Food destinations within easy reach of Milan, worth the early start.
Food destinations within easy reach of Milan. worth the train, the rental car or the early start.
Famous for: Agoni fish fritto, missultin with polenta, Lariano cheese and lakeside risotto
Lake Como from Milan is a 45-minute train ride to a different culinary register. The lakeside trattorie in Varenna and Bellagio serve agoni fritto.
Famous for: Casoncelli alla bergamasca, polenta e osei, Formai de Mut cheese
Bergamo Alta from Milan in 50 minutes by train is the definitive Lombard food day trip. Booking recommended. Reservations advised. Cash and card accepted.
Famous for: Franciacorta DOCG sparkling wine, metodo classico tastings at Ca' del Bosco and Berlucchi
Franciacorta south of Lake Iseo is Italy's answer to Champagne, producing metodo classico sparkling wines from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco.
Famous for: Tortelli di zucca, sbrisolona, Grana Padano DOP and risotto alla pilota
Mantova is the UNESCO world heritage city where the tortello di zucca was invented: sweet pumpkin filling in egg pasta served in butter and crushed amaretti.
Famous for: Zuppa pavese, risotto alla certosina with river crayfish, salame di Varzi
Pavia 30 minutes from Milan is the Lombard city where the tortino di riso alla certosina was invented by Carthusian monks at La Certosa. Booking recommended.