On this page you’ll find our selection of the best restaurants on Lake Como and in Valsassina, chosen from the places we love the most.
We’re not food critics or restaurateurs, but as locals who appreciate fine dining, we share our genuine experiences of where to enjoy authentic local cuisine, whether overlooking the lake or surrounded by nature.
All the recommended restaurants have been personally tried by us, our friends, or our guests, and the list is regularly updated.
This is a personal selection, based on taste and experience, and we’d love to hear your thoughts as well! Share your feedback, tell us if you enjoyed your visit, or if you’ve discovered a new culinary gem worth sharing!
It’s the most renowned part of the lake, lively and dotted with fashionable restaurants and bars
The Lecco branch has a character all its own, shaped by industrial tradition and a genuine art of living. Here you’ll find authentic places, each with its own story to tell
Valsassina is the region’s most traditional area, immersed in nature and renowned for its abundance of locally sourced, zero-kilometre products
PIZZERIA RISTORANTE DONNARUMMA
Experience genuine Neapolitan pizza here
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 51, 22100 Como CO
https://share-me.it/locali/donnarumma/
BRILLO OSTERIA
Serves traditional food
Via dei Partigiani, 4, 22100 Como CO
https://www.instagram.com/brillo.osteria/
LA TUA OSTERIA
Serves traditional local dishes and is a favourite among residents
Via Maurizio Monti, 38, 22100 Como CO
https://www.instagram.com/latuaosteria
RISTORANTE SOCIALE
Simple yet original cuisine, made with local ingredients
Via Rodari, 6, 22100 Como CO
https://www.ristorantesociale.it/
MASS – ENOTECA & COCKTAIL BAR
Enjoy aperitifs and quick, casual dishes
Via Indipendenza, 79, 22100 Como CO
CROTTO DEL SERGENTE
A classic crotto set amidst lush greenery, located just beyond the town center
Via Crotto del Sergente, 13, 22100 Como CO
PASTICCERIA MARTESANA COMO
Serves fine pastries and breakfast
ALBERGO RISTORANTE DELLA TORRE
Serving outstanding pizza and traditional cuisine, featuring a terrace with stunning views
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 3, 22012 Cernobbio CO
OSTERIA DEL BEUCC
Historical osteria located in the city center
Via Felice Cavallotti, 1, 22012 Cernobbio CO
https://www.osteriadelbeucc.it/
FEDERICO CERNOBBIO
Traditional Italian dishes with a contemporary, creative touch
LA LOCANDA DEL CANTIERE
Enjoy hearty, home-style dishes while overlooking the lake
Via Vecchia Regina, 91, 22010 Laglio CO
LE LUCI DEL LAGO
A romantic dining spot offering stunning views
LA FATTORIA
Serves Valtellina area style food
Via Brenzio, 4, 22015 Gravedona ed Uniti CO
http://www.ristolafattoria.it/
CROTTO DEL GUFO
A traditional crotto offering classic local dishes
SP45, 1, 22015 Gravedona ed Uniti CO
PIZZERIA O’GARIBALDIN
Enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizza
MAMAIOA BISTROT
Serves delicious seafood
Vicolo del torchio, Piazza Mario Cermenati, 1, 23900 Lecco LC
SHABU
Enjoy premium sushi crafted from locally sourced ingredients
Via Gorizia, 5, 23900 Lecco LC
FILET OSTERIA
A traditional delicatessen and cozy osteria
Corso Giacomo Matteotti, 71, 23900 Lecco LC
TRATTORIA CORTE FIORINA
An upscale dining experience in a stunning courtyard setting
Via Giuseppe Bovara, 17, 23900 Lecco LC
VECCHIA PESCARENICO
Savor fresh seafood and exquisite Mediterranean dishes
Corso Carlo Alberto, 5, 23900 Lecco LC
USTERIA
Traditional Italian dishes with a contemporary, creative touch
Via Carlo Cattaneo, 77, 23900 Lecco LC
DA CEKO IL PESCATORE
A fishmonger with a few tables, offering the freshest seafood
IMBARCADERO
Offering everything from breakfast to aperitifs, along with lunch and dinner options. Luggage storage service is also provided
DA PIERO
Specialized in seafood
Piazza Costituzione Repubblicana, 1, 23821 Abbadia Lariana LC
IL VICOLO
Enjoy traditional food in a hidden, tiny restaurant
Via San Rocco, 8, 23821 Abbadia Lariana LC
https://www.ristoranteilvicolo.it
MAMMA CICCIA BISTROT
Experience genuine and delicious food
Piazza XXV Aprile, 3, 23826 Mandello del Lario LC
https://www.mammaciccia.it/bistrot
RIVA GRANDA
Savor traditional italian food
Piazza XXV Aprile, 5A, 23826 Mandello del Lario LC
https://www.instagram.com/ristorante_rivagranda
GALLI E GUFI
A top-notch restaurant that also doubles as a stylish cocktail bar
Via Statale, 81, 23826 Mandello del Lario LC
OSTERIA COLOMBO
Enjoy classic local dishes in a warm, family-style atmosphere
Piazza Italia, 15, 23826 Mandello del Lario LC
https://www.facebook.com/p/Osteria-Colombo
IL GIARDINETTO
Dining with a terrace offering stunning panoramic views
Piazza G. Garibaldi, 10, 23826 Mandello del Lario LC
https://www.ristoranteilgiardinetto.it
AGRITURISMO LA SELVAGGIA
Home-style cooking surrounded by nature
Presso Lavatoio, Via dell’Acqua Bianca, 23826 Mandello del Lario LC
AL VERDE
A cozy mountain chalet offering classic local dishes
SOTTOVENTO
Uncomplicated but creative dishes, crafted from locally sourced ingredients
Via Imbarcadero, 3, 23827 Lierna LC
LA PORTA VERDE
Enjoy outstanding pinsa and a selection of chilled dishes
AL PRATO
A historic restaurant full of authentic character
Piazza del Prato, 6, 23829 Varenna LC
https://www.instagram.com/alprato/
IL CAVATAPPI
A historic and authentic restaurant
Via XX Settembre, 10, 23829 Varenna LC
https://varennaitaly.it/tours/ristorante-cavatappi/
OSTERIA QUATRO PASS
Enjoy seasonal, authentic italian food
Via XX Settembre, 20, 23829 Varenna LC
CROTTO DI PINO
Typical crotto serving traditional cuisine with a view
Via Pino, 23, 23829 Varenna LC
https://www.instagram.com/ristorantecrottodipino/
LA VERANDA DEI PESCATORI
Excellent restaurant specialized in seafood
Via la Perledina, 4, 23828 Perledo LC
CROTT DEL MEO
Mountain chalet serving traditional cuisine
CAVALLO BIANCO
Historical restaurant serving home style food and pizza
Via Vittorio Veneto, 29, 23822 Bellano LC
www.discoveringbellano.eu/it/strutture_e_servizi/ristorante-cavallo-bianco/
CHE PASTA
A cozy eatery focused on pizza and pasta specialties
Via C. B. Conte di Cavour, 13, 23822 Bellano LC
https://www.instagram.com/chepastabellano
TAVERNA MALANOTTE
Enjoy an authentic experience in a warm, family-style setting
Via Alessandro Manzoni, 74, 23822 Bellano LC
https://www.tavernamalanotte.com/
LA DARSENA
Serves traditional local dishes
Via Carlo Alberto, 8, 23822 Bellano LC
https://www.ristoranteladarsena.eu/
CROTTO DI BIOSIO
A traditional agriturismo with swimming pool
OSTERIA IL CAMINO
Traditional Italian dishes with a contemporary, creative touch
Via Provinciale, 33, 23811 Ballabio LC
https://www.instagram.com/osteriailcamino
RISTORANTE PIZZERIA MEXICANA
Enjoy good pizza with family and friends
Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 4, 23811 Ballabio LC
LA BUSSOLA DA OTTO
Serves italian pizza and traditional food
Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 73, 23811 Ballabio LC
LABORATORIO DEI SAPORI
Takeaway deli
LA LOCANDA DI MIRÒ
Enjoy outstanding pinsa, pizza and a selection of typical dishes
Piazza G. Garibaldi, 11, 23816 Barzio LC
RISTORANTE ESPOSITO
A historic restaurant full of authentic character.
Via Francesca Manzoni, 33, 23816 Barzio LC
https://hotel-esposito.it/
SHABU BARZIO
Enjoy premium sushi crafted from locally sourced ingredients
Via Martiri Patrioti Barziesi, 4, 23816 Barzio LC
NAPIZZA
A cozy pizzeria offering high-quality pizzas, primarily for takeaway
Via Ingegner A. Manzoni, 8, 23816 Barzio LC
https://napizzabarzio.it/
AGRITURISMO PRATO BUSCANTE
A charming agriturismo offering traditional local dishes, hearty portions, reasonable prices, and excellent weekday lunch specials.
On-site shop featuring fresh milk, homemade cured meats, and cheeses
Via Fornaci Merlo, 23816 Barzio LC
CASCINA COLDOGNETTA
High quality, charming agriturismo offering traditional local dishes surrounded by nature
Via Milano, 49, 23816 Barzio LC
BAR AL BIVIO
Offering a great selction of aperitifs and wines
RIFUGIO RATTI CASSIN
High standard mountain chalet
RIFUGIO STELLA
Traditional cuisine in a family-friendly setting
RIFUGIO LECCO
Enjoy classic local dishes in a warm, family-style atmosphere
https://www.facebook.com/rifugioleccopianidibobbio/
CENTRO FONDO
A high-quality restaurant offering both à la carte and self-service options
https://www.facebook.com/p/Centro-fondo
RIFUGIO SORA CASARI
You’re welcome by a polar bear!
https://www.facebook.com/rifugiosora/
RISTOFUNIVIA
Located at the cable car’s top station, serving breakfast, lunch, and light snacks
CROTTO AI CASTAGNETI
A historic and authentic restaurant
Via Privata Castagneti, 14, 23818 Pasturo LC
https://www.crottocastagneti.it/
RISTORANTE PIZZERIA IL FAGGIO ROSSO
Experience genuine food and pizza
Via Anesetti Bartolomeo, 3, 23818 Pasturo LC
https://www.facebook.com/RistoranteFaggioRosso
DA CAROZZI
A cheese-focused eatery offering freshly prepared dishes
Via Provinciale, 14/A, 23818 Pasturo LC
AGRITURISMO ONEDA
A mountain farmhouse inn, accessible by a 30–40 minute walk from the village
Località Oneda, 23818 Pasturo LC
https://www.facebook.com/p/Societ%C3%A0-agricola-agriturismo-oneda
RIFUGIO ANTONIETTA AL PIALERAL
A refuge for hikers bound for the Grigna, situated roughly a two-hour trek from Pasturo
Località Pialeral, 23818, 23900 Pasturo LC
https://www.rifugioantonietta.it/
AGRITURISMO AI GRASSI E LUNGHI
A family-run farmhouse inn at the base of the Grigna, offering dishes made with fresh ingredients from their garden and farm
LA CASCATA
Italian cuisine with a creative twist
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 42, 23815 Introbio LC
https://www.ristorantelacascata.it/
RISTORANTE PIZZERIA LA FONTE
Excellent pizza and traditional dishes
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 46, 23815 Introbio LC
https://www.facebook.com/p/La-Fonte-Introbio-Ristorante-Pizzeria
THE BREW HOUSE
A bar offering a selection of beers and casual dining
RIFUGIO VAL BIANDINO
Enjoy hearty mountain dishes in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Val Biandino, 23815 Introbio LC
RIFUGIO TAVECCHIA
Experience mountain dishes in a typical italian chalet
IL CIGNO
Restaurant specialized in pizza and seafood
Via Provinciale, 19, 23819 Primaluna LC
https://www.facebook.com/p/Il-Cigno
BIRRERIA BELLI E BEATI
Enjoy craft beers paired with hearty, homemade dishes
Via Caraletta, 23, 23819 Primaluna LC
https://www.facebook.com/birradivalsassina
CASCINA TROTE BLU
A farmhouse inn, between tradition and innovation
Via Fregera, 13, 23819 Primaluna LC
TRATTORIA CROTTO ALPINO
Family crotto surrounded by nature
RISTORANTE BELLANO
Excellent pizza and traditional dishes
Via Valsassina, 5, 23837 Taceno LC
www.ristorantepizzeriabellano.it
RISTORANTE AROMATICO
Elegant, modern, contemporary-style cuisine.
