Ristorante Bilacus Lake Como

Ristorante Bilacus sits on Salita Serbelloni, a five-minute walk from the Basilica di San Giacomo. The menu focuses on Italian and Mediterranean seafood, and the room runs smart and elegant. It holds a Wine Spectator Excellence Award, which sets the register for a wine list that carries more weight than the local competition.

Most venues in this part of Lake Como trade entirely on the proximity of the water, but Bilacus offers a reprieve from the tourist foot traffic near Lungolago Europa. While the setting is often marked for its romance, the real utility of the venue lies in the kitchen’s restraint. It remains a better choice than the chaotic spots along Via Giuseppe Garibaldi for those who want a focused meal rather than just a place to watch the promenade.