Lake Como

Restaurants

 

Restaurants

 
 

Cernobbio:

  • Kitchen - lovely gourmet restaurant from a Michelin-star chef ($$$$)

  • Ristorante Raimondi - Fine-dining restaurant at Hotel Villa Flori ($$$)

  • Ristorante Trattoria del Glicine - Michelin-rated traditional food in an elegant, old-fashioned venue with lake views from a wisteria-covered terrace ($$$)

  • II Gatto Nero - Elevated regional dishes and Italian wines in a traditional dining room with a terrace with lake views ($$$)

  • Ristorante Materia - Michelin-star restaurant with artful plates and innovative cuisine ($$$)

  • Trattoria del Vapore in Cernobbio - local trattoria

  • Hostaria - located in the town of Cernobbio with an intimate, relaxed vibe and creative seasonal cuisine

  • Terzo Crotto – excellent Italian cousine, owned by a family with mostly handmade traditional dishes

Varenna:

  • Caffe Varenna - Charming cafe by the lakeside, a perfect spot to enjoy drinks and a light meal ($$)

Bellagio:

  • Bar Pasticceria Rossi - Great place to people watch while enjoying a croissant and cappuccino ($$)

  • Enoteca Cava Turacciolo - Regional wines, cured meats, and cheeses in a cozy cellar with exposed stone walls ($$)

  • Terazza Barchetta - Classic Italian pasta and grilled seafood in an old-world ambiance and lush terrace, a wonderful casual dinner spot—get the carbonara pasta ($$)

  • Ristorante Alle Darsene di Loppia - Michelin-rated restaurant serving contemporary Mediterranean cuisine ($$$)

  • Ristorante Bilacus - Family-run restaurant with a lovely vine-covered terrace specializing in risotto, handmade pasta, and seafood ($$$)

  • Silvio - Romantic restaurant at the Hotel Silvio, with an elegant vine-covered veranda with lake views ($$$)

  • Ristorante Mistral - Michelin-star restaurant at Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni with views of the lake ($$$$)

Tremezzo:

  • Hotel Ristorante La Darsena – beautiful restaurant with a beautiful view of the Bellagio promontory

  • La Fagurida - Rustic Italian fare in a cozy setting, located in a small hilltop village outside Tremezzo ($$)

  • Antica Trattoria del Risorgimento - Seasonal menus featuring local ingredients in a cozy wood-beamed room with a fireplace ($$)

  • Cantina Follie - Wine bar and appetizers in a charming wine cellar, order the meat & cheese board ($$)

  • T Bar - Grand Hotel Tremezzo’s stylish full-service beach club and bar with a floating swimming pool ($$$)

  • Al Veluu Ristorante - Authentic family-run restaurant with a panoramic terrace overlooking the lake ($$$$)

Menaggio:

  • Il Ristorante di Paolo - Housed in a Art Nouveau-style palazzo with a nice location on a square just behind the lakefront with a spacious outdoor area ($$$)

Sala Comacina:

  • Locanda La Tirlindana - Authentic Italian served in a homey atmosphere lakeside. Order the lemon ravioli – yum! ($$$)

Moltrasio:

  • La Veranda - Modern Italian fare on a veranda overlooking the lake ($$$)

  • Ristorante Imperialino - Elegant restaurant right on the lakefront with a beautiful garden, serving Mediterranean specialities with a creative touch ($$$)

  • Una Finestra sul Lago – Near Moltraisio in Carate Urio directly overlooking Lake Como, delicious and refined cuisine and good Italian pizza combined with a breathtaking panoramic view

  • Ristorante Acquadolce - Near Moltraisio in Carate Urio, immersed in a romantic garden with access from the private dock directly from the lake

Lezzenno:

  • Ristorante Filo - Filario Hotel’s restaurant serving simple yet sophisticated dishes ($$$$)

Como:

  • Ristorante Sottovoce — Rooftop restaurant at the Villa Palazzo with a intimate atmosphere ($$$)

  • Ristorante La Colombetta -  in Como city centre, excellent restaurant for seafood

  • Feel Como - Refined set menus using local produce, in an elegant space with rustic-chic decor and a summer garden ($$$)

  • Il Navedano — Just a little bit outside Como city centre, one of the best restaurants in the area, with a family-owned spot with excellent food and romantic atmosphere

  • I Tigli in Theoria - Inventive Italian haute cuisine with a tasting menu and wine pairing, in an elegant mid-1400s palace ($$$$)

  • Bar Delle Terme – In Como city centre, at the Albergo Terminus, with a beautiful terrace outside and excellent Italian food

  • Ristorante Locanda dei Giurati - near the historical part of the city, wonderful for grilled meats plus an extensive and prestigious wine list.

  • Ristorante Il Pomodorino - in the old town in Como, excellent Italian food and tasty pizza with a warm and elegant ambience, owned by a family

  • Ristorante Il Sociale – inside the old town of Como, serving typical dishes of the area with a friendly atmosphere and excellent

  • Osteria La Tana dei Pescatori - in the Como city center, delicious fish, typical Italian cooking, and prestigious wines

  • See more Como restaurants here

Brienno:

North Lake:

  • Osteria Ca dè Matt - Michelin-rated restaurant in a quiet lakeside village with a wine cellar and romantic terrace with city rooftop views, located in Gravedona ($$)

  • Osteria del Benedet - Michelin-rated restaurant in a former inn with wine bar and rustic-chic dining rooms serving contemporary Italian cuisine, located in Delebio ($$$)

  • Ristorante La Preséf - Michelin-star restaurant in a cozy cabin-style lodge, each of the four dining rooms is dedicated to a season, cuisine is regional and made from locally sourced ingredients, located in Mantello ($$$$)

South Lake:

  • Ristorante Bianca Sul Lago - Michelin-star restaurant with inventive Mediterranean cuisine, impeccable service, and a stunning lake view, especially at sunset, located in Lecco ($$$$)