Nice fresh flavors. Had the orecchiette and it was delicious. Loved the sauce and the hints of…read morepomegranate. Not pictured was the daily soup which my mother ordered and absolutely loved. It was a nice vegetable soup which was perfect for a cold, slightly dreary day. We sat inside since it was drizzling and they weren't serving outside. The inside is cozy and they hang your jackets up elsewhere for you though it took them two tries to bring back the correct ones when we were leaving. They also provided little hangers for our purses. The staff were very pleasant and welcoming overall.

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.

Would give a 3.5 if I could. Great location right on the main pedestrian walkway area, right across…read morethe street from the lake. That said, good was OK, not amazing, but not bad either. Because of its good location, it was very busy, and while that's good for business, it also meant noise was an issue, and the staff was on edge trying hard to keep up with the crush of customers and people trying to land a table. Most of that is totally understandable. Our service wasn't bad, but clearly the waitress was being pulled in so many different directions. Meal itself was OK. Hubs had the spaghetti suicé (sp?), I had the spaghetti with clams. Our friend had the spaghetti bolognese. I also tried out the limoncello spritz which was nice and refreshing. I want to give this place a higher rating, but rounded down just due to the overall experience. I'd come again, hoping for a more relaxed experience.

Causal, relaxing experience right on the water with a beautiful view. I was delighted by how…read moredelicious the food was. We had a fresh buffalo mozzarella salad to begin followed by the salmon vodka pasta and a custom pizza with mascarpone. The check came and I was surprised at how affordable the dinner was. It was so good we went back the next night and ordered the same meal.

Excellent service and delicious interesting dishes. The menu changes with the best finds and the…read morequality of each dish was excellent. I have had wonderful meals there.

The best pizza I had. Just the plain margarita was great. Good for kids. This place is a bit to the…read moreside, but well worth the walk. Very good menu!

Absolutely amazing fresh delicious Italian food! Service is impeccable with a huge range of wines…read moreto select. Family style atmosphere with friendly staff chef and owners! Will come back again just to go to Hermitage!! **UPDATE - NEW ADDRESS Via Conte Biancamano 41 21100 VARESE

I LOVE this place. Amazing food, great service, beautiful atmosphere. Many locals come here on…read morespecial occasions. On weekend nights they have an antipasti buffet which is fantastic. The tiramisu is the perfect way to end the meal. I usually ask which pastas are hand-made that day. English is limited - this is not a tourist place. This restaurant is quieter in atmosphere than most. Speak quietly if you are American and are used to yelling across the table, as you will ruin it for all other Americans who come after you. If you can speak a bit of Italian and know about regional cuisine differences of Italy, you will love this place.

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 .

Amazing local spot we discovered. Great recommendations and service. Food was great and it was…read morefantastic.

This was a very small place that was a bit hidden which is normal for here. The food was great and…read moreit was good service.

We enjoyed a beautiful view at a quaint restaurant right across the street from the Lugano FFS…read morestation. The service was quick and attentive, and we were lucky to be seated without a reservation for dinner. As a diner with celiac disease, I was able to select from a few gluten free options including pasta. I ordered a pasta with bacon and cream sauce. My spouse had gnocchi. Both dishes were very salty, which was something we encountered in Switzerland often. The prices were affordable and portions were quite large. Overall we were glad to come back to this restaurant that we passed on the way down to the harbor.

The view is breathtaking, you can see it outdoors on their terrace and indoors (not so breathtaking…read moreat night). There's parking right across (a very busy) street, which is very convenient.