On this trip Milan + Lake Como, both cities have their own authentic Italian cuisine. Dining outdoors at the Milan restaurant for an Italian flair, with sunny, ancient Western architecture matching the three specialties on the table: Palmer margarita pizza, baked eggplant mille-feuille, and Italian beef knee stew. The walk to Lago Di Como Como Lake and up the picturesque lakefront along over 300 steps is strenuous but definitely worth it. Each restaurant is good value for money, friendly hospitality, suitable for you who want to feel the authentic taste!
Osteria da Fortunata
Address: Via del Pellegrino, 11/12, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Signature dishes: Tomato beef pasta, beef balls, tiramisu, stewed beef bones, stewed beef belly
Environment: The atmosphere of the old city of Rome, outdoor seating to feel the lively humanity, the shop has a handmade pasta making counter
Opening hours: 11:30–23:00 daily
Price: About €20-€35 per person
Features: All pasta is ready-made, beef meatballs are delicate, pasta absorbs all the rich tomato flavor. Dessert tiramisu is smooth and authentically Roman.
Impressions: The waiter took the initiative to explain the menu, no problem if you don't understand Italian. Remember to make a reservation, it is difficult to wait for a seat during peak hours.
Pizza Al Trancio
Address: Via Piero della Francesca, 58, 20152 Milano MI, Italy
Signature dishes: Palmer margarita pizza, artisan bread
Environment: Minimalist interior, popular local shop in Milan, nearby a residential area, not a concentration of tourists.
Opening hours: 12:00–23:00 daily
Price: About €2.5-€5 per slice of pizza
Features: Margarita pizza has a thin crust, green tomatoes, more cheese threads, quite a Milan local feel. The bread is fresh and hot and matches with pasta or alone.
Impressions: Suitable for takeaway ready-to-eat or in-house small sitting, reasonable price. Dine at the outdoor seating on sunny days and feel the Italian urban life.
La Scarpetta
Address: Via Linfano 52 | Piazza Garda Thermae, 38062, Arco, Italy
Signature dishes: Baked Layer Eggplant Parmigiana di melanzane, Italian Ossobuco con Risotto alla Milanese
Environment: Lakeside town, elegant Western architecture, indoor and outdoor seating, particularly beautiful scenery
Opening hours: 11:30–22:00 daily
Price: Main courses around €15-€25
Features: Thick and layered eggplant with rich cheese; After walking the Como Lake Scenic Area, tasting local ingredients is especially feeling.
Impressions: The restaurant staff is very friendly, the food portion is sufficient, high value for money. It is recommended to enjoy lunch after walking around the lakeside.
💡Tips
Over 300 steps up and down Lake Como, perfect for fit feet! It is recommended to go again if you have enough physical strength. The lake view is most beautiful at sunset. The restaurant recommends making a reservation or arriving early, as it is easy to be full during popular hours.
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