The 10 Best Restaurants On Lake Como

Located on the northern end of Lake Como, this family-run restaurant is an ‘agriturismo’, which means that every dish is sourced from its adjoining farm or the nearby area. The setting is rustic and enjoys an impressive view of the lake. As is often the case for agriturismo restaurants, meals are prepared by local, home-trained cooks with a reputation for traditional methods. This lends a characteristic, home-made and earthy flavor that rarely fails to impress.

Agriturismo La Selvaggia is the perfect opportunity to sample authentic, rustic fare. In an elevated position which allows a fantastic view of the surrounding area and of the lake, this family-run restaurant provides guests with a reception that you’d expect for family members on a special occasion! There is no fixed menu, which contributes to the impression that customers are not just customers, but first and foremost guests. Reservations are highly recommended.

With a charming courtyard directly on the lakeside and a private jetty which makes the restaurant reachable by boat, Locanda La Tirlindana provides its guests with a magical mealtime amidst wonderful scenery. The cuisine is sophisticated, all the dishes are elaborate and appealing to the eye and taste great too. Why not try the famed lemon and mascarpone raviol? Italian through-and-through.

Situated in a tranquil area of Como, La Vita è Bella specializes in generous, original salads with quality dressing and fresh ingredients. The menu is wide and the combinations are creative and satisfying. The staff are friendly and service is rapid. La Vita è Bella is the perfect choice for those looking to eat a healthy meal whilst enjoying top-notch ingredients with fantastic sauces. There are tasty alternatives to salad, but this is what really makes this restaurant stand out from the crowd.

The Market Place opened in 2011, when chef Davide Maci came back from London to Italy. His cuisine is based on quality ingredients and thorough culinary research. It is possible to try out one of the set menus, a classic and a gourmet one, or customers are more than welcome to choose à la carte, if they intend to focus their experience on specific dishes. The menus take patrons on a journey through different tastes and smells, and not without the merry accompaniment of wine.