Caffè Centrale In Chiavenna

02/01/2025: Alpine refuge, reachable with about 1h 15 of walking (300m difference in altitude) from Stuetta. Hiking level, a short, slightly exposed stretch can create problems for those who suffer greatly from the void, but the path is always at least 1m wide. I only stopped to eat. Buckwheat ravioli with bitto, polenta with tomino and speck, tea, coffee and walnut and honey cake. Good, tasty, well cooked food. Around €35. Preferable to have cash: internet is not guaranteed. On busy days, lunch is served in two shifts, reservations are essential. Tables also outside, if the weather permits. Path and structure not accessible to disabled people. Friendly staff. About 50m lower there is Lake Emet, beautiful, also frequented by fishermen and numerous day trippers.

29/09/2024: Easily accessible refuge. Despite the cold day, the dining room was not heated at all. Too bad, even the food was lukewarm (polenta with tomino and speck and buckwheat ravioli with Bitto). The portion of the first course was a little small.