Mama Gina's Diary

Experience the taste of the Mediterranean with a view of Lake Como – four signature fish dishes perfect for the Italian summer in Brunate

Coffee is more than a beverage: it's a ritual that awakens the senses, warms the soul, and brings together tradition, taste, and emotion. Discover its magic at Mamagina

Il tiramisù: a sweet embrace, a comfort food that wins you over from the very first spoonful. Gina Moschella, the soul and heart behind MamaGina, tells us about this iconic dessert.

MamaGina’s bruschetta is one of our guests’ favorite dishes, but it’s not the only star on the menu: if you love unique combinations, try our version with row ham and burrata, or the amazing Spaghetto MamaGina. We’re sure it’ll be love at first taste.

Soft, with a golden and crispy bottom, it’s a comforting treat to enjoy slice after slice. But what makes pan pizza so special? Let’s find out together!

There are dishes that taste like home. One of them is beef cheek, a humble cut that turns into a flavorful main course rich in history and meaning.

Nettle is far more than a prickly plant — it’s an ancient medicinal herb, cherished in rustic kitchens for its nutritional properties and now a star ingredient in creative, sustainable recipes. Once known as “poor man’s food,” nettle has made a powerful comeback, now recognized as a modern superfood. At MamaGina, it reigns supreme in our homemade nettle tagliatelle — a special off-menu dish served in our restaurant La Polenteria.

Gnocchi, a symbol of tradition, tell unique regional stories. Find out the secrets behind one of Mama Gina’s most iconic dishes

Easter is approaching, and with it comes one of the most beloved desserts of Neapolitan tradition: the pastiera napoletana.

Gina's words, the soul of our restaurant, lover of traditional Lombard cuisine and attentive to sustainability issues