Vegetarian Food on Lake Maggiore – Meat-Free Enjoyment Aboard the Striga Constanze

The region around the lake is shaped by Mediterranean cuisine with vegetables, olive oil, herbs and Italian cheese. Vegetarian recipes often use fresh, seasonal vegetables – for example a caprese with buffalo mozzarella, roast vegetables from Piedmontese varieties or pasta with tomatoes and basil. Seasonal ingredients are important for vegetarian cooking, and on Lake Maggiore the choice is especially abundant in summer.

You discuss your wishes in advance by email or WhatsApp. Allergies, intolerances (nuts, gluten, lactose) and special diets are taken into account. Vegetarians don't eat meat products, but dairy and eggs are allowed. Vegans avoid all animal products, including milk and eggs. Lacto-ovo vegetarians eat both dairy products and eggs, while lacto vegetarians consume dairy but no eggs. Ovo vegetarians, in turn, eat eggs but no dairy. Whatever the category – we adapt the menu.

No crowds, no buffet stress, no strangers. Whether a candlelight dinner, a marriage proposal or a wedding anniversary: the calm setting on the Striga Constanze gives your evening the space it deserves.

Your vegetarian menu is combined with a stop in a sheltered bay for swimming, with views of Isola Bella and Isola Madre or with the magical light off Stresa and Pallanza. Sights and food merge into one experience.

Vegetarian dishes are ideal on the water: not too heavy, perfect in warm weather, yet filling thanks to pulses, rice, pasta and vegetables. Plant foods often have a lower energy density and keep you full for a long time – just right for enjoying the lake to the full without boredom or sluggishness setting in.

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  Starter: Antipasti platter with grilled courgette, peppers, olives, creamy burrata and sun-dried tomatoes – with fresh bread and olive oil from the region.
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  Main course: Fresh pasta with basil and walnut pesto, roasted cherry tomatoes and grated parmesan. Vegetarian cooking includes dishes like this that can be prepared in under 30 minutes – perfect for cooking on board.
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  Dessert: Citrus sorbet with prosecco and fresh berries – perfect on warm evenings in July or August, when the lake shimmers in golden light.

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  Snack/aperitivo: Focaccia with rosemary, tomatoes and olive oil, plus light vegetable crostini with aubergine and onions.
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  Main course: A colourful rice pan is a popular simple dish – here as a rice bowl with grilled vegetables (aubergine, courgette, peppers, broccoli), Italian cheese or marinated tofu. Combine vegetables with a protein source and a whole-grain side for balanced vegetarian meals.
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  To finish: A fruit platter with regional stone fruit – peaches, grapes, cherries. Uncomplicated and ideal with children on board too.

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  Starter: Bruschetta trio with tomato-basil, mushroom cream and roasted peppers – all purely plant-based, no dairy, no eggs, no honey. A vegan diet is based exclusively on plant foods, and you can taste it here in every bite.
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  Main course: Creamy vegetable curry with coconut milk, chickpeas and seasonal vegetables – cauliflower, peas, asparagus – served with fragrant rice. Replace meat with lentils, beans, chickpeas, tofu and tempeh for good protein sources. Pulses are an important protein source in vegetarian dishes and also provide fibre. The Italian twist comes from fresh herbs from the garden.
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  Dessert: Vegan chocolate mousse made with aquafaba, with orange segments. Vegan desserts are planned on request – nothing is impossible.

Proposal "Sunset & Sea of Lights", honeymoon highlight, anniversary in June or September. The atmosphere on the water, the view of the Borromean Islands, plus light food instead of heavy meat dishes – that's how an evening becomes unforgettable.

An intimate wedding celebration on board (3–4 hours, from €690) with plant-based finger food or a full menu. For everyone who values conscious consumption.

The menu is designed so that vegetarians and meat lovers alike leave full and happy. The focus is on meat-free dishes that convince others too – and show that greens are anything but boring.

Family tour with a vegetarian picnic, child-friendly food like vegetable skewers, pasta with tomato sauce, potatoes and fruit. That's how children learn that eating vegetarian is fun.

Combined with our meditation tours: light, plant-based food with lots of vegetables supports the feeling of slowing down. A varied selection of vegetables, fruit, nuts and whole grains provides vitamins and minerals – and the clear head that meditation needs.

€490 for the private group of up to 8 people (up to 12 on request). Vegetarian food on request, details discussed in advance.

Typical schedule: sunset tour with an aperitivo platter, a light main course or substantial vegetarian nibbles. A glass of prosecco, grilled vegetables, fresh bruschetta – and the lake does the rest.

Recommended for: proposals, a first date, a compact vegetarian dinner without a long swim.

€690 for the private group of up to 8 people (up to 12 on request).

Typical schedule: swim stop in a sheltered bay, time for 2–3 vegetarian courses (starter, main, dessert) at leisure. For example a lunch with salads, pasta and a fruit platter – or an upscale candlelight dinner with candles and lake views.

Recommended for: a holiday candlelight dinner, birthdays, a romantic afternoon or evening in late summer.

€990 for the private group of up to 8 people (up to 12 on request).

Typical schedule: a combination of brunch, afternoon snacks and an early dinner. Time for several stops, swimming, possibly a restaurant visit ashore plus vegetarian snacks on board. Avoiding red meat lowers the intake of saturated fat – a whole day of light food leaves you feeling energised and relaxed at the same time.

Recommended for: special anniversaries, small weddings, retreat days with digital detox and vegetarian cuisine.