The 8 best farmhouse lunches near Lake Como

Lunch at the Triacca estate è an experience not to be missed in Valtellina. Enjoy typical flavors surrounded by nature to disconnect from the city chaos.

The kitchen pays homage to the typical dishes of the Alpine valley with all the goodness and flavors of its products, genuine and authentic.

The menu is fixed and includes: pizzoccheri, cold cuts and typical cheeses. The most famous and valuable products of the valley.

The meal will be accompanied by a tasting of 5 wines, which are included in the price: 1 white for the aperitif and 4 reds during the rest of the meal.

A menu for children, the same as for adults, is also available. Eventually you can request a pasta dish in white or with tomato instead of pizzoccheri.

Thus, La Gatta restaurant becomes an expression of the food and wine culture and wine production selection Triacca.

You are kindly requested to inform the facility about food intolerances.

Discover the Sorsasso Farm with a farm-to-table lunch or dinner overlooking Lake Como accompanied by a tasting of their own wine.

Lunch with tasting

For lunch with tasting the menù includes:

•    Mixed sliced meats and bruschetta
•    Homemade ravioli
•    Sagliere of local cheese with baked potatoes
•    Braschino (typical dessert)
•    Blueberry schnapps and coffee
•    3 wines, water and bread

Dinner with tasting

For the dinner with tasting the menù includes:

•    Mixed sliced meats and bruschetta
•    Homemade ravioli
•    Sliced meat with baked potatoes
•    Braschino (typical dessert)
•    Blueberry schnapps and coffee
•    3 wines, water and bread

In case of allergies or food intolerances you can contact the facility following the reservation.

Enjoy lunch or dinner with friends, family or couples.

The crotti are natural sinkholes that penetrate within the remains of ancient landslides detached in the distant past from the valley slopes. 

At the interior of the crotti, a current of cold air, locally called Sorèl constantly blows in, which is maintained at a constant temperature of about 8° all year round, allowing the perfect preservation and seasoning of typical Valchiavenna dishes: local salami, alpine cheeses and good wine!

Before the meal there will be an opportunity to explore the crotto, the staff will answer any questions you may have about the history of these wonderful structures.

The Crotto Belvedere then offers a set menuù consisting of appetizer with sciatt and cold cuts, bis of first courses and second mixed course with polenta. Water coffee and Prosto cookie (typical sweet) will be included in the price. 

Extra drinks and wine are excluded from the fixed menuù price.

In case of food intolerances please inform the facility in advance. Due to the low temperatures inside the crotto è it is recommended to bring heavy clothing.

The dinner at Crotto Belvedere è an opportunity to discover the food and wine culture of Valchiavenna. The menuù of the dinner includes an appetizer with sciatt and cured meats, a bis of first courses, a mixed second course with polenta and, for dessert, the biscottino di Prosto, a typical local dessert. Water and caffè are included, while extra drinks are excluded. 

Before sitting at the table, it will be possible to participate in a short guided tour of the crotto, the typical Valchiavenna tavern. The crotto was originally the cellar of Chiavenna houses, built as a natural refrigerator for curing cold meats and cheeses thanks to Sorèl, a current of fresh air from underground.

The crotto, as a tavern, serves traditional local foods and consists of three spaces: the dining room, the outdoor area with stone tables and the wine cellar.

In addition to dinner è it is possible to book an overnight stay, with or without spa access, at Albergo Piuro, a 5-minute walk from Crotto Belvedere. The stay è can be booked for two people and also includes buffet breakfast in the hotel. Access to the spa è exclusive duration of 2 hours, a courtesy kit with slippers and bathrobe will be provided.

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The Agriturismo Stella Orobica in Albosaggia, in the province of Sondrio, offers simple yet attentive Valtellina cuisine with home-grown raw materials.

Immersed in nature, surrounded by farm animals, you can taste the most classic Valtellina cuisine or innovative reinterpretations but capable of enhancing the flavors of tradition. The ingredients are km0, coming from the farm'agriturismo's farm.

You can choose one of the two menù offered by the property, both also include water, house wine and coffeeè.

Menù basic

•    Antipasto: charcuterie board and sciatt.
•    First course: pizzoccheri.
•    Homemade dessert.

Menù complete

•    A la carte appetizer.
•    First a la carte.
•    A la carte second course.
•    Sweet a la carte.

In case of allergies or dietary needs it will be necessary to contact the facility directly.

In addition, from October to April it is possible to visit the animals present in the farm.

The Raethia farmhouse, in the province of Sondrio, is a 20-minute drive from Bormio. It was born from the farm of the same name, with the desire to let people taste the typical dishes of Valtellina cuisine, prepared with km0 products.

The restaurant offers a menù tasting menu with products from their farm.

•    Antipasto with a selection of cured meats and cheeses
•    Sciatt with salad from the garden
•    Handmade Pizzoccheri
•    Locally produced meats with polenta or side dish
•    Sweet Raethia and coffee

Drinks are not included.

The facility è has reserved parking. In case of allergies or specific dietary needs contact the facility directly.

Wine tasting with lunch on Lake d'Iseo allows you to visit a winery and taste local wines paired with a hot dish.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to see all stages of wine and classic method production, from the arrival of the grapes to bottling and labeling.

Following there will be a tasting of 5 wines with gastronomic pairing that includes:

•    Flûte of “Crystal Rime – 56*16” Pinot Noir Brut Metodo Classico paired with Taleggio dop 
•    Calice di “Arlecchino” 2023 Varietal Chardonnay paired with Culatello di Zibello 
•    Calice di “Arlecchino Bergamo” 2017 Rosso della Bergamasca I.G.T. paired with Salame “Le due lune di Agosto”
•    Calice di “Satiro” 2013 Rosso della Bergamasca I.G.T. Cabernet S. paired with Roccolo della Valtaleggio 
•    1 hot first course: lasagna ancient recipe “Nonna Maria” 
•    Calice of Moscato di Scanzo DOCG Passito Rosso paired with artisanal biscuits

In case of food allergies and intolerances you can contact the facility following the reservation.

The guided winery tour with lunch at the Ambrosini Estate will allow you to learn about Franciacorta wine production techniques and enjoy a lunch of local products.

The activity begins with a walk through the farm's vineyards, followed by a guided tour of the winery.

Followed by lunch based on the selected menu. 

Lunch

Lunch è consists of 4 courses:

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•    Antipasti based on typical Brescia cured meats, savory pies, zucchini frittatas and sweet and sour vegetables
•    Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG paired with Franciacorta T.A. EXTRA BRUT DOCG
•    Brescian skewered mixed meats cooked on the grill with a side dish, paired with Franciacorta T.A. BRUT DOCG 
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•    Sweet paired with Franciacorta SATEN Millesimato DOCG

Gold Tasting

Lunch è consisting of 4 courses:

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•    Antipasti based on typical Brescian cold cuts, savory pies, zucchini frittatina and sweet and sour vegetables
•    Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Brescian skewered mixed meats cooked on the grill with side dishes
•    Sweet

The lunch è accompanied by a tasting of 5 Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG wines.

Platinum tasting

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The lunch è consists of 5 courses:

•    Antipasti based on typical Brescian cold cuts, savory pies, zucchini frittatina and sweet and sour vegetables
•    Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Brescian skewered mixed meats cooked over charcoal with side dishes
•    Tagliere di Formaggi delle Valli bresciane paired with Franciacorta RISERVA "Lorenzo Ambrosini" 2011 vintage DOCG
•    Sweet

The lunch è accompanied by the tasting of 6 Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini wines including the "Eccellente Riserva 2011.

The tour with lunch has a total duration of about 3 hours and is ideal for groups and families, but also for having a romantic lunch with your partner. At the end of the experience it will be possible to go to the wine shop.

È sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

La Freschera è a family-run farmhouse 12 km from the Bergamo shore of Lake d’Iseo, equipped with a panoramic terrace with a splendid view. In this cozy setting you will be able to taste typical Bergamo dishes: cold cuts and cheeses, casoncelli, braised donkey and polenta.

In addition to offering restaurant service, at the farmhouse it will be’possible to visit the educational farm that houses sheep, horses and donkeys, and buy the products of the menuù 

Menù bulk wine

•    Antipasto
•    Two starters
•    Two main courses
•    Caffè
•    Sweet
•    Local wine

Menù bottled wine

•    Antipasto
•    Two starters
•    Two main courses
•    Caffè
•    Sweet
•    Bottled wine

Menù juniors (ages 4 to 17)

•    A first course
•    A second course
•    Sweet

For children under 3 years old, the experience è free of charge.

The’farmhouse offers specific menù for celiacs, vegetarians and vegans. For any allergies or specific dietary needs contact the facility directly after booking.

It is also possible to visit the farm animals independently before or after lunch.

This farmhouse lunch overlooking vineyards in Pontida near Bergamo allows you to relax with a 5-course tasting menu chosen by Chef Francesco Locatelli.

You will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at the first vegetarian and vegan agritourism restaurant in the province of Bergamo.

The farm applies sustainable agriculture on its land: the principles of organic viticulture are followed in the vineyard and winery, as well as in the vegetable gardens and greenhouses.

The winery dates back to the 1700s and was restored between 2010 and 2011, during which time an energy efficiency system was added, making it 80 percent self-sufficient.

The menu includes:

•    Green tomato gazpacho, ancient grain crackers, Belfiore apple and basil
•    Chickpea porridge, sunflower seed creamy, roasted tomato and sweet and sour cucumber
•    The Bellini: Cascina Bosco Fornasara risotto, Tribale refermented Tosca and peaches
•    Baked eggplant, cannellini cream, sweet and sour sauce and peppers
•    Dessert of your choice from the menu
•    Water
•    Coffee

In case of food allergies or intolerances, you can contact the facility after booking.

The farmhouse Ca' di Racc is ready to host you for a moment of peace and relaxation where you can enjoy excellent dishes of the culinary culture of Bergamo in an environment in contact with nature and animals.

The farmhouse fixed menu consists of appetizer, first course, second course, and dessert.

•    appetizer: charcuterie and cheese boards.
•    1 first course: casoncelli alla bergamasca, homemade tagliatelle with salmì, crespelle with mushrooms.
•    1 second course: baked lamb or kid with polenta, rabbit with mushrooms, tripe, stracotto d’asino.
•    1 dessert: include homemade cakes and tarts with the farm's jams.

A children menu is also available, which includes:

•    1 first course: pasta with tomato sauce, pasta with ragù, pasta in white sauce or pasta with pesto
•    1 second course: cooked with polenta, polenta and grated grana cheese
•    1 dessert

Drinks are extra.

In case of food allergies contact the facility.

Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch at Ambrosini Estate in the heart of Franciacorta with friends or family.

You have a choice of 3 menus:

Classic menu

•    Welcome glass with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Appetizers: typical Brescian cured meats, red radicchio and cheese pies, malga cheese with homemade jams, zucchini fritters, polenta with bacon, sweet and sour vegetables
•    First course: Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Second course: Brescian spit of mixed meats cooked over charcoal with Brescian polenta or baked potatoes
•    Dessert
•    Water
•    Coffee

Territory menu

•    Welcome glass of Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Appetizers: typical Brescian cured meats, red radicchio and cheese pies, malga cheese with homemade jams, zucchini fritters, polenta with bacon, sweet and sour vegetables
•    First course: homemade Ravioli bresciani
•    Main course: Beef in traditional oil with Brescian polenta or baked potatoes
•    Dessert
•    Water
•    Coffee

Vegetarian menu

•    Welcome glass of Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Appetizers: red radicchio and cheese savory pies, malga cheese with homemade jams, zucchini fritters, sweet and sour vegetables
•    First course: Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Second course: Eggplant cutlet with polenta bresciana or baked potatoes
•    Dessert
•    Water
•    Coffee

A children's menu is also available and includes:

•    Appetizers
•    1 first course
•    1 second course
•    1 dessert
•    Water

In case of food allergies or intolerances, it is possible to contact the facility following the reservation.

At the end of the experience it will be possible to go to the wine shop to buy wines produced within the estate.

Perfect experience to spend a day with friends, couples or family.