The best restaurants Lacs italiens

Through Stresa's maze of alleyways, this simple trattoria rediscovers the classics of Italian cuisine, served in a warm and friendly setting that smacks of Sunday lunch in the countryside. Ravioli with tomato sauce, prime rib and hash browns, fresh pasta, fried fish and chocolate moelleux are just some of the homemade dishes served in generous quantities by the pleasant staff. No fuss, no muss - perfect if you're looking for an authentic break!

Get away from the lakefront tourist attractions and climb up a stairway that leads straight to this "cave of madness". A succession of small rooms where barrels covered with a glass board serve as tables, and a pretty terrace with a pergola is the setting of this friendly wine bar. There are many references to be tasted and the cheese and charcuterie boards that accompany them are of excellent quality. The service is perfect, some of the waiters speak French and all of them are good counsellors.

A meal at Orestino is like travelling back in time: nothing has changed since the 1970s and maybe even since it opened in 1950. Centrally located along the lake, Orestino is one of the oldest restaurants in the area. An old-fashioned setting, a touch of "endimanché", impeccable service and healthy cuisine based on good local products. Although fish from the lake is the main dish, the chef's savoir-faire is used to prepare boiled meats, mushroom crespelles and terrines from the surrounding heights

A friendly bistro just a few steps from the city centre, offering tasty traditional cuisine. The ground floor of an old building, whose decoration is composed of vintage pieces, some contemporary paintings as well as antique furniture, welcomes a clientele of regulars as well as curious people who are well on their way to taste meat specialties whose menu is never lacking. Roasts, braised meats and spit-roasted cockerels are always appreciated. Welcoming and friendly with an excellent price-quality ratio.

Friendly and charming atmosphere in this historic brasserie with old stones, in an old vaulted cellar. Behind the stoves, the best of Brescian cuisine is prepared for you to enjoy - with a special focus on polenta and excellent local cheeses. Marco Poteri, the chef, also works to combine the culinary traditions of the region with modern cooking techniques and tasty adaptations in the preparations. The wine list has 250 references, enough to make you discover beautiful nuggets.

Refined, "old-fashioned", this charming establishment is both a chic bistro and a café. Located a few steps from the Giardini Giusti in the Veronetta district, it is a picturesque stop for a bite to eat away from the crowds, especially during the summer. Ice cream, pastries and drinks are served at tea time, while carefully prepared plates await you at dinner time. Among the dishes to try: beef tartar, spaghetti bolognese, but also snails, cheese and cold cuts.

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 gastronomic inn, very pleasant, offers bistronomic menus associating a dish with a wine, at affordable prices as well as more expensive ones, depending on the budget. The welcome is warm and the plate allows you to discover the local products used in creative recipes. A marvel for the taste buds. But you can also enjoy glasses of wine accompanied by cheese and charcuterie boards which are really delicious. However, remember to make a reservation because this address has been known and popular for quite some time.

An exceptional location for this restaurant, which is very popular with the locals and attracts all visitors, just behind the church of Sant'Anna on the heights of Cannobio. Its arbour terrace suspended above the Orrido di Sant'Anna promises a meal lulled by the music of the waterfalls. The coolness of the site is particularly appreciated on summer evenings. On the plate, the best of regional cuisine, from tagliatelle with truffle to braised beef and langoustines on a bed of tomatoes.

In the heart of Menaggio, an excellent little brasserie, where regional specialities are served with a smile and in abundance. Gourmet cheese boards, cold meats and bruschette to whet the appetite, tasty primi just like at grandma's, and meats and fish we can't fault. Polenta (a cornmeal-based porridge) is never in short supply, often served with traditional missolitini (preserved fish dried under salt). Terrace for fine weather.

Refined downtown restaurant serving excellent fish and tasty seafood. In a contemporary setting, a young team does its best to satisfy its customers. On the menu, fish is king, and fish from the lake shares the menu with fish from the sea. The result is baked sea bass and potatoes, grilled seafood with scampi and octopus, or seafood spaghetti and - always - an excellent tiramisù to finish. Selection of quality wines.

In this top-of-the-range restaurant, from the starter to the dessert, you are amazed by the quality. Everything is perfect, starting with the decor and the location: the restaurant has a beautiful terrace and a garden that slopes directly down to the lake. What a perfect setting! The cuisine is very refined and changes with the seasons. There are several menus to choose from: tasting menu, land menu, sea-facing menu or à la carte choice. Fish is perfectly honoured, accompanied by a beautiful wine list. For an exceptional romantic break, budget permitting

This restaurant is one of the great classics of Saló: homemade pasta, a wide choice of meat and fish, and special dishes according to the season. The name says it all: each table is decorated with a rose. Here you can also taste the carpione, the trout from Lake Garda, a very rare fish. The menu changes regularly and the beautiful wine list accompanies the dishes perfectly. As for the service, it is impeccable even if it can sometimes be a little long.

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!

La Sosta restaurant, housed in the stables of an old aristocratic palace in Brescia, has been a reference point in the region since it opened in 1967. Its cuisine is linked to the land and its traditions. Among the proposals of the chef Ezio Colombo are a risotto with pumpkin, basil and black pepper, or Brescian-style kid served with polenta from Castagnato. Amusing, the sign of the restaurant represents a knight raising his glass of wine to the sky, while on the fireplace stands the emblem of the Martinengo family.

It's probably the most famous restaurant on the east bank of the Garda. It offers typical dishes in an elegant, refined and Michelin-starred atmosphere. Suggestions include various menus with flavours of the land or the sea, at very high prices of course, but this gastronomic cuisine is akin to culinary art! In the plate, privilege the gastronomic routes dedicated to fish (from the lake or the sea). Magnificent terrace with a view of the lake. A unique place, where it is good to treat oneself to the pleasure of luxury.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this picturesque little village of Maccagno on the Swiss border, there are few tourists. The restaurants are all the more authentic, especially Concordia, which is open all year round and frequented by locals. The Concordia is a tribute to Italian gastronomy: the pizzas cooked over a wood fire are simple and delicious. They have made the reputation of the place and at rush hour, you will have to be a little patient before being able to taste them. We also appreciate the atmosphere and the welcome, always friendly and warm.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Osteria del Beuc is a small brewery that doesn't look like much in an alleyway in the centre of Cernobbio, a few steps from the lakeside. Wooden tables, checkered tablecloths, wine in a pitcher, the setting announces the tone of a simple cuisine with abundant and very Italian flavours. Carpaccio rocket and parmesan, stuffed ravioli, pasta with meat stew and Milanese chops are just some of the dishes on offer. The wait can sometimes be a little long, it is better not to be in a hurry. Nice wine list, reservation recommended.

A dream location for this bistro and wine bar, which is as bobo as it gets, right on Brescia's cathedral square. Inside, the decor is vintage, colorful and a touch retro; on the terrace, small tables let you bask in the sun from breakfast to late-night drinks. In the kitchen, vegetarian recipes are the order of the day: surimi burger, tofu steak, blueberry muffins and so on. It's all very good and (a good sign) the locals love it, for a break at any hour.

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.

It's very small but ultra warm! We love this friendly osteria with its rustic decoration and authentic family cooking. The owner supervises the room and places the guests in a benevolent manner before serving them good, nourishing and tasty dishes, typical of the Veneto region. A generous kitchen that seasoned its gorgonzola gnocchi, polenta stew and mascarpone cream tiramisu abundantly. A good address, appreciated by locals and tourists alike. Nice selection of wines and cheeses.

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.