Villa Carona Hotel & Spa

Leaving the Val Seriana behind, the road climbs through hairpin turns leading to a small fifteenth-century stone village perched above a breathtaking panorama. Here, a group of young visionaries has breathed new life into this remote Alpine corner, reviving ancient customs and building a self-sufficient ecosystem of cultivation and husbandry founded on quality, sustainability and animal welfare. The tasting menu unfolds in a harmonious crescendo of flavours: classic techniques such as the grill and fermentation meet modern impulses, as in the refined ravioli of calf’s head with plum broth and

Once you’ve left your car in the car park and crossed the Brembo river, you enter a fairytale setting of meadows and horses surrounded by the Orobic peaks. Here, the cuisine is a declaration of love for the mountains – although occasionally elaborate, the carefully prepared dishes are substantial and full of flavour, with the same solid character as the inhabitants of these valleys and with meat and dairy produce taking centre stage. The cheese trolley at the end of your meal is a real highlight – there’s something here for all tastes! The wine list is also full of character, featuring a perso

This long-established restaurant just outside Sondrio has been run for the past decade by Gianluca, whose experience injects new life into traditional dishes from the local region, as well as introducing the occasional Mediterranean twist. There’s a simpler menu at lunchtime, plus a good selection of local wines and cheeses on sale at takeaway prices near the restaurant entrance.

Situated in the charming historic centre, this hotel and restaurant are now run by the third generation of the same family. Welcoming dining rooms with a fireplace provide the setting for cuisine which makes the most of local produce while also including dishes from elsewhere in Italy. Don’t miss the black truffle specialities!

This simple yet welcoming family-run restaurant is situated on the wine route that wends its way through the hills behind Sondrio, less than 5km away. The dining room boasts a cheerful open fireplace (also used as a grill), while an attractive outdoor terrace offers fine views of the valley. The cuisine focuses mainly on local recipes and ingredients, with some main courses cooked over the grill.