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...

We ate here several times in Lugano. Very solid. Fast service. Get the asparagus rostgi if in…read moreseason. Pizza good too. Sitting outside always nice.

We haven't had such a good service experience the entire tour of Switzerland. Staff is very…read morecourteous and respectful. Pasta could add a slice of bread or a bread basket to begin with. Tiramisu is genuinely to die for.

Excellent gem of a true Ticinese Grotto with attentive service set off the beaten path in a forest…read moreon the west side of Lugano. Definitely will try a visit!

I visited this place 11 years ago by chance and loved it. Came back, and it's still just as good…read more Looking forward to coming again!

My wife and I have now been here twice. This most recent dinner was one of the most underwhelming…read moredining experiences I have had in awhile. The service was incredibly absent and impersonal. The food was over salted and overpriced. We waited over an hour and a half between courses, not to mention various orders were missed along the way. Between the two of us it came to 200 CHFs, a few starters, a cheap(er) bottle of wine and an entree each. There are much better options in the surrounding Ticino area. As someone who has lived and enjoyed hundreds of meals in the Lugano area for over 20 years, this has an exaggerated reputation that far outdoes itself. Try Grotto del Pep, or Grotto al Bosco.

From the owner: Ristorante Grotto lontano dal traffico e dallo stress di tutti giorni, ma raggiungibile in pochi…read moreminuti, il nostro piccolo ristorante-grotto a conduzione famigliare saprà farvi ricordare per alcune ore il perchè non siete tornati a casa a mangiare. La nostra cucina è schietta e onesta, ricca di gusti, con specialità regionali e alcune escursioni più osè nei dintorni. Gradita la riservazione Possibilità di affitto dell'intera struttura per avvenimenti privati

If you are in Lugano, you should not miss this italian style restaurant. The location is in…read moredowntown in the Galleria. You'll be seduced by the setting before even ordering! The service is very friendly and efficient. Try a pizza buffala or a tartare of tuna. The quality of food is impressive... and guess what? The price is still affordable. Definitely worth a try!

One of the best pasta I've ever tried.. a must while in Lugano . Excellent quality of ingredient…read more Nice ambience .

Service and ambiance were quite nice considering the tourist trap location in Lugano. We dropped…read moreby at 6:30pm to an empty restaurant on Sunday but was warmly greeted and seated. When I queried the server whether they were really open, he said of course, just that most people didn't stay for dinner on Sundays. So, the two of us ordered two pastas and a pizza to share. The pastas were just passable, with noodles that were past al dente and arrabbiata sauce that was rather lacking in Calabrian peppers and garlic. Still, the server was quite proud of his trick of adding some brandy to top off the pasta. That probably helped but couldn't rescue the pasta. The pizza was better, as it came fresh off the oven. At least, we lucked out as the neighboring table was presented with two blackened lumps of dough that obviously had to be sent back. In a pinch, this will do, just don't expect quality Italian food despite the proximity.

I visited Mary on January 18, 2020. After a long travel day it was great to sit down and have a…read morevery good pizza with a great view. I very much enjoyed the pizza and look forward to returning to Lugano and checking in with Mary again for another pizza. It was a great meal then and will return hopefully in the near future.

The view is breathtaking, you can see it outdoors on their terrace and indoors (not so breathtaking…read moreat night). There's parking right across (a very busy) street, which is very convenient.

Located conveniently across from the train station, we stopped in for a beverage while waiting for…read morea train. It was a beautiful summer day and everyone was being seated on the outside terrace. Overhead are triangles of canvas blocking some of the sunlight so you may be in the sun or the shade depending on the angle of the sun. The waitress immediately took our drink order and was back in just a few minutes with our beverages. There were several tables occupied and seemed to be only one waitress who was in constant motion. We lingered over our drinks for about an hour, enjoying the day and view. A 1dl glass of house white and a 3dl beer came to $12.15. The train station has a couple of 'quick pick' vendors, but for a beautiful view and nice atmosphere, take a walk across the street.

Beautiful and charming space outside. The food was good, though not out of this world. I'd…read morerecommend this place for those visiting Lugano.

They are racist. If you are not white, you will be placed in the back (of an empty room). They…read moreshould lose their Michelin status. I expressed to the waiter/manager, Alberto, that we would like to sit with everyone else, but he said we needed a reservation. I told him it was too hot to eat inside the restaurant, and he replied that it was too hot to eat outside as well. As the night progressed, I noticed the restaurant seating white customers without reservations. I hope the owners recognize that this kind of racism is bad for business.