Lago

Lago’s menu features intriguing names such as “Meaty Bolognese” and “Despair Peperoncino”. Diners have also commented on the explanations of ingredients and cooking methods, making this a place to consider for a leisurely lunch or dinner, savouring each dish. House specialities include braised beef tongue with porcini mushroom and red wine sauce, as well as Milanese cutlet. If you’re in the mood for pasta, you might compare the Bolognese with the peperoncino. “Gorgonzola Nikki” also appears on the menu, offering a combination a little different from the familiar Italian classics.

Starters include sweetfish confit with melon sauce, 24-month-aged sliced prosciutto and caprese. Some dishes are available in half portions, a useful option if you’d like to try several things. One diner who heard the chef describe the food also noted the presentation and the thought given to the ingredients. The restaurant lists more than 10 wines by the glass at all times, as well as a set of 3 varieties. A guest said they had wine selected to match their food, which may help if you’re unsure what to choose. A 3-cheese platter is also listed for those who’d like to linger over wine after the meal.

The special lunch menu served after 13:00 includes a “Pasta Set” with Italian appetisers, pasta, bread, several kinds of dessert and coffee. Another listed option includes 3 plates of the day’s desserts and free refills of coffee. Choose whether to finish with one dessert or linger over a selection. Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner. If you have a particular plan in mind—perhaps a pasta set or course at lunchtime, or dinner pairing dishes with wine—you can arrange your visit with the restaurant.