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...

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!

We stopped here for lunch after hiking. We had some very refreshing spritz's and fondue to start,…read moreand delicious main courses including their lasagna and chicken. It's exactly what we wanted after hiking all morning. The service was a bit slow, but it wasn't a problem since we were in no rush. The waterfront seating was very relaxing and enjoyable.

We ate lunch here during our trip to Morcote and had a wonderful experience. We sat outside by the…read morelake and despite being a hot day, it felt very breezy under the shade. We got their seafood spaghetti and lasagne. Both were absolutely delicious and I would order them again. They have plenty of seating indoor as well but definitely sit outside if the weather permits.

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.

First time in Switzerland, first restaurant we went to. It was amazing food, the risotto was…read moredelicious. My kids got cordon blú and it was amazing. My hubby got the lasagna he loved it too. We seat outside we could see the lake across the street. We were the only ones there until we finished eating. It wasn't cheap. This was by far the most expensive meal we had in Europe so far. But we loved every bite, definitely a treat place to go to. The woman working didnt speak English but Google translate was our friend. This is a family of four total with bottle drink lemonade and bottle water.

One of the best pizza spots in Lugano. I've eaten at Verace 100% of the times I've been to Lugano,…read moreand I go every few months for the past five years. The wood-fired oven spits out amazing pizzas faster than you can believe. The flavors and options are astounding. Perfect for groups, especially if you want to enhance your dining experience with a nice glass of wine or a cold beer. Don't feel like you are relegated to the pizza, the deep fried calzones and appetizers are no slouch in your amazing find right by the funicular in Lugano. I'll be in Lugano soon, and, the first restaurant I always go to, when I'm tired, and a bit jet-lagged, is Verace. You're seated, have your order taken, and then served within 10 minutes of your arrival, and the pizza you're enjoying would knock the socks of anything you might find elsewhere. What more could you ask for?

Yummy food. We ordered what the waiter recommended for pizza. My mom tried the grilled veggies on…read morethe side - super small portion. The ladies LOVED the beer on draft (amber and one other light beer). Overall, delicious food. Everything came out quickly but the service can use improvement. He was very sweet but we had to flag them down to order or ask questions

Stunningly beautiful bakery serving up some of the most gorgeous looking pastries. I stopped by…read morehere and got a macchiato and a pistachio croissant. Outside seating was full but inside space is very large and had a ton of seating. Everything I had was done perfectly. The pistachio croissant was just superb, with an ultra flaky outside and smooth pistachio cream to add a touch of sweetness on the inside. Service was very professional. This is no doubt the place to get the best pastries in town!

Had the full breakfast with Americano, fresh oj scrambled eggs, bacon and toast. It was fantastic…read more Service was great and personable. I sat outside and the atmosphere was a perfect setting of a Swiss/italian meal.

The best authentic Italian food located right by the port. The butter-sage gnocchi melts in your…read moremouth! Goes wonderfully with the bianco merlot, another local gem! Service is top notch.

***(Finding this restaurant and hotel: We were using a GPS, but drove past Al Batello initially. We…read morediscovered the restaurant's outdoor seating is nestled behind the arches and the name, Al Batello, is on the wall above the arch under the walkway... on the street above the arches it reads, Ristorante del Battello. There isn't a traditional checkin desk for getting a room--just go inside the charming little room where there are a few tables and the bar and they will help you there. The food, service, and getting to know the owners are worth the effort of finding this hotel and restaurant. Our room was a third floor walk-up, which we didn't mind at all because it was all cobble stones and old world charm every step of the way.) NOTE: The restaurant was open for breakfast and lunch, then closed at 3pm and opened again in the evening at 6pm. I don't know if this is their year-round schedule, so you might want to ask. "If you're a warm and friendly person, you're more likely get the same from others." We ate multiple times at Ristorante Batello while we were in Mercote, and enjoyed it every time. We had wonderful pasta, polenta, and other dishes, and the wine was superb. We also rented a room upstairs which was completely charming and quintessentially old world Italian. The owners, Milan & Radica were warm and welcoming, and very patient with our lack of ability to speak Italian beyond a few phrases :D They spoke a little English and we found a way to understand each other that was sweet and made our visit to Mercote all that more enjoyable. Dragon, who also worked in the restaurant was also welcoming and friendly. If you visit Mercote, we highly recommend stopping by to eat and to stay if you're looking for a place to rest your noggen for the night, or two, or three.

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 .