La Costa — Restaurant in Como

A culinary gem with incredibly warm hosts!

Trattoria La Costa is a true feast for the senses. From the moment you step into the restaurant, you’re welcomed by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The charm of the historic building, combined with the hospitality of the team, makes every visit a truly special experience.

The dishes are of exceptional quality, freshly prepared, and absolutely delicious. The homemade pasta dishes and perfectly cooked meat specialties are especially noteworthy – but honestly, everything here is simply outstanding. You can feel the passion and love that goes into every dish. A personal tip: Make sure to try the “Carne Salada” as a starter – but don’t tell everyone, or there might not be any left for us!

The wine selection is equally impressive. The well-stocked cellar offers the perfect pairing for every dish on the menu.

We visit this restaurant 2-3 times a year and would probably come here every weekend if it weren’t 150 km away. In a way, I’m glad La Costa is a bit off the beaten path and not overrun by tourists – it remains a true insider tip! For me, it’s the best restaurant in Northern Italy.

The Trattoria exudes authentic Italian charm. I truly can’t understand the negative reviews. There’s a reason why mainly locals dine here. My advice: Be sure to make a reservation, as the restaurant is often fully booked in the evenings.

As for the criticism about supposedly small portions or high prices? It’s absurd. Such comments must come from people who don’t truly appreciate good food or wine. If you don’t enjoy at least 2-3 courses here, you’re missing out on a real culinary experience.

I wish Elisabetta and Ivan continued joy and success with their passion – and I’m already looking forward to my next visit to this...

My family and I visited this fantastic gem in Como on a beautiful Saturday evening. The classic Italian building has a wonderful atmosphere, and upon entering, the surprises continued. We got a seat on the terrace and the atmosphere of the place captured us immediately. Flowers are friendly tables. We soon received the menu and lots of information about the delicacies from our restaurant. It took a long time to choose what to start with. My daughter, who was still very unfamiliar with Italian food, asked for pasta alla costa. Our host Betta, with endless kindness and good humor, told us exactly what spices are in it and what the food looks like. My wife asked for Tagliatalle with blueberry venison ragout and I asked for grilled chicken to start. We received the delicacies very quickly. The chicken was wonderfully seasoned and crumbly. The venison ragout is brilliant. And the tomato and cheese made the pasta alla costa wonderful (and after that, I don't need to say that the pasta was also perfect). I even asked for dessert afterwards. I had to try a pannacotta and I was not disappointed. And then came a slice of the house's specialty, the hazelnut-apple cake. It is difficult to talk about the place in non-superlative terms. From the first minute to the last, we felt wonderful and we were not even in a restaurant, but rather at a family dinner with an Italian family, who wanted nothing more than for their guests to have a good time. Thank you for being there that evening and we are sorry that we cannot be there again now. But it is certain that if we visit the Milano-Como area again, we will definitely have dinner there, in this wonderful place, with this wonderful and...

During our 10-day trip to Italy, dining at La Costa was the absolute highlight. The food was by far the best we had throughout our entire journey. The restaurant itself is quaint and charming, creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The family that runs it is simply incredible—such sweet and hospitable people. The wife took the time to explain the menu to us in detail, making us feel right at home. The husband, who is both the chef and sommelier, even gave us a tour of his impressive wine cellar below the restaurant. We will definitely return and highly recommend La Costa to anyone looking for an unforgettable...