This place has outside and indoor seating. Service was great. We ordered a few items to share:…read moreBuchetta & Margarita pizza & a caprese salad. All was good. I like that the pizza was thin but not thin enough to where it droops when you hold it and everything falls off. The margarita pizza seemed just like a cheese pizza to me; but it was still good. The caprese salad was good as well. The only thing is that in Switzerland, people still smoke. So the table next to us was smoking. Granted we were sitting outside. I want to note that most places are closed on Sundays; but this place was open!

**3.5 Stars** Celia…read moreis a nice & not too fancy Italian restaurant serving a standard Italian menu as well as wood-oven pizza! They have many to choose from all at very reasonable prices (which is not so common in Zurich). Pizzas are about 10" in diameter which you could finish yourself, but is also a great size for sharing. I had the Vegetarian Pizza which was topped with grilled zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, & broccoli. Ingredients were ample and flavorful, but they seemed to weigh the crust down and make it a little soggy. I also tried the Pizza Diavolo topped with sharfe salami & black olives. The sharfe salami was much spicier than expected, which if you know me... you'd know that's a good thing! Although our waiter didn't seem very friendly, he was attentive enough. The restaurant is fairly large and would be a good place to dine whether you're on a date or with a group of friends!

We came here because it was one of the only places open near our hostel when we arrived in Lucerne…read more(since it was a Sunday) and when we walked in the restaurant was pretty full, which is usually a good sign. I got a Quattro Stagioni Pizza and my friend got one with asparagus, mozzarella and an egg and we both loved them! Delicious! The service was great as well and there were tons of choices on the menu--not just pizza but pastas and other Italian dishes.

Let me set the scene. It was a cold and rainy summer afternoon and it was too early to check into…read moreour hostel. We decided to wander about and see what was open nearby. We expected to find nothing open as it was a Sunday afternoon in a not-that-touristy area. At first glance this place looked closed, but (waaaaait for it...) it was actually open and pretty packed. My friend and I obvioulsy went in (we're like ninja turtles and can't say no to pizza). The menu was quite large. I ended up ordering the Pizza Gelsomi, which had mozzarella, asparagus, oregano, and an egg on it. I ate the entire thing #judgementfreezone. My friend ordered a Quattro Stagioni Pizza, which she said was incredible. She lived in Italy before, so she knows her stuff. We definintely stayed a half hour past their closing time (I think they close for a bit between lunch and dinner hours), but they didn't rush us or kick us out. In fact, we had to flag down our waiter to get our check. Recommend.

After searching online for a highly-rated restaurant outside of the busy touristy areas of Luzern,…read morewe found this gem on The Fork. We arrived and were greeted with a great outdoor table. Our server was helpful and funny. The menu was great, and they provide an English translation. The pizza was incredible. I would highly recommend the chili oil if you like spicy food. Drinks were great as well. The feel of the restaurant was just like a neighborhood favorite spot. It was evident several folks knew each other. We felt so comfortable. The place just had an awesome vibe. If you go downstairs, you can watch the kitchen staff make the pizzas in the wood fire grill. This was a fantastic dining experience. Would go again!

We enjoyed our dinner at this restaurant. The staff was very courteous and helpful with the menu…read more(neither myself or my husband speak German.). We ordered green salads each and shared a pizza. The pizza was topped with shrimp and spinach--interesting combination (and truthfully not my favorite). However I judge a pizza on the sauce, cheese, and crust--all of which were delicious.

Selected this restaurant based on proximity to the lake and menu. There are three seating options:…read moreumbrella seating on boulevard, awning covered outside and inside. On our visit around 6pm the boulevard was 50% full, outside 10%, inside empty. We were quickly seated and offered a beverage. Our drinks arrived promptly and our order was taken. Our server offered bread accompanied by balsamic. Overall the service, location, prices and vibe was positive. My only objection/negative was how long it took for a salad and pizza to arrive - 1 hour is too long. We noticed most of the tables around us filling up in that hour and them receiving their food. After 45 minutes we asked our server about the order and he said they are making it, I will say he was very nice and apologetic. When the food arrived it was very good. I had the salad Della casa, my companion had margherita pizza. If timing was not an issue I would give 4 stars, but they seem to have issues handling a full house or organizational challenges.

Margherita pizza was missing fresh basil. Bolognes sauce was okay. Pasta is freshly made. Linen…read moretable cloth is a nice touch.

We went here for lunch on our first day in Zurich. Most places closed for lunch around 2 PM, but…read morethis was open. It has both indoor and outdoor seating, and gives plenty opportunity to people watch. Here is what I ordered: - Margherita pizza for kids (they can make anything on the menu kids size) : this was delicious. The crust was thin and crispy. The sauce had a lot of flavor. We loved it. - Penne Arrabiata: this was delicious. So flavorful and so good. I finished off the plate. Overall, a great place to dine. The service was friendly and attentive. They did bring a bottle of water and charged us, even when I said to just give us tap water. Definitely give it a try.

A great Italian bistrot. No reservation needed. We were seated right away. The hosts were fantastic…read moreand the food was so delicious I can still savor it.

I really like this place and I wish I could eat here often. The atmosphere is upscale-casual…read more From outside, the lighting invites one to enter the establishment and be comfortable. There is a counter for ordering eat-in or take-away. The menu is in German, but there is also a menu in English for us..."non-fluent in Germen language folks". In this way, the ordering line can move faster because the staff do not need to spend a lot of time translating the menu to patrons. There is a separate counter for ordering delicious-looking desserts. There is seating on the street level and upstairs in another dining area. Once you order the food, you take a seat at a table (depending upon the time of day, it might be difficult to find a seat) and your food is brought to you. My positive experience was further augmented by my wonderful companions and the delectable food.

This was an amazing experience! I smelled the delicious aroma of pizza wafting through the streets…read more I followed my nose and found Spiga. I walked in and started speaking Italian to the Pizziola! He was so friendly. When he learned that I owned a pizzeria in New York , he invited me to make a pizza in his restaurant . I was thrilled to make a pizza in Zurich! The dough was like silk ! I made the pizza and then went upstairs to enjoy the margarita pie. Mind you, we had just finished. 5 course meal 1/2 block away but there is always room for pizza! It was delicious! Light , airy, not too cheesy and baked to perfection . I don't think the pie we ate was the one I made because we waited upstairs as directed and it never arrived. So we ordered one and enjoyed it with a nice glass of wine . The staff was super friendly . The ambiance is warm and the food was delicious

7/11/2024 - Walked past this earlier and the dishes liked good. Sitting down to order now. We…read moreordered tomato spaghetti, bolongessa spaghetti and a pesto gnocchi. All the dishes were good. We sat outside and the food arrived in less than 10 minutes. They gave up free tap water. Restrooms inside. They don't have Parmesan cheese if you want any. See photos. The total cost was around 75 Swiss Francs.

I was surprised to find there wasn't a listing for Cara Mia. Facing the Reuss River, there's…read moreoutside dining when weather permits, or indoor seating in a beautiful dining room. With the warm dining room, there's efficient and superb service. The servers drop by see if you require anything, but not so often to be intrusive. The menu is printed in Italian and English and features salads,antipastos, soups and of course, pizza & pasta. Thinking the pizza would be the Italian sized personal pizza, my wife and I both ordered pies & salads. We should have shared. I started with an insalada mista and my wife chose the caprice. Each large enough for two. She went with a veggie pizza, I went with a Diablo where they substituted spicy salami for pepperoni. Between the two of us, we took a full pie back to the room. The salads were crisp, fresh and substantial. The pies were the typical thin crust and minimal sauced pizza allowing the fresh veggies & herbs to shine. My spicy pie wasn't particularly spicy, but I prefer the salami to pepperoni. No red pepper is available. Dining at Cara Mia can be an informal evening or, a romantic night out.

Service was wonderful! Food was amazing!!! Can't recommend this place enough! We are American…read moretourists who don't speak German and our lovely server took the time to explain each menu item to us ever so kindly. Aperol spritz was lovely, pizza was amazing, pasta was okay, appetizers were super fresh, and cannolis for desert were decedent yet light. Try this place out if you can!!

We came to Chianalea one weekday evening for dinner. When we walked in the door the place was…read morecompletely packed; I was really glad I had made a reservation! The owner greeted us as we arrived, and remained close-by; he was very helpful and amazingly friendly. He took the time to introduce all our selections, as well as recommending dessert :-) The food here is every bit as good as the owner's helpful and welcoming and demeanor! The focus of this small Italian venue is food from the region of Calabria; Chef Enrico's creations are all fresh and wonderfully authentic; the menu is small, but you can't go wrong with any of the dishes on the menu :-) Tip: I highly recommend the Fileja with Nduja (spicy sausage). Bottom line: Chianalea is a great place to enjoy a casual evening with family or friends; I can easily see myself becoming a regular here :-)