An hour’s drive from Milan, Lake Como feels like a world away from the hustle and bustle of the hectic Lombard capital. Whether you're a local or just visiting, the exquisite lakeside surroundings are studded with exquisite places to enjoy an aperitivo.
From the terrace of a hotel that once hosted Greta Garbo from a former ferry terminal to a historic butcher shop turned bistro, here are seven places to have an aperitivo overlooking Lake Como.
With more than 100 years of history, this hotel was an essential destination at the time of the “grand tour,” with its rooms hosting noblemen, divas and VIPs. Today, an aperitivo at the T Bar is an opportunity to bask in a bit of that early 20th-century grandeur. From the terrace, the view stretches...
Patricia Urquiola’s design and Andrea Berton’s style in the kitchen are two key elements that reflect the class that reigns throughout Il Sereno, a boutique hotel on the eastern shore of Lake Como. If the one Michelin Star Berton Al Lago restaurant is not a good enough reason to visit the establishm...
It’s a name that has been part of the history of Cernobbio for the past 50 years. The veranda of Harry’s Bar, often a destination for VIPs including George and Amal Clooney, is a great classic for an aperitivo overlooking the lake. The location is fantastic: in the town square, just a few steps from...
For a glamorous aperitivo in Como city, we recommend Terrazza 241, the rooftop bar of the Hilton Lake Como, opened in January 2018. Overlooking the promenade leading to Villa Olmo, the view from here is one of the most unusual, making Terrazza 241 is the right place for a standout happy hour of cock...
Opened in April 2017, Lo Scalo embodies the new spirit of Lake Como. Andre Paci is the engine behind the project, assisted by young staff members. Working on the terrace overlooking the former Cremia boat yard, the bartender with more than 20 years of experience serves a spritz, certainly, but not t...
How to revive an old family butcher shop? Ask two brothers from Laglio, Andrea and Alessandro, who transformed their parents Luciano and Marilena’s shop into a small bistro. Overlooking the Vecchia Regina, Da Luciano can be reached both by car and by boat, as there is a small floating dock just in f...
Five years ago, Riccardo and Federico embarked on the task of producing a craft beer that was linked to Lake Como. The result was AquaDulza, named in honor of the lake’s fresh water. The brand soon started to gain notice from the world of craft beer enthusiasts, so the creators thought of giving the...