Michelin-Starred Chefs

The art of top chefs thrives throughout the Lake Como region

Browsing the web, you can find countless information about Lake Como: the most beautiful villas, typical products, the perfect souvenir, the most romantic spot... Have you ever tried searching for the best restaurants on Lake Como? The result reveals that there are 9 Michelin-starred chefs in our area!

The Michelin Star is the symbol representing the prestige attributed to a restaurant and its chef. A recognition that for many represents a lifelong dream and an entire career. This honor is based on the evaluation of product quality, execution technique, balance on the plate, and the chef's creativity. Added to this is attention to service, the perceived atmosphere, and meticulous care in the location's details.

Certainly, on these last points, a star should be awarded to all Lake Como restaurants!

In the Como area, we find "Il Cantuccio" in Albavilla, by the affable Mauro Elli; in Bellagio there is "Mistral," by maestro Ettore Boccia, with a breathtaking view toward Tremezzo and Cadenabbia. Continuing along the starred itinerary, we encounter in Como the restaurant "I Tigli in Theoria," by Franco Caffara; in Pellio Intelvi there is "La Locanda del notaio," with the young and brilliant Edoardo Fumagalli, and in Torno "Berton al Lago," at the new Hotel Il Sereno, a modern restaurant with a splendid view of Moltrasio. In Campione d'Italia, we finally find the restaurant "Da Candida," by chef Bernard Fournier.

From the Lecco shore, the response is of exceptional value: right in the city of Renzo and Lucia is the restaurant "Al Porticciolo 84" with chef Fabrizio Ferrari. Venturing into the Lecco Brianza area, we encounter in Castello di Brianza the restaurant "Dac a trà" and "Pierino Penati," a true gourmet institution for the locals.

This brief overview takes you on a journey among the stars of Lake Como: when planning your trip to the shores of Lake Como, chart a course letting yourself be guided by the stars.