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Take a Trip to Varenna, Italy
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items Varenna is one of my favorite places on the planet! On the coast of Lake Como in the Italian region of Lombardy,it's about 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of Milan. You can take the ferry to other places like Bellagio, Griante and Menaggio. Varenna is sm...
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Shops in Varenna
Restaurants
Places to Stay
Nearby Bellagio
Shops in Varenna
One of my favorite things about Varenna was the wide variety of gorgeous little shops you could visit. Lose yourself in the silk scarves, local pottery, and jewelry!
This boutique has a perfect 5.0 rating! They sell locally made perfumes, candles, sunglasses, and notebooks, all sourced from Como-area artisans.
Varenna Holidays - Boutique
Il Tornio sells handmade ceramics, plus hanging ornaments and jewelry.
Il Tornio
Il Pozzo on Contrada dei Sarti. Their goods include scarves, ponchos, jewelry, and bags. Located on the waterfront.
Il Pozzo
Lavanda del lago is a unique little store devoted to everything, well, lavender. Soaps, creams, essential oils, even lavender salt.
Lavanda del lago
La Bottega di Varenna is a wonderful neighborhood grocery, selling fresh fruit, dairy products, beverages, and pastries. They have made-to-order sandwiches, with fresh, sliced-to-order meats and cheeses. Operated by an English-speaking family, the st...
La Bottega di Varenna
Restaurants
The food in Varenna is terrific and runs the gamut from casual to Michelin Star calibre. Try these suggestions!
The food is rated highly, but go for the view. Oh my gosh, it's beautiful. They are also puppy-friendly: one person mentioned the waiter brought a bowl of water for their dog without being asked. There are vegan options, and they have lovely roasted ...
La Vista
Osteria Quatro Pass is intimate and charming. Well rated, it focuses on northern Italian pasta, seafood & freshwater fish. The atmosphere includes stone walls & vaulted ceilings. Great antipasto and tiramisu.
Osteria Quatro Pass
I went to Il Cavatappi more than once - it was right down the road from my hotel on my first trip to Varenna. It's a simple trattoria with tables in an alley , but the food was lovely. Cosy atmosphere.
Il Cavatappi
Ristorante Visteria is considered one of the, if not the “best” restaurant in Varenna. I have not been there myself. But it appears in the Michelin Guide and Chef Francesco Sarno receives strong praise from food critics. Spectacular views across Lake...
Ristorante Visteria
For a more casual fare, Bar La Cambusa is a good choice. It serves panini, bruschette, pizza, and light Italian dishes. Highly rated, visitors praise it for its lakeside setting and easygoing atmosphere.
Bar La Cambusa
Places to Stay
Varenna has a wide variety of beautiful places to stay, for any price point. Here are a few highly rated ones.
A beautiful location right along the lake, Hotel Villa Cipressi has loads of amenities, including a sauna. Located at the hotel is the Gate of Heaven, Porta del Paradiso - famous gilded bronze doors created by Italian sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti in the...
Hotel Villa Cipressi, by R Collection Hotels
The Hotel Royal Victoria is another well-known hotel in Varenna. Well rated and eco-certified, there is also a highly-rated restaurant on site and has a breakfast buffet. There is also a spa.
Hotel Royal Victoria, by R Collection Hotels
For a more moderately priced, but still highly rated hotel, try Albergo Milano. It's a 3-star hotel with a fantastic lake-view terrace. It offers a mix of traditional rooms and self-catering apartments. You can have cocktails on the terrace at sunset...
Albergo Milano
The Michelangelo B&B is a really nice alternative to the hotel option. It features cozy rooms, an excellent roof terrace, and their famous made-to-order breakfasts.
Michelangelo B&B
Nearby Bellagio
Just a ferry ride away, the city of Bellagio has a wealth of restaurants and shops to explore. Here are some recommendations.
Azalea Silk of Como Bellagio has gorgeous scarves, ties, and accessories based on a tradition that goes back over 100 years. Very much the authentic “Made in Italy” elegance!
Azalea Silk of Como Bellagio
Azalea Luca Gandola sells handmade silk goods and high-quality Italian menswear. It occupies one of Bellagio’s most photographed stairways overlooking Lake Como. So it is a treat for the eyes and your sense of touch!
Azalea Bellagio!
MILEDO Boutique is set in the heart of the “Pearl of Lake Como." It is a luxury clothing and accessories store known for its personalized service and selection of elegant fashion pieces and lifestyle items.
MILEDO Boutique
Trattoria Baita Belvedere is located in the hills of Bellagio, overlooking Lake Como and the “Pre-Alps.” The family-run restaurant has a relaxed and intimate setting for family meals and romantic dinners. It's set up the hill, but guests can access t...
Trattoria Baita Belvedere
Gioya Restaurant Bellagio is in the Hotel Du Lac Bellagio in the heart of the city. It offers Mediterranean dishes emphasizing fresh, seasonal ingredients. With an elegant terrace overlooking Bellagio’s town square and the lake, the view is amazing.
Gioya Restaurant Bellagio