The best restaurants Grands lacs italiens

Not far from the Casa di Giulietta, this typical osteria offers fish dishes like the spaghetti went busara, which we found delicious. The wines are all regional production.

Seated on a wooden stool and leaning against a table with a checkered tablecloth, in a pretty patio, you can enjoy typical regional dishes(bigoli with duck ragout, polenta and braised meat, tiramisu) at reasonable prices. A barrel at the entrance lets you rest your glass while waiting for your table. The restaurant has a good reputation, but there are often long waits on weekend evenings, so we'll keep you waiting with a good glass of wine and some appetizers on the house.

The offer of this bottega near Via Mazzini is overflowing with typical Gladiators dishes: antipasto con gorgonzola, lardo, salumi e polenta; the risotto all'Amarone; lasagnette IOC coi; bigolis in duck sauce, caval pastissada; bollito con la pearà; fasoi imbogonai; The brasato all'Amarone… We could continue the list but we don't want to spoil you to discover the map of this restaurant that has existed in Verona since 1890. And the atmosphere is really very nice, the good helping wine… Because the wine list is not in rest. 1 500 Italian wine labels and the region. Possibility of buying bottles to take.

Located in the centre of the city, the hotel has two stylish rooms and Liberty furnishings. The dishes are mainly based on fish: salad for mussels and black truffle, saint aux, bream, courgettes, bar, and vraies shells.

In this xve century palace of Verona's historic center, there is an elegant ambience, refinement of decoration to the quality of the dishes. The chef, Elia Rizzo, offers a sought after kitchen where the most sophisticated ingredients marry with the simplest and most tasty ingredients.

Always crowded, the Bologna has long attracted a local clientele that goes there for traditional Bolognese dishes in a beautiful setting. It's not a local restaurant, but the ingredients are tasty, the portions are plentiful and it's one of the only places in the center of Varese where you can eat well and for a reasonable price. As far as accommodation is concerned, it is a little more impersonal. However, the hotel's rooms can be used for one or two nights.

A small neighbourhood bistro run by two sisters and frequented by a clientele of regulars. The setting is informal but neat with wicker chairs, wooden tables, exposed beams and brick vaults, but a few orchids give it a certain style. There is a set menu for lunch and an à la carte menu in the evening, for a healthy and traditional cuisine. The plus: the selection of vegetarian or vegan dishes and gluten-free pizzas for those who prefer. In short, a place that's got it all and where you're sure to bring out satisfied taste buds.

Don't be discouraged by the rustic appearance of Piedigrotta. In spite of appearances, here we eat the best pizza in town. The Neapolitan managers brought their recipes and ingredients to this alley in the centre of Varese. The buffalo mozzarella is well melted and the dough is tender and crunchy as it should be. Moreover, the presentation is original, with each pizza accompanied by a small glass of sauce placed in the middle. The youth of Varese, fond of "good and cheap" addresses, has made it one of its favourite haunts

5 km southwest of Varese, here is an address that should not be missed if you have a vehicle. Not far from the lake, this beautiful 1928 th century building has been in operation since, when Annetta (the grandmother) served local cuisine for passers-by. Since then, the service, the frame and the table have been refined thanks to the good care of the family, without losing the taste of authentic flavours. A romantic and charming setting to taste regional specialities, meticulously revisited.

A small, hidden restaurant on the island's side of the island, where you can enjoy simple and chichi cuisine, polenta mushrooms, lake fish and a wide choice of pizzas. Good service and good price. In the evening, the restaurant offers free boat transport.

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.

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.

Since 1977, this small trattoria, a little retro, offers fresh fish straight from the lake! You can get there from the center of Peschiera, by a nice walk along the banks. Simple and popular, the place benefits from a good location: a few steps from the port. On the menu, try the trout mousse, the pasta with tench juice, the house antipasto (made with fish) and the grilled fish fillets. A very good address with a friendly atmosphere. For dessert, the crème caramel and the tiramisu are among the most popular.

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.

The restaurant, based on the site of a former monastery, high up on a hill, enjoys a beautiful panorama. A charming and suggestive place. A large terrace overlooking the swimming pool allows you to enjoy the view and the tranquillity of the countryside. The menu offers a wide choice of dishes, from international cuisine to regional recipes from the lake. A cuisine of quality, based on local products such as the excellent olive oil produced by the owner and his family, one of the pluses of the place!

This restaurant has an enviable position along the lakeside promenade. On the other hand, the vast, modern dining room is a little impersonal, but fortunately the huge bay window allows you to enjoy the view. As for the dishes, the Italian cuisine is traditional, with a vast choice of primi and secondi. But it's for the pizza, which is excellent, that one comes to Pomodoro: fine and well topped, the list of toppings takes up three pages of the menu... The establishment also offers a number of simple but comfortable rooms, if required.

In the fourns for twenty years, a sympathetic couple of Trieste, great collectors of cutters and small liqueur glasses whose copies adorn the rooms. Their cuisine vogue between Milanese tradition with a French touch and Italian regional specialties. The atmosphere is young and very friendly.

In the heart of the Gulf Borromeo it is a typical, comfortable restaurant with family kitchen and excellent pizzas. You can enjoy breakfast in the garden while admiring the lake.

On a charming little square near the jetties, this restaurant is a good address. The very flowery entrance, the interior decoration and the bottles of wine on their shelves, the large wooden tables and the cork vine leaves make it a design address, but very casual. There is a choice of 4 to 5 dishes of pasta of the day, or delicious typical dishes. In short, a very good canteen with a very good atmosphere. In the adjoining cellar, you will find magnums of Alba and Monferrato wine, to be tasted on the terrace.

A pizzeria with terrace and convenient prices. There are good pizzas, but also fish from the lake.

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.

Located in Lenno's main square, close to the church of San Giovanni Battista, the trattoria Santo Stefano has a simple setting, but serves good food. In the kitchen, owner and chef Giovanni Sansone has been running the place for 10 years, offering an original, high-quality menu. On the menu: grilled fish from the lake or typical dishes such as cauliflower ravioli, which are a delight to savor. We particularly appreciate the terrace and the tables that are set up when the fine weather arrives.

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.

A few steps from the Roman ruins of Via Moriggi, an ancient osteria dating back to the 1920 s with its original home. It sounds in a cellar, which is true because this place is mostly a oenothèque. There are also exceptional Italian sausage plates and a few hot dishes like the traditional maccheroni al.

A small room, once a dairy, now converted into a bistro and now the kingdom of Chef Arturo. A very busy place, especially for journalists from the neighbouring Corriere della Sera . A family run business that offers daily traditional dishes such as stewed pasta, bean soup, but also a lot of vegetables such as this cauliflower served with rice, and roast veal with zucchini juice. The organic wine can be drunk well; a reproach, its position in the heart of Brera has let the prices on the menu go up somewhat.

A restaurant of Italian Cuisine, with fish specialities from the lake. In the intimate decor of a typical house typical of the region, for a quiet meal.

Once a canteen and meeting place for fishermen, it is the best known restaurant of the lake, specialising in fish, especially lavarello. Available rooms.

The place to go for an excellent panino, unique for the freshness and quality of the artisanal products used. To sit down at this address is to discover Italy through a culinary journey of all its regional specialities, each with its own panino. Many other dishes are on offer, from charcuterie to cheese, the excellence of gastronomy, accompanied by its wine and beer. The aromas of a country in one place...: a well-conceived idea for success. A store to discover, with a pleasant terrace on the pedestrian street.

While working at the Villa Negri in Riva del Garda and aged just 28, chef Peter Brunel was awarded a Michelin star. His restaurant, located in a secluded building in the heart of the countryside north of the lake, is a luminous showcase designed in collaboration with architects and decorated with contemporary art. Once you've made yourself at home in the lounge, take a seat in the dining room or in the garden, and then the show begins: shapes and colors, combinations of flavors and textures, revisited traditions, high-flying products and attentive service!

A tasteful decor, fast service and a tempting menu make this pizzeria a sure bet in Milan's Porta Venezia district. It always sells out, especially at weekends, so be sure to make a reservation. The Neapolitan dough pizzas, made with quality ingredients, are succulent and well worth discovering. We particularly like the giolina, a pizza with eggplant and parmesan. At the end of the meal, we recommend you indulge in a tiramisù, which is delicious here.

At Miscusi's, the pasta served is fresh, and you can admire the pastry chef at work! You will be asked to choose the type of pasta you want(trofie, tagliatelle, paccheri...) , and your sauce before adding any ingredients such as burrata or crushed nuts. And if you prefer to rely on the know-how of the cooks, take a look at the specialities of the day on the slate. A friendly atmosphere and very affordable prices, we can only recommend. Four other addresses in Milan, including one at the Stazione Centrale.

On the side of Cimitero Monumentale, a nice gourmet stop for those who would like to escape from the culinary world. The tradition of ramen (a soup of Japanese origin) is offered here in all its splendor. However, the ingredients are all Italian, sourced from small producers. Thus the fine and soft noodles of the ramen are prepared by hand with wheat of the Botte. Cooked in beef broth (or seaweed for vegetarians), the result is divine. Another specialty is gyoz (Japanese ravioli) with pork and fermented cabbage.

Here's a contemporary kebab with a vegan spirit, but not only. On site or to take away, it serves hearty wraps filled with seasonal salad, eggplant, pomegranate, tomato, hard-boiled egg and mayonnaise, accompanied by fries. This is followed by falafels, humus, babaganoush, salads and other carefully prepared specialties from the gastronomic lands of the Mediterranean. You can also personalize your sandwich by choosing the type of bread, sauce and filling. Place your order at the counter and wait for a call to collect your meal.

Zibo was born a few years ago as a food-truck, before becoming this charming little restaurant not far from Sant'Ambrogio. The menu changes according to the season, and features traditional Italian recipes, often revisited, and always prepared using traditional methods. On our visit, we particularly liked the squash, amaretti and mostarda ravioli. The setting is warm and inviting, with seating for around 30 and an open kitchen, and the service is friendly. An address to discover in the neighborhood.

In Milan, the panino is an institution. You'll find sandwich shops everywhere. Among them, Panini Durini. Here you can choose from a wide range of sandwiches made with fresh produce: speck, raw ham, cooked ham, aubergines in oil, burrata, mozzarella... Vegetarian sandwiches are also on the menu. A dessert offer with waffles and stuffed buns and a good cafeteria service, but also nice fresh fruit. Recommended for a lunch on the go. Several other addresses in Milan, check out the website

Just a stone's throw from the Navigli (a ten-minute walk), you'll find this genuine Milanese canteen, which welcomes local employees and regulars every lunchtime. A local address where prices are low but quality is high: what more could you ask for? On the other hand, it's best not to be in a hurry, as the queue can get pretty long. The atmosphere is friendly, almost family-like. The homemade desserts are particularly delicious. Make sure you're still hungry, as the portions are generous!

A historic pizzeria in the Chinatown district, on Via Paolo Sarpi. Here you'll be served the famous "pizza al trancio", a slice of pizza fresh from the oven. This pizza, very different from the well-known Neapolitan pizza, is so hearty that it's sold by the slice. The locals love it! At Giuliano's, the base is always a margherita. You can enjoy it as is, or add ham or olives, which are available as extras... To eat in or take away, it's a must in Milan!

In the heart of Chinatown, this Asian street food is all the rage. The premises are tiny and the queue is always very long. The choice is limited, the quality of the raw materials irreproachable, and the Chinese ravioli are to die for! Beef and leek, pork and cabbage or chopped vegetables: the choice is yours! We also recommend the crêpes, especially the spicy vegetarian one, which is delicious. Cooking classes to learn how to make Chinese ravioli are also offered by Agie Zhou (see website).

Without any doubt an address to remember, just in front of the Bosco Verticale. The kitchen, open non-stop from morning to night, mixes Spanish and French influences and honors quality Italian products. The menu changes every day according to the season. The trendy industrial decoration makes it a pleasant place for a break at any time of the day. And if you're around early in the morning, you can also have a sweet or savory breakfast.

Not far from the Duomo, in the heart of the historic centre, welcome to one of the Pascucci cafés. For some, it is one of the best cafés in the city and for good reason, they make and sell their own coffee. It is therefore an excellent address from sunrise for a caffeinated breakfast with pastries. During the day, you can also come and enjoy their excellent nougat or the famous panettone. We still recommend the inevitable cappuccino-cornetto combo! And if you prefer tea or chocolate, you won't be disappointed either

For a taste of Neapolitan savoir-faire in the Lombard capital, head for Starita with its succulent pizzas - starting with the margherita. The fritti, or appetizers, are also delicious: try the zucchini flowers, for example, or the fried mini-pizza with ragù sauce. Finally, there are a few desserts to end the meal on a sweet note: from traditional tiramisù to angioletti fritti, small pieces of fried pizza dough covered in chocolate! For a good, inexpensive pizza, Starita is a safe bet.

On the border between the Brera and Porta Nuova districts, a "risto-shop" that showcases the regional gastronomic specialities of Emilia-Romagna and especially the king of Italian cheeses, his majesty Parmesan. In the shop, where everything is on sale, it's like a cheese dairy where tastings are the order of the day. On the plate, tempting recipes such as meat tortellini sprinkled with the famous cheese, cannelloni au gratin and a cheesecake obviously made with parmesan. Also available as an aperitif.

A place to come to at any time of day, for breakfast, lunch or a drink on the large terrace along Corso di Porta Ticinese. A wide choice of cornetti in the morning, accompanied by a cappuccino to get the day off to a good start. The aperitif formula is very interesting: in addition to your cocktail, you'll be served several slices of pizza. These thick-crust pizzas can also be enjoyed at lunchtime. The service is friendly and the prices are reasonable.

Martina and Alessandro, the owners, have passed on their shared passion for cooking in their restaurant. A refined, well-organized, comfortable and elegant setting that invites you to enter and discover the menu. A well-balanced cuisine, open to novelties, offering dishes that come from tradition but with a pinch of innovation to make them sensitive to particular flavors. Our culinary expertise is constantly evolving, based above all on inspiration and passion. An address to discover in the center of Stresa!

Cosy restaurant in the historic center where the owner conveys passion and emotion in his recipes. The decor is meticulous in every detail, and the furnishings offer relaxation and comfort for this culinary experience. This attention to detail is also evident in the presentation of the dishes, which are elegantly presented in a play of colors that can be appreciated in the same way as the intensity of their aromas. Personalized cuisine inspired by regional tradition, with a touch of innovation. In fine weather, the terrace is the place to be.

Since 1850, it has been the meeting point of history and culinary emotions! The Montefusco family, who own the restaurant, have carefully restructured it for greater comfort and elegance, without altering its historic cachet. Their cuisine is inspired by local and Piedmontese tradition, with a touch of innovation, for dishes that are meticulous and perfectly balanced. Exceptional wine cellar and friendly service! An authentic address.

This small restaurant, a stone's throw from the cathedral, is a specialist in cicchetti, a Venetian specialty, snacks made with the chosen ingredients (meat, fish, vegetables). The menu, on the other hand, is inspired by Emilia-Romagna and changes regularly according to the seasons. Excellent dishes are offered. A few tables, a good welcome and an excellent cuisine make it a well-known and well-frequented address. Another specialty of the house is its collection of gins, which attracts many people for an aperitif, among others.

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.

Located a stone's throw from the gates of the historic center, L'Antica remains one of the city's most popular addresses, for the quality of its raw materials, its service and its atmosphere. Its magnificent period fireplace is a favorite attraction, with meat prepared on the coals in front of the guests. Pasta is rigorously homemade and the menu follows the rhythm of the seasons, to guarantee freshness and quality. Elegantly presented dishes invite you to savor their delicacy. A culinary savoir-faire that stands out.