Must see restaurants in 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…

The frontier village of Erbonne has had an eatery for more than 100 years. It has moved from house to house, snaking up in its present charming location…

Ironically, it's lake-fish specialities that pack the menu at 'the Little Pony', a Slow Food eatery set on Varenna's quay. Among the highlights are…

Known for its fine fish dishes, the Blue Tavern is in a lovely spot down from the main road at lake level in Sala Comacina (located 1.5km southwest of…

On the steps leading down to Rezzonico's waterfront, this simple family-run locanda (inn) has been serving up serving up Como specialities since the 19th…

Ride the funicular up to Brunate to dine in this peaceful historic villa a few steps up from the top station, with great views over the lake. The place is…

Going strong since 1958, Castiglioni's wonderful deli has evolved to include an enoteca (wine bar; situated 50m around the corner) and a lunch-only…

Sartoria is part cafe plying its own coffee beans (backed up by muffins and toasted panini), and part bike store selling cycling paraphernalia – we’re…

Set 1100m up a mountain and surrounded by pine forests, this delightful agriturismo offers awe-inspiring views of Lago di Mezzola. The delicious country…

Set in a quiet side-street, this self-styled bottega con ristoro (wine shop with refreshments) serves a quality short menu featuring excellent cold cuts…

The word fabbrica (factory) takes on a whole new meaning when you stick the words 'ice cream' after it. Out go thoughts of smoky factories and in come…

Since 1948, the Locanda dell'Isola has been serving the same abundant set menu on the south side of the island, characterised by a round of nine…

A workaday street round the back of the Duomo is an unlikely spot for such a bewitching restaurant. The menu is packed with local meat and lake produce,…

For generations comaschi (Como residents) have turned to Ceccato for their Sunday-afternoon gelato and then embarked on a ritual passeggiata (stroll) with…

The fabulous views from the terrace high in Varenna's old town are only half the story at this highly creative restaurant affiliated with the Albergo…

The 'Little Boat', appropriately enough, specialises in lake fish and, come autumn, dishes using mushrooms and truffles. A few tables are scattered along…

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…

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

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,…

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…