Beyond Nesso: nearby Lake Como favorites
Halfway along the Como–Bellagio shore, Nesso makes a relaxed base for memorable meals, lakeside afternoons, and discoveries in both directions.
Como to the south.
Bellagio to the north.
One of Nesso’s pleasures is its position between Como and Bellagio. The ASF C130 bus travels along the shore in both directions, making nearby villages practical to explore without always bringing the car. Check your return journey before heading out for dinner; selected passenger ferries also stop at Nesso.
Blevio. Make an evening of it.
A village not far from Nesso with two very different ways to spend a memorable night out by the water.
Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como
For a polished aperitivo, terrace dining or a special occasion, the lakeside resort offers several places to linger with a view. Check its current restaurants and opening arrangements before visiting.
See dining options ↗Ristorante Momi
At Momi, the appeal is a relaxed waterside setting and cooking informed by local and seasonal ingredients. A lovely alternative when you want the lake without an entire day trip.
Discover Ristorante Momi ↗
Lezzeno. Long lunches, late sunsets.
Keep following the lake and you’ll find relaxed waterside restaurants, outdoor tables, and a good excuse to hire a boat.
Ristorante Aurora
Aurora’s lakeside terrace makes an easy destination for a meal with a view. The hotel also offers motorboat rental and water activities, including kayak and paddleboard options. Ask about self-drive boat availability, requirements and the departure point.
Ristorante Aurora ↗Boat & activity information ↗Crotto del Misto
Another Lezzeno favorite, serving local and regional dishes with a focus on lake fish. The historic wine cellars and spectacular setting make it an appealing stop in their own right.
Visit Crotto del Misto ↗
Bellagio is worth the trip.
Find your own version.
See the postcard lanes and famous waterfront, but keep wandering. Take a side street, pause for something delicious, or continue along the shore beyond the busiest square. It is a rewarding day out from Nesso. Bellagio is also a convenient jumping-off point for Lake Como’s central-lake triangle: passenger boats and ferries connect it with Varenna, Menaggio and the Tremezzina shore (including Cadenabbia and Tremezzo-area stops). Crossings can be quick and services frequent in the busy season, but schedules and the exact landing vary by route and time of year.
Check official ferry timetables ↗
Explore Bellagio ↗A little of the town, its lakeside views and the food culture that makes wandering worthwhile. Photographs are illustrative, not tied to particular restaurant listings.
