castles-and-ruins near Hotel National

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Como is Lake Como's largest city where you will find shopping, works of art, churches, gardens, museums, theatres, parks and palaces. Places to go inlcude the Duomo, the Basilica of Sant'Abbondio, Villa Olmo, the Volta Temple and Museum, the Teatro...

Located in a building that served as a post office for several decades—even the furniture relates to mail. The restaurant, is cozy and comfortable and divided into two rooms--one with a stone wall. Our menu includes Piedmont meat; fish from the...

Restaurant and snack bar located on Mayo’s Beach, a veritable paradise on Lake Como. Dishes are based on meat and fish specialties, platters of local cheeses and meats, paired with chutneys, fruit and vegetables that can be enjoyed at any time of...

Our family run Restaurant is beautifully situate facing Bellagio and only a few minutes from the 18th century Villa Carlotta, from the Boat and Ferry Landing Station. With its romantic ambiance, our 19th century restaurant opens onto a large terrace...

Nando, the owner, started working very young in the restaurant / bar, serving in many great hotels, citing only the latter are the hotel "EXCELSIOR" at the Lido of Venice and the hotel "MONACO & GRAND CANAL" in the center of Venice. Always...

The restaurant is located 30 m from the boat passengers and 250 from that for passenger cars. The hall can accommodate up to a max of 65 people "sessions", and 100 people in "buffet". For custom quotes please contact us by email or by calling...

Excellent Pizzeria Our restaurant is also a pizzeria with a wood oven, our pizza is very good, come and try it. By appointment, are welcome, large groups, prepare quality menu and we can offer fast and cared for. Terrace overlooking Lake Rooftop...

Comfortable places, courtesy, kindness and of course an excellent homemade cooking: these are the ingredients of our restaurant! We will welcome you at lunch and dinner to make you try the delicious recipes of our Chef Maurizio or one of our...

Few places are as romantic as Bellagio, called the Pearl of Lake Como, the world of beautiful landscapes of mountains and lake; where we find the restaurant the Busciona; perfect place to enjoy peace and tranquility. The restaurant has in its menu...

The restaurant is located directly on Lake Como from Bellagio's lakeside promenade a short distance from the ferry and taxi services on the boat. From the covered porch and the shady garden at the lake you can enjoy a magnificent view of Tremezzo,...

A few minutes from Lecco, Il Ceppo Restaurant is the location you are looking for your dinner or your wedding on Lake Como. Discover a cuisine that combines the flavors of traditional forms lariana contemporary haute cuisine, and left to conquer the...

The overlooks the lake of Como in front of the Bellagio's Villa Serbelloni. The quiet and familiar atmosphere, the service friendly and always accurate will make your stay very pleasant. Our chef Antonio and his team are devoted to the preparation...

La Trattoria Grigna sandwich bar welcomes you in a small room inside, overlooking the lake; heated in winter allows you to enjoy the lake as in a conservatory, then in the summer turn into an open garden. La Trattoria Grigna is present in the...

Among the hills and the villas of Lake Como, Rodrigo Restaurant is located in a wonderful location on the shore of the lake. With a beautiful terrace in front of Bellagio, surrounded by mountains Larian, from which you can enjoy lovely views over...

Once upon a time ... .The Mill Bigio, so his name was long, long ago, the building located in the town of Ossuccio to the right of the stream Perlana, at the foot of the Sacred Mountain, bought in the sixties by a young married couple , "the Orlando...

Located opposite Comacina Island, the Lido offers an environment suitable for every type of occasion. You can enjoy our specialties enjoying the breathtaking view that gives each day our lake....

The Hotel Grigna, situated in Mandello del Lario, a few kilometres far from Lecco and just 5 minutes walk from the Lake, very near the railway station and the SS36. The ideal place to relax and to enjoy some of the most beautiful mountain walks,...

La Locanda Grifo (also known as the "Trattoria del Grifo" or simply "The Griffin") is a typical restaurant of Lake Como and has a centuries-old culinary tradition, passed on from generation to generation. Home-made specialities are: “arborelle in...

Ristorante Miramonti "da Tony" is located at 72 Cernobbio. Takes Reservations, Walk-Ins Welcome, Good For Groups, Good For Kids and Outdoor Seating....

Just steps from the Piazza and Lake Lenno is the # 1 Osteria. The kitchen offers both specialty, traditional, typical local dishes of both land and sea, most wanted, thanks to the creativity and all 'international experience of the chef Adriano .....

Appreciate the excellent local cuisine as polenta, tripe and pizzoccheri. Acquired an extraordinary experience, the restaurant now offers a wide range of specialty seafood, local dishes and a pizza space, offering an unparalleled value for money....

Walking through the picturesque streets of the old town of Cernobbio Situated just a few steps to get our delightful rooms. If you are looking for a great place for a business meeting, a romantic dinner or a pizza with friends, this is the place!...

Located in Cernobbio, close to the shores of Lake Como, today the place is still very quaint and offers traditional dishes and specialties of the lake cooked with great care. La Trattoria of "Steam" is born as a diner in 1600 and documented sources...

In the historical center of the city of Magreglio in the province of Como, just a few hundred meters from the Ghisallo, there is the Restaurant Pizzeria "La Fontanella" a reference point for all travelers. The Restaurant offers its guests a warm...

We are an agricultural-fruit orchard with natural cultivation specializes in the production of jams, juices, syrups, sauces and condiments. The kitchen is our pride: in a homey and friendly atmosphere you can taste the specialties of the area of...

Hotel Restaurant Azalea, located 100 meters from the famous "Villa Carlotta" in Tremezzo in Tremezzo town center "Lario". It has 9 rooms, all with lake view and a restaurant, where you can taste the delicious local and international cuisine....

The 'a la carte' Restaurant, "L'Orangerie", offers the true Italian flavors, prepared with particular focus on local traditions: home-made pasta, bread, cakes and desserts; seasonal products coming from the area. Outdoor terrace on the Lake open...

Romantic restaurant with stunning views of Lake Como. Space has been divided into several rooms, all with views. In summer, a chance to dine in evocative porches. Parking with shuttle available. Charm with spectacular views of Lake Como, the poetry...

Cantina Frasca is in the center of Cernobbio, in the only pedestrian street of the town, on the corner of a picturesque square, 30 meters from the shore to the lake. We are in the center of Cernobbio, in the only pedestrian street of the town, on...

Ristorante Miralago is located on Lake Como, in Cernobbio and, thanks to its restaurant, is the perfect solution for those who love delicious food. Our Chef will surprise you with a tasty and light at the same time. The traditional regional dishes...

We have always been guided by a single rule: We create dishes that we like and with deep respect for the raw materials, whether of animal or vegetable origin, giving preference to products to zero km or certified organic. we offer you a typical...

The restaurant boasts a terrace overlooking the lake with breathtaking sunsets and romantic evenings and a kitchen full of passion that Momi, owner and chef, uses as a key ingredient in its dishes. Momi is pleased to welcome in the new restaurant...

In the beautiful setting of Lake Como, in those of Argegno, between Laglio and the island Comacina, there is the Restaurant Barchetta. Nestled between the water and the mountains, between the boats and the pastures, the restaurant awaits you with a...

In Brunate (Como, CO), above a wonderful landscape, you can find the "Locanda del Dolce Basilico". In a homely, friendly and relaxed location, you will be able to taste Ligurian and local specialties, made with care and with natural ingredients....

Ristorante Sole is located in Zelbio, a charming mountain village close to Pian del Tivano, in a delightful position. Surrounded by woods rich of mushrooms, to just few minutes from Lake Como. It is the ideal place for those who want to experience...

Whether you would like a formal reception, a more informal buffet or a romantic dinner “au bord du lac", our romantic and enchanting venue, the grand dining room which opens up on the enchantment of the lake, the very good cuisine and the unique...

Osteria Antica Molina, since 2009 in an ancient palace of the '600, in the square of Molina (CO), opposite the church of St. Anthony, in a busy crossroads of the ancient Royal Road. Family-run, perfecting the menu, trying to interpret the tastes of...

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Trattoria Santo Stefano is a historical restaurant laid down along the shores of Como Lake and is located in the old town center of Lenno, a popular resort on the lake known thanks to the extraordinary beauty of the landscapes and the famous Villa...

The inn comes by the desire of our father Giacomino who as a child dreamed about the creation of a restaurant in the uncles’s wood, a place with a spectacular view over Bellagio. When he was a boy started to built it by himself during his leisure...

Located just 10 minutes from Lake Como and 20 minutes from the lake of Lugano, in the splendid setting of Val d'Intelvi, the Taverna Due Castagni is surrounded by nature and offers views of the valley: we will find the tranquility and hospitality....

The Hotel Restaurant Fioroni is in Carate Urio, a small picturesque town on Como Lake’s shores. An ideal place to relax and to admire the beauties of the lake. Ristorante Fioroni, has stand out for generations of gourmets from Como and Milan and...

Since 1974 two generations of typical and authentic Lake Como cuisine located in a quiet hamlet a short distance from the lake. The restored stone building with a small terrace and splendid view of Lake Como provides an authentic and rustic...

Get off the beaten path! Only a 10 minute walk from the Ferry Terminal in Cadenabbia, the Bar Pizzeria La Torre San Martino is the ideal place for those who want to taste an excellent pizza, from the simplest to the gourmet. You can taste them in...

Restaurant with traditional cuisine and specialties of the lake, family run....

The restaurant "Il Filo d'Oliol" overlooks one of the most fascinating of Lake Como, Carate Urio, a small town located on Como famous "gold five miles" that travel the stretch of lake that leads from Cernobbio to Laglio through Moltrasio. From the...

La Grotta, located in Bellagio, offers a great variety of pizza's cooked in a wood oven typical local dishes and mediterranean cuisine the restaurant offers a pleasant dining experience....

The simple and welcoming setting is ideal both for romantic and friendly dinners and for formal meetings, enveloped in the magical atmosphere of the lake. Our products are all selected among the best local and foreign producers: tradition across the...

Located in Bellagio old town center a few steps from the main hotels and shops. Terrazza Barchetta offers you unique high quality services: the restaurant with its typical dishes based on lake fish and italian kitchen, the dining options for a quick...

Looking to Lake Como Restaurant "La Comacina" can accommodate up to 70 people and with its terrace of 30 seats, which overlooks the island Comacina, which will encircle the top of Grigna with its rosy sunsets and Mount Legnone, offers one of the...

The menu is completed with the offer of traditional regional dishes and sweets homemade, proposals made with raw materials from local farms and local producers. The "Mella" has always maintained its typical housewife. He also sought to diversify the...

Hotel Resort of great charm, built in late Art Nouveau style, which is accompanied by a new wing is linked to rationalism Como, the Ristorante Imperialino looks directly on Lake Como, surrounded by a garden full of greenery. The Imperialino is an...

The name “La Brea" is a reference to the local peasant tradition: in the dialect of Val d’Intelvi it means “pannier", the basket worn over the shoulder for carrying hay. A jasmine-covered tunnel leads to the garden, which is on three different...

Set in an intimate and characteristic of Lake Como, Locanda La Tirlindana is at your disposal to make you taste the specialties of Chef Patricia. Patricia indulges with creative cuisine, a way of understanding the good food that comes to sun, aromas...

Our strength is the freshness. Our menus are exclusively based on lake fish just caught. We often mix the traditional and typical lake cuisine with a personal touch of innovation. Lezzeno, with its many villages, located on the shores of the Lake of...

L'Osteria del Giuanin was born in 1967 from the passion of a family of fishermen who continuously served until the early 90s, simple fish dishes with accompaniments. Since 1996, our management has continued to keep the tradition enriching the menu...

You’ll be inspired by the romantic setting of our “La Terrazza" restaurant, without a shadow of a doubt the most beautiful on Lake Como. We want your dining experience to be exclusive, extra-special and astounding too. In addition, Osvaldo Presazzi...

Ristorante Poldo is located on the Piano Del Tivano at a height of 1000 meters, surrounded by greenery and tranquility, surrounded by pastures and woods. It has a large dining room and outdoor terrace where in summer you can dine surrounded by a...

Our family-run hotel, is situated on the shores of Lake Como in Torno, offering superb views. Hotel Vapore offers our guests the opportunity to have breakfast outside on the terrace overlooking the lake, and has Wi-Fi free in public areas. The...

A Veluu invites you to enjoy fine dining and comfort nestled on the gentle slopes of Tremezzo, offering exclusive views of Lake Como. Our discreet location has played host to many of Lake Como’s rich and famous since opening its doors to the public...

Situated in Sala Comancina on the banks of Lake Como, Taverna Bleu offers its guests 15 elegant rooms, an indoor restaurant as well as a romantic garden dining area and a mooring jetty. It enjoys one of the most picturesque views of the lake and...

Rediscover our local cuisine, the still inimitable flavours of missultit served with traditional polenta, risotto with perch fillet, or the shad freshly caught in the lake. The best seafood specialities are not forgotten, nor are the tasty first...

“Mom, what’s for dinner?" (who hasn’t asked that question?!). Mamma Ciccia shops every morning creating simple tastes which convey the message: we take care of you! And the pampering continues after an aperitif served in the wine cellar, with the...

The restaurant is located in La Breva Lierna (Lecco), less than ten meters from the eastern shore of Lake Como. It is set in a landscaped garden and offers two rooms — elegant and refined, a lovely courtyard, connected to an air-conditioned veranda...

Features a large terrace situated directly on the the lake and from every table you can admire the breathtaking panorama lake gives us.An elegant, serene and romantic atmosphere awaits diners who can choose dishes among local specialties such as...

The Crotto del Misto has a long history with traditional cuisine. It was already well known when the sailing ships called “gomballi" once sailed the lake. For the guests of the restaurant or the hotel, we offer visits to the cellar, wine tastings...

The Greenhouse restaurant (Le Serre), is a panoramic restaurant on the fifth floor; ‘Moonlight Restaurant’, open-air restaurant situated on the panoramic 4th-floor terrace; panoramic ‘The Turrett’, 4th floor panoramic bar, with large solarium; Bar...

Menu changes every night of the week (and which in turn changes every three or four weeks without recurrence). The customer can only decide whether to take the entire menu (from starter to dessert) or just a dish or two (but always within the menu...

Located in the world renown Villa d’Este—informal, yet the ambience is cozy and chic. The menu lists an interesting variety of regional dishes with a choice of the best Italian wines. In the Summer, meals are served in the garden under century-old...

Located in the beautiful pedestrian square in Cernobbio, L’Onda restaurant and lounge, has a gazebo and a large open space overlooking the lake. The restaurant will impress you with a wide variety of delicacies: lake fish and seafood, as well as...

Surrounded by green, set between the gardens of the neoclassical Villa Melzi and the Romanesque Church of St. Mary Silvio’s is the ideal place for a romantic dinner or a quality meal with Family of Friends. Apartments and rooms with great views are...

Located directly on the lake and renowed for the originality of the dishes, impeccable service and tranquil, lakeside location. Customers can choose from a cozy Veranda, a lush Garden Terrace, a beautiful Patio or an exclusive Darsena all with...

Trattoria that combines the traditional menus of the Como area with the first fruits and seasonal products. Keep in mind that our menu is always changing. In addition to the proposed fresh pasta with chestnuts, cocoa, ragu 'game, pizzoccheri made...

Our restaurant is located in the romantic courtyard at the Antico Pozzo Apartments. Our guests can taste traditional dishes, lakeside specialities and the classical pizza. The menu changes according to the season so that that produce is always fresh...

It is really worth traveling the stretch of road to Barni, through a lush forest, in the spring and summer, and multicolor, in the autumn, leading to the restaurant bar "La Madonnina". The structure, beautiful and well cared for, fits harmoniously...

The restaurant, reviewed by the best restaurant guides and holder of a star in the Michelin Guide, is directed by chef Ettore Bocchia, who is passionate about Mediterranean cuisine, known for his skill in seeking out ingredients of the highest...

Fine dining and warm hospitality. A multi-award winning Chef Luigi Gandola, and his staff are proud to introduce you to and let you sample the cuisine of Lake Como. From the center of Bellagio you get there on foot, however, a free shuttle service...

The restaurant at Lido di Cadenabbia exudes a romantic and cozy, perfect for a meal with family or friends. Offering spectacular views of Lake Como and Bellagio, the restaurant of the beach is the perfect place to dine and enjoy classic Italian...

Mediterranean kitchen couples courses with season ingredients, competent technique, originality and careful presentation. We are a few minutes distance from Bellagio old town center, in the wonderful setting of Loppia, ancient fishermen village, and...

The most characteristic place where to share some good food in Bellagio. Since 1973 when Nonna Pina used to run the Trattoria with her son Edoardo, the place still offers you a piece of Italian tradition for everyone's pocket. The place has the...

Welcome to Pizzeria Balognett in beautiful Tremezzo, Italy. We celebrate the simple pleasures of authentic Italian home cooking in a welcoming and romantic atmosphere. From wood-oven pizzas to vegetables harvested from our own gardens, we’re proud...

To the table! Dinner under the stars and lunch by the pool, the menu changes with the seasons. Traditional dishes and creative cooking, fresh ingredients and our own true flavors. PIZZA FOR ALL TASTES! Wine list is very inviting, good choices and...

Born from our passion for fishing and from our love for the Lake of Como, our fish tourism is the ideal place to dive in the unique setting of the lake, and enjoy delicious dishes based on fish,
directly caught daily. Our strength is the freshness....

In Muronico, where Val d’Intelvi opens above Lake Como, “La Brea" re-opens, under the same management that originally established its name far and wide. The name “La Brea" is a reference to the local peasant tradition: in the dialect of Val...

For an unrivaled setting, try this open air restaurant located in the exclusive Villa d’Este. Best of all you don’t need to be a guest, but reservations and adherence to the dress code is required. Overlooks the Lake and the gardens. It is formal...

Fine cuisine that distinguishes itself by the use of raw materials of the highest quality and of origin, local and seasonal, wisdom and simplicity of preparation anchored to a regional tradition, and a culture of hospitality of undisputed level. Our...

Set in an intimate and characteristic of Lake Como, Locanda La Tirlindana is at your disposal to make you taste the specialties of the Chef Patricia. Patricia indulges itself with creative cuisine, a way of understanding the good food that speaks of...

This restaurant with view on Lake Como is one of the few places where you can enjoy the flavors of the Lake Como cuisine revisited with real mastery. The Restaurant La Darsena has a wonderful view on the Bellagio promontory and on the Grigne thanks...

Welcome to our family run restaurant since 1965, when it was inaugurated by Ostinelli Antonio and Beatrice. The restaurant is located on the famous Salita Serbelloni also known as the "Ditch" a time of the ancient town boundary. Bilacus in Latin...

Relax in a trendy but very friendly, treat yourself to a nice apausa made lots of cocktails made with fresh produce, and many tasty snacks and a hint of sympathy....

Located directly in front lake in Piazza Risorgimento in Cernobbio. The ideal place to have a coffee or sip an aperitif at any time of the day and welcoming, the bar Cavour can offer its customers a taste of the flavors of fine cuisine. Stops by us...

A real treat for the most discerning palates. Today this cake is produced in all the pastry shops of Mandello del Lario and is highly regarded in the region and not only thanks to the improvements made by professional confectioners, who with...

Harry's bar is a trendy restaurant with elegant atmosphere. In Summers a nice veranda from where to enjoy the lake view. Located in the main square of Cernobbio....

The Bar Sport in Lenno is situated directly on the lake, in the beautiful bay named “Gulf of Venus". The place is one of the most quiet and relaxing of the Como lake, surrounded by beautiful mountains. The exclusive terrace of the Bar Sport is maybe...

On the picturesque waterfront Lenno, Gulf and Bar Sports Bar serves snacks and refreshments and offer free wi-fi....

Beach bar, grill and nightclub hangout in Lecco. Home to the Hungry Boy challenge: 3 kg of ribs pork (including bone of course!) marinated smoked Pareo style. Served on a bed of fries sprinkled cedar 600g cream and surrounded by 300g of onion rings....

Our food is all fresh and Italian and we are constantly on the lookout for local products. We are especially proud of our salamis and cheeses some of which are made locally in Lake Como. We hope you can also appreciate their unique flavours. It is...

The Tower is located on a rocky outcrop above the village of Spurano and it was an ancient watchtower, which probably dates back to the 12th century. The fortified structure, included in the difensive system of the Comacina Island, was probably...

An ancient palace of the seventeenth century. It belonged to one of the most influential families of Lake Como, the Brentano, who later moved to Milan and then to Germany. It is currently used in part as a city hall where the renown painter Giulio...

Originally a signalling tower, that later became a fortress as documented 1158. There is no information about the proceeding centuries until 1454 when the area fell into the hands of the Republic of Venice and the Adda River became the natural...

The Castle lies on a peninsula jutting out into Lake Como close to Riva Bianca and its namesake beach. Built in the Romanesque period, the fortress was at the focus of several historical events, like the battle between Milan and Como in 1124. It was...

Also called Tower of Barbarossa, stands high over Mandello dating from the twelfth century. The tower has been rebuilt over the years, but retains interesting architectural features like the arched portal, the remains of painted trophies and a...

Volunteers of the Cultural Center Library Bellagio deal with loaning library books and organize various cultural events....

It is thought the tower was built at the behest of Fontanedo Bernabo Visconti in 1357, on the defensive line of Upper Lake, but perhaps it was only enhanced an existing structure. It is located about 700 meters downstream of the village of...

Gate Tower is an imposing fortress, 40 meters high, built in 1192, on the initiative of the mayor Hubert de 'Olevano, to defend the entrance to the city of Como. In the fourteenth century the great tower was flanked by two other pentagonal towers,...

In the medieval center of Villincino, was a fortified town built in the late tenth century. The village was owned by the wealthy family Carpani. The town was destroyed in 1278. The small and picturesque district is accessed by going through a tower,...

The Broletto or "Town Hall" is the most important medieval secular building in Como. The building rises immediately northwest of the Cathedral; representing an almost unique example of the close connection between spiritual and temporal power in a...

It is a private building constructed on roman foundation with an irregular square plant. The building, which has crown walls with battlements to protect the round parapet, can be dated between 1360 and 1370. It is a typical castle-enclosure, which...

Fort Fuentes is a former military fort on the hill of Montecchio or Monteggiolo near Colico, northern Italy. It was built by the Spanish governor of Milan, Don Pedro Enríquez de Acevedo, Count of Fuentes, to defend the northern border of the Spanish...

Fort Montecchio-Lusardi is a military fort situated in Colico, in the province of Lecco, northern Italy. It was built between 1911 and 1914. It is the only Italian fort from World War I which has been preserved intact with its original weapons. The...

A must see--one of the most beautiful castles on the lake. It is a walled enclusure, developed around a squared tower with restored battlements and a real drawbridge. Additional attractions feature live falconry shows, an exhibition dedicated to the...

Trapezoidal shaped castle with three towers built by counts Della Torre of Rezzonico in 1363. It is described as a "castle-fence", fortifying an area of two thousand square meters which surrounded the town and the main tower. Today the castle is...

Baradello Castle is situated on hill dominating the valley like a stone sentinel watching over the town of Como and Spina Verde Park. The top of the tower provides 360 degree views of the city, the Alps and Po Valley. The fortification was used...

Placed on a hill overlooking the town, the castle was built in late Middle Ages to block the way to Valvarrone and it still remains a well-preserved tower, surrounded by ruins of ancient houses. The first proofs date back to 1039, when it suffered a...

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