It had been a long day for my friend and me and we were ready for a nice big dinner in the amazing…read morefortress city of Bellinzona. Since we were in the Italian part of Switzerland, we really wanted to hit up an Italian joint. We wandered the many winding streets, looking for something to strike our fancy when we spied this place, all alone down one of the many side streets. We were attracted by its large "Trattoria" sign and the warm glow emanating from its windows. The place is larger than it looks, with a bunch of smaller rooms toward the back. It was also quite empty when we first got there, but we were pretty early for dinner, I think like around 6:30pm. As the night wore on the place steadily filled up (with locals, it looked like) and was quite lively by the time we left a couple of hours later. They had no printed menus, just a large chalkboard with the daily offerings that the waitress took around from table to table. They are serious about serving what's local and frech NOW, apparently. Since it was the start of autumn wild boar and venison were featured on the menu, as well as other seasonal ingredients, like chestnuts. We started off with a couple of glasses of local white wine, which was excellent, and they brought out some bread and a little pile of shaved wild boar salumi, sprinkled with salt and rosemary. Oh wow, that was so good, just melted in our mouths. The bread was great too, hearty and crusty. After some deliberation and help from our waitress translating what the menu items meant, I decided on the wild boar stew with polenta and my friend got the risotto with pancetta, chestnuts, mushrooms. They were both SO good, my stew was rich and flavorful, and the polenta delectably creamy and satisfying. My friend's risotto had all kinds of flavors happening within it and we were both very happy campers, chasing down the awesome food with some equally awesome local red wine this time. I forget the names of the grapes and all that--we just asked the waitress what she recommended and she just brought this stuff out. The service was as good as the food, and the prices were reasonable. Combined with a relaxed yet refined ambiance, I do think this place is as good as it gets. As much as I love to try new places, if I'm ever in Bellinzona again I'd come back to this place.

I had the honor of performing here. It's my favorite Hotel on the Planet NOW…read more Nicole & Stefano love what they do. They have had the hotel for 22 years and the amount of love they have poured into Hotel La Campagnola is contagious. From the Sauna to the incredible Breakfast, to the views that relax and help you sleep like a baby, it's just a GEM of a spot. The staff was incredibly nice! cannot wait to come back, if you are staying in MILAN do yourself a favor go unplug and recharge at Hotel La Campagnola, Johnny Irion

This is the bucket list of places to go. The view, food and staff are fantastic. The pool is warm…read morethe drinks are cold. The animals they have there are friendly and entertaining. Highly recommend.

High end restaurant in the center of Bellinzona. Food was exquisite, highly recommend! Only…read moredownside is limited parking nearby.

This is the hotel/restaurant that my grandparents, Stefano and Maria Bomio, ran in the years…read more1916-1925. It was called "Grotto Bomio" until they immigrated to the USA. So happy to see that it's still in existence today. Will visit on my next trip to Switzerland!

By far one of the best, privately hotels I've ever stayed at in my life. Everything you see on…read moretheir website, is even better in person. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The room was pristine. The views from our balcony were unreal. The restaurant was great, the breakfast was great. I will absolutely be coming back here when I stay in Varenna someday again. Make sure you listen to their website when it says to pack light, you really do have to climb up a lot of stairs to get to your room that are very narrow and it is pretty much impossible to do if you have a large suitcase.

The Albergo Milano and the Hotel Du Lac were the Hotels that "got away" during our recent 3 night…read morestay in the Lake Como area. My guess is that Varenna is a magnet for American destination weddings, which probably explains why parts of these Hotels' reservation books were already full, even when we inquired many months in advance. The Albergo Milano is located right in the old town and up. It looks very romantic and complete with killer views from the balcony.

From the owner: Das komplett frisch renovierte und modern eingerichtete Hotel Bellinzona Sud ist direkt von der…read moreAutobahn A2 erreichbar und bietet ruhige Zimmer mit Aussicht in die Natur. Aufladestationen für Elektroautos und kostenlose Parkplätze befinden sich unmittelbar davor. Das Hotel verfügt über verschiedene Zimmertypen mit bis zu 6 Betten, selbstregulierbarer Klimaanlage und teilweise direktem Zugang zur Terrasse. Unsere Gäste können die gemütliche Lounge nutzen und den ganzen Tag kostenlosen Kaffee und frisches mit Kräutern gemixtes Wasser geniessen. Das Hotel bietet zudem vielzählige Möglichkeiten für Freizeit- und Sportaktivitäten, Zugang zu Jogging- und Fahrradwegen sowie eine Barbecue-Ecke an. Kulinarisch profitieren unsere Gäste vom nahegelegenen Marché Restaurant mit einem grosszügigen Frühstücksangebot und einer vielseitig kulinarischen Auswahl in lebendiger Marktplatz-Atmosphäre. Das köstliche Speiseangebot kann online mit Halbpension dazu gebucht werden. Wir sind Mitglied von Swiss Quality Hotel International und dürfen uns mit 3 Sternen der Hotelklassifikation von Gastro Suisse auszeichnen.

The staff are very friendly and speak multiple languages (including English which was very helpful…read morefor me). The standard queen room is extremely small and the shower is absurdly small. Taking a shower in the shower stall was like trying to was inside a cramped phone booth. They didn't provide any wash rags, so you end up using a lot of the shower gel from the dispenser for a single shower. Because there is so little room to maneuver, the shower gel washes away before you can do much scrubbing! Pretty typical Euro-style basic room I suppose. The location of the hotel is outstanding... just across the street from the train station and walkable to a lot of neat shops and restaurants! Castlegrande is just two blocks around the corner, a really fun walk!

From the owner: The Hotel & SPA Internazionale is situated conveniently opposite the main railway station, only a…read moreshort distance from the historic city centre and the 3 UNESCO World Heritage castles. This unique location makes it an ideal base for business or tourist trips. Inside of both buildings, once of beginning 20th century and the second opened in July 2014, there are 68 rooms and 3 suites, all completely renovated and luxuriously furnished with: air conditioning or heating, free Wi-Fi, sound-proof Windows and anti-allergic bedding. The reception is open 24 hours a day. The Restaurant is connected to the hotel and offers Mediterranean dishes and local specialties. A reserved parking is located in the immediate vicinity. Smoking is not allowed in the whole building complex and pets are not accepted. L'Hotel & SPA Internazionale si trova di fronte alla stazione ferroviaria, a pochi passi dal centro storico e dai 3 castelli Patrimonio dell'UNESCO. Questa posizione privilegiata lo rende un'ottima base di partenza per viaggi d'affari e turistici. All'interno di uno stabile di inizio '900 e di uno aperto a luglio 2014, sono a disposizione 68 camere e 3 suite completamente rinnovate e dotate di comfort quali: aria condizionata o riscaldamento, Wi-Fi gratuito, finestre insonorizzate e biancheria antiallergica. La reception è aperta 24 ore su 24. Il Ristorante è comunicante con l'Hotel e offre piatti delle cucina mediterranea e specialità locali.

We were glad to see a restaurant open mid afternoon as many close for a few hours mid day to reopen…read morein evening. We were able to easily get a table and browsed the simple but varied menu offerings. I ordered spaghetti bolognese and my husband ordered gnocchi. Both were very reasonably priced, especially with the high dining prices we have experienced in Switzerland this far. Our drink orders arrived quickly along with bread and fresh Parmesan for our pasta orders. It wasn't long before our beautiful meals arrived. We both loved our meals and noted the highlighting of simple flavors that made for an excellent meal. One of the best we have eaten here in Switzerland and we have been to Vienna, Salzburg, Lucerne, and now Locarno! Well worth a bus ride if less than an hour from Locarno or train ride to come see the castles around, walk the town, shop if you desire, & enjoy slowing down and finding shady spots to sit and relax,

For Swiss standards, good price quality portion value! Each pasta is less than 20CHF! Simple dishes…read morebut very delicious and the pasta is done al dente. If you go during asparagus season they'll have special asparagus dishes and they're amazing. This place is casual and a lot of tables, good for groups. Also right next to the train station so if you need to catch a train, good place to eat and relax till your train comes.