La Dolcenoteca In Lurago d'erba

02/04/2025: Excellent! A well-deserved star not only for the cuisine but also for the friendly and informal service.

30/03/2025: A few kilometers from Como and its lake, in the heart of Lomazzo and within its fascinating post-industrial context - it was a cotton mill - of the Fabbrica Campus, lies a true jewel of modern catering: the Trattoria Contemporanea. Don't be fooled by the name, which evokes images of popular restaurants: here we are faced with a hotbed of gastronomic ideas capable of surprising and innovating. A very young and perfectly blended team operates in the kitchen, capable and - despite the green average age - highly trained. With alchemical precision, in the kitchen you combine (a pinch of) tradition and (a lot of) modernity without neglecting your personal background, which can also be guessed at as to the origin of some surprising ingredients. The environment of the Trattoria Contemporanea manages to perfectly combine industrial charm with sophisticated design. Large spaces, bright environment, tables well spaced from each other and open kitchen. The dining room staff, also fresh but very knowledgeable, embodies spontaneous professionalism and in-depth knowledge of the culinary offering, making the service not only impeccable but also pleasantly engaging. As per my habit, when I appear for the first time in a place where creativity reigns supreme, I opt for one of the tasting menus (the most substantial), in order to completely entrust my journey to the creativity of the kitchen, ready to be surprised by the combinations that will come. I won't go into the details of the dishes (anticipated by a series of tasty and fun amus-bouche, generously complimented) so as not to spoil the surprise effect for those who want to follow the same path, but I will anticipate that you are faced with a continuous game of shapes, consistencies and flavours, with no hesitation on the part of the chefs to dare, even pushing towards peaks of aromaticity or spiciness or flavour. A long - very pleasant - game, stimulating from start to finish. Even the wine and drinks list is not at all banal, and aims in part to enhance realities that are not inflated but capable of excellent production. In conclusion, Trattoria Contemporanea is not just a restaurant, but a place where gastronomic creativity takes shape boldly and surprisingly, making it an essential stop for those who want to live an uncommon gastronomic experience. Every detail, from the "comfortable" service to the presentation of the dishes, is taken care of with passion and competence. The bill is absolutely in line with the quality and originality of the proposal.