Tremezzina Gastronomica: A Culinary Celebration of Autumn

As autumn settles in, the Tremezzina Gastronomica festival invites attendees to savour the wonderful flavours and aromas of the Lake Como region. The festival celebrates the season’s catch from 6 October to 8 December 2024. Organised by the Tremezzina Tourist Association in collaboration with the Larian Delegation of the Italian Academy of Cuisine, this gastronomic showcase offers a delightful series of events focused on the pleasures of dining in this beautiful area.

The festival begins with an inaugural dinner on 5 October at the Serre di Villa Carlotta. Guests can enjoy a meticulously crafted menu highlighting the region’s culinary treasures. Tremezzina Gastronomica is an anticipated annual event, so reservations are recommended.

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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:

• Serre di Villa Carlotta: Inaugural dinner on Saturday, 5 October 2024
• Albergo Lenno – Ristorante Giglio: From 6 October to 21 November 2024
• Albergo San Giorgio: Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October 2024
• Hotel Lario: Saturday, 16 November 2024
• Hotel Rusall: Thursday, 31 October, and Friday, 1 November 2024
• Ristorante La Darsena: Available throughout the festival
• Ristorante La Fagurida: Every Friday in November (8, 15, 22, 29)
• Locanda il Grifo: Open during the entire festival
• Osteria “al Vecchio Bacucco”: Available throughout the festival
• Rifugio Boffalora: Sunday, 13 October 2024
• Ristorante Lago: From 1 to 8 December 2024
• Ristorante Tremezzino: 14, 15, and 16 November 2024
• Villa del Balbianello: Saturday, 9 November 2024
• Trattoria Rana: Every Friday from 6 October to 30 November 2024
• Antica Trattoria del Risorgimento: From 4 October to 24 November 2024
• Albergo Lenno and I.I.S.S. Ezio Vanoni: Friday 22 November 2024
• Musa – Lago di Como: Saturday 30 November 2024
• Ristorante Belle Ile: From 6 October to 3 November 2024
• Ristorante N26 at Hotel Bazzoni: 12, 13 October and from 15 to 31 October 2024

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

Dates: 6 October to 8 December 2024

Inaugural Evening: 5 October 2024 at the Serre di Villa Carlotta.