Top 10 Italian Lakes rentals within walking distance of restaurants

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 apartments and villas 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.

Casa Belva, Lake Maggiore, Italian Lakes

An ultra stylish 3 bedroom Casa Belva has 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 3 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.