Did you know that Lombardy is home to the highest number of Michelin-starred restaurants in Italy? Seven Lake Como restaurants have been granted the prestigious Michelin star among Lombardy’s 59 Michelin starred restaurants. An encouraging trend is that young chefs place a focus on local produce when creating the best food in Lake Como, to highlight the unique gastronomic identity of the Lake Como region.

Are you searching for the best restaurants in Lake Como? Our list of Michelin Star restaurants in Lake Como will help you select the best restaurant for your dinner. If you want Lake Como restaurants with a view, check out our recommendations here.

The Kitchen restaurant, Como

Kitchen is a sophisticated Michelin-star restaurant nestled within the lush botanical gardens of the Sheraton Lake Como Hotel. Led by the young chef Andrea Casali, Kitchen received the Michelin star in 2020 and reconfirmed in the following years. Before his tenure at Kitchen, Chef Andrea Casali honed his skills under Michelin-starred chef Franco Caffara at I Tigli in Teoria.

In 2018, Andrea joined the Kitchen team, and in November 2020, he was awarded his first Michelin star. At Kitchen, the culinary philosophy centres around hand-picked, locally sourced produce and an unwavering commitment to preserving the true essence of each ingredient’s flavour.

The menu boasts a modern interpretation of classic Italian cuisine, with a seasonal focus on the freshest vegetables and herbs cultivated in the restaurant’s very own garden.

Website: www.kitchencomo.com

Address: via per Cernobbio 41A, Como

Telephone: +39 031 516460

Trattoria Contemporanea restaurant, Lomazzo

Trattoria Contemporanea, located in Lomazzo, has secured a coveted spot in the 2023 Michelin Guide as a new entry to the area’s fine dining scene. The restaurant, housed in a former cotton mill, achieved remarkable recognition just one year after its opening.

Trattoria Contemporanea upholds an ambitious culinary vision that celebrates innovation and the art of daring. Its contemporary cuisine is a delightful fusion of global experiences, flavours, and sensations. The team behind the restaurant comprises of young talents, with an average age of 24, who passionately believed in the project and worked tirelessly to create a unique culinary experience that evolved with each month.

Chef Davide Marzullo’s approach to cooking is simple yet imaginative, with a contemporary twist. Trattoria Contemporanea Michelin star restaurant elevates humble ingredients into refined dishes, preceding lavish items like foie gras and caviar to showcase the true essence of each flavour.

Website: https://trattoriacontemporanea.it

Address: Via del Ronco 10, Lomazzo (CO)

Telephone: +39 02 80896040

Il Sereno Al Lago restaurant, Torno

Il Sereno al Lago is located in the esteemed Il Sereno Hotel in Torno. The restaurant is nested into the dock built on the water, whose magnificent stone arches allow you to see the lake and the villages on the opposite shore of Lake Como.

Chef Raffaele Lenzi offers modern and cosmopolitan cuisine from his Italian and international experiences, favouring local and non-local raw ingredients under the banner of seasonality. Chef Lenzi elevates vegetables to the forefront and blends diverse flavours and cultures. He believes keeping the elements simple is crucial to maintaining a cohesive theme throughout the courses.

Website: www.serenohotels.com

Address: via Torrazza, 10, Torno

Telephone: +39 031 5477800

Il Cantuccio, Albavilla

Il Cantuccio Michelin star restaurant is in the centre of the Brianza area and is surrounded by beautiful nature. Chef Mauro Elli gained his initial experience in an Italian restaurant in Scotland; later, he worked in Liguria and St. Moritz upon his return to Italy. In 2003, Mauro Elli established his own restaurant in Albavilla, earning a Michelin star in 2007.

Mauro himself greets and takes guests’ orders. The restaurant adheres to the philosophy that simplicity should not equate to banality.

The menu offers classic Italian dishes reimagined by the chef to entice and satisfy every taste.

Website: www.mauroelli.com

Address: via Dante 36, Albavilla

Telephone: +39 031 2030014

Materia restaurant, Cernobbio

Located in the popular tourist destination of Cernobbio, Materia Michelin star restaurant in Lake Como boasts one of the youngest chefs in the industry – Davide Caranchini. After completing his culinary education in Como, Davide expanded his expertise by working in London and Copenhagen. He acquired his love for herbs from his grandmother and implemented them as significant elements in his cooking. In 2016, Forbes awarded him as the most talented chef in Europe under 30 years old, and he achieved a Michelin star the following year.

Born and raised in Como, Davide emphasises locally-sourced seasonal ingredients and herbs cultivated in the restaurant’s greenhouse.

The Materia Michelin star restaurant menu is an exciting fusion of Italian and Asian cuisine, dominated by vegetables, herbs, and spices.

Website: www.ristorantemateria.it

Address: via Cinque giornate 32, Cernobbio

Telephone: + 39 031 2075548 

The other two restaurants awarded Michelin stars in 2023, I Tigli in Teoria and Da Candida, unfortunately didn’t make it to arrive at the end of the season and were closed.

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