Food Experience
Italian flavours
lived in different ways
At Hotel Paradiso Como, food is part of who we are.
Two different restaurants, two atmospheres, one common thread: Italian tradition, family roots and a deep connection to Brunate and Lake Como.
The Oldest Restaurant in Brunate
Smart Family Club
Guests who book directly through our website enjoy exclusive benefits during their stay.
As a member of the Smart Benefits Club, you receive 10% off at all our restaurants and at the Pool Bar, simply by staying with us.
A small advantage designed to reward direct bookings and let you enjoy Italian food, aperitivi and shared moments with even more pleasure.
A place where tradition never left
La Polenteria di Brunate is the oldest restaurant in the village, a place where time has shaped flavours rather than erased them.
Here, tradition is not remembered — it is lived, every day, at the table.
For generations, this has been a reference point for locals and travellers looking for honest food, generous portions and recipes deeply connected to the territory.
Rooted in Brunate, shaped by the mountains
The cuisine of La Polenteria is born from the land that surrounds it.
Mountain traditions, seasonal rhythms and ingredients that reflect a simpler, more grounded way of cooking.
Polenta is at the heart of the menu, accompanied by slow-cooked dishes, rich flavours and recipes that speak of cold winters, shared tables and long conversations.
This is food that nourishes, comforts and brings people together.
A restaurant lived
by locals
La Polenteria is not a destination created for visitors.
It is a place where locals still gather, where families meet, and where tradition continues without needing explanation.
For guests staying at Hotel Paradiso Como, dining here means stepping into the daily life of Brunate — experiencing the village not as a postcard, but as a living community.
Honest cooking without reinterpretation
At La Polenteria, recipes are respected, not reinvented.
Cooking follows tradition closely, preserving flavours, textures and techniques that have been handed down over time.
There is no need to modernise what already works.
The result is a cuisine that feels authentic, generous and deeply satisfying.
a Collaboration with Chef Massimiliano Nigro
La Polenteria and MamaGina share the same roots, but express them in different ways.
Where MamaGina offers Italian family cooking with a view, La Polenteria tells a more rustic, mountain story.
Both places are united by the same values: respect for tradition, love for food and the importance of sharing a table.
An experience beyond the hotel
Dining at La Polenteria means leaving the hotel and walking into the heart of Brunate.
A short distance that leads to a different atmosphere, where food is deeply tied to place and memory.
For many guests, this experience becomes one of the most authentic moments of their stay — simple, real and unforgettable.
For those who seek real tradition
A different expression of the same family story
La Polenteria is ideal for guests who appreciate traditional cuisine, local atmosphere and a sense of continuity with the past.
It may not be the right place for those looking for refined reinterpretations or contemporary dining concepts.
For those who value authenticity, history and the comfort of honest food, it often feels exactly right.
A table that tells the story
of Brunate
At La Polenteria di Brunate, every meal is part of a longer story.
One made of land, seasons, people and recipes that have endured.
Sitting at the table here means becoming part of that story, even if only for one evening.
An authentic local experience
Dinner at La Polenteria di Brunate is not an event created for visitors.
It is a tradition that has existed long before tourism, and continues today as part of everyday village life.
As the oldest restaurant in Brunate, La Polenteria represents a way of cooking and sharing food that has remained true to its roots — honest, generous and deeply connected to the territory.
A short walk into the heart of the village
Reaching La Polenteria means stepping outside the hotel and into Brunate itself.
A short walk leads you to a place where locals still gather, conversations flow naturally and the atmosphere feels genuine.
This distance matters.
It transforms dinner into an experience — a moment of immersion in local life rather than a meal arranged for guests.
Mountain flavours, shared at the table
The cuisine of La Polenteria is inspired by mountain tradition and seasonal rhythms.
Polenta takes centre stage, accompanied by slow-cooked dishes and recipes that reflect the history and climate of the area.
Flavours are rich, comforting and familiar.
Food is prepared without reinterpretation, respecting techniques and ingredients that have been passed down through generations.
This is cooking meant to nourish, warm and bring people together.
A place lived by locals
What makes La Polenteria special is not only what is served, but who is sitting at the table.
Families, neighbours and long-time guests share the same space, creating an atmosphere that feels real and unforced.
For those staying at Hotel Paradiso Como, this dinner becomes one of the most authentic moments of the stay — a chance to experience Brunate beyond the view.
A different side of the family story
La Polenteria and MamaGina tell two sides of the same story.
Where MamaGina offers Italian family cooking with a panoramic view, La Polenteria expresses the more rustic, mountain-rooted soul of the family.
Together, they allow guests to experience Italian cuisine from two complementary perspectives — both genuine, both deeply rooted.
Who this experience is for
Dinner at La Polenteria is ideal for guests who:
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value authenticity over refinement
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enjoy traditional, hearty cuisine
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want to experience local life, not just observe it