Albergo Ristorante Marcheno

Le Due Colombe boasts a picturesque setting in a charming village in the heart of the Franciacorta region. The main dining room, housed in an old hay barn, boasts stone walls, a ceiling with wooden beams and a parquet floor, all of which add to the intimate and welcoming atmosphere. The fine cuisine celebrated here includes historic dishes that have become classic favourites and which can be chosen from the three tasting menus. A good example is the beef cooked with olive oil and served with polenta: “Nonna” Elvira made this dish in the post-war period and her grandson Stefano follows the same

Situated outside the centre in the equally typical and historic Borgo Trento district, this restaurant has all the warm ambience and character that you would expect of a traditional trattoria. The regional cuisine includes a remarkable array of charcuterie, as well as dishes such as tripe in Brescia-style broth, beef in olive oil and the typical local bocciolo di rosa dessert with zabaglione ice-cream.

This authentic rural trattoria overlooking the valley and Franciacorta specialises in regional produce and typical Italian cuisine. Each dish on the menu lists the origin of the ingredients used, plus the name and address of the producer. Specialities include tagliolini pasta sautéed in a walnut sauce with tuna. Top quality cuisine offering excellent value for money.

Situated on the lakefront with some tables set out on a panoramic terrace, this restaurant has been run by the same family since 1890 and is renowned for its typical lake cuisine. Fish and shellfish such as trout, char, shrimp and perch take pride of place on the menu, which also features a few meat dishes and vegetarian options.

This is the classic spot to recommend to anyone who wants fish prepared simply and traditionally, with no frills, just top-quality seafood that the friendly owner personally sources. The menu is supplemented by spoken specials based on that day’s fish-market finds, but among the mains we suggest you don’t miss the charcoal-grilled dishes.

The name of this restaurant alludes both to the chef’s origins in Isea (“radici” translates as “roots”) and his passion for vegetables, which make a strong appearance in his dishes. He offers three tasting menus, one dedicated to fish from the lake, a second which is more creative, and a third focusing on seasonal vegetables, with the option of choosing individual courses from each menu à la carte style. Whatever you choose, be prepared for complex, elaborate and surprising cuisine!

A large wooden door dating from the late 19C leads into this restaurant, which makes a striking impression from the moment you step over the threshold. You come first of all into a dark-coloured reception area, which then leads into three dining rooms decorated with antique furniture, most of which dates from the 1950s. Two tasting menus are served here (one classic in style, the other more creative), showcasing chef Alberto Gipponi’s culinary skills to the full – one of the most interesting options is the guinea fowl with lemon and gentian, which has a perfect balance of softness and delicate