Maso Zambo - Mountain Lodge and Restaurant — Restaurant in Cassina Valsassina

From check-in to check-out, our stay here was nothing short of perfect! I was purposely seeking out an authentic Agritourismo experience, and this place exceeded all my expectations. Stefano was incredibly helpful and responsive from the moment I inquired about availability. He assisted us with connecting to a massage therapist and even recommended lunch spots to visit in Lecco. Our arrival was a bit confusing initially— we didn't realize we were to wait up top on the road for Stefano to pick us up. Once I understood, everything became seamless. Stefano transported us down to the lodge, even loading our luggage, despite our many bags from a three-week trip. Stefano gave us a comprehensive tour of the property, including the spa and our beautiful room. We indulged in the spa experience, where Stefano created a personalized aroma therapy loft, filling the space with a delightful scent crafted from herbs. He also brought us water infused with flowers from his farm. We relaxed in the sauna, cooled off with ice, and lounged on the birch beds while soft music played—an absolutely sublime experience. Our room was equally impressive, with Stefano’s keen eye for design and attention to detail. The towels, sheets, and pillows were top-notch—so much so that I was inspired to find where to purchase similar linens for our bed and breakfast back in the United States. The dinner Stefano and his lovely assistant prepared was unforgettable. Out of three weeks in Italy, this meal was the most memorable, enjoyable, and delicious. This agritourismo was exactly the kind of experience I was seeking—authentic, charming, and inspiring. From the beautiful craftsmanship and details throughout the property to the farm’s fresh produce, delicious breakfasts, and warm hospitality, everything left us thoroughly inspired. Highly recommend this place for anyone wanting an authentic Italian farm stay that is rich in beauty, flavor, and heartfelt...

I know that the word unique may seem a bit exaggerated but it is the epithet that comes to mind after spending three days with my wife in Maso Zambo. It did not give me the impression of being in a hotel. It is a project made with passion by a very refined person, Stefano the owner. A Maso-Lodge-Farm house, with two bedroom suites, a small restaurant, a sauna-spa, in a spectacular setting, next to the village of Cassina in the Valsasssina valley and 18 km away from Lecco and the beautiful Lake Como.||Stefano Zambon is the owner, a very careful cook and the factótum of the place, with an exquisite taste that is reflected from the moment you enter the Maso. The materials used in the restoration of the building, the care of all the details from the crockery, the glassware and even the cutlery of the restaurant are of a refinement that can only be found in the house of an owner with a very special taste.||The food is a point apart. Stefano is the chef and he attends to the customers personally. The gastronomic proposal, which changes every day, is of high quality, with fresh products from his garden and prepared with masterly technique that pampers the palate from breakfast to dinner.||All this in an environment of silence and absolute privacy far from the hustle and bustle of the city made that our feelings were running so high that I dare to describe...

Esperienza molto piacevole, il personale è molto gentile e la struttura incantevole. Tuttavia nel complesso ritengo che i prezzi siano davvero eccessivi e sproporzionati rispetto ai servizi e all’esperienza generale. Le camere sono carine e pulite, ma sono camere naturalmente piccole data la struttura, perciò il prezzo del pernotto dovrebbe già solo tenere conto di questo. La biancheria è normalissima, e anche in bagno non ci sono prodotti particolari, che potrebbero eventualmente giustificare in parte quel prezzo. Quanto alla colazione, davvero scarsa e non adatta a tutti. Viene servito solo un po’ di yogurt, un po’ di cereali, pane burro e marmellata, mezzo bicchiere di succo. Da un posto che sostiene di avere uova fresche di gallina, orto e frutteto, quantomeno la possibilità di ordinare uova o avere un pochino di frutta fresca sembra il minimo. Un’altra buona idea potrebbe essere quella di preparare o procurarsi torte fresche. Insomma i mezzi non sembrano mancare, ma l’offerta è davvero scarsa. Inoltre, la colazione viene servita tra le 9 e le 10; per la cifra spesa, vorrei avere la possibilità di decidere quando alzarmi, specialmente durante il week end. Infine la cena, molto buona indubbiamente, ci siamo anche complimentate. Tuttavia, di nuovo, prezzo spropositato, ossia circa 90€ a testa. Quattro portate, la materia prima principalmente vegetali (l’antipasto un flan di zucchine con melanzane, il secondo una crema di patate con un uovo, il dolce a base interamente di mirtilli - quindi, in un posto che ha il suo orto e le sue uova, immaginiamo tutti prodotti più o meno a costo zero per la struttura), e carne (solo il primo, ravioli ripieni di anatra - di nuovo, ci è stato detto che era la “loro” anatra, quindi costi immaginiamo piuttosto ridotti per la struttura). Vino una bottiglia di prosecco e due calici. Come si può giustificare la richiesta di €186 in due? Inoltre, anche per la cena non abbiamo avuto possibilità di decidere l’orario, la cena veniva servita alle 20:00, e visto che alle 20:25 stavamo ancora finendo di bere una bottiglia di prosecco per aperitivo con degli amici, siamo state sollecitate che la cena veniva servita. Insomma, consiglierei di rivedere i prezzi oppure i servizi che devono esserne...