Very nice, small and cozy place for breakfast, lunch (sandwiches) and aperitifs, where you can sit outside in the historic streets of St. John's
Address: Via Jacopo Rezia 20, San Giovanni di Bellagio, 3 minutes' walk from Villa Lilla
Pastry shop loved by locals and increasingly by tourists. If you love sweet, be sure to try the cream cannoncini and caramelized fans. If you prefer savory, try the delicious pizzas and scones
Address: Piazza Canestri 3, Bellagio; 5 minutes by car or 30 minutes walk from Villa Lilla
Local quaint restaurant in St. John's, suggested rice with perch
Address: Piazza S. Giovanni Battista 6, San Giovanni di Bellagio; 3-minute walk from Villa Lilla
Spectacular views of Lake Como and the mountains around, excellent cuisine using ingredients mainly produced on their farm
Address: Chevrio di Bellagio 43, Bellagio; 15 minutes by car from Villa Lilla; organized transfer available from restaurant to and from Villa Lilla (€5 per person each way)
Very "cool" terrace with wonderful views of Lake Como, located in the center of Bellagio
Address: Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini 32, Bellagio; from Villa Lilla 5 minutes by car, or 25 minutes on foot, or 10 minutes by bus; from downtown San Giovanni 5 minutes by train, or 5 minutes by passenger boat
Location for aperitifs by the lake, under colorful and fragrant wisteria, restaurant is also available
Address: Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini 46, Bellagio; from Villa Lilla 5 minutes by car, or 25 minutes on foot, or 5 minutes by bus; from downtown San Giovanni 5 minutes by train, or 5 minutes by passenger boat
Historic Art Nouveau-style pastry shop with beautiful indoor room and outdoor tables overlooking the lake
Address: Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini 22, Bellagio; from Villa Lilla 5 minutes by car, or 25 minutes on foot, or 5 minutes by bus; from downtown San Giovanni 5 minutes by train, or 5 minutes by passenger boat
Same place described for breakfast and appetizer, this mini-market offers basic necessities such as pasta, rice, sandwiches, canned food (e.g. tomato sauce, tuna), cold cuts, cheese, bread, etc.
Address: Via Jacopo Rezia 20, San Giovanni di Bellagio; 3-minute walk from Villa Lilla
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m
Fully equipped supermarket with fresh and packaged products, including meat and fish counter
Address: Via Alessandro Volta 40, Bellagio; from Villa Lilla 3 minutes by car, or 17 minutes on foot
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 3:30-7:30 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; closed Monday
Fully equipped supermarket with fresh and packaged products
Address: Via Alessandro Volta 15, Bellagio; from Villa Lilla 4 minutes by car, or 20 minutes on foot
Hours: 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 3:30-7:30 p.m.; Sundays 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; closed Wednesdays
Small historic center in the town of Bellagio with quaint houses and lanes and a harbor that directly overlooks the lake; possibility to visit the beautiful church of St. John the Baptist built in 1500.
Address: San Giovanni di Bellagio; 3-minute walk from Villa Lilla
One of the most romantic and glamorous destinations in Italy; possibility to walk the narrow streets of downtown Bellagio with colorful and lively alleys that start from the lakefront Lungo Lario Manzoni; present numerous bars, restaurants, boutiques for shopping, as well as the 'fascinating Basilica of San Giacomo, a traditional Romanesque church built in the 11th century
Address: Bellagio; from Villa Lilla 5 minutes by car, or 20 minutes on foot, or 5 minutes by bus; from downtown San Giovanni 5 minutes by train, or 5 minutes by passenger boat
Harmonious mix of English and French gardens along the lakeshore surrounding Villa Melzi d'Eril. Built in the early 1800s, they enclose botanical, historical and artistic points of interest
Address: Lungo Lario Manzoni, Bellagio; from Villa Lilla 10 minutes on foot, or 2 minutes by car, or 5 minutes by bus; from downtown Bellagio 10 minutes by train
Picturesque and charming town by the lake, with walking opportunities in the old town; has multiple attractions such as Villa Monastero, Vezio Castle, Lovers' Walk
Address: Varenna; from Bellagio to Varenna 15 minutes by passenger boat
With more than 100 years of history, this golf course is the second oldest in Italy and offers 18 holes representing English elegance
Address: Via A. Wyatt 54, Menaggio; from Bellagio to Menaggio 10 minutes by boat
passengers, then 10 minutes by car
Built in the late 17th century by the Marquis Clerici of Milan, the villa offers unique historical collections such as Canova's Amore e Psiche; it is surrounded by a fascinating botanical garden
Address: Via Regina, 2, Tremezzina; from Bellagio to Tremezzo 10 minutes by passenger boat, then 8 minutes on foot
Elegant and romantic 18th-century mansion with magnificent FAI-owned garden; hosted writers, scholars and travelers including Count Monzino, the last owner of the Villa; situated on a wooded promontory, it offers an enchanting view of Lake Como
Address: Villa del Balbianello, Lenno; from Bellagio to Tremezzo 10 minutes by passenger boat, then 5 minutes by car, or 10 minutes by Trombetta Express train; from San Giovanni 15 minutes by private boat
5-star luxury hotel with 150 years of history; welcomed prestigious guests such as W. Churchill, Roosevelt, J. F. Kennedy and many others. Option to make reservations at the Mistral Restaurant headed by a renowned chef offering Mediterranean cuisine, or at La Goletta Restaurant, or sip cocktails at one of the bars
Address: Via Teresio Olivelli 1, Bellagio; from Villa Lilla 5 minutes by car, or 30 minutes on foot, or 5 minutes by bus; from downtown San Giovanni 5 minutes by train, or 5 minutes by passenger boat
Located among the typical alleys of Bellagio, this restaurant conveys a homey and warm atmosphere. The menu includes both pizzas and Italian recipes (pastas, fish, meat etc.)
Address: Salita Cernaia 14, Bellagio; from Villa Lilla 10 minutes by car, or 30 minutes on foot; from downtown San Giovanni 5 minutes by train, or 5 minutes by passenger boat
Located in the heart of Bellagio, the restaurant offers beautiful views of the 3 branches of Lake Como. The cuisine includes local Lake Como and broader Italian recipes, accompanied by an extensive wine cellar
Address: Via Eugenio Vitali 19, Bellagio; from Villa Lilla 10 minutes by car, or 40 minutes on foot; from downtown San Giovanni 5 minutes by train, or 5 minutes by boat
passengers. Since the restaurant is located by the lake, from downtown Bellagio you can reach it by a pleasant ~5-minute walk. A pier is available in front of the restaurant for customers who decide to reach it by private boat
This restaurant is located in Loppia, the small fishing village between Bellagio and San Giovanni di Bellagio, next to the entrance to the gardens of Villa Melzi. The restaurant also has a terrace overlooking the lake
Address: Via Melzi D'Eril, Bellagio; from Villa Lilla 2 minutes by car, or 10 minutes on foot
Bellagio Express train on road connecting San Giovanni to Bellagio. Passengers can hop on and off wherever they like since there are several stops
Address: departure from San Giovanni in the center of the parking lot on Via Papa Giovanni XXIII, a 5-minute walk from Villa Lilla; the little train reaches the center of Bellagio in 5 minutes
- The little train departs from San Giovanni at 9:55 am, 10:45 am, 11:25 am, 12:10 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:40 pm, 2:15 pm, 2:50 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:05 pm, 4:45 pm, 5:25 pm, 6:00 pm. Reaches Bellagio's lakefront in ~5 minutes
- The train departs Bellagio at 10.20 am, 11.00 am, 11.45 am, 12.35 pm, 1.15 pm, 1.50 pm, 2.30 pm, 3.10 pm, 3.45 pm, 4.20 pm, 5.00 pm, 5.35 pm. Reaches St. John's in ~15 minutes
Passenger and car ferries are available to reach Villa Lilla and to visit destinations from San Giovanni di Bellagio and Bellagio (e.g. Varenna, Menaggio, Cadenabbia, Tremezzo, Villa Carlotta, ...).
Address: Boarding from San Giovanni di Bellagio (passengers only); 5-minute walk from Villa Lilla (car ferries leave only from Bellagio)
The C30 bus departs from the "San Giovanni al Ponte" stop located in Piazza Sant'Andrea in Guggiate, ~5 minutes walk from Villa Lilla, and reaches Bellagio in ~5 minutes
Weekdays: the bus departs at 5.40 am, 6.15 am, 6.54 am, 7.24 am, 7.59 am, 8.14 am, 8.54 am, 9.54 am, 10.54 am, 11.54 am, 12.54 am, 13.24 pm, 14.04 pm, 14.10 pm, 14.55 pm, 15.29 pm, 16.54 pm, 17.54 pm, 18.54 pm, 19.24 pm, 19.54 pm, 20.54 pm, 21.24 pm
Holidays: bus leaves at 6.55, 7.55, 9.54, 11.54, 13.54, 14.54, 16.54, 17.54, 19.54,
21.24
Possibility of calling a cab to Bellagio or other destinations around Villa Lilla. From 6:45 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., a night cab service is available, which you can contact at +39 333 8235536