Da Vittorio
Brusaporto, Italy
Da Vittorio brings the Cerea family’s approach to Italian hospitality to a country estate in Brusaporto, outside Bergamo. Gardens, paths and small lakes establish a leisurely setting before guests reach the restaurant. Its position in the Lombard countryside gives the experience a sense of retreat, while the family’s long involvement remains central to both the kitchen and the welcome. The cooking combines regional traditions with a broad interest in exceptional seasonal produce. Seafood has an important place, alongside meat, game, vegetables and the mushrooms and truffles associated with the changing year. Tasting menus and an à la carte selection provide different routes through this repertoire. Careful sourcing is part of the restaurant’s identity, with ingredients drawn from specialist producers across Italy rather than from a single narrow area. Pastry receives sustained attention, making the final stages of a meal a substantial part of the experience. The wine cellar extends the same interest in provenance, with staff helping to connect bottles to the food. Dining here suits an unhurried itinerary, whether as a destination meal from Bergamo or as part of a longer stay on the estate.