Cascina Diodona In Malnate

Excellent restaurant, beautiful location, especially for parties and receptions. The outdoor space is pleasant and perfect for a relaxing post-lunch/dinner stroll. Highly recommended.

Diodona is a gem nestled in the greenery of the Lombard Prealps, between Varese and Como: an old farmhouse transformed into a refined venue, surrounded by several hectares of parkland with a garden, a greenhouse, and a slow-paced atmosphere. The ambiance is elegant yet warm, rustic-chic with touches of class—perfect for intimate dinners, special occasions, or weddings, but also for a gourmet evening without the overly formality. The service is attentive, professional, and friendly, with a relaxed pace, sometimes almost too relaxed, that perfectly complements the location. We started with a canapé (on a black base, probably squid ink bread): not bad. Marinated or smoked salmon with a spiced cream, currants, and micro-herbs. Fresh, balanced between smoky, acidic, and creamy. Followed by a platter of cured meats and raw meats: firm and flavorful beef tartare, sciatt soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, excellent prosciutto crudo, bresaola, salami, and several types of cheese. The quality of the ingredients is evident, the presentation elegant without being overbearing. As for the first course: ravioli in rosé cream: the most memorable dish. A velvety sauce (light bisque), generous pieces of fresh shrimp, citrus zest, and fine herbs. The sweetness of the crustacean, the citrus acidity, and the perfect creaminess—impeccable, yet not heavy technique. Finally, two delicious options. A nougat parfait with Aurum sauce, and I absolutely loved the blueberry tart with its grappa ice cream. One was creamier, with vanilla cream, yellow coulis, fresh red berries, and strawberry—fresh, tart, and not cloying. The other was a shared dessert with grappa ice cream, moist, delicious, and beautifully strong. In short: high-quality, seasonal cuisine with attention to the ingredients, meticulous presentation, and balanced portions. The timing between courses could be improved: waiting more than half an hour for a first course seems a bit excessive.

Warm welcome, very helpful and qualified staff, excellent service, well-prepared and delicious food, clean and well-maintained environment, congratulations. Excellent lunch, definitely worth repeating.

A special thanks to the kindness of the owner and especially to our very helpful and uniquely kind waiter....To finish, excellent cuisine

The location is beautiful, very spacious and welcoming. The service is impeccable: I mentioned that a guest was lactose-allergic, and they immediately addressed any food-related issues, advising us on which dishes we could and could not eat, or even changing ingredients for different dishes. I'm not giving the food a full review, as there were a few dishes I wasn't entirely sold on, like the paccheri alla matriciana (the guanciale should have been crispier to give the sauce a different flavor). Otherwise, the venue is a great place for ceremonies, business dinners, and large events. The parking lot is very large.

Beautiful evening with workmates 🥂🎆🎇

We recently celebrated our mother's 90th birthday. A refined restaurant, surrounded by an impeccably maintained park, everything worked perfectly. A room was at our disposal, the service was perfect, as was the food. I highly recommend it.

Celebrated birthday seated in a room with glass windows overlooking the outside excellent food with attention to vegetarian and celiac guests highly recommended top place in summer for the beautiful outdoor park large parking

Simply stunning location, exquisite cuisine, excellent quality, friendly and prompt service. Top-notch wine list—what can I say, a complete sensory experience. Thank you!!!

We were there for a wedding. I recommend it. Excellent experience.