Hotel Locanda Mel

In the elegant setting of Bianca Relais, the restaurant’s glass walls offer a romantic view of Lake Annone, with the sun setting behind it over the hills. In the kitchen, Andrea Cannalire creates elaborate and imaginative dishes; here and there, some ingredients from his Apulian origins peek through, and the result is remarkable. A restaurant not to be missed if you’re in the area.

Situated in the Imagna valley, this welcoming, family-run restaurant serves delicious regional specialities alongside traditional Italian favourites, including a few fish options. Highlights include the dried-cod cannelloni, soft braised “guancialino” and the unmissable zabaglione mousse with sbrisolona-cake crumbs and marzipan ice-cream.

Housed within an elegant late-19C hotel overlooking the lake, this romantic restaurant offers stunning views from its outdoor terrace. The cuisine is mainly Italian, with the occasional modern and imaginative twist. Add in a charming stone wine cellar stocked with top-quality labels, plus modern guestrooms for anyone wanting to prolong their stay.