Ristorante Frate — Restaurant in Como

Going to the restaurant we had a few special requests for some of the group members; no lactose and no gluten.

Right from the start the staff took good care of us and remebered our diets. They showed us a selection of items on the menu that were lactose and gluten free and were even willing to make changes to the dishes for us.

The food was delicious in itself, and the waiter knew the menu in and out. He spoke good English and was very polite.

We were five people and we had three appetizers, five main courses, five desserts, drinks and two bottles of wine all for 200 euros.

In general the personel was warm, welcoming and kind and the restaurant was really cozy. We had such a nice time and we will definitely come again.

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I appreciate Il Frate for its homemade cooking, whose quality has been consistent for years. The menu includes regional dishes like persico (perch fish), classic recipes like risotto and polenta, and slow-cooking meat like deer and wild boar. Since I am primarily vegan, I prefer, in season, breaded porcini (Italian mushrooms) that are excellent. There is a good selection of wines, and the staff is kind...

Unfortunately, my experience at 'il Frate' was disappointing. The bread was stale, the appetizer offered didn't taste great, and the water glasses had an unpleasant odor. The tagliatelle ai funghi porcini dish was far from appetizing, although the Milanese cotoletta was somewhat acceptable. However, considering the prices, it fell short of expectations. In summary, I'd recommend seeking dining...