Among the northern Italian Lakes, it is not quite as easy to stumble upon excellent casual trattorias as in many other regions of Italy. Nevertheless, there is no shortage of talented chefs making use of lake fish, heirloom Fassona beef and seasonal produce, as evidenced by the area’s many Michelin stars. Stuffed pastas such as tortellini and ravioli make regular appearances. And the mesmerizing water or vineyard views afforded by many restaurants never fail to add to the pleasure of the experience. (The following restaurants are organized west to east, grouped according to lake.)