Ristorante Materia

A stunning experience! I dined here solo for lunch. I was the first to arrive during their lunch service and got to pick my table. Everything was prepared impeccably and the courses were inventive. I particularly enjoyed the tender veal tongue with the tangy rosehip sauce. The dessert "Memories from a trip to Columbia" was excellent too, delicious and so playful with all the different textures. Don't pass up the espresso & treats - I would go back just for them. However, I was not a fan of the pike perch. It was my first time trying this type of fish. It was prepared perfectly so it is a matter of personal preference. The service was very attentive and quick, always standing by ready to assist and letting me enjoy the meal at my own pace. They clearly explained each course as it arrived. It is very clear that everyone there takes pride in their work - their passion translated into every aspect of the experience. It was a treat to witness such art. Well deserving of their Michelin star! I took the ferry from Como and walked over to the restaurant. It was easy to get to and Cernobbio was nice to explore with benches that have a great view of the lake.

Very unique meal that we enjoyed overall. My husband and I did the vegetarian tasting menu. This meal is definitely about the experience, trying new things/combination of flavors and appreciating different food forms. I would not come here if you are very hungry, want something hearty or a guaranteed filling meal. We came for lunch, and there were only two other parties there so it was a quiet/peaceful meal. The service and staff were very friendly, and the meal started off with a delicious variety of amuse bouche. We then went through a 5-course meal, of which our favorite was the szechuan rasberry risotto. We were not big fans of the pepper and spinach dishes. Overall, we enjoyed the experience and appreciated that they had a vegetarian menu.

Fine dining doesn’t need to be intimidating. Materia makes high-end food accessible for wide range of clients. Someone will notice the carefully selected local produce mixed with innovative culinary ideas, another will appreciate the long-lived cooking tradition of the region, and somebody will just enjoy the incredible taste. You find all these layers here. The appetisers blew us away and the mains didn’t fall short as well. Try the smoked risotto, the lamb or the pigeon.

MULTIPLE foodgasms!!! The dishes we tasted were phenomenal, and the staff were lovely. The food was Italian with a hint of Japanese; the trout, the pastas and the dessert were all heavenly. The wine was also perfect - the sommelier knew exactly what wine to suggest, based on our food selection. We drove from Bellagio, and it was well worth the drive - a MUST-TRY!!!