In Malpensa, we stayed at the Cardano Hotel right near the airport on Via al Campo. The hotel is clean, simple and convenient for the airport- no big deal - but great if you have an early morning flight. After the drive to get there, we wanted a good meal close- by. The hotel desk manager recommended a nice little restaurant which was in walking distance of the hotel. I forget the name, but it's probably still there. We had one of the best meals we ever had - I had gnocchi in two sauces, salmon and squid. We're foodies and appreciate fine cuisine and this little charming neighborhood place just knocked our socks off!

I wish I could remember the name of the restaurant we had dinner in one night in Santa Margarita Ligure, but it's a seafood restaurant that has no menu. It's prix fix and they just keep bringing the courses. It's off the main part of town, right in the middle of a very residential area. Perhaps if you describe it that way, your hotel concierge might know it. It was phenomenal!

Have a wonderful trip!

Candice NYC