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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Locally made fresh pizza. One of the rare places that are open on Monday it seems. Good beer…read more(Schneider weisse) and a vast selection of pizzas.

A great local eatery! We stopped in here for dinner, our first restaurant in Lugano after a train…read moreride from Zurich. The pizza is perfectly baked, a thin tasty crust with crispy edges, likely baked from a brick/stone oven. Fresh melted toppings (we had Parma ham) and cracked ground pepper adds the finishing touch to each bite. We also ordered a Carbonara pasta which was equally delicious- served hot with a flavorful creamy sauce and cooked perfectly al dente. This local place is quaint and cozy but lives up to fine Italian standards. Also a good selection of wine and beer. We were happy to stumble on this place early on a Sat night as the place quickly filled up after 7pm.

This quaint restaurant was absolutely amazing. Everything is made from scratch to perfection. My…read morewife and I stumbled upon this fantastic restaurant by chance and now we can't wait to come back. Every bite was a treasure.

Nice family-style restaurant with a variety of dishes. We ordered a salad (enough to share for 2) a…read morespring asparagus risotto and seafood (clams and calamari) pasta in a tomato based sauce. Great place for kids as they really know how to please the "bambinos." They have a cute children's menu and desserts that are sure to delight little ones. It's a casual place with hearty dishes, generous portions and overall good value.

Great food. Pizza and pasta are exceptionally good! If you go for pasta, the portion is bigger than…read moreaverage but worth the price, not over chf 23. Saturday evenings the restaurant is extremely crowded and a reservation is needed. Overall it is one of the most popular restaurants in the Lugano area.