Bistrot 22 è un ristorante situato in Viale Luigi Borri, 162 a Varese, che offre una cucina mediterranea con specialità come pasta, risotti e carni, in un ambiente accogliente e informale.

A great place for breakfast, lunch breaks, small parties, or aperitifs. My wife and friends often come here, and many other people in the area speak highly of it, including the owners of other nearby bars, tobacconist, and bar Sjg. Alessandro, too, and the employees of the nearby Rupos Molina store, who sometimes come here for small co-worker parties, such as retirement parties. Reservations are recommended for small parties.

The only downside is the limited outdoor parking spaces nearby, and even though they're reserved for condominium owners and shop customers like me, even if you find a free space, you often run into a man who works at the nearby photocopying center, who often claims the parking area as his own. Yesterday, too, while he was preoccupied with other thoughts, he was walking down from his car just a few meters from a free space, a ridiculous scene.

To avoid the usual arguments with the same pushy person, I spoke to him amicably, then entered his shop, telling him I'd give him my regular bar spot and that I'd park further ahead, as I wasn't in a hurry. I returned to my car, and he followed me to give him my spot. The owner of this bar also saw everything and, apologetically, tried to accommodate this inconvenience as well as for her other customers.
What can I say? This is the only flaw of this family-run establishment (husband and wife). Otherwise, it's a truly lovely place, recommended to everyone, young and old, families, and couples, with everything at great prices.
Antonio Reiner, Youtuber and mapmaker of bars, entertainment venues, shops, and commercial activities.

Finally, a bar where you're greeted with great kindness, friendliness, and attention, and in the morning, with a beautiful, cheerful "Buongiorno!"
It's located near the University of Insubria on Via Ottorino Rossi, making it a convenient and easily accessible refreshment spot for students and local workers.
Young, informal, friendly, and spacious, it has perfectly replaced the historic bar with its slightly old-fashioned, flowered placemats that students used to frequent.
The owner, a lovely, truly empathetic and kind woman, will make you feel immediately at ease in an environment that's both beautiful to look at and to enjoy.
Everywhere you go, you'll be surrounded by small details that add value to the place.
For example, in the winter, if you decide to sit outside, you'll find the chairs covered in furs to keep you warm.
The fresh flowers on each table are a truly elegant and thoughtful touch.
Finally, as for the prices, they're absolutely accessible, even for students.
Highly recommended!

I've been to this bistro several times, and a few days ago I returned for lunch and an aperitivo.

The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, ensuring maximum customer satisfaction.

The service is fast, and the lunch menu is reasonably priced (€13 for a starter, main course, side dish, coffee, and a drink).

I really enjoyed the aperitivo, and the price was very competitive; overall, the value is good.

There's some parking in front of the restaurant, and in case of a worst-case scenario, there's a university parking lot nearby.

The owners are friendly, and this place is strategically located, as it's frequented primarily by university students (both faculty and students) and workers. It's also easily accessible by public transportation and is located on a busy road in Varese.

I'm posting photos of the recent lunch and aperitivo.

Reading the previous reviews, I'm starting to think I've stumbled upon this bistro on the wrong day. I happened to pass by this place at lunchtime and, drawn by the reasonably priced set menu, decided to stop in. The place is modern, well-kept, and clean, and the staff is welcoming and friendly. I ordered pasta alla boscaiola and chicken breast Milanese with baked potatoes, accompanied by water and wine. The pasta, decidedly overcooked, was floating in an excessive amount of sauce, which was pleasantly flavorful but gave the dish a military-style mess-like appearance. The chicken breast Milanese was actually one of those industrial-style "things," frozen, cookie-cutter, and undoubtedly cooked in overused oil. The baked potatoes also left much to be desired. After my first course was served, I had to chase the waitress for the wine I'd ordered and the salt I'd requested. When the second course arrived, I'm still waiting for it. Unfortunately, I was not at all satisfied.

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Varese

Viale Luigi Borri, 162, 21100 Varese VA, Italy

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4.6/5

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Bistrot 22 è un ristorante situato in Viale Luigi Borri, 162 a Varese, che offre una cucina mediterranea con specialità come pasta, risotti e carni, in un ambiente accogliente e informale.

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