Signature cuisine, wine culture, architecture and landscape
NIÒBĒ the new fine-dining restaurant, bistro and wine bar is helmed by chef Franco Caffara who previously earned a Michelin star with his restaurant I Tigli al Lago in Como. The connection to the lakeside is further reflected in the attention paid to the architecture and design of the venue, creating an exclusive experience in which signature cuisine, wine culture, architecture and the landscape interact seamlessly.
The restaurant is on three levels
"We wanted to forge an authentic dialogue with the lake and have worked to transform the qualities of the landscape like the depth of the water, the presence of the mountains, the textural quality of the vegetation, into architectural elements that define the space. NIÒBĒ depicts the lake through proportions, light and spatial relationships," explains architect Flaviano Capriotti. The restaurant is on three levels covering a total of 430 sqm and has been created from the conversion of a private villa with direct access to the lake. The interiors have soft geometries, organic forms and intimate areas that create a fluid sequence of open and interconnected spaces.
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Fine dining, a private room and a bistro
The first floor has the 32-seat fine-dining restaurant NIÒBĒ al Lago. The main dining room has warm, natural tones, and the wine experience takes centre stage in the open-plan wine cellar. The Wine Room is a circular lounge where six people can enjoy tastings and special occasions, set against a backdrop of over 600 Italian and international wines, with a particular focus on the great champagne houses and a selection of small independent producers. The Sala Privé is for private events, accommodating up to ten people. NIÒBĒ al Lago is open for dinner and also for lunch at weekends and offers, in addition to the à la carte menu, two different tasting menus. The ground floor is home to the NIÒBĒ Garden, the restaurant’s bistro with seating for 32. Overlooking the garden, the bistro and bar area serve seasonal business lunches as well as aperitifs, signature cocktails, champagne, selected wines and tapas.
ph credits Leo Torri
