Ristorante Mistral Menu Overview
Nestled in the heart of Bellagio with breathtaking views of Lake Como, Ristorante Mistral offers an exquisite culinary journey that blends creative Italian-inspired flavors with an elegant dining experience. Perfect for food lovers seeking innovative, elevated cuisine paired with exceptional service and a sophisticated atmosphere.
Starters and Appetizers
Begin your meal with delicately crafted starters that showcase the freshness of the region’s seafood and local ingredients. Highlights include a visually stunning shellfish dish artfully combining mollusks and crustaceans with a medley of complementary sauces that balance delicacy and depth.
Main Courses
The mains are a true celebration of Italian culinary artistry. Savor the extraordinary peacock tortellini filled with tender peacock breast, topped with a peacock leg ragu in a rich peacock broth — a rare and unforgettable experience. Indulge in the coveted Wagyu prepared three ways, a highlight that guests describe as the best steak they have ever tasted, offering an unparalleled depth of flavor and texture.
- Trenette di seppia with cannolicchi and wild clams.
- Roasted Murgia rabbit stuffed with radicchio, mustard, and black cabbage; served with a Ligurian-style bao filled with rabbit thighs.
- Linguine with black garlic from Voghiera, stracciatella cheese, capers, lemon, and marinated anchovies.
- Cavatelli with burnt wheat, turnip tops, roasted blue lobster, and crispy peperone crusco.
- Potato and fennel gnocchi with wild salmon, caviar, and borage foam.
Desserts
Conclude your meal on a sweet note with the signature lava cake soufflé, a decadent choice that requires early ordering due to its delicate preparation. Small dessert bites offered at the end provide a charming and delightful finish to your dining experience.
Drinks and Specials
Complement your meal with a curated selection of fine wines recommended by the sommelier, perfectly paired to enhance each course. The restaurant also offers elegant cocktails and Prosecco aperitifs to start your evening in style. Live music sets a sophisticated and relaxing ambiance, making this spot ideal for celebratory dinners and special occasions.
Ristorante Mistral’s tasting menu, crafted by Ettore Bocchia, is an exclusive culinary journey through innovative dishes made from premium ingredients, thoughtfully designed to deliver a memorable and luxurious dining experience in Bellagio.