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Italian Delicious. Il LAGO….

With a celebrity clientele and exquisite cuisine accompanied by exceptional Italian, French and Swiss wines, including a selection from several boutique vineyards,  IL LAGO restaurant of Four Seasons des Bergues is beloved by Genovese and a MUST destinations for anyone who admires the outstanding first class professional service in an intimate, serene quality atmosphere as well as who has passion for Italian delicious. The restaurant has two dinning room. Guests are greeted before embarking on this culinary journey by a hand-painted fresco in the style of 17^th century Italian landscape.

Il Lago features Marco Garfagnini’s fashion menu of the northern Italian specialities. His cuisine is evidently of Italian inspiration. He admits to a weakness, both from cultural and personal experience, for pasta in all its forms. Not surprising, his most original creations can be found: tortelli with cheese, lemon and mint, and shrimp ravioli with crab sauce. Beyond everything, Marco is after to create the finest concoctions whatever their origins. His fish and meat dishes are influenced primary by France where, the chief maintains, “they know how to prepare these products better than in Italy”.

Adjoining Il Lago, the Bar des Bergues opens on stunning views over Quai des Bergue and the lake from soaring bay windows. The bar with its theme evenings, is the ideal place to experience a relaxing after-work drink. In warmer weather, cocktails or lights fare may be enjoyed on the Terrace, overlooking the lake.