3 Best Restaurants in Cernobbio, Lombardy and the Lakes

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Materia

$$$$ Fodor's Choice

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 vegetable-focused cuisine makes good use of local ingredients, and the frequently changing surprise five- or seven-course tasting menus are a particular delight, especially when paired with the mostly natural wines on offer.

Via Trieste 1/b, Cernobbio, 22012, Italy
031-2075548
Known For
  • Use of organic herbs and vegetables from their greenhouse
  • Vegetarian tasting menu
  • Italian and international wines from small producers
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon. and Tues.

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Il Gatto Nero

$$$$

Reservations are a must 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, 22012, Italy
031-512042
Known For
  • Classic cotoletta alla Milanese
  • High-end wine selection
  • Lovely terrace
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon.
Credit card required for reservations; €30/person no-show fee for missed reservations and €20/person for late cancellations

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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.

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