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Surrounded by vineyards and the village of Varna, this elegant and carefully restored house dates back to the ^12th century for its oldest parts. The Buschenschank (i.e., wine mazot) offers South Tyrolean specialties (canederli, gnocchi, meats and cured meats), as well as home-brewed beer and homemade ice cream. It is a restful place to stop after a walk, either on the shaded terrace or in the old stone-walled rooms. Beer, apple juice and cold cuts are available for purchase on site.

On a hillside, bordered by a small stream, this family-run Buschenschank treats its guests to regional specialties such as Schlutzer (half-moon-shaped ravioli stuffed with ricotta and spinach), speck, smoked beef or carpaccio, "canederli" (dumplings made of bread and vegetables, also called knödels), all washed down with fruit juice or house wine, or cherry deer, a traditional sweet and sour combination that is very tasty. In spring, asparagus from the garden is deliciously integrated into the dishes on the menu.

La dispensa is located in the small central square of San Felice, a landmark on this corner of the lake and a must for food lovers. It was a very welcoming place with a beautiful terrace, with a well-diversified menu ranging from charcuterie to meat and fish, not forgetting the many starters. The quality of the raw materials, the freshness of the products and the culinary know-how are the basis of its success. The dishes are accompanied by a rich wine list: a whole room is reserved for them, what a choice!

A retired firefighter in the 1950's opened this sought-after trattoria with a warm and relaxed atmosphere that will whet your appetite right away. Your mouth is watering when you look at the counter filled with deli meats and cheeses from all over Italy (there are even hams hanging from the ceiling!). Dishes of regional tradition are cooked in a wise way, always with that little touch that enhances the flavours. Pigeon risotto and Venetian-style veal liver with polenta are real culinary feats.

The restaurant's enviable position, facing the pier, could make it a low-quality choice for the mass tourists who flock here. But it's not! The terrace is very pleasant, as are the small interior rooms, where you can savor simple, tasty Mediterranean cuisine that follows market arrivals. The menu is translated into French, so you know exactly what you're ordering. Friendly service, an attractive wine list and, all in all, excellent value for money.

At^no. 16 Via Vitani, Osteria del Gallo has been open since 1927. The atmosphere is that of an authentic family brasserie, with wooden tables, checkered tablecloths, bottle-covered shelves and a long wooden counter with a few antipasti and desserts on display. You'll taste good local cuisine with some influences from the nearby Val Chiavenna mountains. Specialties include the inevitable grilled fish, polenta with braised beef and charcuterie platter.

If you want to discover the typical Veneto cuisine and enjoy hearty dishes made only with fresh and local seasonal products, you have come to the right place! From the very first bite, you know you're dealing with professionals. We recommend the fiori di zucchina con taleggio e burrata (zucchini flowers filled with cheese) and the pasta, all made on the spot: gnocchetti, tortellini and pappardelle. In summer, dine on the terrace, it is quiet and pleasant. A very good address!

Scannabue is at the top of the list of restaurants currently in vogue in the Piedmontese capital and has plenty to defend its cause. In the heart of the cool San Salvario district, the successful setting of the venue oscillates between that of a Parisian bistro and that of an English club. Leather, wood, mirrors, zinc and bottles surround the small tables with green tablecloths, close together. Very fresh, the raw materials selected in the kitchen make up regional dishes without reproach. Wine list to match the cuisine.

The perfect place for an ice cream; by the way, the tail is always long to remove its cone. Among the most delicious flavors, Nutella, forest fruits and even limoncello! You can choose from the long list of flavors, but rest assured, all flavors are delicious. The prices are very correct, which makes it a place with an excellent quality-price ratio! And on top of that, the staff is very nice, with some employees who speak French. Once you've chosen your ice cream, all you have to do is sit by the lake and enjoy!

A privileged and central location for this restaurant located right next to Piazza Delle Erbe. It offers a wide variety of dishes, from pizza to hamburgers, without forgetting the classics of Italian cuisine. The pizza is made with organic flours and is prepared with a double rise. The result is a crunchy dough with slightly puffed edges, delicious! The hamburger is first class, with meat, bread and good quality ingredients. A cuisine appreciated by the Veronese in a warm and slightly country style place.

It's worth taking a few steps out of the center of Stresa and pushing to this pizzeria near the train station. If the outside doesn't look like much, you won't leave disappointed after tasting the dishes offered, whether you opt for a pizza or a dish. First of all, the pizzas, cooked on a wood fire, are creamy and well filled, among the best on the lake. For the dishes, whether it is fish (octopus carpaccio, scampi, lavaret and others, from the lake or the sea), pasta or meat, everything is very tasty. Very good service too.

In the countryside, just 15 minutes from the center of Como, the restaurant's doors open onto a picturesque Lombardy courtyard, part of the boutique hotel Dandelion Como. The cuisine aims to rediscover traditional, popular or more aristocratic recipes and interpret them in a contemporary way, offering a unique and exciting culinary journey. The cellar offers a selection of mainly local labels, and the exclusive atmosphere of the rooms immerses guests in the magic of the place and its medieval courtyard.

An excellent address in the pedestrian center, offering South Tyrolean cuisine with a blend of Italian and Austrian influences. So typical that the waiters are dressed in traditional costume. Good pasta and meat dishes; try the Alpine roast beef with Lagrein wine sauce, for example. Try knödels, the famous bread dumplings similar to quenelles, schlutzkrapfen, game meat ravioli, and smoked meat with local sauerkraut. Finally, strudel is the local pastry par excellence.

Milan's oldest restaurant, opened since 1696! Located on the elegant Piazza Belgioso, facing the residence of the writer Manzoni, he is frequented mainly by businessmen in the neighborhood's neighboring banks. The atmosphere is very refined, and the Milanese and Tuscan cuisine is very popular. The wine list offers more than 160 labels.

A very classic neighborhood restaurant, run by an owner of Sardinian origin who makes a point of having good things said about his restaurant. Two simple rooms seating around 50 create an atmosphere that smacks of the South, with rustic white walls and floral tablecloths. The cuisine is typically Italian, with a special focus on Sardinian dishes. Among the primi piatti, you can try bean and chicory purée or maccheroni with wild boar sauce. For secondi, dishes based on lamb and fish.

The brainchild of actor Piero Chiambretti, the Sfashion Café is a bar-restaurant-pizzeria with a vintage, film-themed decor. Inside, you'll find a colorful, ironic atmosphere, where at lunch and dinner you can feast on tramezzini, brioche, pizzas and mussels (the specialty) under the gaze of a portrait of the imposing Sweet Agatha. The cuisine is Neapolitan-influenced, with pizzas taking pride of place - and they're delicious! The summer terrace is just as lively, overlooking the beautiful Piazza Carlo Alberto.

In the region, the rustic style is never really country. This restaurant is a good demonstration of this, because under its inn-like appearance, it hides a particular gastronomic care in the choice of food, a very neat decoration and a service without reproach. The menu honors local specialties, such as polenta gnocchi with cheese fondue or pork chop with speck salad. For dessert, don't miss the variation on the strudel theme or the sweet canederli with ricotta cheese.

Just inside the village of Gardone Riviera, about twenty minutes from the lake shore, the trattoria Marietta is a restaurant with a warm welcome and impeccable service. The products are fresh, the cuisine is excellent and - as we are high up on the lake - the view is breathtaking: this restaurant will make you want to go back! The pizzas in particular are succulent, as is the rose cake. Reservation is recommended, as well as parking a little further away, it's complicated in front of it!

This intimate restaurant is located in the center of Bardolino. It has a rustic and warm decoration. Its cuisine is typically local and so are its wines. Managed by Anna, Suzy and Marie, it cultivates simple recipes, faithful to the flavors of the territory (chestnut soup and pheasant broth, carpaccio of bull meat marinated in extra virgin olive oil from Lake Garda). There is also a smoking room where you can enjoy cigars and liqueurs.

This shop is emblematic of the town of Bressanone. Fink is a restaurant, pastry shop and tea room that has been delighting locals and visitors alike for over a century. A typical Tyrolean atmosphere, delicious pastries and a beautiful terrace make Fink the perfect place for a pleasant break. The restaurant was recently renovated and decorated with pictures of mountaineering. The dishes are traditional, but refined in their execution, under the baton of Florian Fink, a chef who draws his ingredients from his vegetable garden.

A unique location for the Hotel Milano restaurant in Belgirate, much appreciated by regulars. A beautiful glass-walled terrace overlooking the lake allows you to dine or lunch while contemplating the Borromean Islands. The cuisine is a veritable voyage through regional specialties served with talent and savoir-faire. The fillet of salmerino (freshwater fish) au gratin is one of the best in the region. In terms of specialties, don't hesitate to try the lake trout ravioli with an aromatic herb sauce, a real treat.

Nestled in a quiet street 500 meters from Piazza Arena, this traditional bistro has long been a favorite among regulars who appreciate both the food and the setting. The walls are decorated with old paintings and photos of Verona's former soccer and rugby teams; the menu includes fresh local products: bigoli with duck sauce, trout tartar with grilled vegetables, beef fillet with gorgonzola or Amarone liqueur, and grilled perch fillet with Soave wine. The wine list honors the wines of Valpolicella.

Looking for a special restaurant for a romantic dinner or an exclusive culinary experience? Villa Sostaga is the place for you! Just 10 minutes from Gargnano, it overlooks the lake and offers a surprising view of the surrounding area... A top-class restaurant with meticulous presentation and creative cuisine: local recipes enriched by the chef's many inventions. A warm setting where elegance and comfort prevail. A word of advice: reserve a table in the winter garden overlooking the lake!

Perched on the heights of Gargnano, just opposite the Loggia Marti B&B, this little restaurant frequented by locals has the double attraction of offering a lovely view of the lake and the foothills of the village. But it also offers low prices for hearty regional dishes, providing excellent value for money, such as the beef tartare with parmesan shavings. Some vegetarian options. Very friendly service and family atmosphere, reservations recommended for evenings and weekends. Good choice of wines to accompany dishes.

A small and practical address to eat delicious piadine at a low price, to take with you for a picnic by the lake for example. Piadine are a kind of flatbread, similar to wraps, filled with various ingredients (mozzarella di bufala, tomato, arugula, etc.). Many choices, vegetarian or not, and even the possibility of testing the gluten-free dough. You are bound to find what you are looking for and, the big plus: the place is always open, which is practical in case of unforeseen events or late arrival. Excellent value for money.

Vintage atmosphere for this modern bistro. Its long table in the centre of the room evokes dinners in good company; for couples, however, a few stools allow you to sit at the counter. The menu is divided into two parts: on the one hand small tapas-style portions (pepper stuffed with cod cream, breaded mini veal chops, poached eggs, beef tartar...) and on the other hand main courses(spaghetti or gnocchi carbonara, sliced beef with porcini mushrooms, burgers). A fun address where you can taste everything.

You leave the centre of Varese and the car is recommended to discover the Hosteria Da Bruno. Here, in the kitchen, it is a passion inherited from the grandfather, but a personal success all deserved. Bruno at the stove of this charming bistro in the village of Azzate, slightly set back from the lake, offers a tasty regional cuisine based on high quality products. The atmosphere is authentic with a fireplace, straw chairs and family photos on the walls and, what's more, you are always welcome, which makes the place even more welcoming.

Small family osteria just a few steps from Piazza della Loggia with an old-fashioned atmosphere that makes all its charm. At the entrance there is a beautiful wooden counter with bottles, followed by two small rooms in a slightly retro style. Not to be missed are the malfatti (ricotta and spinach ravioli) with melted butter and the stracotto d'asino con polenta (donkey meat marinated with its polenta), vino della casa (wine from the house pitcher) and homemade desserts. A sincere and tasty cuisine in a friendly and courteous atmosphere. Very good value for money.

This brasserie has an air of France about it, yet it's in the best Milanese tradition. At the entrance, an old zinc counter welcomes you, while in the dining room, close-knit tables, wooden chairs and old posters on the walls set the tone for a very pleasant space. On the menu, an excellent breaded Milanese cutlet and exquisite homemade desserts such as gelato al forno. Also a pizzeria, the olive paste pizza is surely one of the tastiest and most original.

Michelin-starred cuisine from chef Andrea Fenoglio. But also, the promise of a gastronomic journey, at prices that are still relatively affordable. The restaurant's interior is retro, retaining its Art Deco style, and offers lovely views through the bright windows. Let yourself be seduced by the "surprise" menu, a spectacle of shapes, colors, cooking and presentation. Or for the 7 signature dishes, including the Omega 3 spaghetti, subtle on the palate, exclusively compiled in the form of a menu. No more revelations.

It was necessary to dare, in the middle of a country of carnivores tasting mountain charcuterie and game meats in abundance! A vegetarian and vegan restaurant! If you feel like taking a green and healthy break during your journey after too many dishes in sauce, the restaurant Humus offers very simple, tasty, light and certified organic compositions: vegetarian couscous, falafel, hummus, of course, but also bulgur with tomatoes, olives, carrots and feta or tofu and many other dishes full of colors and vitamins.

A splendid building surrounded by vineyards, on the road leading down to Lake Caldaro. You are warmly welcomed in the tastefully furnished rooms with stone walls and wooden ceilings, or on the terrace in the courtyard or garden. The limited menu highlights seasonal products in a cuisine of Italian and international inspiration (try the roasted scallops with truffle and white chocolate!). Nice selection of wines from South Tyrol. A rather romantic, sensitive and intimate setting for this restaurant run by sincere people.

This warm and welcoming restaurant offers a culinary journey associated with a wine tasting according to the dishes. An interesting idea that works. It allows to transmit the passion and the know-how of the owners who have for origin the wine growing: they are producers of their own label. A journey in the regional culinary tradition highlighted by the chef who offers a high quality cuisine to discover the Lombardy recipes revisited. A glass of wine for every dish... just let yourself be tempted!

Don't be fooled by its baretto (little bar) name; in reality it's a restaurant where you can dine in style, but get away with a €25 lunch. And what a meal it is! Baretto's location has earned it a prominent place among Bergamo's favorite restaurants. The terrace is superb, offering a bird's-eye view of the Lower Town as you sample local specialties such as casoncelli with butter and sage and delicious desserts. Wine list with over 250 labels.

In a quiet alley, a lantern marks the doorway and gives its name to the place. Once you cross the threshold you are carried away by the whirlwind of words of signora Paola. Even before you have taken your seat, she starts singing: "Then on the menu gnocchi gorgonzola and pistachio, maccheroni with stew or risotto with red radish..." and others. All this happens as if you were in grandmother's kitchen, with the old wooden furniture and checkered tablecloths. Simple, authentic and friendly.

This fishmonger's shop, which displays all the lake and sea fish of the region, prepares seafood specialities served to take away or to taste on the spot, set up at a few high tables with stools. The seafood soup is really delicious, but everything is good. We have an offer of Japanese cuisine with sushi, sashimis but also risottos, fried food... The prices are quite salty on the other hand, but everything is fresh and of high quality. Interesting to discover with the eyes before exploring with the belly.

At the Dry, pizza takes pride of place: in addition to classics like the Margherita, to which you can add toppings to suit your taste, the chef puts all his know-how into offering pizzas featuring a blend of vegetables, cheeses and meats of a quality highly distinguished in the country's culinary heritage, accompanied by great Italian vintages. Another of the address's hobbyhorses is its cocktail bar, with beverages that have already become the stuff of legend, such as the "French 75" (brut champagne, lemon, sugar and gin).

This panoramic restaurant is located in Brunate in an elegant period villa at an altitude of 800m. The tables set up in the winter garden allow you to enjoy a magnificent view of Como and its lake 7 km away. The refined cuisine offers a wide range of dishes with traditional local flavours. The very friendly owners have installed a music corner with drums... For the amateurs! Reservation recommended. And if you want to prolong the moment, Bellavista has some very pleasant rooms.

One of the most renowned restaurants in Varenna, with an exceptional position, with its terrace overlooking the lake and the small marina. The ideal address for a romantic dinner at sunset, an experience not to be missed! Refined atmosphere and elegant decoration, the right balance to appreciate the different proposals of a traditional local cuisine that values the freshness and quality of its products. Excellent wine list. Quality and service are the order of the day. It's hard not to appreciate!

It is one of the good tables of Como, located along a discreet street in the city centre, on the back of the Duomo, not far from the lake shore. On the menu is delicious local cuisine, served in a large vaulted room with exposed bricks on the ground floor or in the first floor room with its imposing fireplace. Pleasant small terrace open in the summer. Among the great classics are gnocchi, risotti, Milanese chops, entrecote, filets, carpacci, beef tartar and marrow bone(osso buco)

Located in the historic centre, Bilacus is a traditional restaurant serving local specialities and typical Italian dishes. Inside, the room with yellow tones opens onto a beautiful and large terrace shaded by a vine arbour. A very pleasant place where you can discover a quality cuisine. Refined, it gives pride of place to fish, which the chef Marco Rando puts in the spotlight. The meat and vegetable dishes are equally delicious and the beautiful wine list completes the picture. As for the desserts, you will be spellbound by the homemade desserts.

Right next to the little harbor, this restaurant has well earned its Michelin star. Once the introductions have been made, the rest is self-evident: a choice of gourmet meat or fish menus, small portions, appetizers to open the meal and refined service. And yet La Tortuga is not a pretentious restaurant. Few tables, bright colors and a warm welcome immediately relax the atmosphere. People come from far and wide to sit down in La Tortuga's pretty dining room, which is now one of the best on the lake.

Gastronomic restaurant established in one of the oldest buildings in the centre: in the 13th century, it was occupied by the canons of the cathedral and became the monks' inn. The establishment was obliged to close at dusk, but the rule was sometimes broken... This legend is the origin of the restaurant's name ("The Dark Host"). Today, of course, there are no restrictions: even after dark, you can enjoy fine and creative dishes within the historic walls or on the pleasant terrace in the inner courtyard.

A resolutely regionalist inn, with menus in dialect and waitresses in costume. In the lower town, a little outside the tourist circuits, you will meet a clientele of regulars who appreciate the abundant dishes such as the risotto with sausage and red wine, the roast with potatoes and the dessert trolley which always makes its little effect. The four chefs Darwin, Barbara and Alioscha Foglieni and Isabella Plebani pool their know-how to offer us a refined and excellent quality cuisine.

One of the most renowned restaurants in the region, with its regional cuisine specialising in lake fish. Ideally located, this atmospheric restaurant is nestled in an 18th century cave with a beautiful terrace and garden overlooking the lake. In the kitchen, the chef Andrea Cremonesi blends flavours to perfection to send plates that are as beautiful as they are good. It's a delight from starter to dessert, with fish and meat choices that can be adapted for vegetarians. Beautiful wine list that completes the picture.

One of the best restaurants on the lake, but unfortunately not for everyone's wallet. Its enviable position offers a beautiful view of the Rocca d'Angera, located directly opposite the beautiful summer terrace. Founded in the 1960s by painter Sergio Loeffler, the restaurant has built its reputation on creative, refined cuisine where each dish is a true work of art. Lake fish is the guest of honor in every dish, prepared in a thousand different ways, each more mouth-watering than the last.

This is the oldest fishmonger's shop in Milan! Since 1935, a good part of the seafood has been arriving on the table of the Milanese, first through the Pescheria Spadari. It is now possible to enjoy shellfish and crustaceans, but also fried fish, lemon grills and risotto with prawns, on the go at noon, on the few tables or at the counter between the iced displays where the fish are displayed. The Fish Burger is a great success, replacing meat with a tuna, salmon or swordfish burger.