Advice for Italy Trip - Bergamo and more

[Renka]

I have the good fortune of being in and around the Milan area in the middle of September. Although it's not a vacation, I will be extending my stay for a few days to "explore" the offerings of that area. As I will be in Bergamo for the first part of my stay, it would be great if there are suggestions for where I should visit for some great eats or treats.

I have tentative plans to follow up with a trip to Le Calandre (many thanks to all the rave on this forum), then swing by Venice and try out Harry's Bar, come back around to dal Pescatore and then depart from Milan.

I'm wondering if this is too ambitious a plan (specifically the side trip after Bergamo) or if there are better suggestions from the group. I don't know if Harry's Bar is just hype, and if I should skip it. Also, I really had my heart set to try Gambero Rosso, but it is out of the way. I'm also planning to get to all these places by train (and subsequent trips by taxi). Finally, I've never been to Italy before, so I do want to be as prepared as possible (and I want to make sure that all my reservations are set way in advance).

Thank you so much for any assistance or tips you can provide to me. Looking forward to some amazing meals.

[DaleJ]

FWIW, we spent a few days in Bergamo several years ago. (The trips blend together.) We stayed at Hotel Gourmet in Bergamo Alta, walking distance to the center of the town. As I recall, their kitchen wasn't bad.

[Renka]

Thanks DaleJ. I'll keep that in mind.

Would anybody happen to know about or been to Antica Osteria del Vino Buono (Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe, Bergamo Alta)? I hear it's a branch off of da Vittorio but in Bergamo. Can anyone give me clues as to where it might be (even though I have the address) as google mapping it doesn't seem to help.

[DaleJ]

If its Bergamo Alta you can walk end to end in a few minutes, as I recall.