Tag Archives: cuisine

Como: Looking for Culinary Authenticity

Posted on April 7, 2026 by comocompanion

In December 2025 Italy won an award for authentic cuisine from UNESCO in the category of Intangible Cultural Heritage. We ask what makes for authenticity and where can it be found in Como. Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Food, Lake, Restaurants, Sustainability | Tagged cassoeula, Como, cucina povera, cuisine, Culture, europe, Food, food tourism, mercato coperto, pizzocheri, Polenta, tourism, travel | Leave a comment

Como’s Festival of Misultin and Lake Fish

Posted on October 21, 2020 by comocompanion

GastroLario’s Festival of Missoltini and Lake Fish runs until the end of October with 25 participating restaurants but lake fish are to be enjoyed all year round. Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Events, Food, Lake, Restaurants, Uncategorized | Tagged agone, cormorants, cuisine, festivals, fishing licence, lake fish, lavarello, Mezzegra, missoltini, Restaurants, specialities | 1 Comment

Dining Out in and Around Como: Genuine Food

Posted on November 1, 2019 by comocompanion

Dining Out in and Around Como: Genuine Food. Describing a meal as ‘genuine’ sound pretentious and so further explanation is required as to what this is and where you can find it here. That is far from easy but here goes! Continue reading →