The 5 best lunches in a farmhouse in Valtellina

A brunch in the hills outside Bergamo in Scanzorosciate with a wine pairing to taste at Cascina San Giovanni.

Brunch è perfect for sharing convivial moments with friends and family. From sweet to savory, you will find everything you desire. You will be able to select four dishes to pair with our wines and more.

The Cascina San Giovanni farm does not è only wine: from the beehives allocated in the Maffioli vineyard two honeys are obtained, millefiori and chestnut.
From the olive groves, a wonderful evo oil, from the orchard of fragrant jams, to spread on bread or to taste combined with cheeses, all km0 products.

Brunch è available from April to October.

Farm lunch in Certosa di Pavia with 0 km products thanks to the animals of the Oasi farm.

In this rustic-style location you can enjoy an excellent lunch that follows the Lombard tradition.

The menuù includes:

•    Antipasto
•    First
•    Secondo
•    Glass of wine
•    Water
•    Coffee
•    Bitter

The dishes will vary according to seasonality and availability of the facility.

In case of food allergies or intolerances è it is necessary to contact the facility after booking.

Before or after lunch è it is possible to make an independent visit to the farm animals including poni, geese, chickens and baby goats.

È lunch reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance.

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.

Discover the beauty of the forests and hills around Lake Como with a group or couple horseback riding tour.

Depending on your preference, you can choose from the following tours:

Horseback riding with aperitif (private)

The horseback ride with aperitif includes the same itinerary as the walk-only tour and is followed by an aperitif at the Ca Verda agriturismo with drinks and appetizers.

Horseback ride with lunch (private)

The horseback ride with lunch includes the same itinerary as the walk-only tour and is followed by lunch at the Ca Verda agriturismo. The menu changes according to seasonality and includes an appetizer with cheeses and cold cuts, an encore of first courses and a second course of meat accompanied by potatoes.

Horseback ride with dinner (private)

The horseback ride with dinners includes the same itinerary as the walk-only tour and is followed by dinner at the Ca Verda farmhouse. The menu changes according to seasonality and includes an appetizer with cheese and cold cuts, an encore of first courses and a second course of meat accompanied by potatoes.

The walk takes 1 hour and is suitable for everyone, including beginners. Each tour has a maximum number of 4 participants. Minimum age: 14 years.

The riding school providing the experience uses the Ca Verda farmhouse to arrange lunch, aperitif or dinner.

The La Contea del Vignolo Fiorito farmhouse è ready to welcome you for a farmhouse lunch as a couple, with friends or family.

You can enjoy excellent dishes of the local culinary culture in an environment far from the city chaos and in contact with nature.

Menù light

•    House appetizer
•    1 first course of your choice
•    House dessert

Menù complete

•    House appetizer
•    1 first course of your choice
•    1 second course of your choice
•    House dessert

The menuù changes daily and is determined at the’beginning of the week based on the farm’s fresh produce, in fact every course è strictly homegrown.

Lunch starts at 12:45 p.m. and the service è unique.

In case of food allergies or intolerances please contact the facility.

This experience allows you to spend a relaxing evening enjoying a rich aperitif in the open air at a farmhouse in Liscate, near Milan. 

You will be welcomed by an estate surrounded by the countryside. You can immerse yourself in a unique atmosphere full of good food, wine, beer and drinks. 

The aperitif includes:

•    1 glass of wine or 1 drink or 1 beer
•    Mixed charcuterie and km0 cheese board accompanied by sweet and sour vegetables, honey and homemade compote
•    Water
•    Bread
•    Cover charge

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

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.

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.

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 first courses
•    Two main courses
•    Caffè
•    Sweet
•    Local wine

Menù bottled wine

•    Antipasto
•    Two first courses
•    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.

È it is also possible to visit the farm animals independently before or after dinner.

A brunch in the hills outside Bergamo in Scanzorosciate with a wine pairing to taste at Cascina San Giovanni.

Brunch è perfect for sharing convivial moments with friends and family. From sweet to savory, you will find everything you desire. You will be able to select four dishes to pair with our wines and more.

The Cascina San Giovanni farm does not è only wine: from the beehives allocated in the Maffioli vineyard two honeys are obtained, millefiori and chestnut.
From the olive groves, a wonderful evo oil, from the orchard of fragrant jams, to spread on bread or to taste combined with cheeses, all km0 products.

Brunch è available from April to October.

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.

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 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.

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.

The Sassi della Luna farmhouse offers a relaxing day of tasteful dining. Bergamo's culinary specialties are based on fresh produce from the farm, dishes vary from week to week to follow the seasonality and availability of products. The proposals:

Menù "Base":

•    Antipasti: 3 samples of the farm's products.
•    First courses: Risotto of the day più ravioli or homemade pasta.
•    Second course: Choice of a dish of the day, prepared with meat from animals raised on the farm.
•    Sweet: Choice from a selection of desserts prepared by the kitchen.

Menù "Complete": 

•    Antipasti: 6 samples of the farm's products.
•    First courses: Risotto of the day più ravioli or homemade pasta.
•    Second courses: Taste of 2 dishes, prepared with meat from animals raised on the farm.
•    Sweet: Choice from a selection of desserts prepared by the kitchen

Menù child (up to 12 years old):

Children canò be served the same menu provided for adults, from which they can select two dishes and one dessert.Alternatively, they canò opt for the following menu:

•    Tomato or plain pasta
•    Chicken cutlet with roasted potatoes
•    Dessert of your choice

For all menù, the price includes cover charge, homemade bread and focaccia, still and sparkling water, and coffeeè at the end of the meal. Wines and other beverages are excluded.

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