For the second consecutive year, the restaurant at Hotel Promessi Sposi in Malgrate receives the highest distinction awarded by the guide curated by Paolo Massobrio and Marco Gatti. Chef Roberto Pirelli honoured at Golosaria Milano 2026.
A prestigious recognition once again confirms Lisander Restaurant among Italy’s leading dining destinations. Located within Hotel Promessi Sposi in Malgrate, on the eastern shore of Lake Como, the fine dining restaurant has been awarded the Corona Radiosa in the ilGolosario Ristoranti 2027 guide for the second consecutive year, the highest distinction presented by the guide curated by Paolo Massobrio and Marco Gatti.
The award ceremony took place on 3 November during Golosaria Milano 2026, the event dedicated to excellence in Italian food and wine, held at Fiera Milano Rho. Chef Roberto Pirelli accepted the award alongside members of his kitchen team, recognising a culinary journey built on creativity, quality and teamwork.
The Corona Radiosa: a recognition of consistent excellence
The Corona Radiosa represents the highest level of recognition awarded by ilGolosario Ristoranti, one of Italy’s leading restaurant guides.
The 2027 edition, the guide’s twelfth, features more than 4,100 selected establishments across Italy, including fine dining restaurants, traditional trattorias, bistros, agriturismi, pizzerias and contemporary dining venues.
For Lisander Restaurant, retaining the Corona Radiosa holds particular significance. It recognises not only the quality of its culinary offering but also the restaurant’s ability to maintain a distinctive identity and consistently high standards over time.
The cuisine of chef Roberto Pirelli
Located within Hotel Promessi Sposi, Lisander Restaurant offers contemporary cuisine that brings together technical expertise, creativity and a careful selection of ingredients.
Leading the kitchen, chef Roberto Pirelli interprets ingredients and flavours through dishes that celebrate the finest local produce, combining traditional influences with a continuous exploration of new combinations.
With just 20 seats, the restaurant offers an intimate and refined setting, where every detail contributes to the guest experience. From the composition of each dish to the attentive service, the aim is to create a distinctive culinary journey with a clearly recognisable identity.
An achievement that celebrates the eastern shore of Lake Como
Retaining the Corona Radiosa is also an important milestone for Hotel Promessi Sposi, where dining plays a central role in the overall hospitality experience.
“Receiving the Corona Radiosa for the second consecutive year is a source of great satisfaction and pride for us. This recognition reflects the consistency, passion and professionalism of chef Roberto Pirelli and his entire team, who have successfully developed and strengthened Lisander’s identity over time. Dining is a fundamental part of our hospitality offering, and this achievement reinforces our ambition to establish Lisander as a destination not only for hotel guests, but also for a wider audience increasingly interested in discovering new culinary experiences,” comments Fabio Dadati, General Manager of Hotel Promessi Sposi.
Already included in the MICHELIN Guide selection, Lisander Restaurant further strengthens its position within Italy’s fine dining scene.
This recognition also contributes to highlighting the eastern shore of Lake Como as a destination offering exceptional culinary experiences alongside its natural beauty, cultural heritage and distinctive hospitality.
The achievement forms part of the wider Lake Como East Side project, which brings together a collection of hospitality, dining and wellness destinations, showcasing a contemporary way to experience and discover Lake Como.
