"Da Giovannino" Restaurant: Summer brings Daily Openings and Fresh Lakeside Flavors! With the arrival of the summer season, the "Da Giovannino" Restaurant will be open every day of the week, offering even more opportunities to discover the authentic flavors of Malgrate's lakeside. Overlooking one of the most evocative views of Lake Como (Lario), "Da Giovannino" welcomes its guests with cuisine that interprets both tradition and creativity. The new summer menu, created by Chef Gaetano Di Palma, celebrates freshness and seasonality with dishes that enhance the flavors of the region, balancing authenticity and innovation. Alongside the land and lake proposals, there [...]

Prestigious Tribute to Lake Como Featured in the Irish Independent A prestigious tribute to our region comes from the pages of the Irish Independent, which has published an extensive report dedicated to the timeless charm of Lake Como — with a special focus on Bellagio and the excellent hospitality that characterizes it, including our Hotel Promessi Sposi. At the heart of the article, journalist Pól Ó Conghaile recounts a trip taken in October, during the low season, when the lake reveals a more intimate and authentic light. "Everything you imagine about Lake Como is easier to find in the slow [...]

Da Giovannino reopens its doors: new spaces that embrace the lake From February 21st, Da Giovannino Bistro with Pizza is reborn after a careful restyling that enhances its most authentic soul: the dialogue with the lake. The renovation has redesigned the spaces to offer a privileged view of Lake Como from every table, transforming every convivial moment into an immersive experience in the landscape. The large windows now capture the entire lake horizon, while the warm and refined atmosphere of the interiors invites you to slow down and savor. However, our culinary philosophy remains unchanged: offerings that celebrate tradition with [...]

A magical August 15th lunch on the terrace overlooking the lake The gourmet menu, the beauty of the panorama of the lake and the mountains that are reflected in the waters, is the August 15th lunch of the Ristorante da Giovannino, ideal for those who want to pamper themselves and feel good, as a couple or as a family. August 15th 2021 Menu Beef carpaccio, sesame, mayo with anchovies and valerian Tuna tartare, orange, mango and lemongrass Agnolotti with lake pate, marjoram, carrots and licorice Cod with pea cream and pecorino cheese Raspberries, yogurt and almonds Coffee with our small [...]

Ristorante da Giovannino makes a comeback in its historic site in the veranda on the lakeside in Malgrate Since mid November, our Ristorante da Giovannino, the historic restaurant in Malgrate, has moved to its original site in the veranda located along the lakeside. Our guests will therefore be able to enjoy the breathtaking views of the lake, of Lecco and of the mountains that overlook it, and taste the dishes created by chef Alessio Limonta, who proposes a creative cuisine based on the use of typical high-quality products from the local area and Italy. The gourmet pizzas are new entries [...]

Ristorante da Giovannino is awarded the “faccino radioso” (smiling face) in the 2019 Gatti Massobrio guide Ristorante da Giovannino will be featured in the 2020 edition of the Golosario Ristoranti guide, the evolution of the GattiMassobrio, which has always supported and favored genuine dining. After Marco Gatti’s visit, Da Giovannino was awarded the “faccino radioso (smiling face)”, the pinnacle of positive rantings given to restaurants. Within the guide, you will find the address, a short account, and the best dishes, underlining the guide’s philosophy, which is to faithfully depict restaurants that focus on high quality, rediscovering simplicityand the connection with [...]

Ristorante Da Giovannino and Casa sull’Albero are featured in the second leg of “Chef in tour” with the hospitality school in Casargo Ristorante da Giovannino has hosted the second leg of the Chef in Tour journey, the video format that sees students from the Centro di Formazione Professionale Alberghiero in Casargo travel to discover local flavors and Lombard hospitality excellences. In the kitchen of the Ristorante da Giovannino, which since mid November has moved to the historic location in the veranda on the lakeside, the students of the CFPA Casargo cooked a guinea fowl stuffed with chestnuts and sausage that had [...]

“Pane e parole (bread and words)”, a theatrical banquet with Andrea Vitali, at the Ristorante da Giovannino. A beautiful evening of art and culture, devoted to the famous novelist from Bellano Wednesday February 12th, 2020 saw a packed and participative audience take part in the event that hosted the successful author Andrea Vitali. The event was held to host the theatrical banquet entitled “Pane e Parole”, devoted and inspired by the doctor and author from the lake’s novels. Andrea Vitali, born in 1956, is a writer and physician from the city of Bellano. He has published a number of books: [...]