Lombardy and the Lakes Restaurants
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1. Feel Como
$$$ | |Your palate will travel from the lakes (eel with leek) to the countryside (hay risotto) to the mountains (tripe), all from the comfort of your table, at this cozy stone-arched eatery tucked into Como's commercial district. Expect creative takes on Italian cuisine, like deconstructed ravioli, using both local and more exotic ingredients, best sampled with a tasting menu.
Via Generale Armando Diaz 54, Como, Lombardy, 22100, Italy0334-7264545Known For
- Witty variations on local cuisine
- Gorgeous platings
- Extensive wine list
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Wed.–Fri. -
2. La Locanda dell'Isola
$$$$ | |For an unforgettable dining experience, head to Sala Comacina (a 10-minute drive south of Tremezzo) and take a five-minute speedboat ride to Lake Como's only island, Isola Comacina. Here you'll be treated to the same set menu that's been served at La Locanda since 1947: veggie antipasti; thinly sliced prosciutto and bresaola; grilled trout; fried chicken with salad; Parmesan cheese sliced from an enormous wheel; oranges or peaches with ice cream; and brandied coffee set afire with a dramatic flourish, while charismatic owner Benvenuto Puricelli regales you with tales of the island's history. The views are phenomenal, the stories are fun, and the food is better than it needs to be. Work off your meal afterward by hiking around the tranquil island.
Isola Comacina, Lombardy, 22010, Italy0344-55083Known For
- <PRO>wonderful scenery, history, and lore</PRO>
- <PRO>rustic, tasty set menus</PRO>
- <PRO>cash-only operation</PRO>
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. (except in summer) and Nov.–Feb., No credit cards, Reservations essential -
3. Materia
$$$ | |This aesthetically simple bistro-style restaurant, spruced up with modern art, draws a mainly local crowd for some of the most inventive food creations and presentation in the Como region. The imaginative Asian-inspired cuisine (think steamed partridge with smoked eel butter), makes good use of local ingredients like lake fish, and the frequently changing surprise five-, seven-, or twelve-course tasting menus are a particular delight, especially when paired with the mostly natural wines on offer.
Via Cinque Giornate 32, Cernobbio, Lombardy, 22012, Italy031-2075548Known For
- Use of organic herbs and vegetables from their greenhouse
- Seasonally changing dishes
- Italian and international wines from small producers
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
4. Ristorante La Punta
$$ | |When tourist-heavy Bellagio starts to wear you down, seek respite at this charming restaurant located on the town’s very northernmost point, a scenic 10-minute walk from the center, with amazing lake views of Varenna to the north and Tremezzo to the west. As you might expect, the menu is heavy on lake fish; although the dishes aren't innovative, they're fresh and well prepared, and the view makes the experience even better. The antipasto di lago (mixed fish platter) and patè di pesce (fish pâté) make great starters; among mains, the baked lasagna and the gnocchi with cream and Gorgonzola sauce get rave reviews. End the meal right, with a freshly made cake or tiramisu.
Via Eugenio Vitali 19, Bellagio, Lombardy, 22021, Italy031-951888Known For
- Superfresh fish
- Superlative Lake Como views
- Friendly service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Mar., Reservations essential -
5. Anagramma
$ | |Communal garden tables and atrium seating in a space that's also Cernobbio's tourist info point make for a pleasant stop for a coffee and pastry, light lunch, or aperitif. Baked goods, such as apple and frangipane (almond cream) cake and sourdough bread for sandwiches and tagliere plates (with local cheese, salumi, and lake fish), are made daily in-house. There's a friendly local atmosphere and the restaurant's staff are supported by the nonprofit organization Comet, which provides jobs for young adults and teens with disabilities. Proceeds from the cookies and pies for sale to take away also benefit the organization.
Largo Alfredo Campanini 1, Cernobbio, Lombardy, 22012, Italy031-4446483Known For
- Relaxed garden setting
- House-made breakfast pastries and bread
- Convenient stop on the way to other lake towns
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
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6. Cantina Follie
$ | |This cantina's leafy patio is reached by hiking up the stairs into the neighborhood above Tremezzo. There's a collection of more than 300 wines to sample along with tagliere (cutting boards) of local cheeses, preserved meats, and vegetarian and vegan options. For something sweet, try the semifreddo of the day, or a chocolate tasting.
Via Alessandro Volta 14, Tremezzo, Lombardy, 22019, Italy0344-42311Known For
- Shady setting away from the main street
- Cheese and wine pairings
- Local products
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Dec.–Feb. -
7. Il Gatto Nero
$$$ | |Reservations are a good idea for this longtime favorite in the hills above Cernobbio. The lake view is splendid, and specialties include homemade pastas and fish dishes with a dash of international flair.
Via Monte Santo 69, Cernobbio, Lombardy, 22012, Italy031-512042Known For
- Classic (veal) and nonclassic (tuna) cotoletta alla Milanese
- High-end wine selection
- Lovely terrace
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Jan.–mid-Mar. No lunch weekdays mid- to late Mar. -
8. Il Giardino
$$ | |“The Garden" has an expansive patio that's a shady respite from the summer sun. Though mainly known for its pizza, the restaurant also has an extensive menu of fish and meat dishes. You can also stay the night in one of 12 basic rooms.
Via Regina 73, Cernobbio, Lombardy, 22012, Italy031-511154Known For
- Extensive outdoor seating
- Tasty pizza
- Fun vibe
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. Nov.–Feb. -
9. Lido di Cernobbio
$$$ | |Right next to the Cernobbio ferry stop, this pretty restaurant offers a nice selection of local wines and, whenever possible, uses local ingredients in its pizza, pasta, fish, and meat dishes. Though the modern gray interior is pleasant, try for a table on the terrace, and note that, in season, you can rent a sun bed and use the pools (one for adults and one for kids) before or after your meal.
Piazza Risorgimento 5, Cernobbio, Lombardy, 22012, Italy031-4446437Known For
- Lovely lake scenery
- Solid Italian dishes
- Family-friendly atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and Nov.–Mar. -
10. Rivenoteca
$$$ | |A former 17th-century convent is now a lively enoteca run by Alberto and Catia Rivetti, offering more than 600 wines, as well as spirits and beers—all from northern Italy. Old and new merge in this warm and friendly spot with sage and rose walls, an original decorative ceiling, and a hallway with an automatic dispenser with more than 30 wines available on demand—get up from your seat to taste as many wines as you'd like using a prepaid card. To accompany your wine, try lake fish with fried sage, classic Lombard mondeghili della nonna (fried veal meat balls), or baccalà with polenta chips and tomato confit. Leave room for dessert, such as tiramisu, or Catia's lime cheesecake with seasonal fruit, which sometimes makes an appearance on the menu.
Via A. Diaz 56, Como, Lombardy, 22100, Italy335-6688743-mobileKnown For
- Local wines and spirits, including from the owners' Rivetti winery
- Dispenser for wines "on demand" in three sizes, or by the bottle
- Entirely Lombard-focused cuisine
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Mon.–Thurs. -
11. The Market Place
$$$ | |This intimate restaurant near Como's historic center serves full-flavored modern Italian food, which you can sample in six- or eight-course seasonal tasting menus, complete with wine pairings if you'd like. The spartan interior here is beside the point; you'll be focused on the well-presented dishes, guided by youthful servers who thoughtfully describe each course. The playful menu might include red shrimp tartare with avocado and fried squid, eggplant ravioli with tomato coulis and Parmesan mousse, or pork loin with roasted pepper cream, spinach, and endive. The place is popular with both tourists and locals, so reservations are a good idea.
Via Rovelli 51, Como, Lombardy, 22100, Italy031-270712Known For
- <PRO>seasonal ingredients</PRO>
- <PRO>innovative flavor combinations</PRO>
- <PRO>friendly and helpful staff</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Mon.–Wed., Reservations essential
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