Previously, I was taken here by locals and the cuisine lived up to the hype. When I had some spare…read moretime in Lugano, I could not think of a better venue for lunch. Dine outside, if the weather permits, and enjoy the view of lovely Lake Lugano and the rolling house-speckled hills in between occasional interruptions by the armored G-wagons and super cars that the residents use to put around this picturesque town.

I loved this place didn't felt authentic and not touristy...the food was delicious though and not…read morefar from the train station right along the water...

During our stay in Lugano we were lucky enough to eat here. This is a true "Mom and Pop", and the…read morefood is SPECTACULAR!!! The fish, chicken and eggplant were amazing! Plus, you can't beat the views! Oh, and if you have the chance to try the parfait for dessert, do it! If you're ever this way, you can't beat the food and atmosphere. And say hi to Michealo. Great guy!

We were with a small group and walked from Lugano along the Olive Tree Trail to Gandria, where we…read morehad lunch at Ristorante Roccabella. We sat on the covered terrace, which offers a beautiful view of Lake Lugano. We were having a late lunch and didn't want to be too full for dinner, so my husband and I decided to share the lasagna. My husband is always a huge lasagna fan, but it isn't usually my go-to dish. In this case, we were both blown away! We were so sorry we chose to share because we both wanted more of this flavorful dish. This lasagna was not like what we get in the U.S. It was light! I talked about it the rest of the day, saying it was the best lasagna I ever had. Gandria is tiny, but if you are in the area or are walking the Olive Tree Trail stop at Ristorante Roccabella. It is worth it. Get the lasagna!

This was the best meal and service I have had in my twenty years of living. The views were…read morebreathtaking, the food left me speechless, and the service was exemplary to the max. If you are wanting to enjoy a lighthearted traditional Italian meal roccabella is the place to go. 5 star food with a server who will make you never want to leave. He made me laugh, made me cry, and inspired me to be a better person. This restaurant was top class in every aspect. The lasagna was the best in this area and was prepared to perfection. Every meal was created with care and a purpose and treated us to a delightful evening. If you choose to eat here ask for peter and you will be treated to a lovely experience.

Really friendly and welcoming service Amazing wine…read moreThe taste of the food was excellent! Not salty, fresh and served on a hot plate to keep it warm longer. The wine suggestion from their list tasted fantastic. All in all a bit more expensive comparable to Zurich, but with a way higher standard.

One of the best Italian restaurants I have been to, and the best outside of Italy by a LARGE…read moremargin. The lasagne alla bolognese melts in your mouth as they bring it to you fresh out of the oven. Had a very nice waiter and did not wait long for anything. Drinks were brought quickly and we were given bread while we waited for our food, that did not take long either. Breathtaking view from where you are eating and on the other side of you is the cozy inside of this place. Any time I come back to Lugano, I am going to make sure I eat here. Could not recommend more

Had our anniversary dinner here and couldn't ask for a better dinner while in City. It's all hand…read moremade and chef from Italy. Must try! Thank you Carmille for being our knowledgeable and friendly waiter. We came here back to back days because we couldn't get enough before continuing on our journey. Thank you to everyone at Antico for making this trip so memorable

First off, wow! Amazing view with amazing food, service and quaintness. Cannot wait to come back…read morefor the pumpkin gnocchi...THAT WAS SOO AMAZING!

A cafe with killer view!…read more Pluses: The view! The food - Osso buco and pork chop and desserts. Service. Areas to improve - none Just go! Romantic for couples but also great for families and big groups. Great value for quantity and quality of food!

Food: After a long week of many pasta dishes, La Nizzarda -…read moreor the Niçoise salad hit the spot! It was fresh with anchovies, endives, olives, potatoes, green beans and of course, fresh cooked tuna. I also sampled a piece of Pinza from my aunt, which left me with slight food envy. All in all, I was happy to have my choice of the salad with plenty of protein, fresh and delicious ingredients. Service: The waiter was excellent, anticipating our needs throughout the evening with one of our guests arriving late - he accommodated us promptly bringing a late dish uncustomarily. Ambiance: The view overlooks the lake. It is the most beautifully captivating views that will mesmerize you if you are a guest in this town.

One of my favourite spots in Lugano. When you walk in you are always greeted and welcomed at the…read moredoor and walked to your seat. The interior is very chic and the view of the lake is one of the best. The coffee is very delicious if that's all you're looking for, however if you are looking for something to eat the pizza is hard to pass up. I would 100% recommend this place.

Food here is art and this restaurant holds nothing back when it comes to service. Each dish is…read morebeautifully prepared with wonderful mid-course surprises along the way. It's also in a beautiful and peaceful setting along the lake. The chef was more than accommodating and willing to prepare special courses for me entirely dairy free and gluten free that were not listed on the menu. I highly recommend giving this place a try if you are in Lugano.

Shared four dishes. The scallops were excellent…read more The seafood stuffed pasta was good...except some of the pasta was undercooked and hard to chew (somewhat raw). The bison was excellent. The foie gras ravioli was delicious. The sea bass was excellent. The chef tastings between courses were excellent. Exceptional service....Andreas and Stefano are awesome.

Laura and the entire staff here are extremely kind, hospitable, helpful and just amazing all…read morearound. Every single need or desire we had they cared for us like we were family. We ended up here after a car accident on the way to catch our flight out of Zurich and it couldn't have been more perfect. They not only helped us get our car to a first class auto shop, black car taxis to the auto shop, luggage carried all over, translations for us as we don't speak Italian, help changing our flights, dinner breakfast fresh fruit in the rooms and water. It was truly amazing. We are forever grateful for this place and these people, and will tell everyone we know about it all! We will be back for sure! :) thank you with all our hearts!

Friendly staff, awesome location in Lugano. The old-school interior is not my thing, but the hotel…read moreis not trying to be chic. Wish I had brought my tennis stuff to play on their clay court.