LAKE COMO DINING EXPERIENCE

Local cuisine features Northern Italian specialties, including fresh lake fish, polenta, risotto, and an array of classic pasta dishes. Dining in Como often comes with breathtaking views of the lake.

I like to decide on restaurants using multiple sources to book ahead of our trip. I have found that often the concierge at our hotels will have some great recommendations, but on this trip, we were staying in Airbnb's, so while we did not have the benefit of a concierge, our hosts often still had their recommendations. Como is not a big city, and while it is a tourist destination, options can be limited, so booking ahead is advisable.

On our first evening, we had a lovely meal dining at L'Antica Via Luigi Cadorno. The restaurant is run by two brothers and their wives, so very much a family affair. The design was simple but comfortable.

It was a bit out of the historic district, and we had decided to walk to it from our Airbnb as walking is still the best way to see a new location, but getting a taxi back after dinner was a bit of a challenge, although eventually we prevailed.

The food was all great and we would highly recommend dining here!!!

The following evening we ate at Er Piu Como Via Pastrengo. Another delightful meal.

On our last evening, we dined at Bistrot Figli del Fiori. We were three for three on our dinners; after all, it is really hard to have a bad meal in Italy!!