With a cracking view of Foroglio's wispy falls from its terrace, this osteria is simply lovely. Sit at one of five timber tables by the fireside for heaped servings of melt-in-the-mouth stinco di maiale (pork shank), served with the best polenta you are likely to taste. Wash down with a glass of merlot.
La Froda
Ticino
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