Take your table for dinnerfor lunch only saturday and sunday

Stay & Enjoi the historydinner & night at Governo

Taste the hand of Godand man

Dreaming of a Lakeside Restaurant on Lake Como?

Nestled in the tranquil serenity of Lezzeno, just a stone’s throw from bustling
Bellagio, we offer you a taste of traditional Lombard cuisine.
From the flavors of Valtellina to the delights of Parma,
our menu takes you on a culinary journey through Italy with surprising
incursions that capture the essence of our country. Indulge in a moment of joy,
pamper yourself in our lakeside garden, relax your body, enrich your spirit,
and elevate your taste buds!

A Hidden Tavern on the Enchanted Lake
A haven for poets and rebels, a secret port for revolutionaries and beautiful souls. Revolutions and empires came and went—Napoleon passed through, Europe was reshaped. Men and ideas were forgotten by history, Italy was reborn, and the Belle Epoque took hold. Yet, on the shores of Lake Como, a timeless retreat remained: a lakeside restaurant where you can rediscover your truest self.

Once Upon a Time, a Magical Land
Suspended between sky and water, a place beyond time where you can relive your deepest desires and needs hidden within your heart.

Do You Dream of Real Men and Women?
Meeting people like they did back then, an authenticity you thought was left in the forgotten years, lost in today’s rush and haste?

The Styleof Our Home

Step through the doors of this place forgotten by time, immerse yourself in the most authentic past, and become part of the history of Lezzeno and Risorgimento Italy, as well as the earlier tales of Rokè and the dream of Justinian and Theodora, defended here for twenty years by Magister Militum Francione. Sit in the rooms where Silvio Pellico found refuge and exchanged great dreams and ideals with poet Giunio Bazzoni, Sardinian carbonaro Odoardo Bonelli, and innkeepers Francesco and Tadeo Bazzoni.

Here, where Silvio Pellico spent his last night of freedom before his arrest on his return to Milan, savor the intense flavor of life. Like all great friendships, theirs too was sealed at the lavishly set table, with wines from Lezzeno and Piedmont, food from the lake, and the grand dreams of men who sought to create Italy. Today, just as back then, enjoy the simplicity of a platter of cold cuts and cheeses under the garden’s pergola.

Admire the beauty of our lake while sipping your wines, carefully preserved for you in the cellar nestled within the walls of the last Roman fortress in the Alps, to savor your art of living. Relive the simple life of our forefathers in a relaxing and familiar corner of paradise.

MenuUnforgettable

It’s dinner time, and while the menu is set, our creativity in the kitchen knows no bounds—you might find some delightful surprises along the way. Don’t miss the rich and engaging flavors of our “Legni” dishes and the vibrant bouquets of our garden-fresh vegetables that will awaken your taste buds with the true essence of the garden.

Do you have special requests, allergies, or specific dishes you’d like to enjoy? Contact us, and we’ll do our best to create your perfect dining experience!

Finally, let Pietro guide you in selecting wines and craft beers, carefully crafted by friends, not just suppliers—men and women of great quality! Make yourself comfortable in this charming Restaurant on Lake Como.

Free Wi-fi

dogs allowed
in the garden

smoking area

local products