Ristoro Esino Lario is a hikers' refuge with genuine mountain cooking — prepared daily with whatever is fresh, no fixed menu. Traditional Larian and Lombard dishes done without pretension: polenta, stews, soups, handmade pasta. People travel from far away just to eat here. Also offers 24 beds in 3 dormitories for hikers.
17:30–21:30
17:30–21:30
17:30–21:30
17:30–21:30
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: closed. Always check for any exceptional closures.
Restaurant on Via Montefiori serving Italian and Mediterranean dishes, seasonal proposals, pizza and bar service. A central choice for lunch, dinner or a relaxed break after a walk through the village.
Seasonal hotel restaurant surrounded by greenery above the village, on the road towards Cainallo. Italian cooking, quiet atmosphere and terrace/garden for lunch or dinner in the warmer months.
Bar pizzeria in the centre of Esino Lario. Pizzas, daily specials and aperitifs with views of the Grigne. Ideal for a break after a hike.
Farm restaurant in the locality of Ortanella. Traditional cuisine using alpine farm produce, authentic mountain dishes. Family atmosphere surrounded by woodland.
Panoramically situated farm restaurant in Ortanella. Local products, mountain cheeses and typical Lombard dishes in an authentic atmosphere.
Typical products of the area
Many of these products can be found directly from local producers or at the weekly market in Varenna. Some are available in Esino — ask accommodation hosts where to find local producers.
Bar with aperitifs and hot food in the centre of Esino Lario. The village meeting point, open all year round.
Bar, tobacconist, lottery and phone top-ups. A historic landmark on Via Adamello.
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Add your business →Esino Lario has a small but genuine food scene focused on local mountain cooking — no tourist traps, no fixed menus, just what's fresh. The main option is Ristoro Esino Lario, which serves authentic mountain food (handmade pasta, polenta, stews) on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Reservations are strongly recommended for weekends. Booking is by phone only (+39 335 292220). The restaurant also runs "Mani in Pasta" cooking courses where you can learn to make fresh mountain pasta by hand — book in advance for groups.