Guidebook for Como
Food Scene
Great food, fair prices, location quite, not by the lake but very recommended.
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Trattoria Del Fagiano
54 Via RomaGreat food, fair prices, location quite, not by the lake but very recommended.
Nice and famous Restaurant, quite small you need to book it in advance.
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Il Gatto Nero
69 Via Della Liberta'Nice and famous Restaurant, quite small you need to book it in advance.
Great ratio price/food and beverages. Good choice of wines. Slow food restaurant, Excellent service.
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Crotto del Sergente
13 Via Crotto del SergenteGreat ratio price/food and beverages. Good choice of wines. Slow food restaurant, Excellent service.
Very romantic, fine dining and excellent quality, gluten-free level higher than normal.
La Locanda dell'Oca Bianca
251 Via CanturinaVery romantic, fine dining and excellent quality, gluten-free level higher than normal.
Ristorante Momi
Frazione GirolaSuper Location by the lake
Elegant and nice restaurant in a Historical Villa by the lake
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Villa Geno
12 Viale GenoElegant and nice restaurant in a Historical Villa by the lake
Osteria del Gallo
16 Via Vitanigenuine restaurant , recommended.
The Market Place
51 Via Giuseppe Rovelligreat food, you must go there.
Comfortable, spacious and relaxed covered patio area with a lovely view over the water and disco bar sandy beach area.
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Lido di Lenno
1 Via ComoediaComfortable, spacious and relaxed covered patio area with a lovely view over the water and disco bar sandy beach area.
Brilliant atmosphere every night! Mixture of age enjoying the drinks and music. Fabulous location on the lake and great food!
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Lido di Cadenabbia
Via ReginaBrilliant atmosphere every night! Mixture of age enjoying the drinks and music. Fabulous location on the lake and great food!
The Lido is awesome. Something for everyone. 5 EU hamburgers and french fries! There is a huge swimming pool on the lake and a smaller one for younger kids
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Lido di Menaggio
11 Via RomaThe Lido is awesome. Something for everyone. 5 EU hamburgers and french fries! There is a huge swimming pool on the lake and a smaller one for younger kids
Lovely restaurant. Get a table outside on the terrace in the evening. Kids can run and ride bikes. Lovely village scene with beautiful view of the water and lights.
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Harry's Bar
2 Piazza RisorgimentoLovely restaurant. Get a table outside on the terrace in the evening. Kids can run and ride bikes. Lovely village scene with beautiful view of the water and lights.
I would recommend it for Sunday lunches, also great for evenings but to get there is quite scary because of the road in the forest, but Great place.
Baita Carla
Via alle ColmeI would recommend it for Sunday lunches, also great for evenings but to get there is quite scary because of the road in the forest, but Great place.
Best Polenta and brasato, great quality/price ratio.
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La Polenteria
66 Via Giacomo ScaliniBest Polenta and brasato, great quality/price ratio.
Lake fish and family run restaurant, just few steps away from George's villa :).
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Ristorante Osteria Vecchio Molo
93 Via Vecchia ReginaLake fish and family run restaurant, just few steps away from George's villa :).
The restaurant it's a bit tucky as interior design, name and logo, but the terrace has a fabulous view at the lake and the town of Como.
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Lake Heart Restaurant
2 Via Per CernobbioThe restaurant it's a bit tucky as interior design, name and logo, but the terrace has a fabulous view at the lake and the town of Como.
Fresh fish dishes servced by a friendly and capable staff. From raw, fresh dishes to pasta and fish from the oven. Do not miss it !
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Osteria La Tana dei Pescatori
41 Via Alessandro VoltaFresh fish dishes servced by a friendly and capable staff. From raw, fresh dishes to pasta and fish from the oven. Do not miss it !
The three sisters who own the establishment prepare, by prior order, Sard dishes that, with the fish dishes, are the specialities of their beautiful, elegant establishment.
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Ristorante La Colombetta
40 Via Armando DiazThe three sisters who own the establishment prepare, by prior order, Sard dishes that, with the fish dishes, are the specialities of their beautiful, elegant establishment.
Definitelly the BEST Pizza in town, friendly owners and easy going restaurant. Great food/quality ratio. Ask for whole wheat flour Pizza served on cutting board. Super !!!
La Pizzaccia
11 Viale Franklin Delano RooseveltDefinitelly the BEST Pizza in town, friendly owners and easy going restaurant. Great food/quality ratio. Ask for whole wheat flour Pizza served on cutting board. Super !!!
Great atmosphere and the best Sicilian food. Large portions and friendly service. Ask for black sea food pizza, special!
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Ristorante Pizzeria Il Carrettiere
18 Via ColoniolaGreat atmosphere and the best Sicilian food. Large portions and friendly service. Ask for black sea food pizza, special!
Salmon trout, and a huge plate of really traditional lake Como cheeses for this really nice, rustic place, set along a beautiful, fresh valley
Crotto La Sorgente
5 Via Pasquale CastelliSalmon trout, and a huge plate of really traditional lake Como cheeses for this really nice, rustic place, set along a beautiful, fresh valley
"Enoteca"with a great selection of fine wines and family kitchen. Local well-maintained, warm and welcoming. In summer you can dine outside in a quite atmosphere. Good place for wines lovers.
I Gradoni
2 Via Paolo Nulli"Enoteca"with a great selection of fine wines and family kitchen. Local well-maintained, warm and welcoming. In summer you can dine outside in a quite atmosphere. Good place for wines lovers.
The restaurant it is in a beautiful setting right by the lake.Food is very delicious, panzerotti pasta baked with ham and cheese. Their tiramisu probably one of the best.
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Hotel Vapore
20 Via PlinioThe restaurant it is in a beautiful setting right by the lake.Food is very delicious, panzerotti pasta baked with ham and cheese. Their tiramisu probably one of the best.
The view from the restaurant is gorgeous and the pasta is excellent. Not too expensive for the quality.
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Ristorante Il Pescatore
1 Via per BellagioThe view from the restaurant is gorgeous and the pasta is excellent. Not too expensive for the quality.
A simple, well-organised restaurant serving fish and seafood - perfect for anyone looking for an unfussy dining experience. The fresh quality of the produce never changes.
I Tigli S.N.C. Di Caffara Franco & C.
A simple, well-organised restaurant serving fish and seafood - perfect for anyone looking for an unfussy dining experience. The fresh quality of the produce never changes.
Cosy Restaurant and Pizzeria, very good food, all ingredients are genuine and fair prices.
Albergo Vecchia Menaggio
13 Via al LagoCosy Restaurant and Pizzeria, very good food, all ingredients are genuine and fair prices.
Perfect ambience, service and food and wines.Nice fireplace once again: excellent food
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L’Antica Trattoria
26 Via Luigi CadornaPerfect ambience, service and food and wines.Nice fireplace once again: excellent food
If you like to discover, take the hiking trail behind the house and have a Sunday lunch in here, 20 minutes walkin the forest from home, beautiful.
Baita Monte Goi
33 Via alla ZoccaIf you like to discover, take the hiking trail behind the house and have a Sunday lunch in here, 20 minutes walkin the forest from home, beautiful.
Yōko Sushi Como
44 Via ColoniolaGood Japanese food
After the Yoko another fairly good japanese restaurant.
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Kazan Sushi
6 Viale TunisiaAfter the Yoko another fairly good japanese restaurant.
Vago Vago Pasticceria Antonella
3D Via Leone LeoniThe best croissant in town !!
All sort of salads, you need to call to book a table.
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La vita è bella
4 Piazza Domenico CroggiAll sort of salads, you need to call to book a table.
Pasticceria Aida
34 Piazza S. FedeleClose to the apartment, excellent patisserie.
Cosy Restaurant, nice outdoor setting and good local food, pizza. nice atmosphere.
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Ristorante In Teatro
11 Piazza Giuseppe VerdiCosy Restaurant, nice outdoor setting and good local food, pizza. nice atmosphere.
This is my favourite pizza in Como, thin and "al tagliere".
Location is great just near the mail square in Como. You have to book for the inside (with AC) or wait for your table for the outside one.
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Riva Café
10 Via Fratelli CairoliThis is my favourite pizza in Como, thin and "al tagliere".
Location is great just near the mail square in Como. You have to book for the inside (with AC) or wait for your table for the outside one.
Well known place in Como. one of the best restaurants.
you need to call and book a table because is quite busy place.
Trattoria Pizzeria Ristorante in Borgovico
79 Via Borgo VicoWell known place in Como. one of the best restaurants.
you need to call and book a table because is quite busy place.
Amazing pastry shop in Como. If you want a great Italian breakfast this is the place.
Bar Vittoria, Sicilian Pastry And Icecream Shop
2 Largo Giacomo LeopardiAmazing pastry shop in Como. If you want a great Italian breakfast this is the place.
Amazing location by the lake. The restaurant is good and is going to be a great experience.
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Ristorante Crotto dei Platani
73 Via ReginaAmazing location by the lake. The restaurant is good and is going to be a great experience.
Shopping
Along Via Nazionale in Vertemate at about 15 minutes driving from the apartment Giorgio Armani Outlet, recommended!
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Armani Outlet
SP31Along Via Nazionale in Vertemate at about 15 minutes driving from the apartment Giorgio Armani Outlet, recommended!
For clothes, I cannot hesitate to recommend Fox Town Outlet Store in Mendrisio. All big Fashion brands are there.
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Fox Town Factory Stores
18 Via Angelo MaspoliFor clothes, I cannot hesitate to recommend Fox Town Outlet Store in Mendrisio. All big Fashion brands are there.
Two floors Store next to Highway Como-Milan at the exit of Saronno, Opportunities to dress up with the best brands at the best prices.
Santino Punto Moda
1 Via CerviniaTwo floors Store next to Highway Como-Milan at the exit of Saronno, Opportunities to dress up with the best brands at the best prices.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beach Club with a strong nightclub vibe. Lots of families during the day. You can also hire a boat for water skiing/wakeboarding lessons for 2.50 euros/minute.
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Lido di Bellagio
1 Via Paolo CarcanoBeach Club with a strong nightclub vibe. Lots of families during the day. You can also hire a boat for water skiing/wakeboarding lessons for 2.50 euros/minute.
Mexican Restaurant, Beautiful Location, very good Cocktails bar, quite young audience, if you have kids they can have fun.
Ristorante Cactus Juice Cafè Como
2 Via MentanaMexican Restaurant, Beautiful Location, very good Cocktails bar, quite young audience, if you have kids they can have fun.
La Capannina
Viale GenoCocktail bar by the lake, Chiringuito style.
Great for "Italian Aperitivo" by the lake, from 6 30 pm.
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Ristorante Bar Giuliani Como
8 Piazza Alcide de GasperiGreat for "Italian Aperitivo" by the lake, from 6 30 pm.
Arts & Culture
Villa Cassinella, owned by Mr. Richard Branson.
http://www.villalacassinella.com
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Lenno
Villa Cassinella, owned by Mr. Richard Branson.
http://www.villalacassinella.com
Laglio
Villa Oleandra, owned by Mr. George Clooney
Carate Urio
Villa Fontanelle, owned by Versace Family
This is one of the must-see places on Lake Como. It is just beautiful. You can take the boat from Lenno (7 euros return). You can also walk but the best way to see it is from the water.
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Villa del Balbianello
Via Guido DelmatiThis is one of the must-see places on Lake Como. It is just beautiful. You can take the boat from Lenno (7 euros return). You can also walk but the best way to see it is from the water.
Villa Carlotta is a place of rare beauty, where masterpieces of nature and art live together in perfect harmony in over 70.000 square metres of gardens and museum.
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Villa Carlotta
2 Via ReginaVilla Carlotta is a place of rare beauty, where masterpieces of nature and art live together in perfect harmony in over 70.000 square metres of gardens and museum.
Essentials
Esselunga di Lipomo
1 Via ProvincialeEsselunga is our big Supermarket, at just about 2 Km from the apartment.
The only Supermarket in town open Sundays for all day till 8 pm. Esselunga in Via Carloni it's also open Sundays but till 2pm.
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Carrefour Market
98 Corso LodiThe only Supermarket in town open Sundays for all day till 8 pm. Esselunga in Via Carloni it's also open Sundays but till 2pm.
Sightseeing
On the top of the mountain, overlooking the inland Lake Como, there is a lighthouse!! which you can walk up to. It was built in honour of Alessandro Volta, famous for inventing the battery.
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Il-Fanal ta 'Volta
Via Giacomo ScaliniOn the top of the mountain, overlooking the inland Lake Como, there is a lighthouse!! which you can walk up to. It was built in honour of Alessandro Volta, famous for inventing the battery.
Take the funicular railway up to Brunate, a little village resting on the top of the mountain with splendid views of Como and beyond to the Swiss Alps.
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Funicolare Como-Brunate
4 Piazza Alcide de GasperiTake the funicular railway up to Brunate, a little village resting on the top of the mountain with splendid views of Como and beyond to the Swiss Alps.
Truly sensational sights and excellent gardening architecture with sublime views of the lake. Many great photo spots.
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Il-Ġnieni tal-Villa Melzi
Via Lungo Lario ManzoniTruly sensational sights and excellent gardening architecture with sublime views of the lake. Many great photo spots.
Thicket office for the ferry boats to go to lake Como. At the moment there is not chance to buy thickets online, so you need to go here and buy. Next year it will be electronic and online.
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Navigazione Lago di Como
18 Via Per CernobbioThicket office for the ferry boats to go to lake Como. At the moment there is not chance to buy thickets online, so you need to go here and buy. Next year it will be electronic and online.
Bellagio
Entertainment & Activities
A swimming pool for adults and children open from May until September.
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Lido Villa Olmo
2 Via Per CernobbioA swimming pool for adults and children open from May until September.
Private club Swimming pool for adults and children you can pay a daily access even if you are not a member.
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Como Nuoto
14 Viale GenoPrivate club Swimming pool for adults and children you can pay a daily access even if you are not a member.