Bar Il Molo is much more...
Il MOLO 360°
Established in 2003 with the opening of our front lake bistrot, we have grown with a clear vision: to offer our clients a comprehensive experience that enhances our territory and its offerings. This philosophy, known as MOLO 360°, is based on principles of hospitality and attention to details, so that our customers can live tailored experiences and unforgettable moments.
BAR IL MOLO
The front lake bistrot for every occasion.
MOLO EXPERIENCE
Customized private events, gastronomic experiences, and much more!
DIVINA VITA APARTMENTS
Your balcony overlooking the lake.
BOTTAIO GALLERY
The home of “Made in Italy”, just a step away.
BAR IL MOLO
THE DREAM BISTRO FOR EVERY MOMENT
Open daily from 8:00 AM to 24:00 AM, with a kitchen that ensures service at any hour.
Bar Il Molo is the ideal location for a relaxing breakfast, an Italian-style lunch, an aperitif at sunset, or a romantic dinner.
Bar Il Molo is the ideal location for a relaxing breakfast, an Italian-style lunch, an aperitif at sunset, or a romantic dinner.
Chef Antonio Piro, guided by his extensive experience in famous Italian restaurants, offers a rich and varied cuisine. He focuses on authentic Italian ingredients while embracing contemporary trends.
The menu includes Italian and international breakfasts with sweet and savory options, that can fit client needs throughout the day. A curated selection of wines and cocktails completes the gastronomic experience, enhancing your convivial moments.

BAR IL MOLO
THE DREAM BISTROT FOR EVERY MOMENT.
Sensations, lights, and colors. Bar Il Molo is the lakeside bistrot that resonates with "Dolce Vita." Located in the pedestrian heart of Varenna, with its three terraces directly overlooking the lake and surrounded by colorful planters, it offers a unique atmosphere.
DREAM TERRACES
Its three lake-view terraces and white Liberty-style tables make the location refined and iconic.
BREATHTAKING PANORAMA
Its enviable position overlooking the colorful village of Varenna makes Bar Il Molo one of the most picturesque and photographed spots on Lake Como, especially at sunset!
IDEAL FOR EVERY OCCASION
Whether you're seeking a relaxing breakfast, an Italian-style lunch, an aperitif at sunset, or a romantic dinner accompanied by jazz notes, this is the place for you!
A PLACE OF EXPERIENCES
It's the perfect setting to organize a private event that will amaze your guests or to enjoy gastronomic experiences and much more.
Our Chef
ANTONIO PIRO

Our menu has been expertly designed by Chef Antonio Piro to meet the different needs of the clients that visits the bistrot each year. He offers a culinary proposal with a typical Italian flavor to enhance the authenticity of our beautiful Country. Born in 1965, Antonio Piro studied at the catering school in Sciacca (Agrigento). He then worked in hotels and restaurants across various Italian locations, collaborating with internationally renowned chefs. In 1989, he joined Hotel Brunelleschi in Florence, as the food&services manager and head chef for 17 years. He has received numerous awards, including being part of the Collegium Cocorum, the title of Master Chef and Executive Chef from the Italian Chefs Federation, recognition as a "Disciple of Auguste Escoffier," and inclusion in the Chaine des Rotisseurs. In 2009, he joined a major Florentine restaurant group as Executive Chef and recently took on the role of Chef at Bar Il Molo in Varenna. His passion extends beyond the kitchen to share his culinary experience through the writing and publication of "Open Kitchen," a manual that narrates a story of flavors, environments, and people. His mantra is, "Cooking is a bit like telling a story."




OUR LIVE MUSIC
BOAVIDA JAZZ BAND
Imagine a summer evening, the lake and its reflections are just a steps away from you, in soft background our musicians play refined jazz standards, accompanying your aperitif or your romantic dinner...
What’s more magical?
Every summer, Bar Il Molo gives you live jazz evenings with its historic jazz band: the Boavida.
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