The best restaurant in Bellagio
Welcome to the culinary heart of Lake Como, where the story of our Bellagio restaurant, Salice Blu began on 16th August 1973. The unbreakable connection between our passion for good food and profound respect for Lake Como has shaped our gastronomic path from the start.
The Salice Blu is much more than just a Bellagio restaurant: here traditions intertwine with creativity, creating a unique culinary experience. Founded by Mino Gandola and his wife, Flora, in 1973, Salice Blu is a marriage of love, dedication and authenticity, passed on from one generation to another.
Today, their son Luigi Gandola proudly carries this inheritance forward, adding the creative touch that continues to impress the palates of clients from all over the world. In our restaurant we not only serve extraordinary dishes, we offer a sensory journey celebrating the cuisine and region of Como.
Luigi Gandola, Chef Patron of Salice Blu Bellagio restaurant since 2005, is also well known for his appearances on TV, and has turned his passion for local ingredients into a profession. Lake Como and the mountains around it have always been his inspiration.
Experience restaurant
Salice Blu offers you an unbeatable culinary journey, inviting you to explore the specialities of Lake Como through unique experience packages. It’s not just about eating: on the contrary, we offer a complete experience involving all your senses.
Become an integral part of our culinary story through our Bellagio Experiences: absorbing cookery lessons, exciting truffle hunts, relaxing boat tours on Lake Como, exclusive wine tastings and visits to Bellagio’s traditional dairy.
At Salice Blu, your gastronomic journey does not start and end with a meal, but is transformed into an unforgettable experience. Become the star of your own culinary adventure, immersing yourself in a world of authentic flavours and revived traditions.
The flavour of experience
The passion that inspires the kitchen brigade and front of house team is reflected in an all-encompasssing experience, from the welcome to the delightful view.
Quality and freshness of the ingredients
Chef Luigi Gandola takes care personally of the selection of ingredients used in the dishes on the restaurant menu. His watchwords are freshness and respect, and he prefers ingredients from the Lake Como area and its surroundings, to mix with more exotic notes.
Attention to detail
Our attention to detail creates a warm, familiar ambience. The crockery, glasses and cutlery are all selected to help you enjoy the taste of home.
