Inhale the fragrance of nature…
 Wind-kissed,
sun-drenched and nurtured by the hands of Nature herself, Il Sole
di Ranco nestles as a lake-side theater with the sky as its vast
blue awning. Take a deliciously natural route from Malpensa towards
Somma Lombardo. Then go towards SS33 to Vergiate Sesto Calende.
From there, follow the directions to the Angera Road that takes
a natural bank around the Lake Maggiore. You will be transported
before you blink an eye into a superb scenic setting, straight from
a film. As a matter of fact, Hemingway’s ‘Farewell to
Arms’ was shot at the tourist spot of Stresa on the western
shore of the lake which flows for nearly fifty kilometers.
 The
sun always shines in this part of the world as the beautiful scenery
of lovely villas on one side and the azure lake on the other evolves
before your eyes. Take a romantic walk through shrubbery lined mountain
paths and look down at the Po valley plain with blue lakes and up
at the snow-clad mountain peaks. Right in the middle of this magical
village of Ranco, the vision centers on the unique Il Sole di Ranco.
Walk into its elegant interiors where the Brovelli clan entertains
the palate with gastronomic delights. Sit in the dining room and
look around in amazement at the lovely interior made of crystal
and glass. Watch an incredible sunset with the fading rays painting
the lake with hues of gold. See the winter garden with its green
arbor opening out natural avenues that lead to the heart of Nature.
 Take
a peek at the natural world from the old 1865 building that has
been renovated to house fifteen beautiful rooms with views of the
lake and the surrounding pastoral scenery. Carluccio, the father
and his son, David, take you through a discovery of traditional
cuisine. Itala, Carlo’s wife, opens out a treasure chest of
home-made preserves and sauces bottling the essence of tradition.
With spicy teas and fruit conserves, Itala tells you of ancient
secrets from far-off countries with traditional distillates, sweetmeats
and bonbons Presenting the palate with a succession of tastes, aromas
and fragrances, the Brovelli family is all set to bring you the
flavors of a new world. Celebrating the 150th anniversary, Il Sole
di Ranco has the awards of Carlo and David as members of the ‘dell'Associazione
dei Giovani Cuochi d'Europa’, ‘L'Association des Jeunes
Restaurateurs d'Europe’ and members of the ‘Association
of Young Chefs of Europe’.
 Watch
the great chefs in action as Carlo’s famous seafood dishes
take pride of place with David’s fabulous desserts following
suit. Carrying on a tradition of 150 years as a heritage, the Brovelli
family offers a range of fantastic dishes with the rare Piemonte
white truffles, meats, fish and pasta. With an incredible spectrum
of wines and cheese from all over the Italian provinces, the Brovelli
family gives you a unique insight into their world of wines that
come from local, regional and international sources. Go through
a tasteful menu with lake trout and perch from their backyard lake
besides Melon Duck Carpaccio, Pike mousse with fine lemon mayonaise,
Cep (porcini) and fried garlic Scallops, Calamari in aubergine Raviolini,
Tricolour scampi lasagna, Milano cutlet with mustard and a delicious
spiced fruit salad. Adding varieties of vegetables dishes with artichoke
in spring and eggplant in summer, the palate goes on an endless
journey of tastes and flavors.
Taste the flavor of passion at Il Sole
di Ranco…
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