Lake Como Restaurants

Cherish modernity and tradition blending together in the beautiful surroundings of Feel. One of the best restaurants in Lake Como, it boasts a 16th-century stable turned into a dining room. Chef Federico Beretta meticulously crafts the menu here. You can try their popular dishes like risotto with rosehip berries, rabbit and juniper or eel with lemon sauce. Pair your meal with a glass of wine from their list of 300 kinds of wines. 

Address: Via Armando Diaz, 54, 22100 Como CO, Italy

Pamper yourself with an immaculate dining experience in the Michelin-starred restaurant Materia. Facing the lake, this place brings you the finest dishes from the popular chef Davide Caranchini. The ambience boasts minimalism while the food boasts intricate dishes like linguine with butter and bone marrow gelato topped with saffron foam. You can pair these signature dishes with your choice of natural wines from their vast list. 

Address: Via Cinque Giornate, 32, 22012 Cernobbio CO, Italy

Perched on the rocky hills above Dongo on the western side of Lake Como, Crotto Isidoro is among the popular Lake Como restaurants. You can enjoy marvellous views of the lake from their beautiful terrace. Satiate your cravings with popular dishes like polenta with grilled meat or the Miasca (a bread and fruit cake) here. To create lasting memories, pay a visit to their ageing room where you can see many cheese wheels and sealed wine jugs. 

Address: Via Vanzonico, 14, 22010 Stazzona CO, Italy

If you are looking for a rustic ambience to treat your taste buds, Trattoria San Biagio is the place to be. You can admire the meticulously crafted menu boasting wines sourced from small local producers. It was once the headquarters of a century-old agricultural cooperative and now this cosy eatery boasts a bar area and a library full of old cookbooks. Milanese-style tripe and polenta uncia are popular dishes to try here. 

Address: Via Carducci, 2, 22030 Orsenigo CO, Italy

Inviting all nature lovers for a serene dining experience in the Pian di Spagna protected reserve, Il Beccaccino is one of the best Lake Como restaurants. You can treat your taste buds to fresh seafood in the elegant dining set-up. The major highlight of this place is the floating open bar redesigned from an old boat wreck recovered from the lake. 

Address: Ristorante Beccaccino, Via Boschetto, 49, 22010 Sorico CO, Italy

If you are craving traditional cuisine in Lake Como then Crotto Valdurino is one of the best restaurants in Lake Como. Operational since 1882, this restaurant is run by a single family in the village of Moltrasio. While you are here, you can enjoy a traditional and homely setting with spectacular lake views. For a memorable meal, try their famous dishes like risotto with perch, whitefish butter and sage, and Missoltini. 

Address: Crotto Valdurino, Via Antonio, Via Besana, 37, 22010 Moltrasio CO, Italy

Craving a delectable meal of fresh fish? If yes, head to Trattoria del Porto to gorge on perch risotto and various fish pâté and enjoy their Miascia fruit and bread pie. Nestled in Careno village, this secluded stone cottage near the lake helps you relish a tranquil meal. While visiting here, you can enjoy serene walks along Lariana Road through a cobble-stoned alley and step paths. 

Address: Trattoria del Porto, Via del Pontile, 26, 22020 Careno CO, Italy

Take your loved ones to this one-Michelin-starred restaurant and relish refined delicacies like veal ravioli and roast pork. You can enjoy a multi-course dinner while the chef creates magic while preparing food in an open-air kitchen. Tucked away in Como’s ancient district, this restaurant invites you to enjoy delicious food with great music and an elegant ambience. 

Address: I Tigli in Theoria, Via Bianchi Giovini, 41, 22100 Como CO, Italy

Catch a glimpse of local culture at Polentoteca Chalet Gabriele and try communal eating rituals in Lake Como. Eat the main dish ‘Toc’, served in a big copper cauldron while sharing it with your mates. Best enjoyed with bare hands, this dish treats you to the rare delicacy of cornmeal mush polenta with Missoltini lake shads. After a sumptuous meal, you can take a refreshing walk in the nearby forests. 

Address: Polentoteca Chalet Gabriele, Località Prà Filippo, 60, 22030 Bellagio CO, Italy

Treat yourself to breathtaking lake views at Il Gatto Nero restaurant on your next holiday in Lake Como. Boasting sophisticated wooden decor, this place is perfect for a romantic date. You can explore their lounge adorned with palm trees and flowers and often called ‘a corner of paradise’. Make sure to try their signature dishes like Maltagliati short pasta with rabbit ragout sauce and roasted octopus.

Address: Il Gatto Nero, Via Della Liberta', 69, 22012 Cernobbio CO, Italy