Lake Como
Places that don't have a lake view in Varenna are at a distinct disadvantage, which is why this place works just that extra bit harder with the food and…
Must-see restaurants in The Italian Lakes
Milan
In summer, dine beneath the flower-laden pergola at this traditional tavern overlooking the Naviglio Pavese. The owner is a wine expert (and an opera…
Porta Garibaldi & Isola
This hole-in-the-wall Chinese takeaway has taken Milan by storm. It's a collaboration between a young Chinese economics student and one of the city’s…
Milan
Inside the Mercato Comunale you’ll find the aptly named ‘Popular Butcher’ selling high-quality cuts from animals grazed in pasture. But that’s not the…
Porta Garibaldi & Isola
A picture-perfect courtyard draped in greenery, and world-class people-watching awaits at Corso Como. Sit pretty in the black-and-white chairs and enjoy…
Corso Magenta & Sant'Ambrogio
The 'divine mouthful' that boccondivino alludes to actually runs to eight tasting courses, starting with prosecco and patè followed with 12 types of ham…
Milan
Making a name for yourself in Milan's sophisticated sushi scene isn't easy, but chef Hiro's lobster maki roll sings a siren song that packs this place out…
Milan
Only in the Quad: stylish fast food such as lobster panini (sandwiches), velouté of asparagus and saffron-scented bulgar salads. As you'd expect there's…
Milan
Named after the natural yeast base used by master pastry chefs for more than a century, this Sicilian bakery and restaurant makes a powerful statement…
Milan
This revamped municipal market houses four Slow Food–style vendors including grocer Fresco&Buono, a butcher and fishmonger from Riunite and craft-baker…
Milan
Part of chef Giacomo Bulleri's empire that's quietly taking over the street, this charming pasticceria (pastry shop) is run by Bulleri's granddaughters…
Duomo & San Babila
The spirit of bourgeois Milan hangs in the air at this venerable pasticceria, where designers and fashion industry insiders flock for coffee meetings and…
Duomo & San Babila
Whether for a glass of wine and some root-vegetable crisps at the bar, or a posh lamb kebab with yoghurt and mint from the small, changing menu beneath…
Milan
Known for seasonal produce and light, clean flavours, the menu at Joia is imbued with poetry (a winter dish of globe and Jerusalem artichokes with sweet…
Milan
A restaurant, deli, cafe and bar: Taglio pulls it all off with aplomb. Only high-quality ingredients are used, and a seasonal menu puts a spin on classic…
Milan
Prosecco and trofie al pesto (Ligurian pasta twists coated in a basil, pine nut and olive oil paste) in an ivy-covered courtyard surrounded by Gucci and…
Corso Magenta & Sant'Ambrogio
Serving the neighbourhood since 1972, this restaurant continues to do exactly what it's always done: soft, fluffy Neapolitan pizza with a raised rim that…
Milan
Following on from the success of local trendsetter Mao Hunan, Maoji is what you’d expect of a younger sibling: more casual and a lot cooler. It combines…
Duomo & San Babila
Food technologist Stefano Guizzetti has created gelato in its purest form. Free of natural or artificial additives, not only is it delicious but it’s also…
Milan
The colourful vegetables at this local grocers line the cobbled alley of San Carpoforo like floral displays at a high-end florist. Step inside and you'll…
Milan
If all the Roman restaurants in town were this appealing, Milan would probably start calling itself Mediolanum again. Waiters dish up Roman sass when…
Porta Garibaldi & Isola
Hankering for a burger made from Fassone beef or a smoked-salmon bagel? Then the menu at Les Pommes is for you. Diners can choose from Scandinavian,…
Milan
Elegant Sushi Koboo serves good-quality sushi, sashimi and tempura at a traditional kaiten (conveyor belt) and tables in several stylish restaurant rooms…
Milan
You know you’re in good hands at Marghe. Part-owner Matteo Mevio has worked with pizza maestro Gino Sorbillo, and his Neapolitan-style pizza follows the…
Milan
A chic, retro-style bistro serving up small sharing plates and heartier mains that range across American, Italian and Spanish cuisine: pasta, burgers and…
Milan
With its sultry blue walls and dark velvet seats, this slick Peruvian restaurant is an intimate space where you can enjoy more options of ceviche than you…
Corso Magenta & Sant'Ambrogio
As its name suggests, this gelateria plays flavour favourites. Variations on the chocolate theme include milk, dark, white, chilli, gianduja (chocolate…
Milan
As the name suggests, Hygge is bringing the Danish art of cosiness to Milan. Overflowing with Nordic touches, from the clean plant-centric interior design…
Milan
If you can snare a seat in this tiny and ever-popular restaurant, you'll find old favourites such as maccheroni al pomodoro e burro (pasta with tomatoes…
Milan
Just a stroll away from the Dolce & Gabbana headquarters, Gong is a favourite among the fashion set. Featuring slick minimal decor, it serves up fusion…
Duomo & San Babila
One of the restaurants of heritage delicatessen Peck, this is the place to try Milanese specialities such as osso buco and mondeghili (meatballs) with…
Duomo & San Babila
This historic joint is the go-to place for panzerotti, delicious pizza-dough parcels stuffed with a combination of mozzarella, spinach, tomato, ham or…
Milan
Not all Princi branches are created equal. This one is situated in a happy-hour hub, is blessed with the same beautiful Claudio Silvestrin design as its…
Milan
Packed with locals, this Cantonese restaurant is run by a mother-and-daughter team, Rita and Pui. You can count on veal and onion dumplings, whole crabs,…
Milan
Order fish arancini (rice balls), fish burgers or fritto misto (mixed fried fish) from this cook stall and fishmonger on Milan's pretty dockside. The fish…
Milan
Warm, elegant and atmospheric, Warsa serves authentic curries – lentil, beef or fish – Eritrean-style atop injera (flat bread). Eating is done with your…
Milan
Come here for ice cream in wild flavours such as rice, amaretto or orange blossom, and specials such as Huehuetenango coffee from Guatemala and hot-to…
Lake Garda
Probably in the top five of Lombardy gastronomic restaurants, hillside Vecchia Malcesine is at once creative, fun and very, very tasty. The Michelin…
Stresa
The Pappagallo is a hive of Italian energy where industrious wait staff practically run between tables and your pizza will arrive in the time it takes you…
Lake Garda West Bank
Go with the flow in this elegant trattoria where Rosanna Faè and Gianni Briarava have been turning out contemporary, local cuisine for 25 years. Say yes…
