Must-see restaurants in Stresa

  • Ristorante Il Vicoletto

    Stresa

    One of Stresa's most gourmet restaurants doesn't advertise itself from its modest perch up a narrow side street. It doesn't need to. Local word of mouth…

  • Lo Stornella

    Stresa

    The street profile isn’t a knockout and the interior isn’t particularly exciting either, but a quick opinion poll of local tastes will reveal that…

  • Taverna del Pappagallo

    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…

  • Piemontese

    Stresa

    Reminding you that Lake Maggiore's west shore is in Piedmont, this refined dining room peddles such regional delicacies as gnocchi with Gorgonzola and…

  • Il Clandestino

    Stresa

    Fish! There's no secret about the star on Clandestino's menu. Within the elegant corner dining room with its parquet floor, creamy white linen and soft…

  • La Botte

    Stresa

    Regional dishes are at the heart of this tiny trattoria’s business, so expect grilled lake fish, pear and blue-cheese risotto and plenty of polenta (the…

  • Osteria degli Amici

    Stresa

    You may need to queue here, but it’s worth it to dine under vines on one of Stresa’s prettiest terraces in the centre of town, just off pedestrianised Via…

  • Bar Pasticceria Jolly

    Stresa

    Living up to its name, Jolly offers service at a jaunty allegro pace and is one of the best places in town to bag your early-morning Italian breakfast (ie…

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