Ristorante Villa Crespi

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4,966 reviews

#1 of 39 Restaurants in Orta San Giulio₱₱₱₱, Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean

+39 322 91 19 02+ Add website

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Wed

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Thu

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fri

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Sat

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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5.0

4,966 reviews

#1 of 39 Restaurants in Orta San Giulio

Travelers' Choice Best of the Best 2023

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PRICE RANGE

₱5,928.00 – ₱9,985.00

CUISINES

Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Healthy

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

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Via G. Fava, 18, 28016 Orta San Giulio Italy

+39 322 91 19 02

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Just a stone’s throw from the enchanting village of Orta San Guilio with its picture-postcard views of the lake and San Giulio island, this three-Miche...

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Three MICHELIN Stars: Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey!

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"Our passion for hospitality and restaurants have led us to treat this fascinating work with the love, respect and respect it so greatly deserves. Our innovative Mediterranean cuisine is distinctive and we love to pamper our guests in the romantic rooms overlooking the lake where staff and surroundings reflect genuine harmony." Antonino works on his cuisine every day of his life, drawing inspiration from life itself. His dishes also reflect and epitomise his journey northwards from the Sorrento coast to his wife, Cinzia, a native of Orta which is now his home. These are the secrets of our two Michelin starred restaurant.

PRICE RANGE

₱5,928.00 – ₱9,985.00

CUISINES

Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Healthy

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

FEATURES

Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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Alessandro A

13 contributions

Outstanding food and location

Sep 2021 • couples

The restaurant is locate in the most beautiful villa, in the cute little town of Orta San Giulio, which is great to visit. The location doesnt get any better than this. The food is outstanding. Every dish is an explosion of flavor but so well balanced. Its a great food experience, one of the best in the world. Italian cousine at its peak. Overall you have a fantastic experience in this place and its very recommended. However, since the expense is very very significant, one expects absolute perfection from a place like this. But there were a couple of things that I think should be improved: 1) when you book they ask you of you are going there for a special occasion, like a birthday. It was my partner's birthday and I was expecting some little cake or similar. But nothing.... I would reccomend not to ask for this things if you do not do anything about it. You set expectations that were not met. 2) relax a bit the table service. It did feel a bit rushed and you feel very observed. As soon as you put your fork on the table somebody rushes to take your plate away and one minute after you receive the next one. Once my parner hadn't even finished eating... Rethink a bit the timing.

Written September 27, 2021

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schmidtmg

Switzerland1089 contributions

Top class

Oct 2020 • none

We visited Lake Orta for two days and could not miss a meal at Villa Crespi. Our lunch there was excellent, from the nibbles to the petits fours. We went à la carte and each chose a starter, a pasta dish and a main. All were excellent - my wife thought the sea urchin linguine was the best pasta dish she ever had, and my risotto with cubes of veal kidney was excellent too. The main of eel that my wife had was special; my red mullet was very good; our daughter was very happy with her pigeon main. We had a bottle of Coppo Chardonnay riserva della Familia 2010, recommended by the sommelier - lovely, and better with every glass. We had lengthy exchanges with the sommeilier about what it takes to have Italian gastronomy survive the Corona pendemic, and about his experiences in Hong Kong (he was sommelier for two years at Arbor, an excellent 2 star place - reminiscing about the HK restaurant and food scene with him was a treat). In short, we have eaten worse in a number of three star restaurants all over the world, but only once or twice at the same level or better in a two star restaurant. This is most certainly a place we will return to.

Written November 1, 2020

Agata

Temuco1 contribution

wonderful

Jun 2019 • family

Ristorante Villa Crespi has a perfect location and view. It surrounds the Orta San Guilio lake and a series of wonderful gardens. Even getting to the restaurant is dreamy as you go through the Milan highway and get the opportunity to admire the luxurious architecture of each building. Everything about the food was fantastic, you could literally taste every ingredient on the plate. The head chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo even let us take a look throught his kitchen and we were able to see the making of those perfect dishes, I would definetly go back and I totally recommend it !

Written May 18, 2020

Rebecca

Aarhus494 contributions

I had higher expectations

Apr 2022 • family

We were 3 in total and we all chose an aperitivo and then the “dal sud al nord” menu. They were kind enough to exchange the meat course for one of us (the pork of the carpe firm menu instead of the pigeon). In general, the food was of excellent quality and taste. Absolutely divine! However, there were some negative aspects which led me to rate this a 3/5. Service. 1. In the beginning there were two waitresses who seemed to not agree on how to place the dishes and were correcting each other. The younger one was kind enough to ask how we enjoyed the first course. However, after this course the other one took over by herself and rushed us through, taking away plates when one of us was finished while the others were still eating and not even asking once if we liked our dishes. 2. It felt a little like being at a sales show after the main course when they came around with their cheese tray and a big port wine bottle asking if you wanted something. Plus, 20€ for two small slices of cheese seems too much even for a 2 starred restaurant. 3. I found some bones in my fish dish and while this can happen, it shouldn’t. Especially not in a starred restaurant. The least that could have been done is to apologize once you see the bones. Alas, nothing. Cannavacciulo himself When arriving we had been told that the chef would come out when you pay for a chat and also a photo opportunity. Well, either he wasn’t in the mood, had a bad day or is always like that… but, rushing through a picture, not smiling at all and making you feel like this is a huge annoyance to him is not the way to go. Then stay in the kitchen if you don’t feel like it.

Written April 9, 2022

Quest549793

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Not sure why it has 3 stars

Aug 2024 • none

Compared to other 3 michelin star restaurants, lacks in service (big time), taste and atmosphere. The service was horrible, only 1 person present for 4 tables in a small area. The food presented well but tasted like it came straight out of a tasteless factory. The wine recommendations were amazing, but, the wait times between each glass of different wines was almost as long as wait times between each dishes - 30-45 minutes. A normal 2,3 michelin star restaurant has very attentive service, but, this restaurant didn't care. You can see it from other reviews as well. The table next to us got wrong food served and had to wait 45 mins to get the correct main, and the table opposite us were grumbly about their food because of the wait. It was the first day back, and i think the big man wasn't present and the "manager" was having a leisurely time watching the restaurant fail. It lines up with other reviews of people who have eaten in 2/3 star restaurants.

Written August 26, 2024

kim639

Chicago2 contributions

Not a culinary 3-star Michelin experience

Jun 2024 • family

Maybe a one star Michelin, not close to a three star Michelin. Food and service were very good, but at no point did it feel seamless and special. Beautiful presentation of the dishes but the culinary offerings lacked the bold, innovative flavors one expects from a 3-star establishment. The menu played it safe, with combinations such as menta and turbot or carbonate in lemon standing out more for their oddity rather than for their excellence. The staff was not attentive, and left the guests feeling rushed or unattended to. I would not recommend this restaurant as a 3-star Michelin.

Written June 20, 2024

Ton v

2 contributions

Rather disappointing

May 2024 • friends

We are spending 3 days in lake Orta to celebrate 10 years of friendship. The dinner at Villa Crespi was supposed to be the highlight of our trip. Unfortunately the dinner was rather disappointing. The amuse and starters were very good but both the first courses for 2 of us were not warm enough. The same happened with the sole and tarbot main courses and on top of that all courses were served in very fast pace even after asking whether this could be slowed down. The whole experience was not up to a 3 Michelin star standard.

Written May 31, 2024

MenuPassport

Miami Beach258 contributions

Truly Exceptional!

Apr 2023 • couples

The restaurant boasts a Michelin-starred cuisine and serves delicious local dishes. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always ready to help. Villa Crespi is truly exceptional, making it a perfect retreat for a romantic getaway or a peaceful vacation in Italy.

Written May 1, 2023

Anna-Oliviia K

2 contributions

Hair in the BDay cake

Oct 2022 • couples

The experience in general was nice. The villa itself is really beautiful. Kind staff. Good wine But at the end of the whole lunch we saw a hit in the cake. Of coarse it was disgusting for the place that presents itself as a high standard restaurant. In these situations it’s the choice of the restaurant to decide how to act and how to treat the guests. What we’ve got is “we are so sorry” and the “complementary hair cake” 🤣 and a lovely photo with the Chef who probably didn’t even know the situation. There was also one more point. Our table was at the terrace and next to the window there was a thick really visible layer of dust. So bad that I didn’t even risk to out my bag there. In comparison to the “hair cake” it was absolutely predictable and could be easily cleaned before the guests come. All in all there are human changes to be done in such a beautiful place. The main advantage of the restaurant is the place itself nor the restaurant quality.

Written November 25, 2022

Anna H

Boston13 contributions

Heaven on Earth!

May 2023 • friends

One of the most memorable restaurant experiences of my life! This was a delicious feast for the senses. It was as much of an art show as a delicious meal extravaganza. We started with a drink at the bar with Lorenzo and followed it with 9 courses of foot and wine heaven. Save room for the three courses of dessert if you do the Tour of Italy tasting menu. It is all worth it! The chef met us after dinner and was wonderful. He has created a little Garden of Eden in Italy! A must visit from Milan and even from the USA!

Written May 25, 2023

ANGELIKA G

Province of Monza and Brianza1 contribution

Fabulous restaurant

Oct 2022 • none

A beautiful building set in a lovely park. The restaurant is divided into several rooms, intimate and relaxing. The food is beyond words, culinary masterpieces beautifully presented. Wines from all over the world.Very efficient and corteous staff. We can definitely recommend it, the price is justified by the excellent quality.

Written October 11, 2022

Alessandro_The_Bear

1 contribution

Beautiful place and exquisite food.

Nov 2022 • none

Lovely food, amazing food presentations, extra bites and elegant atmosphere. The photo opportunity with the Chef himself and in the garden grounds is something you should not miss. We paid 370 euro for a lunch for two - no wine.

Written November 11, 2022

Alessandro F

Milan32402 contributions

Beautiful palace

Feb 2021 • solo

During the pandemic of COVID-19 the restaurant and the hotel are closed I can only admire the beautiful palace. ( The restaurant is direct by a famous Italian chef Cannavacciuolo ) This Villa with arabesque characters was built in 1879 by Cristoforo Benigno Crespi who was an important textile entrepreneur, initially it was named Villa Pia in honor of his wife . The architect Angelo Colla designed it with a Middle East style . Beautiful. The tower can be seen several kilometers away from here.

Written February 2, 2021

Vickey

Columbia3 contributions

Consistent Quality and a Cozy Dining Experience

Jun 2024 • friends

Ristorante Villa Crespi provides an extraordinary dining experience that combines elegance, exceptional service, and top-quality cuisine. It’s a fantastic choice for a special night out, a celebration, or simply an indulgent meal in a stunning setting. The service at Villa Crespi is exceptional. The staff is professional, attentive, and genuinely passionate about the menu. Villa Crespi shines with its expertly crafted Italian, seafood, and Mediterranean dishes.

Written September 2, 2024

Helene B

4 contributions

Absolutely amazing!

Feb 2024 • family

I love that you get a lot of food as well for the price. It’s definitely not like other expensive restaurants and you only get a small amount of food. I am definitely going back.

Written March 20, 2024

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