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Antica Darsena, an authentic culinary journey - Ristorante Antica Darsena, Como, Provincia di Como

Ristorante Antica Darsena

4.4
4.4
10 Reviews
€51 and over
Italian

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2 people
23:30
Experiences are available.
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Our Chef Ercole bases his à la carte menu on simplicity and healthy recipes with the finest seasonal ingredients, to lead diners into a five-senses itinerary.

We will treat you to a high appreciation of Italian cuisine.


Additional information

Experiences

  • CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE PALACE HOTEL

    €75.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 only
    CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE PALACE HOTEL Join us for a truly enchanting Christmas Eve celebration, where elegance encounters festivity. Celebrate this magical evening with your loved ones and delight yourselves with our dinner.
    CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE PALACE HOTEL photo

  • Christmas Lunch

    €100.00 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    CHRISTMAS AT THE PALACE HOTEL Christmas is the most magical time of the year. Gather your nearest and dearest to celebrate with us, in the heart of Como. Savour a carefully curated menu of cherished holiday classics. An inviting aperitif to get the Lunch started, leading into four courses that make every moment feel special: traditional Cappelletti and tender Capon. To honor Italian tradition, the signature Artisan Panettone from Villa d'Este’s Patisserie, a true taste of holiday magic. At Ristorante Antica Darsena, let the charm of crystal chandeliers, Lake Como view and frescoed walls guide you through a unique experience. Join us for an unforgettable celebration, where every detail is crafted to make you feel at home.
    Christmas Lunch photo

  • WINTER WONDERLAND AT THE PALACE HOTEL

    €380.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us to to the New Year's Eve celebration, where the magic of winter will turn the final moments of 2024 into unforgettable memories! Step into the magical realm of the Winter Wonderland Gala at the Palace Hotel. Let the lights and snowflakes whisk you away to a festive fairy tale. An inviting standing aperitif to get the evening started, classic oysters and the innovative flavor of shrimp ceviche with live music background. The party goes on… a gourmet dinner show in an ethereal winter setting with live performances between courses. As the clock strikes midnight, champagne toast and fireworks light up the Lake. Keep the magic going! Dance the night away with a DJ set and open bar. *prepayment required
    WINTER WONDERLAND AT THE PALACE HOTEL photo

Menu

Starters

Antipasti

  • Crispy pumpkin flowers, ricotta cottage cheese, wild mushrooms €22.00

    Fiore di zucca croccante, ricotta, funghi porcini

    • Trout tartare marinated with citrus fruit, caramelised onion and yoghurt sauce €22.00

      Tartare di trota marinata agli agrumi, cipolla caramellata e salsa yogurt

      • Cold tomato soup, steamed crustaceans and molluscs, vegetables in vinaigrette €28.00

        Zuppa di pomodoro freddo, crostacei e molluschi al vapore, verdure in vinegrette

        • Parmesan-style sliced aubergine with tomatoes and mozzarella €20.00

          Parmigiana di melanzane, mozzarella filante

          • Carpaccio of Piemontese Fassona beef, truffle and spring mix€34.00

            Carpaccio di fassona, tartufo e misticanza

            • Parmesan-style sliced aubergine with tomatoes and mozzarella€26.00

              Crudo di spigola, ceviche al Bellini

              Rice & Pasta dishes

              Primi piatti

              • “Carnaroli” selection risotto with burrata cheese, prawn tartare and basil pesto€27.00

                Riso "selezione Carnaroli”, burrata, tartare di gambero e pesto di basilico

                • Large spaghetti from Gragnano with lemon-scented sea food€26.00

                  Spaghettone di Gragnano ai frutti di mare profumati al limone

                  • Potato dumplings, purée of yellow tomatoes and buffalo’s milk mozzarella€22.00

                    Gnocchi di patate, passata ai pomodorini gialli, latte di bufala

                    • Home-made ravioli with veal ragout, parmesan cheese and horseradish€22.00

                      Ravioli fatti in casa al ragù di vitello, parmigiano e rafano

                      • “Tonnarelli” home-made noodle pasta with lamb sauce, bran pepper extract€26.00

                        Tonnarelli fatti in casa al sugo d'agnello, estratto al peperone crusco

                        Soups

                        Zuppe & minestre

                        • Summer vegetable minestrone €20.00

                          Minestrone di verdure estive

                          • Asparagus soup, croutons and parmesan cheese€20.00

                            Vellutata di asparagi, crostini e parmigiano

                            Fish & Meat dishes

                            Pesci & carni

                            • Grilled sea bass, asparagus and citrus zabaglione€40.00

                              Branzino alla griglia, asparagi e zabaione agli agrumi

                              • Seared fresh tuna, vegetable ratatouille, tuna and caper sauce€42.00

                                Tonno scottato, caponata di verdure, salsa tonnata

                                • Sliced beef sirloin, tarragon sauce, potato and vegetable pie€44.00

                                  Tagliata di controfiletto, salsa al dragoncello e tortino di patate e verdure

                                  • Roast pork suppressa, apricots, star anise, crispy cabbage€30.00

                                    Soppressa di maialino in porchetta, albicocche, anice stellato, cavolo croccante

                                    • Lamb loin in black olive crust, beetroot and green sauce€44.00

                                      Lombatina di agnello in crosta di olive taggiasche, barbabietola e salsa verde

                                      Side dishes

                                      Contorni

                                      • Grilled vegetables€12.00

                                        Verdure alla griglia

                                        • Potato dippers€12.00

                                          Patate dippers

                                          • Pan-fried fresh spinach with oil and garlic€12.00

                                            Spinaci freschi saltati all’olio e aglio

                                            Desserts

                                            Dolci

                                            • “Miascia” crumble cake with renetta apple and vanilla ice cream€12.00

                                              Miascia Lariana con gelato alla vaniglia Traditional

                                              • Classic tiramisu€14.00

                                                Tiramisù classico al vetro

                                                • Small basket of gianduia phyllo dough, pistachio soil and wild berries €12.00

                                                  Fagottino di pasta Fillo alla gianduia, terra di pistacchio e piccoli frutti

                                                  • Vanilla parfait, peach with Amaretto and meringues €12.00

                                                    Semifreddo alla vaniglia, pesca all’amaretto e meringhette

                                                    • Cheesecake ai frutti di bosco €12.00

                                                      Cheesecake ai frutti di bosco

                                                      Last updated: 16 July 2024

                                                      What 10 people are saying

                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                      4.4
                                                      4.4 based on all time ratings
                                                      • 4.4Food
                                                      • 4.5Service
                                                      • 4.3Ambience
                                                      • 4.2Value

                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                      10 Reviews

                                                      1. Amy

                                                        New York City

                                                        3 reviews

                                                        3.0

                                                        3 reviews

                                                        Dined on 26 September 2024

                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                        2. Food 3
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                        The space was dated, with dusty chachki's all around our table. The Steak Florentine was undercooked, the potato side dish was uninspired and the cheesecake was inedible. Big tab, save your money, go elsewhere!

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                                                      2. Michael

                                                        Lombardy

                                                        1 review

                                                        3.0

                                                        1 review

                                                        Dined on 11 September 2024

                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                        2. Food 3
                                                        3. Service 3
                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                        Food quality is very average. The window view is facing a pond of water dirts.

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                                                      3. Sunny

                                                        London

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        Dined on 6 August 2024

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        The food was amazing and the choice of wine was perfect. Lamb loin was exceptional.

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                                                      4. JohnP

                                                        Berkshire

                                                        8 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        8 reviews

                                                        Dined on 1 August 2024

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Fantastic open air dining experience. The tasting menu with wines was the BEST experience and a great way to finish our short break at the Palace hotel.

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                                                      5. AddH

                                                        Columbus

                                                        7 reviews

                                                        vip
                                                        2.0

                                                        7 reviews

                                                        Dined on 18 May 2023

                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                        2. Food 3
                                                        3. Service 2
                                                        4. Ambience 1
                                                        Outdated, overpriced and out of touch. Strongly advise going anywhere in Como but here.

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                                                      6. AnthonyZ

                                                        San Francisco

                                                        1 review

                                                        5.0

                                                        1 review

                                                        Dined on 9 April 2023

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                        Il servizio era eccezionale e il cibo era fantastico. Se stai visitando Como, non puoi fare di meglio di questo ristorante.

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                                                      7. Daniel

                                                        New York City

                                                        9 reviews

                                                        vip
                                                        1.0

                                                        9 reviews

                                                        Dined on 23 March 2023

                                                        1. Overall 1
                                                        2. Food 1
                                                        3. Service 1
                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                        Beautiful spot but the service was HORRIBLE. Also, food was essentially polished up airplane food. Go somewhere else, be treated better, and eat something that actually tastes like food.

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                                                      8. DerekL

                                                        Dallas

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        Dined on 2 October 2022

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                        Our meal was fantastic from start to finish!!! Each dish was packed with flavor and the presentation was superb. The entire wait staff were engaged passionate and precise even to the smallest detail. Tagliatelle porcini,risotto with red shrimp, rack of lamb,classic tiramisu were a few of our highlights. A great place to end a European trip on a high note!! We will definitely visit again….

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                                                      9. MillaM

                                                        Philadelphia

                                                        6 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        6 reviews

                                                        Dined on 25 September 2022

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        We celebrated our anniversary at this beautiful restaurant and had amazing service. We got the best table with the view. Food was fresh and delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant. Happy 😋

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                                                      10. OpenTable Diner

                                                        London

                                                        3 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        3 reviews

                                                        Dined on 22 August 2022

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Special thanks to Andrea who was fantastic ! Best service we have experienced in Italy x

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                                                      Ristorante Antica Darsena is rated 4.4 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

                                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                      2 people
                                                      23:30
                                                      Experiences are available.
                                                      Google Map for Ristorante Antica Darsena

                                                      Ristorante Antica Darsena, Lungo Lario Trieste 16, Como, Provincia di Como 22100

                                                      Additional information

                                                      • Cross Street
                                                        Lungo Lario Trieste,16 Como
                                                      • Area
                                                        Como
                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                        Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 7:00 pm–9:30 pm
                                                      • Price
                                                        €51 and over
                                                      • Cuisines
                                                        Italian
                                                      • Dining style
                                                        Casual Dining
                                                      • Dress code
                                                        Smart Casual
                                                      • Parking details
                                                        Hotel Parking
                                                      • Public transit
                                                        100mt far from the main train station and bus stop
                                                      • Payment Options
                                                        AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                      • Executive Chef
                                                        Ercole Sandionigi
                                                      • Additional
                                                        Dog Friendly
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