Bar Carlo & Gelateria - Acquaseria, Provincia di Como

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Ci siamo fermati il 20 aprile (2024) durante la Randonneé in bici organizzata da Passolento di Rovellasca per una pausa.
Ambiente simpatico e pulito; personale gentilissimo, brioche e caffè buoni.
Abbiamo speso 1,50€ per la brioches e 1,60 per il caffè americano.
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Jay Serra

Seldom do you stumble upon an establishment where the synergy between the proprietor and his ambiance transcends mere human communication. Nestled right in the heart of Acquaseria rests Bar Carlo, a humble watering hole and gelateria operated by the affable Giuseppe and his Mrs. Guiseppe is also affectionately known as Beppe to the locals.

Here, the community congregates, seeking refuge and indulgence in a plethora of libations ranging from refreshing alcoholic beverages to ice creams to aromatic coffees. Beppe, from the very outset, assumes the role of a long lost friend, effortlessly establishing a connection. He enquires about your well-being, your day's affairs, and if you hail from distant lands (England) like myself, your origins become the topic of discussion. And for those enthralled by the beautiful game, you will find an unbreakable bond with this ardent supporter of AC Milan.

During our stay of five days, each passing day warranted a visit to Beppe's Bar, where we unfailingly savoured the delicious gelato adding to that the occasional JD with ice for me.

The essence of Bar Carlo lies not in its ostentatious decorations, but in its unadorned simplicity, adorned instead with football memorabilia from clubs far and wide. Yes, and I say this as a Gooner, even the unfortunate inclusion of Tottenham Hotspur cannot dampen the charm of this place.

In my humble opinion, it is the epitome of an Italian bar. But it transcends that; it becomes an experience. Bar Carlo is an oasis where the vibrancy of Beppe's character seamlessly merges with the soul of the establishment. It is a haven that captures the spirit of camaraderie, encapsulating the very essence of what makes a bar truly exceptional.

Hunter Thompson once wrote, "In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught." In the case of Bar Carlo, the only crime would be to pass it by, oblivious to the treasures it holds within its unassuming walls. So, seek it out mate, and discover for yourself the subtle magnificence that is Bar Carlo—the best bar in Italy, plain and simple.

Fernanda Montalva

Super nice place, the ice cream is incredible and the panini was home made, good bread and ham, totally recommend! Everything else was closed so it's super smart that they keep this place open ?

Menswearr The Legend of Fashion

We are visiting Lake Como for a few days. Didn't know local shops close here around 7 pm, so whe we came out to buy few things like milk and water, found the local supermarket was closed. Went in Bar Carlo to ask if they could help us with directions for any close by shop. They told us local shops close at 7pm. We asked if we could get some milk and water, and they were kind to delay closing and offered us both milk and water at a very reasonable price. The staff were very kind and friendly.

Anna and Adrian Smalen (LakeComoLeQuattroStagioni)

Isa and Beppe are very customer friendly and hospitable.
The croissants are freshly baked and the coffee is delicious.
You feel very welcome here among the Italian customers.
Good vibe.

Michael

Nice place to get a coffee, staff is friendly and the coffee is very reasonably priced. The view is nice as well from the street 🙂

Carlos C.

I am sure about 3 things in life.
Death, paying taxes, and that they have the best gelato in Italy.

It is the type of place where you should spend at least 2 hours eating all the gelato flavours.

Personally I like a 12 year old scotch and the chocolate flavour, and of course pistachio is the king.

Royal Engineer

We visit every time we stay on the lake. This is our favourite local bar, always full of friendly people, a warm reception and great hospitality from Carlo. Last visited on 2nd January 2020.
Ci vediamo di nuovo in premavera, amico mio. Rog.