Guidebook for Barzanò

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Guidebook for Barzanò

Food Scene

A great place to grab an excellent cocktail and pre-dinner appetizer that can turn into dinner itself. They have excellent Brunch too! Call before going because they are not always open (the business grew out of their thriving catering business).
iCucinieri Banqueting
13 Via XXIV Maggio
A great place to grab an excellent cocktail and pre-dinner appetizer that can turn into dinner itself. They have excellent Brunch too! Call before going because they are not always open (the business grew out of their thriving catering business).
Marvellous takeaway pizza of all kinds, excellent ingredients, super clean.
Farina Trentatré Missaglia
5 Via Amerigo Vespucci
Marvellous takeaway pizza of all kinds, excellent ingredients, super clean.
Outstanding pastry shop that doubles as a great aperitivo bar and lunch place over the course of the day.
6 locals recommend
Pasticceria Fumagalli
2 Via Ferrari
6 locals recommend
Outstanding pastry shop that doubles as a great aperitivo bar and lunch place over the course of the day.
Informal Pizzeria with very good pizza from a wood-burning pizza oven.
Ristorante Pizzeria Stramania
82 Via Roma
Informal Pizzeria with very good pizza from a wood-burning pizza oven.
A simple but delicious trattoria that places emphasis on the quality of ingredients and their freshness. Genuine regional dishes in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere.
Trattoria Il Portico
24 Via Luciano Manara
A simple but delicious trattoria that places emphasis on the quality of ingredients and their freshness. Genuine regional dishes in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere.
Come here for an outstanding meal in intimate, rustic surroundings, nestled in vinyards where the family produce their lovely wines. The farmhouse dates back to the beginning of the 18 th c. The delicious local cuisine brings together tradition and modernity. If you go for lunch, enjoy a walk in the vinyards before or after your meal.
La Costa - Cascina Scarpata
Via Curone
Come here for an outstanding meal in intimate, rustic surroundings, nestled in vinyards where the family produce their lovely wines. The farmhouse dates back to the beginning of the 18 th c. The delicious local cuisine brings together tradition and modernity. If you go for lunch, enjoy a walk in the vinyards before or after your meal.
Michelin One-Star – The three young chefs have created a delicious menu with contemporary-style Italian cuisine focused on organic and locally produced ingredients. Their reasonably priced business lunch includes a glass of wine.
Nuova Trattoria Dac a trá
1 Via S Lorenzo
Michelin One-Star – The three young chefs have created a delicious menu with contemporary-style Italian cuisine focused on organic and locally produced ingredients. Their reasonably priced business lunch includes a glass of wine.
Creative and modern Italian cooking in very pleasant surroundings.
Zafferano Bistrot
24 Via Don Rinaldo Beretta
Creative and modern Italian cooking in very pleasant surroundings.
A delightful, simple but charming place to enjoy a vegetarian Bio lunch right in the Val Curone park. In the middle of vineyards and lovely walks around the valley.
6 locals recommend
Oasi di Galbusera Bianca - Agriturismo Bio di Charme
2 Via Galbusera Bianca
6 locals recommend
A delightful, simple but charming place to enjoy a vegetarian Bio lunch right in the Val Curone park. In the middle of vineyards and lovely walks around the valley.
A BASIC place to have a simple lunch and buy the wonderful fruits and veggies that Teresa grows herself. Vegetarian. Buffet style.
Teresa Delle Fragole
16 Via Piave
A BASIC place to have a simple lunch and buy the wonderful fruits and veggies that Teresa grows herself. Vegetarian. Buffet style.
Delicious fine dining in the midst of a vineyard.... need we say more? Owned by the wine makers La Costa and just outstanding.
Cascina Galbusera Nera
2 Via Galbusera Nera
Delicious fine dining in the midst of a vineyard.... need we say more? Owned by the wine makers La Costa and just outstanding.
Our go-to restaurant for an excellent meal prepared with fresh, farm-grown ingredients at a reasonable price. Giovanna and her daughters are lovely!
Giovanna Passeri Agriturismo e Scuola di Cucina
1 Via Vincenzo Foppa
Our go-to restaurant for an excellent meal prepared with fresh, farm-grown ingredients at a reasonable price. Giovanna and her daughters are lovely!
A delicious michelin-starred restaurant with an excellent and not too expensive business lunch on weekdays. Evenings it is priced like most Michelin-starred restaurants.... but for a special treat it is worth it!
11 locals recommend
Pierino Penati
36 Via XXIV Maggio
11 locals recommend
A delicious michelin-starred restaurant with an excellent and not too expensive business lunch on weekdays. Evenings it is priced like most Michelin-starred restaurants.... but for a special treat it is worth it!

Sightseeing

Called the “Pearl of the Lake”, Bellagio is one of the most romantic and beautiful spots of Lake Como. Bellagio’s charm is first and foremost panoramic, because from here you can embrace with a glance one of the best views of the lake. Add to that the splendid villas, once inhabited by the nobles, the bright colors of the trees and flowers, the picturesque staircases, the variety of walks and paths: you will soon understand how Bellagio merits the title of ‘Pearl of Lake’. The wonderful climate makes Bellagio the perfect place to relax drinking original Italian coffee in one of the little cafés along the lungolago, or tasting a fresh fruit gelato.
645 locals recommend
Bellagio
645 locals recommend
Called the “Pearl of the Lake”, Bellagio is one of the most romantic and beautiful spots of Lake Como. Bellagio’s charm is first and foremost panoramic, because from here you can embrace with a glance one of the best views of the lake. Add to that the splendid villas, once inhabited by the nobles, the bright colors of the trees and flowers, the picturesque staircases, the variety of walks and paths: you will soon understand how Bellagio merits the title of ‘Pearl of Lake’. The wonderful climate makes Bellagio the perfect place to relax drinking original Italian coffee in one of the little cafés along the lungolago, or tasting a fresh fruit gelato.
Como is a very attractive Roman city surrounded by mountains that line the banks of Lake Como. The lake offers amazing views of the Alps from lake-side villas that are famous for their charm and elegance. The old center is built around the Piazza Duomo and San Fedele but there are many others attractions like boating on the lake, visiting the Villa Olmo and the park and also a great numbers of designer boutiques and local shops. The best way to enjoy the breathtaking view of lake and landscape is to take the short funicular from Como to Brunate, or drive around the lake to Cernobbio and have tea at the elegant Villa d’Este.
393 locals recommend
Como
393 locals recommend
Como is a very attractive Roman city surrounded by mountains that line the banks of Lake Como. The lake offers amazing views of the Alps from lake-side villas that are famous for their charm and elegance. The old center is built around the Piazza Duomo and San Fedele but there are many others attractions like boating on the lake, visiting the Villa Olmo and the park and also a great numbers of designer boutiques and local shops. The best way to enjoy the breathtaking view of lake and landscape is to take the short funicular from Como to Brunate, or drive around the lake to Cernobbio and have tea at the elegant Villa d’Este.
Bergamo Alta is a fascinating part of the city which was at the best of its flourishing around medieval times. In the center of the Città Alta there is Piazza Vecchia, which was remodeled during the Renaissance and is considered one of the most beautiful squares in Italy. Bergamo Bassa - the lower town - is the newest and elegant part, full of shops, bars and restaurants. A delightful funicular takes you to the Città Alta from the Città Bassa, departing from Via Al Castello 3 in Città Bassa, not far from the parking lot in Piazza della Libertà.
200 locals recommend
Bergamo
200 locals recommend
Bergamo Alta is a fascinating part of the city which was at the best of its flourishing around medieval times. In the center of the Città Alta there is Piazza Vecchia, which was remodeled during the Renaissance and is considered one of the most beautiful squares in Italy. Bergamo Bassa - the lower town - is the newest and elegant part, full of shops, bars and restaurants. A delightful funicular takes you to the Città Alta from the Città Bassa, departing from Via Al Castello 3 in Città Bassa, not far from the parking lot in Piazza della Libertà.
Monza is famous at world-wide level for the Italian Grand Prix of Formula 1 – which takes place in September - but there is so much more than this. It’s a beautiful historic city, completely walkable and full of green spaces, for example the huge royal park, the Parco di Monza. There is also a very interesting guided tour in English of the Duomo’s precious Iron Crown. The Royal Villa with its wonderful gardens was recently restored; built between 1777 and 1780 by the Empress Marie-Therese of Austria, the most interesting rooms are the royal apartments of Umberto and Margherita and the chapel by Piermarini.
115 locals recommend
Monza
115 locals recommend
Monza is famous at world-wide level for the Italian Grand Prix of Formula 1 – which takes place in September - but there is so much more than this. It’s a beautiful historic city, completely walkable and full of green spaces, for example the huge royal park, the Parco di Monza. There is also a very interesting guided tour in English of the Duomo’s precious Iron Crown. The Royal Villa with its wonderful gardens was recently restored; built between 1777 and 1780 by the Empress Marie-Therese of Austria, the most interesting rooms are the royal apartments of Umberto and Margherita and the chapel by Piermarini.

Parks & Nature

Patriach’s Greenway Path - Varenna This fascinating pathway has recently been recognized officially but its loveliness is already well-known. The footpath, which will take 2 hours walking, starts at the Ferry dock, situated in piazza Martiri della Libertà, in the district of Olivedo, Varenna. You can reach Oggiono from Poggio Verde by car, then you can take the train from Oggiono to Varenna. At the end of the footpath you can choose from walking back on the same trail or catching the train at Fiumelatte train station to reach Varenna in 3 minutes.
395 locals recommend
Varenna
395 locals recommend
Patriach’s Greenway Path - Varenna This fascinating pathway has recently been recognized officially but its loveliness is already well-known. The footpath, which will take 2 hours walking, starts at the Ferry dock, situated in piazza Martiri della Libertà, in the district of Olivedo, Varenna. You can reach Oggiono from Poggio Verde by car, then you can take the train from Oggiono to Varenna. At the end of the footpath you can choose from walking back on the same trail or catching the train at Fiumelatte train station to reach Varenna in 3 minutes.
The Greenway is a leisurely and pleasant walk between Colonno and Griante following traces of the Antica Strada Regina, the antique connection road built by the Romans. This 10 km long itinerary (Colonno, Sala Comacina, Ossuccio, Lenno, Mezzegra, Tremezzo, Griante) leads through ancient villages with wonderful examples of architecture, as long as villas and gardens and offers charming views. You can also walk just through shorter parts of the itinerary if you don’t feel like walking from the beginning to the very end, which will take 3.30 hours: for example, you can walk along the Greenway from Lenno to Tremezzina, enjoying the fascinating panorama.
79 locals recommend
Greenway del Lago di Como
Via Luigi Civetta
79 locals recommend
The Greenway is a leisurely and pleasant walk between Colonno and Griante following traces of the Antica Strada Regina, the antique connection road built by the Romans. This 10 km long itinerary (Colonno, Sala Comacina, Ossuccio, Lenno, Mezzegra, Tremezzo, Griante) leads through ancient villages with wonderful examples of architecture, as long as villas and gardens and offers charming views. You can also walk just through shorter parts of the itinerary if you don’t feel like walking from the beginning to the very end, which will take 3.30 hours: for example, you can walk along the Greenway from Lenno to Tremezzina, enjoying the fascinating panorama.
In the pre-alps just above Lecco, a funicular takes you up to this beautiful and easy hiking trail with breathtaking views of the lakes and the Alps.
15 locals recommend
Piani d'Erna station
15 locals recommend
In the pre-alps just above Lecco, a funicular takes you up to this beautiful and easy hiking trail with breathtaking views of the lakes and the Alps.
This is where you can get maps and trail guides for visits to the Regional Park of Montevecchia and Val Curone. A number of good trails start from here.
Cascina Butto
1 Località Butto
This is where you can get maps and trail guides for visits to the Regional Park of Montevecchia and Val Curone. A number of good trails start from here.
The beautiful little hilltop village of Montevecchia is about 20 minutes from Poggio Verde. Walking on past Montevecchia along the Via Alta Collina is a tiny cheese shop in a farmstead and a little further is a ridge with stunning views. Next to Montevecchia Alta lies the Val Curone park: a natural reserve rich in flora and fauna with many walks of varying lengths and difficulty, and a winery with excellent white and red choices of the region.
22 locals recommend
Parco regionale di Montevecchia e della Valle del Curone
22 locals recommend
The beautiful little hilltop village of Montevecchia is about 20 minutes from Poggio Verde. Walking on past Montevecchia along the Via Alta Collina is a tiny cheese shop in a farmstead and a little further is a ridge with stunning views. Next to Montevecchia Alta lies the Val Curone park: a natural reserve rich in flora and fauna with many walks of varying lengths and difficulty, and a winery with excellent white and red choices of the region.

Arts & Culture

A small but beautiful Romanesque church in the old part of Barzanò.
Canonica San Salvatore
Via Castello
A small but beautiful Romanesque church in the old part of Barzanò.

Essentials

Simply Market
Excellent grocery story 6 minutes away. Outstanding charcuterie, meat and a very good cheese section. Open 24 hours.
6 locals recommend
Rex Supermercati
2 Via Casati
6 locals recommend
Excellent grocery story 6 minutes away. Outstanding charcuterie, meat and a very good cheese section. Open 24 hours.

Getting Around

Train Station about 20 minutes away. Fairly frequent trains to Milano Porta Garibaldi near Corso Como
Cernusco L. - stazione f.s. station
Train Station about 20 minutes away. Fairly frequent trains to Milano Porta Garibaldi near Corso Como