Stresa

It might look like the catering hall where your cousin had his wedding, but get past that. Terrific Northern Italian (mainly Tuscan) fare will you help you forget your surroundings, and a well rounded wine list of French and Italian vinos will help you forget everything else. Locals swear by it (which explains the wait), and say you can close your eyes and pick from the menu and not go wrong (though it might have been the décor that caused this eye closing).