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Cuisine of Lombardy for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Tempio Voltiano Lombardy is the economic, cultural and gastronomic landmark of the country. Even discerning palates would be fond of the local cuisine. The region is located in the Po Plain, often called ‘the granary of Italy,’ as local meadows are ideal for cultivation of vegetables and grazing.
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Lombardy is famous for its natural attractions; there are several large rivers and beautiful lakes in the region. The unique nature of Lombardy has made it the ​​world-famous center of … Open
Meat and dairy products occupy one of the main places in the national cuisine. Lombardy produces excellent butter and cheese and some varieties won’t be found in any other country in the world. The Po Plain has remained the main supplier of grain crops for many years; wheat, rice and corn are grown there.
Travelers who will visit in Milan have to taste branded risotto with saffron in local restaurants. Polenta is also a typical national food; it is cooked of fine corn flour and served with a variety of toppings. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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The local cuisine would impress with meat dishes, as meat in Lombardy is incredibly tasty and very hearty. The most recognizable among them are cazuela and ossobuco, meat stewed in wine with addition of various spices. Italian cuisine can’t be imagined without pasta. Lombardy is no exception; it offers a variety of interesting regional dishes. Locals prefer pasta with filling, tortellini and ravioli. Pasta can be stuffed with boiled vegetables and minced or soft cheese; every restaurant cooks pasta following interesting original recipes.
Porta San Giacomo All the dishes are generously flavored with spices that allow emphasizing the taste of products. It is believed that gremolata was used for the first time in Lombardy; the former is a special kind of spice with a mixture of garlic, lemon zest and parsley. Lombardian wines are well known to connoisseurs of high-quality drinks from many countries. Pavese and Franciacorta are considered to be the most popular. Fans of short drinks would like Campari and Amaretto liquors, which are also produced in Lombardy.
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Reference information
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Lombardy
♥   Restaurant 'Alessandro Cappotto in Villa Calini' Coccaglio. Type - Modern cuisine. 12 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Da Nadia' CASTREZZATO. Type - Seafood. 12.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Osteria della Villetta' PALAZZOLO SULL’OGLIO. Type - Lombardian. 14.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Cappuccini Cucina San Francesco' COLOGNE. Type - Creative. 14.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'La Corte' PALAZZOLO SULL’OGLIO. Type - Lombardian. 14.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Locanda di Mare - Burro & Alici' Erbusco. Type - Mediterranean cuisine. 16.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Giordano' CAVERNAGO. Type - Classic cuisine. 16.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'LeoneFelice' ERBUSCO. Type - Modern cuisine. 16.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Vino Buono' Grumello del Monte. Type - Regional cuisine. 17.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Botero' Crema. Type - Seafood. 17.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique sights around Lombardy

Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

From the series “Top 15 Unesco Sites in Europe”
Check on the map:   Distance from Lombardy center - 52.6 km.
The Church was called a World Heritage Site in 1980. Today, it is of great interest for all those fond of the ancient architecture and paintings. The church features the luxurious interior. It is decorated with priceless frescoes by Serrano and Ferrari dating back to the 17th century. They were created during the regular large-scale reconstruction. One of the most beautiful design elements in Santa Maria delle Grazie is its dome. It impresses with its exquisite fine painting. … Read further

Basilica di San Lorenzo

From the series “Monuments of Byzantium: the most famous buildings”
Check on the map:   Distance from Lombardy center - 51.9 km.
A new bell tower was built in it in the 12th century. You can see it even today. Late Antique mosaics are preserved in it. They are considered the main value of the basilica. It was originally built in the Byzantine style. The remaining four towers are its reminding today. They make the basilica look like Hagia Sophia. It is located in Istanbul. The religious monument is interesting not only for its interior decoration and the variety of artifacts today. Its beautiful surrounding area is also noteworthy. … Read further

Sauna-Tram

From the series “Most Extraordinary Thermaes, Baths and Saunas in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Lombardy center - 51.4 km.
It has been invented by local designers and has a deep psychological meaning. For many townspeople, public transport rides during peak hours is a great stress. So by opening a comfortable modern sauna in a tramcar, designers decided to help to get rid of such negative emotions of citizens. A tram is one of the main symbols for Milan. In the city there is one of the most ramified networks of tram tracks in Europe with a length of more than 160 km. Not surprisingly, the most original sauna in Milan has been opened in a vintage tram car. … Read further

Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Lombardy

Bergamo
Bergamo is home to a huge number of various gastronomic facilities that specialize in widest selection of culinary areas. Here you will find elite restaurants that offer not only luxurious menus with rare dishes, but also interesting entertainments programs. Of course, ... Open »
Monza
In Monza, there are a lot of different restaurants. One of the best restaurants of regional cuisine is Derby Grill. As the name implies, most of the dishes are grilled here. At the restaurant, you can taste the best meat and fish dishes, vegetables cooked over an ... Open »
Milan
Italian cuisine is considered one of the most elegant and attractive cuisines in the world. Everyone knows the passion of local people to macaroni and spaghetti, which are prepared in the most original ways in national restaurants. The local dining facilities offer ... Open »
Como
Sociale restaurant is one of the city best ones, especially if you like meat dishes. Sociale offers house special gammon, pork chops, meat soup and wine list to suit the most demanding guest. Due to restaurant' popularity it's recommended to reserve table in advance. ... Open »
Parma
The main gastronomy speciality of Parma is undoubtedly Parma ham. Many renowned culinary experts of the world use it as an essential ingredient of their food masterpieces. Every restaurant of ethnic cuisine will offer the guests of Parma to try and taste inimitable ... Open »
Varese
All fans of fish and seafood dishes simply cannot leave Varese until they visit Due Lanterne. This fish restaurant has many signature dishes including the fish soup that is cooked in accordance with a special recipe. Travelers who cannot imagine a vacation in Italy ... Open »
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