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Commendatore Alberto Proserpio, called affectionately „Albertino" by his friends, was born in Sala Comacina, pleasant village on the Lake Como.
Mr Proserpio achieves his advanced studies in Milan and moves to Paris where for ten years he learns many precious secrets of the fascinating hotel business. He marries a wonderful young French girl, Madame Niki, and together they collaborate in the mysterious world of gastronomic cuisine.

The first success is when they move to Italy and open a restaurant called "Le Tout Paris" in Sala Comacina.

In 1974 "L'Imbarcadero", a new restaurant, opens in Como and to give a helping hand is Ezio Molli, a good trustful friend, who enters into partnership.

Together, in 1983, they take on the Grand Hotel Victoria, a 4 stars Hotel in Menaggio, on Lake Como, an ideal place for a dream holiday. The management is handed over to Paolo Palano, a very highly considered person to the duet Proserpio-Molli.

In 1992 the Palace Hotel opens in Como and Proserpio and Molli take on the management.

In 1997 a new company is established and to take part is Tiziano Piffaretti, a family friend with high qualities and very responsible in his job. Together they take on the management of the "Hotel Firenze" in the historical Centre of Como.

Year 2000 in Varenna, in front of Menaggio on the centre of Lake Como, the indefatigable duet Proserpio-Molli take on the management of the Royal Victoria, a traditional antique Hotel where many illustrious guests, like Queen Victoria of England in 1838, stayed. To take part in this new company is a great organizer Mr Severino Beri, always ready to satisfy one's needs. Severino becomes director of the Grand Hotel Victoria in Varenna on Lake Como.

In 2004 another company is established and not only Proserpio, Molli and Piffaretti but also Fabrizio Volontè and Giorgio Proserpio take on the management of the Hotel Restaurant Asnigo, in Cernobbio once again on Lake Como.

At the same time the trio Proserpio, Molli and Piffaretti takes a new Hotel in Giulino di Mezzegra, historical place of Lake Como known for the killing of Benito Mussolini. A small jewel "Lario Hotel", with 40 rooms, is managed directly from Mr. Alberto Proserpio of undisputed capacity.

Finally a great dream comes true for Proserpio, Molli and Piffaretti. They buy a property assigned to be a hotel, "La Darsena" in Tremezzo, looking out on Lake Como. A classic elegant hotel restaurant reflecting directly on the lake.