Within the confines of the small, charming Verbano hotel on the beautiful island of Pescatori, chef Marco Sacco serves top-quality cuisine in what can only be described as a stunning setting. The contemporary-style dining room boasts panoramic windows, while the outdoor terrace with its views of Palazzo Borromeo and Isola Bella is the perfect setting for dinner in fine weather.

2.2km

LeBolle

Italian Contemporary, Modern Cuisine

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The “bubbles” promised in the name are five romantic private pods set in greenery, but you’ll also find beautiful comfort in the garden-side outdoor area and the more contemporary indoor dining room. After all, you’re inside the luxurious Boutique Hotel Stresa, and the same high standards are fully carried through. The kitchen took off with the arrival, in early 2025, of chef Salvatore Pacifico, who offers several tasting menus and an à la carte selection of modern dishes that at times reference the lake, the surrounding mountains, Campania, and also his native Puglia (especially apparent in t

2.2km

Lo Stornello

Mediterranean Cuisine, Modern Cuisine

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Offering quality and professionalism in a tourist setting, this small restaurant is popular with locals as well as visitors. The menu focuses on imaginatively presented Mediterranean cuisine.

2.3km

Osteria Mercato

italian

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Tucked slightly away from the city’s main tourist paths, behind the lanes of the historical center, this restaurant presents a contemporary setting with a distinctly customized décor. The cuisine moves confidently between land and sea: from ravioli filled with “farmyard” meats, nettles, and cardoncelli mushrooms to skewered octopus with mussels and a saffron broth, with room for a touch of creativity as well. Excellent attention is paid to sourcing local ingredients, and in the warmer months, the outdoor terrace is fresh and pleasant.

2.3km

La Botte

regional, italian

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A modern and welcoming contemporary bistro situated in the heart of Stresa’s historic centre. Run by an entire family, the restaurant serves modern and imaginative fish and meat dishes where the focus is always on seasonal ingredients. The interesting wine list also includes a selection of wines by the glass.

2.4km

SottoSopra

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A pleasant and colourful restaurant in the village centre, divided into several dining rooms. The owner-chef prepares a range of eclectic dishes with passion and enthusiasm, offering a menu which includes meat dishes alongside fish options (salt- and freshwater), as well as a few regional specialities.

3.2km

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