These are inspired by traditional Italian recipes but are reinterpreted with a contemporary twist. The menu offers a choice of four meals for each course, based on land, sea, lake and vegetarian foods, to satisfy the diverse tastes of the varied clientele. Typically, all the food presented revolves around the freshest ingredients carefully selected by the restaurant's young kitchen brigade.
Recently taken over by Emanuele Riva, former owner of La Cava dei Sapori, together with his wife Natalie, Acquadolce is an elegant and sophisticated restaurant nestling on the romantic shores of Lake Como. Access to its picturesque garden is from the private pier on the lake, while Acquadolce lends itself both to sumptuous lunches in the shade of the centuries-old trees, that give life to the courtyard, and to private dinners in an exclusive location overlooking the water. The renewal project for the restaurant, as conceived by the new owners, aims to create a harmonious link between the restaurant, in its Art Nouveau setting, and Lake Como itself, the shores of which are dotted with elegant villas, many of which in this particular turn of the century style.
Thanks to the considerable experience of Emanuele, awarded second prize in Best Sommelier in Italy in 2010, winner of Best Professional Sommelier in Lombardy in 2011, and Vice Champion of Italy in 2013, the extensive wine list will be further expanded with wines from some of the best wineries in Italy and from around the world. These will complete the food experience of the diners with sought-after pairings of dish and wine to best enhance the flavours of Acquadolce's cuisine.