A selection of our favourites restaurants with our without lake views, at these establishments we have found the food authentic and service superb!
Creme Caramel- San Siro
if you like your pizza thin and crispy-this pizzeria is the best on the lake!
(pizza oven open evenings only)
0344 50356
Il Ristorante Da Paolo- Menaggio
Upscale dining in an intimate surrounding with service that is never stufffy. Dine inside or alfresco to the enticing lake back drop-service service.
https://ilristorantemenaggio.it/
0344 32133
Grand Hotel-Menaggio
5 star recently renovated (2022) setting with italian classics inventively recreated.
Expensive but worth it.
www.grandhotelmenaggio.com
0344 30460
Grand Hotel- Tremezzo
5 star dining with a view.
Go there (but not only) for their renowned saffron risotto with gold leaf
0344 42491
https://grandhoteltremezzo.com/en/home/
Darsena-Tremezzo
Wonderful spot right on the lakeside. This hotel serves refind italian dishes in an elegant setting. Ideal for birthday’s or a special occasion.
https://www.ladarsena.it
031 2522222
Ali Di Alice-Mezzegra
Intimate b&b in the mountains. Quality ingredients with wine’s to match. A lovely find.
https://www.alidialice.it/en/home-en/
351 194 0192
Ristorante Lago -Lenno
Lakeside dining, relaxing atmosphere. Simple lake and italian staples under the watchful eye of the lovely hosts Stefania and Umberto
0344 533030
Albergo Lenno-Lenno
Exquisite dining in this small hotel next to the ferry port.
Giacomo is your charming host, passionate about good food, wine and service with smile.
https://www.albergolenno.com/
0344 57051
Tirlindana-Sala Comacina
Our favourite lakeside setting. Enjoying lemon and marscarpone raviolo as the sun goes down over the island is thing of joy.
http://www.latirlindana.it/
0344 041987
La Griglia-Argegno
Family run institution offering seasonal local fayre with a wonderful wine list in the hills above the lake hosted by Lino and the delightful sister in the kitchen, Bruna.
Ideal for family gatherings.
https://www.lagriglia.it/
031 821427
Locanda Sant Anna-Argegno
Authentic italian dining serving mountain staples that manage to still be refined with a carefully selected list of excellent italian wines.
https://www.locandasantanna.it/
031 821738
Crotto dei Platini-Brienno
Newly renovated upscale lakeside dining. Arrive by boat or car.
www.crottodeiplatani.it
031 814038
Da Luciano-Laglio
Wonderful cafe and Deli dining. Booking not possible so prepare for a (sometimes) long wait!
https://www.bottegadaluciano.it/
031 401188
Una Finestre Sul Lago-Laglio
Inventive italian dishes with a view to behold.
https://www.unafinestrasullago.it/
334 0812142
Trattoria del Glicine-Cernobbio
Dine beneath the wisteria in the hills of Cernobbio. Quality sourced ingredients simply prepared and served with an exceptional wine list.
031 511332
Gatto Nero-Cernobbio.
https://www.ristorantegattonero.it/it/
Swish setting above the hills of Cernobbio with breathtaking lake views that are hard to beat and make this a popular destination for well heeled tourists from the 5 star Villa D’este close by.
https://www.ristorantegattonero.it/it/
031 512042
Villa D’este- Cernobbio
Opulent dining in 5 star luxury with prices to match.
Booking essential.
031 3481
https://www.villadeste.com/it/
Crotto del Sergente-Como
https://www.crottodelsergente.it/
Family trattoria serving revisited italian classics. Lovely location dining under the vaulted ceilings or garden in summer time.
031 283911
Hotel Aurora- Lezzeno
Relaxing atmosphere serving lake fish specialities right on the lakeside.Acessible by boat or car.
031 914645
https://www.hotelauroralezzeno.com/
Darsena Al Loppia-Bellagio
Fine dining in Bellagio-worth the 15 minute walk to escape the tourist throng. The creative dishes and service never dissapoint.
https://www.ristorantedarsenediloppia.com/
031 952069
