Crotto Piazzaga In Torno

We had lunch at this crotto on a Monday in August, after a short hike from Torno to Monte Piatto. A very pleasant place, with a moderately spacious interior and a terrace sheltered by a canopy, where we sat. We arrived early (before noon) and were the only customers for the entire meal. The menu, written on a blackboard (with accurate prices), offers: platters of cured meats and cheeses of various sizes, two or three first courses and the same number of second courses, vegetarian or vegan options available for all courses (and plenty of vegetables on the menu), and homemade desserts. We opted for a goat's cheese (a local product, like almost everything else they offer), seasoned with oil, pepper, and a few drops of balsamic vinegar, truly delicious; then polenta with chanterelles (picked in the nearby woods)—also excellent—and finally a chocolate cake with mint cream, equally good. We drank Pintalpina beers (produced in Valtellina and among our favorite craft beers), but of course wine is also available, as well as a refreshing organic green coffee and ginger herbal tea to round out the meal. The owners are kind, friendly, and welcoming; the service is courteous and prompt; the food is local, well-prepared, with generous portions and fair prices. I will return and highly recommend it.

Super friendly! We passed by after the shop closed on a long hike, but they still served us food. We'd be happy to go back.

Came across this cute place during a run one morning. Not sure they were open, but the owner spotted me and lead me in, so I had to at least have a coffee with him. ☕️

Hidden Gem, warm welcome and excellent service From Daniela, made our last hike before leaving, truly unforgettable❤️

The tricolor gnocchi are excellent 😋

Very nice place with breathtaking views of the lake

Good food, very friendly service and nice places :)

I didn't know him and during a walk I stopped for a short break, but they were very kind and the place was very beautiful. The cake with cream is good.