Restaurant in Sorico, Italy
Fish-forward dining in a nature reserve setting.
Beccaccino is the clearest recommendation for fish-led Mediterranean dining in Sorico — a recently renovated, nature-reserve dining room with two consecutive Michelin Plate recognitions and a 4.3 Google rating across nearly 600 reviews. At the €€ price tier, it delivers strong value for a special occasion lunch or a relaxed dinner focused on both freshwater and saltwater fish.
Beccaccino is worth booking if you are spending time around Lake Como's northern reaches and want a fish-forward Mediterranean meal in a setting that earns its location. The recently renovated dining room sits inside a nature reserve on the edge of Sorico, and the space does the heavy lifting: natural materials, bright interiors, and an airy feel that makes this a genuinely good choice for a special lunch or a relaxed dinner. At the €€ price tier and with a Google rating of 4.3 across 592 reviews, the value case is clear. Two consecutive Michelin Plate recognitions (2024 and 2025) confirm that the kitchen is cooking at a consistent standard, even if it is not chasing stars. Book here for a long, leisurely meal with good fish — not for a tasting-menu marathon.
The renovation is the right place to start with Beccaccino, because it changed what this restaurant is. The space has been rethought to make the most of its position within a protected natural area, and the result is a room that feels connected to its surroundings rather than sealed off from them. Natural materials run through the interior — wood, stone, textures that reference the reserve outside , and the light comes in generously, which makes afternoon and weekend lunch particularly rewarding here. If you are arriving for a midday meal, the combination of the airy dining room and the lake-adjacent setting makes Beccaccino a strong candidate for the kind of long, unhurried meal that this part of northern Italy is well suited to.
The menu centres on fish, and the kitchen works with both freshwater and saltwater sourcing. That dual approach matters in a town like Sorico, which sits at the point where the Adda river meets the northern tip of Lake Como. Freshwater fish from the lake and surrounding waters have a long culinary tradition in this area, and a restaurant that treats them with the same seriousness as saltwater fish is doing something worth noting. The Mediterranean framing means the preparation tends toward simplicity and quality over elaborate technique, which suits the setting and the price point well.
For a special occasion, Beccaccino offers more than most options in the immediate area. The renovated space is the kind of room that photographs well and sits comfortably for a celebration lunch or a significant dinner without requiring the formality of a white-tablecloth fine-dining venue. The €€ positioning means couples or small groups can order generously without the bill becoming a talking point. Two Michelin Plate years running give the meal a credential worth mentioning if you are bringing someone who cares about that. This is not a destination restaurant that demands a dedicated trip, but if you are already in the northern Como area, it is a very good reason to plan a meal around.
Weekend and lunch timing is where Beccaccino delivers most. The nature reserve setting and the bright, naturally lit room are at their leading in daylight, and a late Saturday or Sunday lunch here , with time to sit, eat fish properly, and watch the light change over the reserve , is a better experience than a rushed weekday dinner. The recent renovation signals active investment in the property, which typically means service and kitchen confidence are both trending in the right direction. For visitors combining a meal with time around Lake Como, this is a sensible anchor for a day that takes in the northern end of the lake.
Sorico itself is a small town at the apex of Lake Como, quieter and less visited than Bellagio or Como city, which works in Beccaccino's favour. The restaurant is not competing with tourist-circuit crowds, and the experience reflects that. For those exploring our full Sorico restaurants guide, Beccaccino is the clearest current recommendation for fish-led Mediterranean dining in the area. It also pairs well with a wider stay: see our full Sorico hotels guide for where to base yourself nearby, and our full Sorico experiences guide for what to do around your meal.
Address: Via Boschetto, 49, 22010 Sorico CO, Italy. Cuisine: Mediterranean, with a focus on freshwater and saltwater fish. Price: €€ , moderate; expect a fair-value meal for the quality level. Awards: Michelin Plate 2024 and 2025. Google Rating: 4.3 based on 592 reviews. Reservations: Booking is rated Easy , contact via the restaurant directly; hours and online booking details are not confirmed, so call ahead or visit in person to secure a table. Dress: Smart casual is appropriate given the renovated, nature-connected setting. Leading for: Special occasion lunches, couples, small groups, weekend meals in daylight.
See the comparison section below for full context against regional peers.
If you are travelling more widely through northern Italy and want to benchmark Beccaccino against the upper end of the country's fish and Mediterranean cooking, Uliassi in Senigallia is the reference point for serious Italian seafood at three-Michelin-star level. Closer to the Alps, Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler in Brunico represents the leading of Italian creative cooking in a nature-integrated setting , a useful comparison if the Beccaccino setting appeals but you want more ambition on the plate. For Mediterranean cuisine in a lakeside or coastal context elsewhere in Italy, La Brezza in Ascona and Il Buco in Sorrento are worth checking. For broader Italian fine dining reference points, Osteria Francescana in Modena, Le Calandre in Rubano, Piazza Duomo in Alba, Enrico Bartolini in Milan, Casa Perbellini 12 Apostoli in Verona, Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence, Dal Pescatore in Runate, Quattro Passi in Marina del Cantone, and Reale in Castel di Sangro all offer context on what the country's leading kitchens are doing. Explore our full Sorico bars guide and our full Sorico wineries guide for what to do before or after your meal.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Beccaccino | €€ | — |
| Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler | €€€€ | — |
| Dal Pescatore | €€€€ | — |
| Osteria Francescana | €€€€ | — |
| Quattro Passi | €€€€ | — |
| Reale | €€€€ | — |
How Beccaccino stacks up against the competition.
The venue holds a Michelin Plate for 2024 and 2025, which signals consistent kitchen quality rather than a destination-level tasting experience. At €€ pricing, Beccaccino sits in the moderate bracket, so you are not paying Michelin-star money. If you are in the Lake Como northern area and want a structured fish-focused meal in a renovated nature-reserve setting, the value case is solid. For a full tasting-menu occasion with higher ambition, Dal Pescatore or Quattro Passi would set a different bar.
Bar seating specifics are not confirmed for Beccaccino. The restaurant is described as a recently renovated space that makes the most of natural materials and a bright, airy feel, which suggests a room-forward dining format rather than a counter or bar concept. check the venue's official channels to confirm seating options before arriving.
The menu focuses on freshwater and saltwater fish, so pescatarians are well served by the core offering. Specific dietary accommodation policies are not documented in available venue data. Given the fish-heavy format, those with shellfish or finfish allergies should call ahead — and given the rural Sorico location, doing so in advance is worth the effort.
Group capacity details are not confirmed, but the renovated space within a nature reserve suggests a mid-sized dining room rather than an intimate counter. For groups of six or more, it is worth contacting the restaurant directly to confirm table configuration. At €€ pricing, it is a reasonable group-meal option if you are touring the northern Lake Como area together.
For a low-key occasion tied to the Lake Como region, yes. The combination of a nature-reserve setting, a recently renovated interior built around natural materials, and two consecutive Michelin Plate recognitions gives it enough weight to mark an occasion without the formality or cost of a starred room. It is better suited to a birthday dinner or a relaxed anniversary than a once-in-a-decade celebration, for which Dal Pescatore would be the stronger call.
Sorico itself is a small town at the northern tip of Lake Como, so direct local competition is limited. For a step up in ambition within northern Italy's fish and Mediterranean category, Dal Pescatore in Canneto sull'Oglio is the regional benchmark. If you are staying further around the lake, other Como-area restaurants widen the field considerably. Beccaccino's Michelin Plate status and €€ pricing make it the practical anchor choice for anyone already based in the Sorico area.
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