Where to eat on Lake Maggiore
By the TravelCheap Editorial Team · Updated October 28, 2026
Order perch. It is the lake's key fish, served as fillets with risotto, fried, marinated in carpione or in butter and sage. Lavarello (whitefish) and tiny fried alborelle are the other local catches.
A good trattoria meal costs about €25 to €45 a head. The cheapest on our list, La Vecchia Scogliera in Feriolo, came in around €25.
Lake dishes to order
- Risotto with perch fillets, and perch in butter and sage (Lake fish (Distretto Turistico dei Laghi)).
- Lavarello, whole or filleted, and alborelle fried as a starter (Lake fish (Distretto Turistico dei Laghi)).
- Pesce in carpione: lake fish served marinated (Lake fish (Distretto Turistico dei Laghi)).
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| Place | Where | Known for | Price / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Vecchia Scogliera | Feriolo (Baveno) | Pasta with perch, fried alborelle, coregone | About €25 (Scatti di Gusto, 2022) |
| Grotto Sant'Anna | Cannobio | Tagliolini with lavarello bottarga | About €40 (Scatti di Gusto, 2022) |
| La Rampolina | Campino, above Stresa | Lavarello in carpione, lake views | €40 to €45 (Scatti di Gusto, 2022) |
| Condividere | Arona | Sharing antipasti including lake bottarga | Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026, €€ |
| Agorà | Brissago (Switzerland) | Italian cooking | Michelin Bib Gourmand, €€ |
| Antica Osteria Il Monte Rosso | Suna (Verbania) | Lake and sea fish, small terrace | Michelin Guide, €€ |
| Lo Stornello | Stresa | Mediterranean cooking | Michelin Guide, €€ |
| Verbano | Isola dei Pescatori | Terrace facing Isola Bella | Michelin Guide, €€€ |
| Milano | Pallanza (Verbania) | Historic lakeside veranda | Michelin Guide, €€€€ |
Sources: Best trattorie on Lake Maggiore (Scatti di Gusto), Condividere, Arona (Michelin Guide), Restaurants in and around Ascona (Michelin Guide), Antica Osteria Il Monte Rosso, Suna (Michelin Guide), Restaurants in Verbania and Stresa (Michelin Guide), Verbano, Isola dei Pescatori (Michelin Guide) and Milano, Pallanza (Michelin Guide). Prices from 2022 will have risen.
Eating well for less
- Eat on the mainland and visit the islands between meals.
- Book the Michelin-listed places ahead in summer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical dish of Lake Maggiore?
Perch, often as fillets with risotto or in butter and sage. Lavarello and fried alborelle are also local.
How much does dinner cost on Lake Maggiore?
About €25 to €45 a head at a good trattoria, according to Scatti di Gusto, more at Michelin-listed restaurants.
Is there a good-value Michelin restaurant on the lake?
Condividere in Arona holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide, which marks good value.
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More Lake Maggiore guides
Sources
- Lake fish (Distretto Turistico dei Laghi)
- Best trattorie on Lake Maggiore (Scatti di Gusto)
- Condividere, Arona (Michelin Guide)
- Restaurants in and around Ascona (Michelin Guide)
- Antica Osteria Il Monte Rosso, Suna (Michelin Guide)
- Restaurants in Verbania and Stresa (Michelin Guide)
- Verbano, Isola dei Pescatori (Michelin Guide)
- Milano, Pallanza (Michelin Guide)
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