Lombardy and the Lakes Restaurants
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21. La Tortuga
$$$ | |This rustic trattoria is more sophisticated than it first appears: not only does it serve local dishes with novel twists, but it also has an extensive wine cellar. Capesante scottate con salse ai diversi sapori (seared scallops with different sauces) and palette di piccoli campioni di lago e di mare (mixed lake and sea fish) are worthy introductions to regional delights.
Via XXIV Maggio 5, Gargnano, Lombardy, 25084, Italy0365-71251Known For
- Fish and meat tasting menu
- Extensive cheese selection
- Delightful service
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Dec.–Mar. No lunch, Reservations essential -
22. Lido di Cernobbio
$$$ | |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. -
23. Locanda Vecchia Pavia al Mulino
$$$ | |Amid sophisticated Art Nouveau surroundings, you can order creative versions of traditional Lombard cuisine. All fish dishes are done with verve, as are the lasagnette di pasta fresca alla robiola spinaci (lasagna with soft cheese and spinach), nocette d'agnello (noisette of lamb), and veal-shank stew, which earned the restaurant a Michelin star in 2019.
Via al Monumento 5, Certosa di Pavia, Lombardy, 27012, Italy0382-925894Known For
- Tasting menu with Lombard dishes and homemade pasta
- Pavese wines
- Veranda (summer only) with a view of Certosa di Pavia
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Aug., and Jan. No dinner Sun., Reservations essential -
24. Panificio Tresoldi
$ | |The Tresoldi family began baking bread in Bergamo in 1946 and the tradition continues with pizza, focaccia, pastries, and the local dessert Polenta e Osei—a sweet polenta-and-marzipan concoction decorated with chocolate that comes in sizes from small to large. The walls are lined with portraits of Bergamo's elite and with just a few bar stools the spot is ideal if you need a quick snack or lunch on the go.
Via Bartolomeo Colleoni, 13a, Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy035-243960Known For
- Local desserts and breakfast pastries
- Friendly service
- Loaves of bread as well as pizza by the slice
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25. Pasticceria Dondeo
$ | | BakeryPrepare to visit the sights of Cremona or wait for the next train at the Pasticceria Dondeo, just to the right of the station. Dating back to 1912, this is one of Cremona's oldest and most beautiful Art Nouveau cafés and pastry shops. The fresh zabaglione and beignets are heaven.
Via Alghieri Dante 38, Cremona, Lombardy, 26100, Italy0372-21224Known For
- Historic and charming setting
- Iris cake, with almond slices and orange water
- Freshly made croissants and brioche
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26. Pasticceria Marcolini
$ | |Margheritine cookies were first baked in Stresa for Margherita of Savoy in 1857 while she was still a princess. Named for the first queen of Italy as well as for their shape like a daisy (margherita in Italian) the biscuits' recipe includes cooked egg yolk and an abundant supply of powdered sugar making them crumble effortlessly in your mouth. Marcolini began crafting Margheritine cookies in 1959 along with a small selection of other sweets and savory baked goods.
Via Vincenzo de Vit 14, Stresa, Piedmont, 28838, Italy0323-30364Known For
- Sweets made following traditional Stresa recipes
- Gift boxes to take cookies home
- Locals' spot for breakfast and special occasions
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
27. Pasticceria Nessi
$ | | BakerySave room for dessert while dining in Bergamo, because Pasticceria Nessi serves the most delightful local treat. Polenta e osei is a hand-decorated, fluffy golden mound made with an ever-so-soft sponge cake and filled with maraschino cherries, hazelnut cream, almond paste, and chocolate.
Via Gombito 34, Bergamo Alta, Bergamo, Lombardy, 24125, Italy035-247073 Known For
- Tempting sweets
- Old-fashioned charm
- Polenta e osei
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28. Peter Brunel
$$$$ | |Walk through a Japanese garden off a country road east of Riva del Garda to enter multiple-Michelin-star-awarded chef Peter Brunel's light-filled, turquoise velvet-chaired restaurant. Each of the dozen sleek white tables are decorated with a unique sculpture, and jazz music sets the tone. Navy-suited waitstaff suggest selecting an aperitif from the more than 700-label cantina and vast local spirits list (including nonalcoholic gin and Campari), to ease into your meal. In the black-and-white-tiled open kitchen (inspired by poet Gabriele d'Annunzio's Gardone Riviera home) sample the chef's signature dish, Memory of Lofoten, inspired by outdoor stockfish curing in Norway; marinated anchovies perch on a grissini (breadsticks) line, across a sea of piquillo peppers, foamy salt water, and herring eggs. Multiple tasting menus, including vegetarian, easily accommodate dietary restrictions and are the best way to try both seasonal and iconic dishes. For dessert, in-season fruit brulées with chocolate and ricotta cream pair well with coffee brewed however you'd like—from espresso to French press to Chemex.
Vina Linfano 47, Arco, Trentino-Alto Adige, 38062, Italy0464-076705Known For
- Dishes inspired by the chef's travels and Northern Italian roots
- Chic lounge areas to enjoy before and after meal drinks
- Impeccable service and presentation
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., Feb., and 2 wks in Nov., Reservations recommended -
29. Ristorante Al Pescatore
$$ | |Freshwater fish is the specialty at this simple, popular restaurant in Sirmione's historic center. Try the grilled trout with a bottle of local white, and then settle your meal with a walk in the nearby park.
Via Giovanni Piana 20/22, Sirmione, Lombardy, 25019, Italy030-916216Known For
- Grilled fresh fish from the lake
- Extensive variety of pasta and seafood
- Inexpensive meals
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Thurs. -
30. Ristorante Castel Toblino
$$$ | |A lovely stop for a drink or a romantic dinner, this 16th-century castle is right on a lake in Sarche, about 20 km (12 miles) north of Riva toward Trento. Dishes highlight seasonal local ingredients, including mountain cheeses, salmon, trout, duck, and deer. The helpful servers can recommend the perfect Trentino wine to wash it all down.
Localita' Castel Toblino 1, Sarche, Trentino-Alto Adige, 38072, Italy0461-864036Known For
- Castle setting
- Fish tasting menu
- Wine list featuring Trentino varieties
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Oct.–late Mar. -
31. Rivenoteca
$$$ | |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. -
32. The Market Place
$$$ | |This intimate restaurant near Como's historic center serves full-flavored modern Italian food, which you can sample in six- or eight-course seasonal tasting menus, complete with wine pairings if you'd like. The spartan interior here is beside the point; you'll be focused on the well-presented dishes, guided by youthful servers who thoughtfully describe each course. The playful menu might include red shrimp tartare with avocado and fried squid, eggplant ravioli with tomato coulis and Parmesan mousse, or pork loin with roasted pepper cream, spinach, and endive. The place is popular with both tourists and locals, so reservations are a good idea.
Via Rovelli 51, Como, Lombardy, 22100, Italy031-270712Known For
- <PRO>seasonal ingredients</PRO>
- <PRO>innovative flavor combinations</PRO>
- <PRO>friendly and helpful staff</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Mon.–Wed., Reservations essential -
33. Trattoria due Piccioni
$ | |In a town with an overabundance of touristy pizza and pasta places, this unassumingly modern family-run bistro raises the bar. Although the shabby-chic decor and friendly service entice, the real draw is the short but smart menu of creative Italian dishes and vegetarian options. Start with the antipasto misto di Lago (variety of lake fish) followed by a homemade gnocchi or tagliolini, or opt for a heartier main like the pork fillet with cabbage and bacon. Just make sure to leave room for dessert, like the birramisù, a take on tiramisu soaked in beer, wine, coffee, and grappa.
Via P. Tommaso 61, Stresa, Piedmont, 28838, Italy0323-934556Known For
- Inventive local cuisine
- Intriguing desserts
- Attentive service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. -
34. Vineria Cozzi
$$ | |The wine list at this romantic but informal vineria (wine bar) is exceptional—both by the glass and by the bottle—and there's also an array of flavorful foods, from snacks to sumptuous full-course meals typical of the region. The atmosphere is warm and charming, harking back more than 150 years to when the spot was first established in Bergamo as a lively meeting place.
Via B. Colleoni 22, Bergamo, Lombardy, 24100, Italy035-238836Known For
- Quirky historical decorations
- Cellar with more than 300 wines
- Polenta dishes as starters and mains
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed.
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