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The town is beautiful and the people are kind and friendly. It's difficult to get a car to the bottom of the hill by the water because the road is stepped, but the hotel sent a jeep to bring luggage (and people who needed it) to the hotel and back to the main road on arrival and departure. Buses and Taxis are available from the main road as well. There is a ferry in the center of town that was convenient for getting to other places on Lake Como. We ate at Il Belvedere, Il Vapore and Bar Italia and the food and service were wonderful at all of these places.

Beautiful, idyllic place. There is a ferry station and two bus stations. It looks like there are not many tourists, more locals, I would say. There are not many restaurants though, so to eat, you would probably have to go to Como.

Torno is a small town on the shore of lake Como close to the city of Como itself. It can be reached easily from Como by ferry or bus, although the ferry seems to be more reliable. Torno is small and picturesque which makes it a perfect place for a quiet base from where to visit the rest of the lake. There are few options where one can have a drink or dinner, but they are all great. Right next to the small harbour of Torno, which is also where the ferry stop and the church are, there are 3 restaurants of varying price levels and elegance. Know that the taking ferries around Como is, while pleasant, quite time consuming. Also, since Torno is a small stop, not all ferries stop there. If you want to spend a more time around Bellagio or Varenna, you either have to leave by 16:15 to take a (slow) direct boat back to Torno or take the fast ship to Como at 18:30 and then one of the last small ships from Como to Torno (This option is faster than the direct ship). In any case, you will be having dinner in Torno as restaurants are closed between 15:00 and 18:00. Thankfully, for a short stay, Torno has something good to offer for every budget!

Torno is lovely for a short stay, but dining options are limited in the evening, and it's very hilly - not for the unfit or unsteady! It is a small village, very pretty little harbour area where the ferry stops, and there are two bars and several restaurants around there. There is also the Ristorante Glavitj further up the village which looks like it was last decorated in the 80's, but the view and the food MORE than make up for it! Best meal we had in Torno. The cafe next to the pharmacy did lovely pastries and coffee in the morning - we went every day. They also sell the bus tickets which you must have before you get on the bus! If you are visiting Lake Como in 2022 be aware that the Lake Como ferry that brings you from town to town insist on you wearing an FFP mask to board the ferry. Then everyone takes them off - it's bizarre. Personally I would have preferred to be in a bigger town with more dining options and a bit more going on, but if you are looking for a quiet, scenic few days and nights with easy access to other spots on the lake by bus and ferry, Torno is lovely.