Dining Out

Here are a few suggestions for enjoying local fare!

Café Poletti.. in Cernobbio, enjoy your morning coffee and perfect brioche con marmalata!!
Via Regina 34, Ph: +39 031.511229

Il Gatto Nero.. great food and amazing views across Cernobbio so request a terrace table if possible. Patronised by the great and the good, including the likes of Mr Clooney!!
Via Monte Santo 69, Ph: +39 031.512.042

Il Glicine.. a restaurant just a little walk up the hill in Cernobbio where the owner is a traditionalist!
Piazza Santo Stefano, Via Carcano 1, Ph: +39 031.511.332

Trattoria del Vapore..simple Cernobbio restaurant popular with the locals, relaxed easy dining.
Via Garibaldi 17, Ph: +39 031.510.308

Albergo Centrale Restaurant.. charming hotel restaurant in Cernobbio with great views or eat 'cantina' (in the  cellar), good food friendly service.
Via Regina 39, Ph: +39 031.511.411

Ristorante Sociale..well recommended restaurant in Como cozy, good service and good food!
Via Rodari 6, Como, Ph: +39 031.264.042

Osteria del Gallo.. very popular wine bar and cucina in Como.  Great for lunch or aperitivo.
Via Vitani 16, Como, Ph: +39 031.272.591

Locanda dell'Isola Comacina..this amazing restaurant is as legendary as is its charismatic owner! The tiny island of Isola Comacina is only accessible by small boats as it lays nestled close to the shoreline of the lake. The fixed menu is an experience!
Booking in advance is required.
Isola Comacina, Ph: +39 034.455.083
http://www.comacina.it/en/restaurant.php

Le Colonne..situated in a lovely old piazza off the main streets in Como, where you can sit in the large air conditioned conservatory or outside in the Piazza. For either lunch or dinner it's very reasonable and is very popular with the Italians.
Piazza Mazzini 12, Como, Ph: +39 031.266.166