Rifugio Gelindo di Olgiati Laura In Besano

A refuge with the scent of the mountains and authenticity To get there, you need a bit of an adventurous spirit: a dirt road that climbs through the woods of #Besano, then suddenly... a corner of peace. @rifugiogelindo welcomes you with the warmth of wood, the scent of a burning fireplace, and the feeling of being out of this world but in the right place. The cuisine? Simple, honest, and sincere, as it should be in a true refuge: • Coarse-grain polenta with gorgonzola, braised beef, venison, local cheeses, and cured meats that speak for themselves. Generous portions, home-cooked dishes, and a signature family welcome. The hostess makes you feel like a guest, not a customer. It's not a "star-studded" restaurant, but a place where you eat well and feel good, and that's much more important. You'll find it at Via alla Bernasca 8, Besano (VA). Recommended for those who love good food, nature, and tranquility after a hike or day trip. A haven you won't easily forget.

We stopped in as a group after a hike on the local trails for coffee and dessert, and we weren't disappointed. Excellent desserts, extremely friendly staff, and a quiet location. We'll definitely be back to try the rest of the menu.

Everything was delicious, the place was welcoming, and the staff were friendly. Today they brought us three appetizer platters with cold cuts, cheeses, and pickles. Then we had the suckling pig and the ossobuco with polenta, and everything was delicious. We'll be back. The road to get there is unpaved and a bit bumpy, but it's still easy to get there.

Everything was perfect, the price was a little high for a farmhouse.

The road is an old mule track in the middle of the woods. Once you get there, the place is truly beautiful. The wait staff is warm, polite, and quick. The portions are generous, and the food is prepared with attention to detail. The polenta comes in various variations, along with a selection of cold cuts and cheese platters. Truly delicious. I had a cold cuts and cheese platter, pasta with ragù, and roast suckling pig. Montepulciano wine and braulio sorbet. I highly recommend trying this experience. Leave your car down below and walk about twenty minutes through nature. You won't regret it. I sincerely thank the staff for taking such a liking to me. I will definitely be back again and again. Thank you, Rifugio Gelindo. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰