authentic meal in Como, this is a place you shouldn’t miss.

We traveled from Canada to Lake Como, Italy and picked this local restaurant to enjoy local cuisine. We were blown away by the amazing atmosphere, cuisine and staff. We were blessed to meet the owners and staff of this boutique restaurant. They are such a tight knit family where they even dine together. Don’t miss this gem !!!

Greetings fellow travelers. Stop reading this review and come here right away for lunch or dinner. This establishment gets packed out quickly, so arrive early. The menu changes daily. The selection is always inviting. Order your heart's content. You will be surprised how fabulous it is. I tried their house wine, both the red and the white none disappointed, In fact it exceeded my expectations. The cuisine here is local and with local ingredients. Take note of their polenta. It is like nothing you've ever had before outside this area. I had to purchase several packages to take home. They also sell wine and other provisions at this trattoria. When I come back to Como this is the first place I will come to eat. The owner, Paola and her staff treat you with a warm welcome and serve you like your family. Praise is all I have for this trattoria.

Very cozy, very well prepared simple dishes in a casual setting, delicious, Popular with locals and tourists alike, make reservations.

Lovely hidden gem in the old town of como. I recommend arrining shortly after opening since after arriving a lot of people have started queueing. The waiters were very friendly and forthcoming. We felt welcomed and appreciater. Overall it was truly a pleasant experience and I'd be happy to return again for lunch or dinner.

It is a family-owned restaurant run by three generations. The owners, a warm and friendly Italian family, create a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is small and bustling, with the owner seemingly knowing most of the customers. I enjoyed three different Italian dishes, along with tiramisu and house wine. Everything—from the food to the ambiance and hospitality—was wonderful.

The sweetest little restaurant in acini, feels like you're in your Italian moms home. They have a different menu every day! The focaccia bread with cheese was delicious. Beef with polenta and spinach/cheese ravioli with butter and sage were our mains. This was the best meal we had in Como and also the least expensive. They are very underpriced and could easily charge double for this wonderful home cooked fresh meal!

One of the best Italian restaurants we have during our trip. Not only the food was good, the service was excellent. I felt like I was having a fresh authentic home cooked meal in this small restaurant. We went there on a Wednesday afternoon in May before their peak tourist season. The place was already packed and some locals had reserved tables ahead. The waitress was so friendly and explained that she could sit us if we didn't mind to share a table with a lady. The lady is their regular customer who only sits at the same table (a table that could fit 6 people) at 1pm every single day. There were a lot of local people dinning in, so, we knew we came to the right place. We had their risotto with sausages, seasonal vegetables, mozzarella & tomatoes, onion soup, Brisaola from Chiavenna and a almond carrot cake. At first, we were thinking about ordering the "Mussolini" fish as we heard it was a popular fish in the area. The waitress patiently explained that it was a salty fish and made sure we knew about it. So we decided to skip it, so, she recommended Brisaola from Chiavenna if we wanted to try some local dishes. It was a salted beef thinly sliced dish and it was quite tasty by itself without any fancy olive oil or balsamic vinegar. I love how she took the time to explained food for us even the place was busy. I would have eaten two bowls of their risotto if I don't have to concern about my waistline. This traditional Italian dish was creamy with a porridge like consistency. Every single bite was savory. It was definitely my comfort food. Their onion soup was a must try item from this place. The sweetness of the onion made this soup so delicious and irresistible. It was a hearty and comforting soup for a raining afternoon. We ended our meal with a slice of almond carrot cake. I just love that it was not those super sweet cake filled with icing you find in the US. It was light and delicious with the right amount of sweetness. I especially love the crunchiness of the mixture of carrot bits and almond. We will definitely go back there for our next vacation in Lake Como.

Food was amazing in this tucked away Osteria slightly away from the busy streets of Como. Food was delicious, service was great, and ambiance of the restaurant felt like we were family visiting. Cannot recommend this place more - make sure you make a reservation!

Not bad! Not great!! I haven't had many bad meals in Italy eve though I travel here every year: twice to 3 times a year sometimes. I'm a little biased too since my family is Italian and have a lot of them here. Never had bad meals! I can count how many with one hand. This is probably my least favorite meal in all of Lago di Como. I spent 2 weeks here visiting different parts of the lake: best meal was in Bellagio on como and even Menaggio! So many variations of cooking style and food can be found here! But this! Just fell flat from all around. The plus side here maybe is that they do speak English here and perhaps attract a lot of customers from it. Also, it's a wine shop! Wine shop with a selected food menu. So it's not a full blown restaurant. But you can still have a delicious and decent tasting meal in tiny kitchen/ wine bars when you're in Italy. They were incredibly busy as well. I'll start with the salad: a miss! Eggplant, onions, grilled tomatoes. A miss! The pasta was beyond al dente. Didn't care for the tomato sauce: it was over seasoned. And their meat dish is the day: I like the beef. Not their over cooked polenta that came with it. Undercooked polenta, over seasoned. Best italian meals are very simple. The meat was prepared just like my family: grilled with rosemary! Delicious! Overpriced since you barely get any meat but you're in Como! But! Being in the wine shop in Como, you're surrounded by a lot of fun/fancy/ local and expensive bottles! Get 2 bottles and everything just taste better! :D Also, it's a cute walk to get here. Cute part of town!!

Although this place is generally reservation only, my friends and I walked in a few minutes before it was going to open for dinner (7pm) asking if we could make a reservation for dinner that same night, and the waitress at the front wrote us down for a reservation for 7:15pm. She also allowed us to sit and wait at a table. This quaint, traditional, Italian restaurant serves up new menus daily based on what they're able to get from the market. Being foreigners, the waitress provided us a translated English menu, but also recited the menu before she took our orders. We had the Foccacia di recco with prosciutto for appetizers, and each of us ordered their 3 entree items just to get a taste of all of their dishes. Overall, everything was so delicious, particularly the foccacia. I wish I had ordered some wine. The restaurant interior is heavily characterized by shelves upon shelves of a collection of wines. It was a simple and traditional, yet worthwhile dinner we had for a short day trip to Italy before we had to head back to Switzerland. Heads up, they do charge a 30 euro bread/tableware service fee. But loved the experience and food overall!

Best chicken thigh we've ever tasted! Great value and cute ambiance. Lovely service. Should be $$ instead of $$$! Amazing service, and unbeatable dishes! Amazing local place.

On an evening where my boyfriend and I didn't have any dinner plans, we came across this very "home" feeling restaurant. We let our server chose what we should order and allowed her to pair a white white with our dinner. Everything was incredible & fresh. LOVED IT!

Customer service is unbeatable. The kindness they show makes you feel like part of the family. Not even mentioning the food was amazing! Highly recommend!

Excellent, fresh, home made meal, no menu, a few options everyday, worth the wait, better call for reservation, pappardelle ai funghi, polenta con maiale, steamed verdura and the home made deserts! Pear and chocolate crust pie, yummy! Plenty of locals do reservations, a good sign, average price excellent choice.

Wow thee best meal we have all had in a month in Italy. Fresh so tasty! OMG simply amazing. The antipasti cheese torte with meat was incredible. My porcini ravioli with sage and butter sauce was super. My girlfriend has the calamari with spinach delish and the broth was amazing. Flourless chocolate cake was the best I ever had. Got a 1/2 carafe of house red...was ok but for $7 cant be beat. You HAVE to make reservations!

This is my favorite restaurant in Como amazing food, great service, huge selection of wine, wine selection of perfectly curated, wow food is great, not fancy but simply beautiful man beautifully seasoned my top place in the city and I travel the world and know good food

Osteria del Gallo feels very much like a traditional family run restaurant. When you enter it is clear it is a locals haunt, however, the staff were very friendly. I don't think they have a menu, the lady who took my order listed off about 5/6 options. When she realised I didn't speak Italian she asked me Français, Deutsche, English? So clearly they are use to tourists. The food here is probably best described as wholesome and not necessarily what non-Italians think of when it comes to Italian food. There was of course pasta, I got ravioli which was absolutely gorgeous. The other options were not what I expected, consisting of big joints of meat and stews. I would definitely recommend a stop in here while visiting Como.

Reviews were mostly postive for this restaurant, so we decided to go. We loved the food and the atmosphere. I'm not sure why people would complain about this place, but the meal was excellent, the service was good, the price was as reasonable as it gets for a "real Italian meal" in this area and we're going again tomorrow. It is a local, family owned and operated place mostly freuented by locals -- exactly what we were looking for. Get a reservation. You get to choose your own wine from a wide range of reasonably-priced bottles (placed on shelves on the wall) or order a small or medium carafe. If you want to eat in the big square at the tourist restaurant, this is not for you. This is the place where you find the meaning of "local."

every day different specials from the lake region are served there. Silvia runs the kitchen while her father Giuseppe and her mother Rosanna take charge of the Osteria. I have had so many good meals there and even had my mom's 70's birthday party there. if you are there on a day when they have Pizzoccheri you absolutely must have it. It's a specialty from the Northern part of the lake in the province of Sondrio. The wine selection is great and always ask Giuseppe for suggestions if you are looking for a great bottle of wine to take away with you. His english is far from perfect but his hand gestures and facial expression will tell you what you need to know.

The worst customer service. The menu changes every day but yet at 6 when we entered to see what it was.. it wasn't made for the day yet. Huh? Also, it is generally reservation only and they do not tell you that. They will just turn you away without explaining anything.

Food was great! This was our first meal after 25 hours of traveling to Italy and it really hit the spot. The menu is different each night, and all items are perfect. Great local/neighborhood vibe.

We were in Lake Como, in the city of Como for the week. It is not known for culinary wonders but there are a few rising stars. We went to this mom and pop shop and we're delighted. It's simple, good and run by very sweet people. The choices are limited to a handful recited by the owner. We had a simple pasta and a simple roast veal with a plate of cold vegetables in olive oil and herbs (potato, tomato, chard and very sweet carrots!). They ran out with a rooster for a photo op! Lunch starts at 12:30.