Grand Hotel Tremezzo

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In our latest feature, we showcase the Grand Hotel Tremezzo in Lake Como. A place that attracts visitors from around the globe, bringing the essence of Italy with a warm welcome, a culinary taste explosion, and a story that will leave you breathless.

 

Italianità - The Essence of Italy

Enea and Maria Gandola discovered the allure of Lake Como, attracting Europe’s most illustrious families who fell in love with the pure air, mountain vistas, charming locals, and above all, the azure lake. After travelling around the continent, experiencing the most beautiful and celebrated hotels, they fostered a dream, the dream of building a luxury hotel that would compete with the finest in the world. 

Nobility and famous celebrities put the Grand Hotel Tremezzo on the international map. After its expansion, the hotel was acquired by a new family, who are still its owners today. It is a story where tradition and glamour happily blend with a contemporary spirit of independence. A place where the welcome is stylish warm and genuine.

“Always feels like coming home to family” 

Grand Hotel Tremezzo’s vision is to make guests feel Italy with all five of their senses. “To understand your expectations, then exceed them; to presage your specific moments of joy, then craft them.”

Italianità embodies a certain generosity of spirit, a way of life filled with character – capturing the essence of Italy is what they do best.

Al Buon Gusto

Grand Hotel Tremezzo offers a wide variety of on-site dining options. Whether your palate is adventurous or more traditional, you will find gastronomic delights sure to more than satisfy your taste buds.  

  • La Terraza Gualtiero Marchesi: The first chef in Italy to ever gain three Michelin stars has his creative spirit at one of the finest terraces facing Lake Como. Honoruing Marchesi’s legacy, this gem serves signature dishes in an art form of alta cucina. 
  • L’Escale Trattoria & Wine Bar: A beautifully converted wine cellar, featuring exclusively Italian wines, with much of it dedicated to boutique and cult producers of limited-editions. 
  • Da Giacomo Al Lago: Specialities in seafood served with lake views, where the lake meets the sea. 
  • T-Bar: Open anytime for an easy lunch, sunset aperitivo or a cheeky nightcap. With a casual-chic mood, it is perfect for any occasion, ready to enjoy in the Sala Musica while sipping your favourite drink. 
  • T-Pizza: Located poolside for a relaxed atmosphere, dine al-fresco one of the most popular Italian dishes. Pizzaioli from the wood-burning oven tastes sublime, perfect to end your day. 
  • Dimmidisi: Exclusive for private dining experiences, designed by a detailed-oriented team. From the menu to the music and lighting, enjoy bespoke experiences just for you.

Quality and excellence drive their cuisine, harnessed by chefs who infuse tradition with joyous creativity, offering dishes that are unique in their own way.

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Vanini Olive Oil

If we travel back in time, it is not a mystery that the mild weather, combined with the moraine soil, has enable a booming production of what is called “the green gold“: olive oil. These olives have grown on trees that are direct descendants of the variety brought to Italy by Greek settlers during Julius Caesar reign in the 1st century B.C.
 
The supplier at Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Fantoio Vanini, pays extremelly attention to selecting the olives from the Tremezzina groves. It is vital to press them as soon as they are picked, ensuring they are always cold-pressed. The temperature below 80 degrees Fahrenhei helps the oil retain the organoleptic richness of the raw material, its minerals, vitamins and antioxidants, which are crucial for our health. Its taste is slightly fruity with hints of flavour ranging from artichokes to almonds, making it a favourite in the traditional cuisine of Lake Como. 
 
The Queen of the Lombards simply could not live without the same oil that still flows green and fragant in Lenno. This small family business’s production gained international recognition with a gold metal at the Paris Expo in 1905, when Lake Como Olive Oil conquered Paris. 
 
The executive Chef of the hotel, Osvaldo Presazzi, chose Vanini Olive Oil as a key ingredient in his cooking. For a perfect culinary pairing, try Zoca de l’oli, a unique dish that translates to “smooth as oil.” It features common whitefish from the lake, pan-fried to perfection, filleted table-side, and garnished with a drop of “nectar” from Lake Como’s legendary olive oil region. 
 
Every year, Grand Hotel Tremezzo attracts visitors from around the globe, sharing its natural beauty, culinary delights, and exceptional service for a memorable stay.
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