Tremezzina Gastronomica: A Culinary Celebration of Autumn

The Gastronomica Tremezzina festival will take place from 1 October to 13 December 2025, welcoming the arrival of autumn in the heart of the lake with the flavours and aromas typical of late summer.

Created to promote the cuisine and culinary traditions of the central lake area, the festival aims to celebrate the pleasure of gathering once again, as the first chills set in, around a table with friends and fellow residents — honouring the dishes and products that tell the story of Tremezzina.

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Throughout the festival, the Tremezzina area restaurants invite diners to experience the warmth of Italian hospitality and local cuisine. Each meal explores the area’s cultural richness, with chefs drawing inspiration from local customs and seasonal ingredients. Whether it’s pesce persico, hearty risotto made with freshly foraged mushrooms, or a delicate dessert featuring the region’s beloved chestnuts, every dish is a testament to Lake Como‘s legacy.

Tremezzina restaurants offer special menus during the festival, each showcasing the unique flavours of autumn. Here’s a selection of venues and dates to mark in your calendar:

Autumn on the plate – Osteria “al Vecchio Bacucco” – throughout the festival period
The gastronomica at the Griffin – Locanda il Grifo – throughout the festival period
Tremezzina gastronomic festival – Hotel La Darsena – throughout the festival period
The catfish – Antica Trattoria del Risorgimento – from 1 October to 24 November 2025
Autumn on the lake – Ristorante N26 at Hotel Bazzoni – from Thursday to Sunday in October, other dates available on request
Tales of the lake – Ristorante Belle Ile – from 4 October to 2 November 2025
The wood at lunchtime – Rifugio Boffalora – Sunday 5 October 2025, at lunchtime
Autumn menu of lake and land – Albergo San Giorgio – Friday 10, Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October 2025
From the waters and the land of Tremezzina… – Sala Civica di Ossuccio, organised by Associazione Turistica Tremezzina – Friday 10 October 2025
Autumn in the Gulf of Venus – Albergo Lenno – Ristorante Giglio – from 13 October to 12 December 2025
Flavours of the lake – Albergo Ristorante Lavedo – Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October 2025
Tremezzina gastronomica – Ristorante Del Porto di Menaggio – Thursday 16, Friday 17, Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October 2025
Flavours of home – Trattoria Rana Tremezzo – Friday 24 October 2025
Discover “La Velarca” at the table – lake fish dinner – Villa del Balbianello – Saturday 25 October 2025
Where every dish celebrates the roots, authentic flavours and passion of those who transform the gifts of their land – Roteo Musa – Lago di Como – Thursday 30 October 2025
At the Rusall – Hotel Rusall – Friday 31 October and Saturday 1 November 2025
Autumn in the greenhouse – Bistrot Villa Carlotta – 7, 8 and 9 November 2025
From passion – Hotel Lario – Saturday 8 November 2025
The boiled meat evening – Wine Note da Kita – 14, 15 and 16 November 2025
Where every dish celebrates the roots, authentic flavours and passion of those who transform the gifts of their land – Roteo Musa – Lago di Como – Thursday 20 November 2025
Seasonal flavours – La Fagurida – Friday 21 November and Friday 28 November 2025
When the lake is not enough — the sea and mountains call us – Ristorante Lago – from 2 to 7 December 2025
Dinner with a glance towards the future – Albergo Lenno and I.I.S.S. “Ezio Vanoni” – Saturday 13 December 2025

Each restaurant showcases special menus highlighting the season’s flavours, prompting an exploration of these exquisite local culinary offerings.

Dates: 1 October to 1 December 2025