Al Veluu

This spectacular restaurant has been around Lake Como for many years, named after the rectangular sails of the Lake’s fishing boats from a bygone era and from what I was told has been passed from one generation to another. Al Veluu is worth a visit for many reasons, first of all it has one of the best panoramic views on Lake Como, second, the food is as authentic and homemade and deliciously sophisticated as you can imagine. And than of course you come back for warm hospitality and magic atmosphere which is created by Luca, Cheryl and Adrino. Al Veluu cuisine shows how great Italian cooking of transforming good fresh ingredients and grandmother’s recipes into exquisite dishes. Pasta Al Veluu reminds me of penne arabiata, but its still different, because Luca grows his vegetables in his own garden. Homemade pesto is off the charts, lake fish is fresh, crispy and has a nice touch of garlic zest. Risotto with porchini is well prepared and seasoned, in my opinion best risotto in the world. Meat served with a secret ingredient, pieces of mozzarella, which make the dish full of juice and flavour. Local wines match food perfectly and make taste buttons go nuts. This is truly a unique experience with candle light table, the exquisite food, the wonderful wine, majestic panorama and the splendour of Lake Como.