Whenever I arrive into Como, it’s my habit to take the breathtaking drive 10 minutes up the west shore of the lake to Harry’s Bar in Cernobbio (just beyond the fountain).  I think of it as the meeting spot for the chic-and-discreet of the area, and I’d hate to miss out on a little people watching!  Everyone here seems to be best friends with the maitre d’; they know this is the best way to ensure a table up front…

Cernobbio is home to the magnificent old-world resort “Villa D’Este”, and it seems like it’s one of the last spots left on Earth where celebrities and royalty can go un-harassed as they mingle with locals.  Could it be because the locals are celebrities and royalty too?

This is the ultimate spot to grab a glass of prosecco as the sun is setting on the lake.  Oh yes.  After Yul and I snapped these pictures, we ran into our loud and hilarious friend Paolo having dinner with his stunning wife Monica and his equally-funny friend Simon from Australia.  Oh well, so much for discreet!

Harry's Bar
Piazza Risorgimento, 1
Cernobbio
Tel: +031.3347057