La Patirana Guesthouse

Now among the most celebrated restaurants in Italy, Da Vittorio has retained the warmth of its delightfully familial management. Both in the kitchen and in the dining room, members of the Cerea family are ever-present, and the dishes themselves speak to their talent for elevating top-quality ingredients into beautifully presented, deeply flavorful recipes, all in pursuit of a comforting, satisfying style of cooking. Generosity is another hallmark here, evident from the breadth of the offering! In addition to the à la carte menu, guests may choose from 4 tasting menus: “Gli esordi di papà Vitto

The chef’s Amalfi origins re-emerge in great style in this restaurant at the gates of Bergamo, with a chiefly seafood cuisine of great quality. From raw seafood to spaghetti with sea urchins and breadcrumbs, from seabream to the fish of the day, it is a feast for the palate, culminating in the desserts. The quality of the leavened products is noteworthy, from bread to focaccia with oregano and cherry tomatoes. The wine list is good too, starting with the selection of Champagnes.

In the heart of town, yet with no parking difficulties, and slightly elevated above the lake – just a few kilometers away – stands one of the most reliable venues for exploring the local gastronomic tradition, both lake and land. The menu is an irresistible invitation, difficult to exhaust in a single sitting: from Bergamo’s giant sheep to delicate lake trout meatballs, from house-made casoncelli pasta to excellent roast rabbit, served with Rovetta polenta that pairs beautifully with a classic such as beef braised in olive oil. Alongside traditional desserts, a carefully curated selection of B

Part of the Florian Maison hotel in a bucolic setting of rolling hills, this large, elegant restaurant serves as a backdrop for tasting menus from which guests can choose dishes (three or more) à la carte style on weekday lunchtimes. Originally from the Sorrentine peninsula, chef Umberto Sorrentino’s origins clearly influence some of his recipes, which feature vegetables and plenty of fish alongside a few meat options.

In an atmospheric 17th-century barn, adjacent to the cathedral bell tower, takes shape a wine bar of considerable charm. Here to welcome guests is Roberto, patron and cellarman at once, discreet and warm, always ready to share the stories of wines and their local areas. In accompaniment, simple, straightforward cooking with a homely, traditional character, well executed and full of personality, with occasional forays into seafood. Not to be missed are the selection of cured meats and cheeses and the excellent primi piatti, genuine highlights of the offering.

Situated in a tranquil street that leads to the centre of Palazzolo sull’Oglio, this stylish restaurant in a 16C palazzo boasts classic elegance and authentic cuisine which is delicious and full of flavour. Here, Aldo and his wife offer guests a warm and informal welcome, always with a smile on their lips.

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