Went there last August. One word review Excellent. Even our 7 yr old son had a great time. We were 4 in a group with 4 more people. You are picked up from the ferry stand and up you go with the extrovert n funny Chef Moreno! While u wait for others to join in , u r offered a... More

I was here for the cooking class but what he created during that class was some of the best food I had in Italy. I did the cooking class on my last day or would've make arrangements to come back here for dinner. They do a run into Varenna to pick people up and drop them off (which may sound... More

Took the cooking class with my three teen daughters and we had a great time. It's amazing what flavor Moreno can get out of such simple recipes and ingredients. Liked it so much went back there for dinner with the rest of the family...twice! More

My wife and two friends were in Varenna for 2 nights in March and upon recommendation from Rick Steves and Trip Advisor, we decided to dine at Il Caminetto. What a great decision! Moreno, owner and chef, picked us up from the main square in Varenna and took us to his wonderful restaurant in the next town over just 10... More

We went in early November when most places have closed for the tourist season but Il Caminetto was open and welcoming. We had truffle risotto, fresh pasta, amazing meats and cheeses, and a chesnut cheesecake dessert that was simply divine. Plus, great service and reasonable prices. The house red wine was also quite good. We went two nights in a... More

After being picked up by Rosella and another nice woman in Varenna we all ordered the tasting menu. Served with wines every course was delicious. Chef Moreno and Rosella took wonderful care of us. I would go back again, don't miss Il Caminetto if visiting Lake Como. More

Had dinner with a friend that has good taste. We ate drank and were merry from the assortment appetizer to the meal. All was cooked to perfection. Served by the chef and his wife who were most cordial. I highly reccommend the place. Just know the drive up is a challenge, but well worth it. More

We ate dinner one night of our stay,restaurant picks you up and takes you up to the restaurant for a terrific dinner prepared by chef Moreno,including a good wine list mike de la pena More

We stayed at Villa Michela, in Varenna and she recommended Il Caminetto for dinner. It is in walking distance from her Villa. We walked there, and were driven home by the wonderful restaurant owners. The food was amazing. So good we ate there twice during our 3 night stay. Everything was delicious. I believe that you can get a ride... More