LOMBARDY LAKES: WHERE TO EAT

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LAGO MAGGIORE
Stresa
Ristorante Venezia, Via Duchessa di Genova. Salads, risottos and wood fired pizzas.

Osteria degli Amici
Via Anna Maria Bolongaro 33, tel. 0323 30453
Famous and popular pizza's on a terrace overlooking Piazza Rossi

GS Insieme Supermarket
Via Roma 11

Fishmongers
Via Bolognaro 6
Fresh fish produce daily

Verbania
The lakeside bars can be very touristy. To try something different head up the hill away from the area.
Bottinelli, Via Rutga 16, is a comfortable pasticcria.

Cannobio
There are a number of supermarkets in Via Marconi, the main street of town.

Ostera La Streccia, is in a narrow alley off the lake front. It has a rustic setting and good food. Closed Tuesdays.

Birreria Scurrone, Vicolo Scurrone, draught beer and snacks.




LAGO D'ORTA
Orta San Giulio
Il Buongustaio, Piazza Ragazzoni 8-10.
The specialty here is pane di san giulio which is bread with orange peel, raisins and walnuts.

La Sibilla Cuisana, Via Giovanetti 27, Tel. 0322 905117
This place also doubles as an internet cafe.

Venus, gelaterie, Piazza Motta.

Antico Agnello, Via Olina 18, tel. 0322 90259, closed Tuesday.
Has Lombard dishes, puddings and good service.





LAGO DI COMO
Como
There are a wide variety of places to eat at in Como but it's not always cheap. You can also get a bit of international spice with restaurants featuring not just Italian but Spanish, Mexican and Greek cuisine.

Here's a few ideas:
Caffe Greco, Piazza Mazzini 13, tel. 031 271074 for panini's and fast food.
Taverna Spagnola, Via Grassi 8, tel. 031 272460 for paella and Italian dishes.
Taverna Messicana, Piazza Mazzini 6, tel. 031 266204, for steaks and other meats.
The Gran Mercato on Via Mentana 15 is opposite the bus station and ideal for those wanting to cook up their own feast or on a budget.

Menaggio
There are several big supermarkets on the main road through town.
Alternatively try:

Trattora da Gino, Via Camozzi 16
Simple meals for reasonable prices

La Paolini, near Piazza Garibaldi, lakefront
No set menu

Tremezzo
Jookjoint on the lakefront.
A good spot for sandwhiches and snacks.

Bellagio
Il Sorbetto, Salta Serbelloni
good place for icecream

Divina Commedia, off Via Garibaldi
an American-style bar and creperie and some food

Bistro del Ritorno, Via E. Vitali 8
Good value meals

Varenna
Vecchia Varenna, Near the lakeside promenade (closed Monday)
Features dishes like gnocchi with game sauce and trout with pine nuts.

Il Mole
Good selection of salads





LAGO DI GARDA
Sirmione
Takaway food outlets are situated around Piazza Carducci. Most restaurants are also in this area.

Desenzano del Garda
The lakefront is busy with bars and cafes.

Gardone Riviera
The waterfront is the main hub for eating and dining. Bar Milano is a popular spot, Lungolago d'Annunzio 18. Tel. 0365 21519. If you want to escape from the noise and crowds try:
Trattoria Agli Angeli, Piazza Garibaldi 2, featuring Italian pizza. Tel. 0365 20832.

Riva del Garda
Numerous eateries and cafes and gelateria's feature throughout the resort town.

Bella Napoli, Via Arnmandi Diaz 29, tel. 0464 552139. Serves excellent wood pizzas and first and second Italian courses.