Really nice dinner at Osteria Mercato https://osteriamercatostresa.com/ in Stresa at the Lago Maggiore. Perfect weather to sit outside and enjoy their creative appetizers (e.g. octopus “taco”, savory creme brûlée) and more classic entrees with excellent house-made pasta and gnocchi
Bread
Crème brûlée, poached egg and vegetables
Tacos, guacamole, stracciatella cheese and octopus
Foie gras terrine, pan brioches and orange compote
Casarecce, ribs and veal ragu
Gnocchi with buffalo cheese and tomatoes
Breaded perch fillets, marinated zucchini and light wasabi
Banana split
Mango namelaka, pistachio and chocolate
Figs, goat cheese ricotta, honey and almonds