Viale Europa, 72, 21100 Varese VA, Italy
Answers to the questions we get asked most often.
The specialty that gives the restaurant its name is veal ossobuco in gremolada, one of the emblematic dishes of Lombard cuisine. It can be accompanied by the traditional risotto alla milanese or by other side dishes offered on the menu. Ossobuco also features in other preparations, such as raviolini del plin filled with ossobuco and its jus. Our kitchen maintains a strong link to tradition, reinterpreting it with a contemporary style.
Yes. Our menu allows you to choose between land and sea specialties, with an offer that includes appetizers, fresh pasta, risottos, meat main courses, fish and shellfish. The variety of preparations allows you to compose a lunch or dinner according to your preferences, also choosing land and sea courses within the same meal. It is a solution suitable also for tables where each guest wants a different gastronomic experience.
Yes. We offer a tasting menu for a minimum of two people, designed to accompany you on a gastronomic journey between tradition and creativity. From the filet mignon tartare with gratinated marrow to the plin raviolini filled with ossobuco, up to our veal ossobuco in gremolada, each course tells a different expression of our cuisine through refined flavors, textures and pairings.
Yes. The seasonality of raw ingredients is an integral part of our cuisine. In addition to the à la carte menu, we offer daily dishes, weekly specialties and off-menu items that highlight ingredients available in different times of the year, offering new proposals even to those who return to visit us. At lunch there is also a weekly lunch menu, with a selection of first courses, main courses and specialties, as well as the option to choose a full menu with first and main course at a dedicated price. The offerings are updated regularly, making every lunch break an opportunity to discover different flavors and pairings.
Ristorante Ossobuco is located at Viale Europa 72, 21100 Varese, a short distance from the center. The venue is situated on the first floor of a building that also houses a bar on the ground floor. For those arriving by car the location is particularly convenient thanks to the ease of parking and the presence of reserved internal parking, thus avoiding the need to look for a spot in the more central areas of the city.
Among the appetizers you can find meat and fish preparations, with dishes that may vary according to seasonality. The menu includes, for example, filet mignon tartare with marinated yolk gel and mustard on gratinated marrow. Other offerings may change with the menu update.
Yes. The menu also includes grilled specialties, with selected cuts of meat such as Fiorentina and Irish Angus ribeye. The offerings are served with the side dishes listed on the menu and may vary depending on seasonality and menu updates.
We offer contemporary Italian cuisine with roots in Lombard tradition, characterized by care in preparations and the search for balanced pairings. We pay particular attention to the combination of spices, aromas and seasonings, used to enhance the characteristics of the ingredients. Our cuisine combines traditional techniques and contemporary gastronomic influences, with particular care for textures, contrasts of flavor and the presentation of the dishes.
To finish lunch or dinner we offer a selection of desserts that varies throughout the year, including spoon desserts, fruit preparations and other creations from the kitchen. The menu is updated periodically also according to seasonality: you can consult the digital menu to find out which desserts are available at the moment.
Yes. Our menu also includes vegetarian options, with preparations based on vegetables, cheeses and other ingredients. On our website you can consult the digital menu with information about allergens and vegetarian alternatives, so you can more easily find dishes suited to your dietary preferences. For particular needs, we invite you to speak to the staff, who can indicate the options available at the moment.
Yes. The Ristorante Ossobuco's offering is not limited to meat: the menu also includes fish preparations, found among starters and main courses. The dishes may change periodically based on seasonality and menu updates. To find out which dishes are available at the moment you can consult the digital menu.
Our digital menu lists the allergens associated with each dish, including gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, soy, milk, tree nuts, celery, mustard, sesame, sulphites, lupin and molluscs. Sulphites are substances also used as preservatives, present for example in wine and in some foods, which can cause reactions in sensitive people. In case of allergies or intolerances, we invite you to inform the staff before ordering, so as to receive information about ingredients and preparations.
Yes. Our multilingual digital menu allows foreign customers to view dishes, descriptions and allergen information in their own language. Available in numerous languages besides Italian, it makes choosing courses easier and makes the restaurant experience simpler and more accessible also to international tourists visiting Varese.
Yes. The restaurant also provides lunch service, a solution suitable both for those who wish to enjoy a full meal and for those looking for a place for a lunch break or a business meeting in Varese. You can choose from the options available on the day, organizing lunch according to the time you have and your preferences.
The interiors are characterized by an elegant and contemporary atmosphere, with particular attention to details, furnishings and the presentation of the spaces. The atmosphere is well cared for but welcoming, designed to accompany the gastronomic experience in a refined setting without being overly formal.
Yes. The restaurant can accommodate group tables, lunches and dinners with friends and/or families with children, subject to availability of seats. For large groups or particular organizational needs, we invite you to contact us in advance, so we can check availability and arrange the table setup.
Yes. Both on-site pickup and home delivery are available. The availability of individual dishes, the hours and the areas covered by the service may vary; it is therefore advisable to check the options available at the time of ordering.
For information and reservations you can contact Ristorante Ossobuco at 0332 285645 or via WhatsApp. Booking in advance is particularly useful to organize dinners, weekend lunches, tables for multiple people or to check the availability of specific culinary offerings.
Yes. Ristorante Ossobuco is accessible to people with disabilities and to those with mobility difficulties. Since the premises are located on the first floor of the building, for specific access needs or for those using a wheelchair we recommend contacting us before your visit. Staff can provide information on access arrangements and help organize seating at the table.
Yes. Pets are allowed at Ristorante Ossobuco, so it is possible to come to the establishment accompanied by your dog. In the case of large animals or special needs, it is advisable to inform us of their presence when booking, so as to facilitate the assignment of the table and ensure appropriate accommodation.
We are open for lunch every day and for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. On Monday we are open from 12:00 to 14:30; from Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 to 14:30 and from 19:30 to 22:30. On Sunday we are open only for lunch, from 12:15 to 15:00. On our website the schedule calendar is also available, which allows you to check the openings planned for individual days and verify any changes. To book a table you can call us at 0332 285645 or contact us via WhatsApp.
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