"Incredible! Way way way off the beaten path, there is really no experience quite this immersive when it comes to Lombardian cuisine. I’m convinced that the Refugio is actually a Nonna’s house, and all of the shockingly simple yet perfectly satisfying polenta meals are from her and her family. The variety of polenta with astonishingly fresh meat is the perfect comfort food after a long cool day on the lake. I imagine in autumn and in winter this place even exceeds this glowing review with its picture backdrop of the southern Alps and a clear shot of the entire North Lake. Unbelievable and one of a kind; I cannot wait to go back!"

Dominic Angelo

"Ristorante Refugio Martina is definitely one of the most unique places I have ever been to (in a good way)! The walk is definitely the hardest part, as you are prompted to walk 1 kilometer uphill, no easy task even if you pride in your stamina. However, the food is amazing! This place is known for its delicious polenta options, and we really enjoyed having this classic Italian dish. The service is amazing and they’re very nice and friendly. We were surrounded by locals all who were also welcoming. Finally, the view is simply stunning! We got to watch the sunset and it felt that the hike was really worth it! Overall, if you are able to make the difficult hike, you should definitely come here!

Also for any disabled/aged people, they do provide a service to take you up there, but I personally don’t know how."

Sreyash Hossain

"The view is truly breathtaking and definitely the highlight of the place. The venue itself is fairly average, with no particularly distinctive features. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed by the lack of vegan options—there were only a couple of vegetarian dishes on the whole menu, and nothing for vegans. Also, the Sunday crowd was quite large, making the atmosphere rather chaotic."

Antonello Valzano