{"id":4093,"date":"2017-03-28T21:25:59","date_gmt":"2017-03-28T13:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gazeandgraze.com\/wordpress\/?p=4093"},"modified":"2019-02-03T15:08:12","modified_gmt":"2019-02-03T07:08:12","slug":"theoria-como","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gazeandgraze.com\/wordpress\/2017\/03\/28\/theoria-como\/","title":{"rendered":"I Tigli in Theoria in Como – Modern Italian in an Enchanting Space"},"content":{"rendered":"

I Tigli in Theoria is a Michelin starred modern Italian restaurant with fantastic pastry in a beautiful courtyard building in central Como. This was our first meal in Como – a large seven course lunch at the chef’s table with a view of the kitchen. Unfortunately, having just arrived after a 12-hour flight, it was difficult to fully enjoy what we were eating. Nonetheless, I’m glad I was able to squeeze in a visit and overall, I think it’s well worth having a meal here. The tasting menu costs around EUR 120 per person, which may be\u00a0on the high end for a one-star restaurant in Italy but given the overall quality, I think it’s warranted.<\/p>\n

Great\u00a0Space and Service<\/strong><\/p>\n

Firstly, the team at\u00a0Theoria is\u00a0quick to respond to email requests. I made my bookings on line and had to reschedule, which given the size of our group (ten) can be a pain for most restaurants. They were very accommodative and offered us the Chef’s table without me asking. Also as we drove straight to Como from Malpensa, some of us had our wheelie bags with us as we didn’t want to leave valuables\u00a0in\u00a0the car. Theoria stored the bags for us. I gather that it’s not an unusual request but it’s nonetheless nice that the were willing to help and also had the space to do so. The service was consistently professional throughout our meal. If I had to complain it’s probably that a bit more wit and warmth by the wait staff would have been fantastic.<\/p>\n

Without a doubt, Theoria’s setting is special. The first thing one sees is the open courtyard, which would be great for al fresco dining on a nice day. The rest of the tables in the restaurant curl around the windows looking into the courtyard. But the Chef’s Table is definitely the most special because\u00a0there is a window to the main kitchen as well as the pastry room.<\/p>\n