La Fonte di Mariella Monolocale 2

The restaurant staff member was so welcoming and helpful, and her recommendations were amazing. Getting there was the hard part: the uphill road was a challenge to drive. I’d definitely tell anyone passing through to stop in.

We spent a beautiful day hiking through the chestnut forest, then relaxed in the sauna and hot tub. Later, we had beers on the patio watching the cats and donkeys, followed by a great dinner of local dishes prepared by the one man running the kitchen. We slept well and had a wonderful breakfast. Getting up to la fonte di mariella is an adventure, with a steep final driveway climb near the top of the mountain. Dario welcomed us, along with his friendly dog. It’s a lovely place to get away from the hectic pace of life and spend a few days. I can’t recommend it enough. Grazie Mille.

We really enjoyed the restaurant, and ate there several times. Dinner was freshly prepared with local ingredients, including game, and the changing menu had six or more specials. The house wine, prosecco, and other drinks were great and very reasonably priced. The wild boar is worth trying, and locals come from far away to eat here. The owners are kind, attentive hosts, and the staff were fantastic, genuinely kind, and full of useful knowledge about local walks and attractions. Breakfast had loads of choice, from cooked eggs, breads, pastries, cakes, fruit, cereals and yogurt to coffee and tea options. The dining area was nicely decorated and pleasant. The place is tranquil, with comfortable, well-kept rooms close to nature and several parking areas. We were pleasantly surprised by the mountain road, which is winding but in very good shape. The drive is manageable and worth it if you like exploring well-kept villages and hiking with great views of Lake Como. We’d choose a room in the main house.

A lovely little spot if you're after somewhere quiet and relaxed. The owners are gentle people and speak English really well, and they serve a small breakfast in the morning. Getting there can be tricky at times, with narrow stretches alongside houses, bushes, and walls. But at the end, there's a beautiful, huge property on the hillside. We only stayed one night, which felt too short. This quieter, less touristy side of Lake Como seems to have plenty more to explore. Definitely recommend it.