Lido di Bellagio

There’s a reason George Clooney has called this beautiful lake retreat 1 hour from Milan home. Charming towns, beautiful water, mountains, and no shortage of good food makes it a great short stop on an Italian getaway. You don’t need to spend a long time there to have a great time!

Many destinations have been in 🐆 fashion and then out over the years but Milan and Lake Como are constant in their splendor. This is a living guide to the very best places to eat and drink when in the area. Everybody has their favorite of the 30-plus towns and hamlets, all linked by the scenic Antica Strada Regina. To truly understand the local saying, 🚤 ‘the lake should be seen from the lake’, meander through its least explored corners towards the only island, Comacina (where spectacular firework displays mark the feast of San Giovanni in June); or hop over to the ‘pearl of the lake’, Bellagio, on the tip of the cape where the lake splits into two legs. My recommendations cover the entire lake Como district - the Alps ever-present, vast and dreamy, climate never too hot, never too cold - and Milan capital of fashion and design setting new trends for Italy and beyond. Tips include dishes to order, background about the place, and some personal anecdotes to give extra color to each destination! NB: As I travel back to the region I will continue to update this list. If you purchase today, you will receive all future updates.

Bellagio can be an experience of crowds and lines ... or ... if you wander off the beaten path during the day, linger and go where the wind blows you to the "Southside" of Bellagio a luscious opportunity awaits you.