Lombardy: Varese
Gastronomic itinerary

Varese: a gastronomic itinerary

The province of Varese, a border county and transit land, is characterized from the geographic viewpoint by the variety of its landscapes: the north is immersed in the green of the Pre-Alps, with the mountains as a majestic backdrop for a central area rich in LAKES and hills, while to the south the great Po valley opens up Northern Italy’s well cultivated and fertile plains.

The territory’s singular conformation, offering panoramas of incomparable beauty, is also reflected in the Varese gastronomy and in its typical products: cheeses, cold cuts, wine and honey are but a few of the delicacies of this province, products that to this day are prepared in true artisan style according to age old traditions.

SKILLED RESTAURATEURS are able to prepare tasty dishes typical of the Varese land, reviving traditional recipes of the Lombard cuisine, based on rice, fish from the lakes, venison and polenta (corn meal). Following our suggestions, we invite you to discover the flavors, places and the typical products that the Varese province is able to offer.

• ANGERA: THE WINE
• LAVENO MOMBELLO: THE HONEY
• LUINO: THE FORMAGGELLA
• CURIGLIA CON MONTEVIASCO: GOAT "VIOLIN"
• CANTELLO: THE ASPARAGUS
• VARESE: THE GORGONZOLA D.O.P.
• GAVIRATE: THE "UGLY AND GOOD"
• MAP
• AGRITOURISM MAP

Other products typical of the varese province: 

• Gallarate's AMARETTI
• Il liquore AMARETTO DI SARONNO
• Valcuvia’s CAPRINI fresh goat cheese
• DOLCE VARESE
• Uboldo’s POTATOES
• Lake Maggiore’s FISH
• Monate’s PEACHES

Courtesy of APT Provincia di Varese, Varese Official Tourist Board  - Lake Varese - Photo © Antonella R.

© 1997-2010 Enrico Massetti
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