Milan
A celebrity chef in her native India, Ritu Dalmia has introduced Indian fine dining to the Milanese palate. Marble countertops, sleek gold finishes and a…
Must-see restaurants in The Italian Lakes
Milan
Take a pew at the marble-topped bar of this Parisian-style bistro and order a glass of champagne to accompany your oysters or Alaskan king-crab salad. You…
Lake Garda
Arguably the best of several eating options available at the upper station of the cable car is freshly renovated La Capannina, located around 200m north…
Milan
Set in the basement of the grand-looking neoclassical Palazzo Belgioioso, Milan's oldest restaurant has been regaling diners since 1696. Vaulted dining…
Cremona
A few steps from the Piazza del Comune, this place is full every night with a happy mix of tourists and locals, with more of the latter – always a good…
Milan
Don’t miss this narrow shop front for inside lies a superb family-run deli where you can compile a lip-smacking sandwich from quality cold cuts and a good…
Milan
One of the best value-for-money restaurants in Milan, this big-hearted Calabrese trattoria serves the spicy flavours of the south on delicious homemade…
Milan
Search out this cosy, Slow Food–recommended restaurant east of the city centre – a block north of Corso XXII Marzo – for lovingly prepared Milanese…
Milan
Blindfold yourself and point at the menu, because that's the only way to choose from zucchini flowers stuffed with artisanal herbed ricotta, risotto with…
Milan
A Japanese restaurant with a difference. Not only does J's Hiro offer unusual specials, like a delicate dish of fig and sashimi, along with the usual…
Milan
Named for the gardens that once lined Via Manzoni, this contemporary cafe-restaurant occupies a leafy niche off the main drag. Its sleek interior and…
Cremona
If you’re darting between sights in Cremona, dip into this small cafe where they’ll make up a toasted panino as you wait from a menu with 123 different…
Milan
Crashing an Italian wedding is the only other way you'd come by such heaping platters of handmade pasta, select cuts of meat and home-baked pastries. With…
Bellagio
This intimate terrace just above a meeting of laneways in Bellagio's old town is a fine place for a meal. The restaurant has been around since 1887, which…
Milan
Simple platters of superior cold cuts, carpaccio, quiches and Lombard cheeses accompany glasses of interesting small-production wines at this laid-back…
Lake Garda
The artfully lit arches of Hotel Gardesana's restaurant make a romantic spot for dinner as the sun sinks over a pink-tinged lake and the distant mountains…
Cremona
La Sosta is surrounded by violin-makers' workshops and is a suitably harmonious place to feast on regional delicacies such as goose thigh and veal liver…
Milan
This sandwich kiosk crammed with locals gives you a sense of Milan's sharp sense of humour. All the handsomely stuffed sandwiches are named after…
Stresa
Living up to its name, Jolly offers service at a jaunty allegro pace and is one of the best places in town to bag your early-morning Italian breakfast (ie…
Sirmione
Arguably the best of the cluster of tourist-attracting restaurants around Sirmione’s ferry terminal, Viandate has a detailed menu split into various sub…
The Italian Lakes
This gourmet osteria serves a simple, high quality menu of regional dishes served up with an unfussy modern finish. Choose from Piedmontese Fassone beef…
Lake Como
You can't get closer to Lake Como than these 15 or so tables set on a terrace suspended over the water. Which means you can dine on lake fish, duck breast…
Mantua
The building is as beautiful as the food: a lemon-yellow facade dotted with faded olive-green shutters. Inside, Mantua's gourmands graze on delicately…
Lake Garda
Trentino specialities punctuate the menu of this cosy trattoria, which sits snug underneath the arches of one of Riva's lakeside squares. Try the…
Como
The 'Corner of Silence' lives up to its name with a succession of dining rooms and a fine rear garden. Locals mix with the occasional celeb hoping to pass…
Lake Iseo
Behind Gös' nondescript front sits a gleaming microbrewery where happy locals tuck into meat-rich, homemade pasta dishes – try the beef, butter and cheese…
Pavia
This frescoed riverside mansion has a glassed-in winter garden and courteous, old-school service. It serves up traditional dishes such as risotto…
Lake Orta
About 1.5km north of Orta on the main road, this family-run place has a winning combination of lakeside tables and simple, no-nonsense cooking. Not…
Bergamo
The rooftop restaurant of the Hotel San Marco offers exquisitely prepared dishes against a sweeping panoramic view over Bergamo. Dine on black ink…
Agriturismo Cascina Casareggio
The Italian Lakes
A spruced up agriturismo serving regional cuisine in a lovely rural setting. The food is expensive for the area, but well executed. Expect regional…
Lake Garda
The excellent, if somewhat pricey food at this local harbourside trattoria is served by very attentive staff in a simple, undistracting dining room. The…
Lake Iseo
When peckish in Iseo you could always do what the locals do: grab a huge but supremely thin and crispy pizza from this bustling takeaway, then stroll a…
Bellagio
They do the simple things well here – think pizza, pasta and other Italian staples served on an agreeable open courtyard.
Milan
Perfectly located with a tree-framed view of the Basilica di Sant'Eustorgio, this bistro-style restaurant serves a classic menu with a particular focus on…
Milan
A rare treat in Milan is this tapas bar pioneered by Alice and Matheus. Plates of piquillo peppers stuffed with salt cod, garlicky Galician prawns and…
Como
For something a little different, head to this congenial, easy-going spot near Como's waterfront. Famed far and wide for bountiful, creatively topped…
Bergamo
Marta and Stefano oversee this welcoming place with its intimate, old-world dining area and fine seafood-dominated menu. Dishes include lobster medallions…
Cremona
Centrale has been feeding happy diners since 1960, and the place has an appealingly old-fashioned feel. You'll often find locals playing card games in the…
Lake Garda
Despite its roadside situation, Al Capital features a lovely shady garden, a warm rustic interior and serves a commendable Veronese menu. Lake fish are…
Mantua
Step into this traditional deli and feel the clock turning right back. Hanging hams and salami, stacks of pungent local cheese and see-through vats of…
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