Collina

A big glazed wall frames the Bergamo hills from an angle most people never see, and that view sets the tone for the whole meal. This is a polished, sit-down restaurant where the kitchen builds modern, seasonal dishes from local Lombard ingredients, with a particular pull toward freshwater fish, serious enough that the house runs a dedicated tasting menu around it. The hills, the fish, and the careful cooking make for an unusually focused afternoon.

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