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Ristorante Borromeo
Via Collegio 16 Cuisines: Italian, EuropeanAbout
Dating from around 1350, this former monastery and Catholic school is one of the most popular restaurants in the region, noted for its outdoor terrace. Local residents flock to its three rustic rooms with high ceilings. The kitchen staff is versatile, knowing how to prepare the best of both the Italian and Swiss kitchens. They use very fresh ingredients and don't oversauce. The menu may include risotto Milanese with saffron, a mixed grill, piccata Marsala, trout, scampi, and an especially good osso buco. On our recent rounds, we especially enjoyed saltimbocca (veal with ham), served with a potato-based gnocchi.
