- Must visit
Tempio Voltiano
Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, displaying scientific instruments and documents that introduce Como’s celebrated physicist.
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Things to do in Como
Discover the best of Como — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Como trip today.
- Recommended
Pinacoteca Civica
Art museum in Palazzo Volpi, with paintings, sculpture and exhibitions spanning local history from the Middle Ages onwards.
- Recommended
Museo Archeologico Paolo Giovio
City archaeology museum with Roman finds, prehistoric objects and artefacts that trace the area’s long settlement history.
- Must visit
Lungolago di Como
Elegant waterfront promenade lined with gardens, monuments and lake views, ideal for a relaxed walk near the centre.
- Must visit
Belvedere di Brunate
Hilltop terrace above Como reached by funicular, loved for broad lake panoramas and peaceful walks around the village edge.
- Recommended
Piazza del Duomo
Popular square beside the cathedral, surrounded by historic buildings and a natural starting point for exploring the old town.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Polenta uncia
Buckwheat polenta enriched with butter and local cheeses, especially from the alpine Lake Como area. A hearty staple of mountain kitchens.
- Gluten-free
Missoltini
Salted, air-dried lake fish traditionally caught in Lake Como, usually served grilled or with polenta. It reflects the area’s fishing heritage.
- Gluten-free
Risotto con pesce persico
Creamy risotto made with perch fillets from the lake, often finished with butter and sage. It is one of Como’s best-known fish dishes.
Kitchen
Elegant lakeside dining in Cernobbio, known for refined Italian cooking, seafood and polished service in a romantic setting.
Ristorante Sociale
Well-known traditional restaurant near the centre, serving Lombard dishes, polenta specialities and local wines in a warm classic dining room.
Osteria del Gallo
Casual, established spot for regional Italian cooking, with fresh pasta, lake fish and a relaxed atmosphere close to the historic centre.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Italy: lakefront hotels can be pricey, but dining and local buses are reasonable. Tourist areas cost more than inland neighbourhoods.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €10-15 for pizza, panini, or takeaway.
- Mid-range
- €25-45 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €70+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €1.50-3 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included via coperto; rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is enough in cafés.
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