FORAGING GARDEN MOUNTAIN
We can finally tell you!
In May, we will begin a new adventure in Stresa, on the shores of Lake Maggiore.
As you know, Mottarone and Villa Pizzini are magical places—immersed in nature, with breathtaking views, peace, tranquility, and so many other wonderful things. However, after 10 years of business and mountain life—and with the arrival of Nina, who will soon be starting school—it is time for us to move to a location that is more convenient for us (and for you!).
A few years ago, we realized that Villa Pizzini would eventually be a project with an "expiry date." All the pros mentioned above also come with many cons: the long commute every day, the difficulty of sourcing raw ingredients, constant weather surprises, and much more.
That villa was our first "baby," and it took us a while to make the decision to leave. We were waiting for the right opportunity, which finally presented itself at the end of 2025.
We will share more details with you in a few weeks, but we really wanted to give you this preview (word travels fast!) and reassure you that we aren’t abandoning you. In fact, we are quite literally coming to meet you halfway.
Rest assured, Sabina will still be our chef, and Ivan will be ready to welcome you to the dining room with his full wine cellar.
An infinite thank you to all of you who have believed in us and supported us over the last 10 years.
We love you all.
Three simple principles: foraging, garden, mountain.
This is the heart of our cuisine and lifestyle that is in symbiosis with the territory surrounding us.
Local produce, modern techniques, innovative dishes.
Villa Pizzini is a restaurant+rooms and was born from the idea of living in contact with nature, following the flow of the seasons and enjoy a slower rythm.
On top of mount Mottarone, right in the middle of a natural park, Villa Pizzini since 1880 looks over lake Maggiore and the Alps.
Chef Sabina Villaraggia and Ivan are ready to host you…

