{"id":473,"date":"2025-06-26T15:32:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T07:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ottimosito.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/22\/lake-como-travel-guide\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T21:04:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T13:04:56","slug":"lake-como-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ottimosito.com\/?p=473","title":{"rendered":"Lake Como Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Leave it to Michael Bosstick (and most likely his assistant Katie) if you want the most iconic, concise travel guide for Italy \u2013 specifically Lake Como.<\/p>\n

Lauryn recently posted the hot spots on her Instagram, but let\u2019s get it all laid out here shall we?<\/p>\n

Grab your best dinner jacket, bougie bag and buckle up\u2026because you just might catch a glimpse of the Clooney\u2019s at these little gems.<\/p>\n

LAKE COMO TRAVEL GUIDE:<\/h2>\n

food & drinks:<\/h3>\n

\u2661 Veranda at Villa d\u2019Este<\/p>\n

Order a skinny margarita and the spicy chili squid spaghetti. The Dover sole is also to die for. The only move for dessert is the ice cream that comes in a carved out lemon.<\/p>\n

\u2661 The Canova Bar<\/p>\n

The prettiest setting on the lake and you must order the Affogado al Caffe. There\u2019s also an olive and salty nut situation too. So be sure to ask for that.<\/p>\n

\u2661 The Grill<\/p>\n

This bread is WORTH it so go for it. Warm and buttery. Yum. Also, this place has an incredible view.<\/p>\n

\u2661 Una Finestra Sul Lago<\/p>\n

The most amazing pizza, maybe the best ever. Staff is so nice and charismatic.<\/p>\n

\u2661 La Terrazza<\/p>\n

Order the Brunello or the lemony, dry white wine with cacio e pepe topped with caviar. The saffron and gold leaf risotto is so good too.<\/p>\n

\u2661 Il Crotto Dei Platani<\/p>\n

Get a glass of champagne the moment you sit down to enhance your entire experience.<\/p>\n

\u2661 La Tirlindana<\/p>\n

Kinda of a hole in the wall but incredible. Ordering the octopus and lemon ravioli is the only way to go here.<\/p>\n

\u2661 Il Giardino in Cernobbio<\/p>\n

The most adorable, chic little courtyard restaurant in a hotel.<\/p>\n

\u2661 La Colombette<\/p>\n

Mick Jagger\u2019s favorite. In fact, it\u2019s family owned and the truffle pasta and lamb chops are BEYOND.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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PLAY & TO-DO:<\/h3>\n

\u2661 Tennis lessons at Villa d\u2019Este, where Michael and Lauryn stayed. Doesn\u2019t seem to be going too well for Michael.<\/p>\n

\u2661 Boat tour to Il Crotto Dei Platani for lunch<\/p>\n

\u2661 Sundeck bar of the hotel for swimming, pizza and \u00e0 la piscine de Champagne.<\/p>\n

\u2661 Harry\u2019s Bar for the best Bellinis<\/p>\n

\u2661 Lauryn also got a stunning brown belt and yellow blouse at the cutest boutique at Villa d\u2019Este.<\/p>\n

\u2661 Enjoy the best croissant ever filled with warm apricot and a whole milk cappuccino at Pasticceria Poletti. (A fab rec from Claire Grieve.)<\/p>\n

*For hotels Lauryn and Michael recommend Villa d\u2019Este and Grand Tremezzo.<\/p>\n

Did you go to Italy or Lake Como this summer or have you been before? Let us know your favorite places to go, things to do, and where to eat in the comments below so we can all use this as a resource.<\/p>\n

Be sure to check out Lauryn\u2019s Italian packing list too. So many fun pieces that can be mixed and matched.<\/p>\n

x, The Skinny Confidential team<\/p>\n

+ stalk this list for all of Michael\u2019s summer trip essentials.<\/em><\/p>\n

++ check out Lauryn\u2019s tips for traveling with a baby.<\/em><\/p>\n

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