We absolutely love Italian food. For us, Italian food is all about simplicity, allowing good quality ingredients to work their magic.
These are our favourite apartment and villa rentals in the Italian Lakes within walking distance of restaurants, perfect if you want to hang up your apron, enjoy a break from the kitchen and dine out regularly during your holiday in Italy.
Apartment Manzoni, Lake Maggiore, Italian Lakes
A short stroll from three beautiful lakeside beaches of Lake Maggiore, and within walking distance of a plethora of superb restaurants, Apartment Manzoni is a stylish contemporary apartment in the Italian Lakes, perfect for a couple or small family.
Restaurant recommendation: Try Ristorante Battipalo, a beautifully presented upmarket lakeside restaurant in Lesa with tables adorned with crisp white linen tablecloths serving up delicious contemporary Italian cuisine.
Villa Anna, Lake Como, Italian Lakes
Super stylish and perfect for large get togethers of family and friends, Villa Anna offers guests everything you could want in an Italian Lakes holiday. Boasting a private pool, stunning gardens and incredible lake views, it’s also just a short drive from the lakeside and within easy reach of Lake Como’s most popular towns and villages including Bellagio.
Restaurant recommendation: Take a short stroll across the field to the village of Valbrona where you’ll find a couple of traditional but authentic places to eat including Albergo Ristorante Sala.
Casa Belva, Lake Maggiore, Italian Lakes
An ultra stylish 3 bedroom Italian Lakes villa rental with views to die for looking over Lake Maggiore towards the Borromean Islands, Casa Belva boasts not only a private pool but also a private gym and pool house.
Restaurant recommendation: Whilst not the closest restaurant to the villa, we recommend that you walk a bit further and try Ristorante Milano in Verbania where you’ll be rewarded with superb food and top class service.
Apartment Tranquillo, Lake Maggiore, Italian Lakes
A contemporary 4 bedroom Italian Lakes apartment with lake views and a private balcony which provides the perfect setting to watch the sun set, Apartment Tranquillo also enjoys use of a communal pool and jacuzzi and is directly across from the lakeside beaches.
Restaurant recommendation: Try La Gabella, a lakeside restaurant serving up authentic pizzas as well as delicious meat dishes.
Villa Castellaccio, Lake Maggiore, Italian Lakes
A picture postcard Lake Maggiore villa offering incredible 360 degree views and with a private swimming pool and extensive gardens to explore, this villa rental in the Italian Lakes comfortably sleeps up to 11 guests.
Restaurant recommendation: Try Officina della Pizza, a popular haunt with the locals (which is always a good sign!)
Apartment Michele, Lake Maggiore, Italian Lakes
A recently renovated 2 bedroom apartment with garden just a short walk from the lakeside, this is a great Italian Lakes apartment rental if you don’t want to hire a car during your stay.
Restaurant recommendation: Try Hosteria la Speranza, a unique restaurant where you’ll feel you have almost stepped back in time. There’s no menu here and the owner will serve up dishes prepared using local ingredients sourced that day. Just one word of caution – prices here are much higher than you will find elsewhere in the area.
Villa Alba, Lake Maggiore, Italian Lakes
One of our most popular lakeside villas in the Italian Lakes, Villa Alba enjoys direct access to the lakeside beach and even has a buoy available should guests want to bring their boat with them.
Restaurant recommendation: Try Monte Sole, a popular restaurant on the lakeside serving up excellent pizzerias as well as plenty of fish and meat dishes. Book early and ask for a table with lake view.
Villa Colmegna, Lake Maggiore, Italian Lakes
One of our most popular Italian Lakes villas with pool, Villa Colmegna is set in a quiet, upmarket residential area. Mature gardens surround a private pool, whilst guests can admire the beautiful lake views from the balconies and terraces.
Restaurant recommendation: Try the lakeside restaurant at the nearby Relais Villa Porta in Colmegna. It’s a bit more pricey than many of the other restaurants in the area but the quality is excellent and the setting is idyllic.
Apartment Roncaro, Lake Maggiore, Italian Lakes
The perfect bolthole for a small family or a couple, this apartment enjoys wonderful views of the lake over the nearby rooftops. It’s easy to reach the lakeside where you will find a host of bars, restaurants and cafes as well as having the option to hop on one of the regular boats that will take you to all the other towns and villages on the lake.
Restaurant recommendation: Try Ristorante Amelie which offers an exceptional dining experience making the most of the wonderful seasonal produce on offer.
Villa Poseidon, Lake Maggiore, Italian Lakes
Another contemporary Italian Lakes villa rental, Villa Poseidon again enjoys direct lake access and the option of a mooring for a boat. It has a large terrace overlooking the lake as well as an adjacent terrace with jacuzzi, the perfect spot to watch the sun set over the mountains in the distance.
Restaurant recommendation: Head to Pasticceria Dei Portici in Porto Valtravaglia to try a typical Italian breakfast and to indulge in their array of sweet treats.
Still got an appetite…? Then check out some of our other Lake Maggiore restaurant recommendations.