The story
Perched in the hills above Lake Como, Agriturismo Le Radici is a family-run farmstay where Giacomo and his kin raise rare breeds like pecoraciuta sheep and verzasca goats. Creator Braciamiancora dubs it “a carnivore’s paradise,” praising the incredible, locally-sourced venison and pork. The rustic, no-reservations-required setting offers stunning mountain views of the Italian Alps.
On a return visit, Braciamiancora experienced an unforgettable barbecue with Argentine chef Nuria, featuring grilled hearts and Patagonian-style intestines. Guests can also enjoy farm life—goat milking, cheese making, and dishes like Cotoletta di Cervo al Sangue and Canederli with Venison Violino. It’s a no-frills, immersive escape for meat lovers.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
What diners say
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Agriturismo Le Radici is cherished for its stunning natural setting, peaceful atmosphere, and farm animals, making it a memorable escape. The food is praised for its quality and authenticity, though many diners find the pricing high relative to portions and location. Access requires a 4x4 or a pleasant hike, which adds to the charm but can be a surprise for some.
Location & Atmosphere
Guests consistently rave about the beautiful, peaceful setting surrounded by nature and farm animals like horses, goats, and llamas. The rustic wooden and stone interior is described as cozy and warm, and the views are superb.
Food Quality
The food is widely regarded as genuine and well-prepared, with highlights including polenta, fresh pasta, wild boar, and homemade desserts. Many appreciate the use of quality local ingredients and house-made products like kefir and chestnut honey.
Value for Money
Opinions on pricing are mixed: while some find the cost justified by the quality and experience, many others feel the prices are high, especially for small portions and simple dishes. A recurring note is that the cost can be comparable to upscale restaurants.
Access & Transportation
The venue is reachable only via a rugged dirt road requiring a 4x4 vehicle or by hiking. Some guests are surprised by this, as it is not always clearly communicated in advance. However, many enjoy the scenic walk as part of the experience.
Service & Hospitality
The staff and owners are frequently described as friendly, attentive, and welcoming, especially with children. The family-run atmosphere contributes to a warm and personal experience.
Family & Pet Friendliness
The presence of farm animals and a safe, cozy environment make it a hit with families and children. Guests appreciate the opportunity to interact with animals and enjoy the outdoors.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 14 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave that the zincarlin, a local cheese, steals the show with its creamy, tangy depth. The overall vibe is one of rustic, heartfelt simplicity, where every plate tastes of the land.
“This is Zincarlin, the typical cheese of this valley, aged 3 months, a mix of goat and cow milk with lactic coagulation and a bit of pepper inside. It's incredibly rare — you can only find it in these valleys between Lake Lugano and Lake Como. It was practically disappeared, and this agriturismo brought it back. The power of this cheese is amazing, a bomb.”
What creators say about the stay
Rooms
- The rooms are very spartan — there's only one mirror in the bathroom, no mirror in the bedroom. But you're in the mountains, what do you expect? A 3-meter mirror like Chiara Ferragni?
- We had to share a room with two beds, and I got the top bunk—it was a bit tricky to get down, but it worked out.
- The rooms are very spartan, with only a mirror in the bathroom, but that's part of the mountain experience.
Facilities
- The farm has goats, pigs, and a beautiful vegetable garden—everything is authentic and well-maintained.
Location
- The location is incredible — 40-50 minutes from Como, on the Prealps, with a beautiful view of Lake Como. You're immersed in nature, surrounded by green, waking up to cowbells and llamas walking under the window.
- The location is incredible — surrounded by nature, with a stunning view of Lake Como from the mountain. You're immersed in green, waking up to cowbells and llamas under the window.
Service
- Giacomo and his family are the soul of this place. They are passionate, knowledgeable, and treat every animal by name. The service is personal and warm.
- Sebastiano and Giacomo are incredibly welcoming and passionate—they even let us help with milking the goats and making cheese.
- Giacomo and his family are the soul of this place — passionate, welcoming, and deeply connected to the land and animals.
Breakfast
- Breakfast includes yogurt made from the milk of their own cows, Bruna and Alpina. It's fresh and delicious.
- We had fresh curd cheese straight from the morning's milk—it was delicate and tasted like pure milk, a truly unique breakfast.
- The yogurt we had for breakfast comes from their own cows, Bruna and Alpina — fresh and delicious.
Value for money
- This is one of the most interesting agriturismos in all of northern Italy. The experience — the food, the animals, the trekking, the view — is priceless.
- The experience of staying here—milking goats, making cheese, and eating incredible grilled meats—is priceless.
- This is a unique experience — you get to see the animals, the land, and eat incredible food. It's worth every penny.
What creators say
3 creators have covered Agriturismo Le Radici. Most active: Braciamiancora, Braciamiancora
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Braciamiancora
The carnivorous FARMHOUSE with a capital F (where you have to GO without any ifs or buts) · @ 1:13
Agriturismo Le Radici is a carnivorous farmhouse in Blessagno, Lombardy, with a Sardinian soul — they raise rare breeds like the pecoraciuta sheep and nera verzasca goat, and serve incredible game and charcuterie in a stunning mountain setting with views of Lake Como.
Dishes mentioned
Cavolo Nero con Miele e Aglio Fermentato
This black kale is dressed with honey that has had garlic fermenting inside it for three years. The flavor is unconventional, very original — the honey gives sweetness, the fermented garlic adds a deep, funky punch. It's a simple dish but the technique makes it extraordinary.
Pancetta e Coppa di Suino Nero
The pancetta and coppa come from their own black pigs. The flavor is rich, fatty, and deeply porky — you can taste the quality of the animal and the care in the curing. It's a perfect starter to showcase their philosophy.
Pasta Casereccia con Grano Antico e Cervo
This pasta tastes like the forest. The casereccia is made with ancient grain, and the venison is cooked with a reduction that took a day and a half — they made broth from the venison bones, then reduced it. The dish is finished with the green part of the onion and flowers, sautéed in butter. It's a plate that fills my heart.
Cotoletta di Cervo al Sangue con Maionese alla Verbena
This is a venison cutlet breaded with their own bread and blood — a recipe from Nuria. She chose a blood-rare cooking for this venison cutlet, which is then fried in lard from their black pigs. The pairing with verbena mayonnaise, which has a lemony flavor, is genius. The dish is devastatingly beautiful — it looks as beautiful as the territory hosting us, as these valleys, and as the soul of these people. With the mayonnaise, it flies. It's very refined, a delicate representation of this mountain.
Misticanza di Campo
This is a real mixed salad, not the bagged stuff from the supermarket. We are eating the mountain, we are eating the meadow. It's a flavor we are no longer used to having in our mouths, condemned by that bagged salad we see in supermarkets. This is a revolution that is actually just a return to origins. In 2025, the revolution is going back to origins.
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Braciamiancora
ARGENTINA BBQ in the ALPS (with an unexpected event) · @ 0:13
Agriturismo Le Radici is a stunning farm stay in the Lombardy Alps where you can experience authentic rural life, from milking goats to eating incredible grilled meats prepared by the passionate hosts.
- BraciamiancoraLoved
L'AGRITURISMO carnivoro con la A maiuscola (dove devi ANDARE senza SE e senza MA) · @ 1:13
Agriturismo Le Radici is a carnivore's paradise in the mountains above Lake Como, where Giacomo and his family raise rare breeds and serve incredible, locally-sourced meat dishes in a rustic, immersive setting.
