Directly adjacent to a petrol station, Ok-Bar is exactly as the name implies. It's a no frills, no…read moreb.s. (no paper towels in the bathroom--maybe one could pop over to the petrol station for a hand wash?) kinda joint filled with regular custies where one sees the unvarnished side of Lugano life. Actually, a friend recommended this place and referred to it as 'classy,' but I think he meant 'klassy.' Sometimes one can't always read sarcasm in emails. This was one of those times. There was something resembling a car boot sale spread out over a few tables on the patio the Friday night we were there. Had I wished to purchase a laser pointer or a deck of cards, then I would have been all set. The two other reviewers mentioned there being grub at this place, but I neither saw nor smelled food, so I'm not sure if that is still the case. Fill your tank, then grab a beer?

This is such a great find! Don't let the gas station exterior fool you- the chef here is top notch…read more He will make just about anything. I've never had a bad meal here, and you can usually enjoy a nice meal without having to tolerate too many of the annoying American college student crowd from across the street or up the hill.

What took us to this restaurant in the first place is parking space... we wanted to go to few other…read morerestaurants but we quickly learnt that parking can be a nightmare in Lugano. We called, booked a reservation, drove to Tabla. Found immediate parking in front of the restaurant. As soon as we entered we were greeted, seated and service began promptly. Ambiance was good. We decided to try the 6 course vegetarian tasting menu and to our surprise the food was delicious!! We did not expect to have such delicious, flavourful food in Lugano. We started with samosa which had a very unique flavour, that set the course for what to expect from the experience. Our favourite was their version of Dosa and the vegan rose kulfi. Least favourite was dahi puri. Everything else tasted... (is sophisticated a word that can be used to describe flavour? Then that would be it) Overall we loved it! Gagan was kind to come and introduce himself and make sure everything went well. If you visit Lugano, definitely give this place a try!

The food is delicious, the restaurant is beautiful and has a unique vibe for what Lugano offers.read more

These people are scam artists. One glass of one that's supposed to be 7 euro they charge 25 euro a…read moreglass on the bill! I ask for a glass of Lugano they "recommend" that's 7 euro on the menu and they just decide to charge me whatever they choose!? We paid and left without noticing until later. What a joke. Contesting the charge. Pizza was average at best, we'll never be returning for your fake smiles and service. Guess 25 euro was worth it to you.

It's funny to see this pop up now. When I was in Europe it couldn't find the place…read more Great atmosphere loved the outdoor seating. Service was excellent and server was funny and provided great customer service. Food was excellent nothing better than fresh made to order food. Can't wait to return.

Corey's fried chicken is amazing, it was seasoned to perfection, with the perfect amount of…read morecrispness. Milan is so fortunate to have Corey's. Got a chance to meet the man behind this amazing fried chicken, he is so sweet and welcoming. Made us felt at home and made our visit so enjoyable. Thank you, Corey and Milan I am so jealous we don't have Corey's in the state.

There's quite a lot of soul in this kitchen...& in the chicken too. Corey's brings southern fried…read morefast food to Chinatown that actually tastes like American food; not some knock off, which is what you usually find at Milanese restaurants claiming the red, white, & blue as their inspiration. The flavorful chicken recipe is consistent, juicy, & crispety crunchy every time. Their potato salad is better than most I've had even at the best BBQs (no onions!) or they offer the more popular, sweet potato fries or the lesser known baked beans. They also have what sounds like some delish desserts but we were too stuffed to try. I reiterate, I consider this tiny, unassuming, (clean) hole-in-the-wall a fast food joint...so you order at the counter, grab your tray, & see yourself to your table of choice either downstairs or up. They also have a short counter with stools at the window that seats 3-4 in case you want first row seating to hurried passersby or the occasional dog walker cleaning up. Oh, & there's air conditioning! Like real, good ol' 'Merican air conditionin's!!! Be aware of their non-American hours though, as they close for siesta in the early afternoon to reopen later for dinner service. What's more, their customer service is on par with their food! There's a small, young crew of locals (didn't meet actual Corey, who is apparently a real person from The South) that run & maintain the place. I mentioned it's fast food but only in menu not in prices. There will be no 5€ combo with fries & a drink. I understand it's an elevated version & I certainly appreciate it, but I'm skeptical of the locals making this concept a raging success as they're so used to cheap eats, especially at lunch time. On a last note, my friend & fellow USA expat would beat me with a chicken leg if I didn't mention their playlist. A variety of either old school hip hop or R&B...like, the real sh!t. I will definitely be returning to get my fingers & lips all greased up!

This place literally saved my life....well perhaps that's an overstatement but after a week in…read moreItaly and all the pasta, we were hankerin' for something a little more familiar and found this place near the ol' train station and popped in for lunch. The first thing you notice is how hard the are trying with the Wild West theme and it makes for some interesting and inadvertent faux pas like the sign that says "Indian peoples" or the fenced off section of tables with a sign above reading "the saloon" both are in English. Despite all the American cues and geography being Switzerland, everything else is Italian including menu and servers. Nonetheless it was pretty easy to decipher with the pictures and mostly familiar looking words like "iceberg lettuce" and "catsup." I ordered the Navajo burger (essentially a cheese burger with lettuce and something like McD' "special sauce") while my wife chose the American burger (their take on a bacon cheese burger except they don't really have American bacon and the strips were not even close to crispy) and each came with thin crispy perfectly cooked French fries. The burgers came out fairly quickly with what tasted and looked like grilled patties and buns. They even asked how we wanted the burgers prepared. The burgers had good flavor and were probably 1/4 or 1/3 lb sized so plenty for lunch. While not the very best burger I've ever had, it was certainly the best one I've had in the past week. My only complaint was the price ChF56 for lunch was a bit much, but a small price to pay for a taste of home.

My hamburger was RAW, the wait time was greater than 20 minutes, no condiments, and very pricey…read more Do not eat here when in the Milan airport!!

Excellent fast steak house in Fino Mornasco northern Italy. Don't know if it is an American…read morefranchise, but honestly this so much better than the American Roadhouse grill I often visit. Fresh vegetable, tender meat and excellent Italian service

I don't know what this place is like when it is not busy, but definitely do not go during dinner…read morehour. They advertise free refills but you are lucky to get anyone's attention after they take your order. Left this restaurant puking. I'm not saying it's a bad place, but it's sad when the restaurant delivers terrible food and service and then doesn't care what so ever. I asked for a vegan burrito, with no lettuce, then received a burrito with also no avocado, no salsa, no side of broccoli, a bare scooped out potato, and a wrap with some rice and potato, and a few green peas. Then when I brought it up to a server, which took me 10 min to get a hold of, she brought me a slice of vegan cheese and some broccoli. My cousin had a hamburger that left her throwing up 15 min after eating less than 1/2 of the burger. It's just a waste of money for a bad experience. A gimmick restaurant if that. Brightly decorated but poorly executed.

As an American In Italy for a couple weeks I was ready for a taste of home. This place has the ole…read moreRoute 66 theme, license plates from all the states on the walls and even the music of the era. They serve typical American fast food like tasty big cheese burgers and wings. I enjoyed a few Sam Adams beers and even some pecan pie. I enjoyed the experience. Employees speak good English like many Italian eateries. Great location.