Must-see restaurants in Lake Como & Around

  • Il Pinzimonio

    Como

    Enter via the pizza oven (not literally) into the modern two-level space of Pinzimonio with its casual demeanour and simple Mondrian colour aesthetic. The…

  • Cafe del Pess

    Lake Como West Bank

    The liveliest meeting spot in Menaggio is this popular eating and drinking den on Piazza Garibaldi, with tables spilling onto the cobblestones – perfect…

  • Trattoria Santo Stefano

    Lake Como West Bank

    An ideal place to decamp for lunch between villa browsing in the village of Lenno, this upmarket trattoria next to the town church is a Sicilian affair,…

  • Terrazza Barchetta

    Bellagio

    This intimate terrace just above a meeting of laneways in Bellagio's old town is a fine place for a meal. The restaurant has been around since 1887, which…

  • Trattoria del Santuario

    Lake Como West Bank

    This cafe and restaurant is a fine spot for a bit of refreshment after the steep climb to the sanctuary next door. Arrive at lunch time for regional…

  • Vecchia Varenna

    Lake Como

    You can't get closer to Lake Como than these 15 or so tables set on a terrace suspended over the water. Which means you can dine on lake fish, duck breast…

  • Osteria Angolo del Silenzio

    Como

    The 'Corner of Silence' lives up to its name with a succession of dining rooms and a fine rear garden. Locals mix with the occasional celeb hoping to pass…

  • Ristorante Antico Pozzo

    Bellagio

    They do the simple things well here – think pizza, pasta and other Italian staples served on an agreeable open courtyard.

  • La Vita è Bella

    Como

    For something a little different, head to this congenial, easy-going spot near Como's waterfront. Famed far and wide for bountiful, creatively topped…

  • Harry's Bar

    Lake Como West Bank

    The appeal of this lively restaurant in the centre of Cernobbio is the lake view from the verandah and the possibility that some of Como's Hollywood crowd…