TOn the gates of the ancient town of Sarzana (La Spezia) there is MiHo“Sushi-Sashimi” restaurant with an exceptional price-quality ratio, a refined environment also a children’s space and a huge one assortment of dishes.
It is located in the heart of Brianza Painters’ Cenaclean extremely pleasant place in its “ancient trattoria” style where, in the 60s, artists such as Sassu, Boldrini, Castellani came regularly to enjoy the rich risottos, mondeghili and, of course, cassoela.
It is located in the heart of beautiful Stresa, literally a stone’s throw from Lake Maggiore LeBollea restaurant unusual in its architecture and very pleasant. In fact, you dine both in a bright and elegant internal space, within four dome-shaped structures located in the beautiful garden in front.
Not far from Piazza del Popolo, there is Finger’s Rome perfect place for a dinner, an aperitif or even an after dinner. The menu offers a refined Japanese-Brazilian fusion, where the best of fish, both raw and cooked, meets fruit and a variety of refined sauces.
On the hills above Luganowith splendid views of the lake, and surrounded by vineyards is the restaurant Moncucchettowhere it chef Andrea Muggiano offers its cuisine, original and creative, made to surprise the palate with the use of ingredients that come directly from the estate. The estate’s wines are worth trying.
At the gates of the ancient town of Sarzana, MiHo it is part of a chain of 11 “Sushi-Sashimi” restaurants spread throughout Italy. Many “fine gourmets” will turn up their noses, but MiHo Sarzana has an exceptional price-quality ratio, a refined environment, medium-good quality. In the large room, modern but welcoming, cIt is also a children’s area and there are also some tables outside for the summer. The assortment of dishes is immense: naturally sushi and sashimi abound but there are also dishes more suited to the classic Italian palate like fried shrimp, lemon chicken, fried crab claws; spicy beef. The various tartares of salmon, tuna and avocado are excellent; beautiful presentation of the dishes. The service is efficient. Excellent prices: “all you can eat” at €16.90 for lunch on weekdays; €28.90 for dinner.
MiHo
Sarzana (SP)
via del Murello, 2T
tel. 0187 610412
mihosushi.it
Painters’ Cenacle, Besana Brianza (MB)
In the heart of Brianza, an extremely pleasant place in its “ancient trattoria” style. The name Painters’ Cenacle meanwhile he refers to ancient acquaintances: here, in the 60s, artists such as Sassu, Boldrini, Castellani came regularly; they met in the evening to enjoy the rich risottos, the mondeghili, the cassoela, which are still served today on white tablecloths, together with roasted rabbit rolls, clay guinea fowl, a splendid baked onion stuffed with cheese, and lake fish, caught by the owner Antonio Consonni. Warm and welcoming service. On €45 drinks not included.
Painters’ Cenacle
Besana Brianza (MB), via Giacomo Matteotti, 82.
tel. 0362 942686
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LeBolle, Stresa
LeBolle is located in the heart of beautiful Stresa, literally a stone’s throw from Lake Maggiore, a restaurant unusual in its architecture and very pleasant. In fact, you dine both in a bright and elegant internal space, within four “Bubbles”dome-shaped structures located in the beautiful front garden. It is a unique experience that allows you to feel perfectly in contact with the pleasant outdoor space. The cuisine, of the highest quality, is curated by chef Salvatore Pacifico: a journey to the Mediterranean that has its roots in Puglia, its land of origin, and then opens up to international influences. Among the symbolic dishes: “dirty” cuttlefish, with light bagna cauda; the soft egg with spring vegetables, robiola and mint vinegar; or green rice with oyster and seasoned citron. LeBolle is part of the new and beautiful Boutique Hotel Stresa which also has another beautiful restaurant: the Rooftop Perlage. Around €120 with perfect service.
LeBolle
Stresa, Corso Umberto I, 21.
tel.: 0323 086753
boutiquehotelstresa.com
Finger’s Rome
Not far from Piazza del Popolo, Finger’s Rome welcomes its guests in a unique environment, between tables and a sushi counter, ideal for a dinner, an aperitif or an after dinner. The Finger’s Roma menu offers a refined Japanese-Brazilian fusion, where the best of fish, both raw and cooked, meets fruit and a variety of refined sauces such as yuzu, ponzu, teriyaki and soy. With over 70 dishes, the menu is divided into raw and cooked, ranging from carpaccio, tartare, tacos and ceviche to maki, nigiri, sashimi, gyoza, yasai soba and udon, with the addition of some fried dishes and some meat options to satisfy all tastes. Alongside the à la carte menu, customers can choose one of the routes Omakase Seasonalwhere the chef selects and offers the best of the raw materials based on seasonality. To complete the experience, a large lounge dedicated to mixology invites you to discover original and creative cocktails, embellished with suggestive oriental ingredients. Excellent and professional service, under the competent direction of Danilo Gaggioli. Over €70 drinks not included.
Finger’s Rome
Rome, via Francesco Carrara 12/15.
tel. 06.3234453
fingersrestaurants.com
Moncucchetto, Lugano
On the hills above Lugano, with a splendid view of the lake, there is this beautiful, modern building, designed by architect Mario Bottaowned by the Lucchini family for over a hundred years. Surrounded by the vineyards that produce the estate’s wines, on the first floor there is a large open cellar; on the second the restaurant Moncucchettoa room with large windows overlooking the vineyards and an open kitchen. Here it is chef Andrea Muggiano offers its cuisine, original and creative, made to surprise the palate and with the use of ingredients that come directly from the estate. Among the dishes: excellent duck breast with rhubarb; the asparagus risotto; the rösti of sweet potatoes stuffed with mushrooms; and a wonderful selection of cheeses. Excellent, attentive and smiling service. The estate’s wines are worth trying. On €120 drinks not included.
Moncucchetto
Lugano, via Crivelli Torricelli 27, Switzerland.
tel.: +4191 967 7063
moncucchetto.ch
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