Best Restaurants on Lake Como

We are on a mission to find the best restaurants here on Lake Como, Italy. There are so many restaurants with waterfront dining and beautiful views. Whether you are looking for a romantic, Michelin star or a cozy caffè for lunch, we are on the lookout! Search by town.

Hotel Il Perlo Panorama Bellagio

Hotel Il Perlo Panorama is known as the "bike hotel" because of their expertise in bike tours of Bellagio and ...
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The Crotasc Food & Wine from Valtellina (Mese)

Ok, there is no dispute. Italian food is the best. Everyone has heard of spaghetti, melanzane alla parmigiana, and lasagne, but have ...
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Imbarcadero Lecco Ferry & Cafè (Lecco)

Imbarcadero Lecco is the Lecco ferry station where ferries going to Varenna and Bellagio depart from. Located at Lungolario Cesare Battisti, ...
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La Goletta (Bellagio)

Overlooking the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni outdoor swimming pool and the crystalline waters of Lake Como, La Goletta offers a ...
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Da Ceko Il Pescatore Fish Deli (Lecco)

Just past the Isola Viscontea and the Il Ponte Viscontea bridge, is the neighborhood Pescarenico, the old fisherman's village. The antique ...
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Artisan Beer & Burgers Herba Monstrum (Galbiate)

Located just across the old bridge Ponte Azzone Visconti Lecco, under the train overpass, you'll find Herba Monstrum. Herba Monstrum ...
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Lek Restaurant (Lecco)

L'ek is dialect for Lake and is the new bistro in Piazza XX Settembre under the eastern portico. It's small ...
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Traditional Tastes at Crotto Quartino (Piuro)

Discovering Pizzoccheri Chiavennaschi in Valchievenna-Valtellina, Lombardy If you have read any of my previous posts about Pizzocchieri, you’ll know that ...
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Terrazza Restaurant at Hotel Villa Giulia (Valmadrera )

Overlooking Lake Como from the Valmadrera shore is the Villa Giulia Hotel and Restaurant. Known for it's spectacular view of the lake, ...
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Le Case dei Baff in Valtellina (Ardenno)

If you have read my previous posts, then you will know we have a fondness for pizzoccheri and Valtellinese wines! We ...
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Hambu Hamburger Restaurant (Lecco)

New hamburger place along the lake. Good, quality meat and friendly service. Vegetarian choices are also available.They pride themselves in being ...
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Restaurant at Canottieri Rowing Club (Lecco)

This is by far the best view of the lake and one of the most relaxing places for a meal ...
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Ristorante Giardino (Lecco)

Although Il Giardino is not in the center of town, it is well worth the taxi ride or 25 minute walk ...
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Soqquadro (Lecco)

In a renovated villa overlooking Pecarenico’s historic Piazza Era, a key location in Manzoni’s “The Betrothed”, the Soqquardo offers a unique ...
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Food & Wine Experiences

Can I call wine and cheese a hobby? Experience a food tour on Lake Como or join in on a cooking class or wine tasting.  Read here about my discoveries of restaurants, the specialties and traditions of Lake Como cuisine.

Harvesting Chestnuts on Monte Barro

How do you say Chestnuts in Italian? Castagne  I have to admit, I had no idea that chestnuts came from ...
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The Crotasc Food & Wine from Valtellina (Mese)

Ok, there is no dispute. Italian food is the best. Everyone has heard of spaghetti, melanzane alla parmigiana, and lasagne, but have ...
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Visit Valtellina Wine Country in Style

A look into the Lombardy wine region of Valtellina wine country Today I am going on the Lake Como Food ...
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5 Cheeses to Try at Lake Como

Italian cuisine is famous for pasta, wine, olive oil and knee-bending desserts and pastries. The Mediterranean diet has been adopted around ...
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Bottega del Maiale

I'm supposed to be doing my morning jog but I got distracted by the rich, colorful window of local delecacies ...
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Irish Pubs & Gastropubs in Lecco

As a native New Yorker and of Irish heritage, St. Patrick's Day has always evoked nostalgia and special memories. My ...
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