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

Lunch in Lugano. Our brief excursion from the Como area before returning to MXP. We sat in a lovely…read moreoutside terrace by the piazza. We did not get offered a menu nor a wine list despite this being a wine bar. My friend ordered a glass of Champagne and I a glass of red wine. I was not asked what varietal. The waiter announced a Merlot and went on his way. There was a food menu on the wall. A pasta with a tomato sauce and meat balls was listed but the waiter said they could also do an Arrabbiata. I ordered the latter, I got the former. It was still good but not what I ordered. My friend's bruschetta was good. We were worried about a glass of champagne, but the price ended up very reasonable.

Amazing local spot with fantastic food! The wine list is extensive and the food menu is small. It's…read moremostly comprised of of a few staples and a handful of daily specials. It was the first place we went to in Lugano that actually had a good service AND amazing food. Cannot recommend this place enough if you're in the area. And make sure to try a glass of the White Merlot, it's awesome!

Doesn't look like much and usually confusing upon entry whether or not they are open. But the food…read moreis delicious and service calm and attentive. Atmosphere is delightful for a quiet lunch. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the food is awfully expensive. But come and enjoy. Truly a great peaceful experience with delicious food.

A departure from the plethora of ristorantes where Pizze dominated the menu…read more This brightly light restaurant tucked in a building behind a strip of shops dishes out lighter Mediterranean fare with octopus salad, warm grilled veggies with bufala and ricotta appetizers, and housemade pasta. Also on the menu are fish and meat dishes. Go for the Duo di bufala and the Ravioloni. Desserts looked good, but I was too stuffed.

Amazing! My wife and I walked in while on vacation in Lugano. The food was fantastic - true Italian…read morewith homemade pasta and local ingredients. The staff was so helpful despite our speaking no Italian or French. They helped us through the menu and were very attentive. Highly recommended!

At last something different in Morcote!…read more Swiss meat for tasty kebabs and kebab-in-a-box. Also falafel. Maybe this sort of cuisine is not very tourism-oriented for an Italian Swiss tourist village, but us locals sometimes need to eat something quick.

it was nice and juicy meat,however first serving was waiting in hot pan for quick service so wasn't…read morereally good but second one was freshly cut and service so ask him to get you fresh cut and serve

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.

Fantastic restaurant that wasn't even on Yelp. It is a fine dinning type restaurant that has great…read morefood and service. If you haven't dined here go with the tasting menu, they have several of them and all wonderful. It is located in the Swiss Diamond hotel, where I am staying at. Greta wine selection as well and all dishes I have tried were executed very well. A must visit while you are in the area.

Service is exceptional. Food is amazing. Get the veal cutlet, they'll chop it up tableside. Great…read morewine. One of our favorite dinners in all of Lake Como.

I had a wonderful Italian dinner at Al Barilotto (next to entrance to Hotel de La Paix). The food…read moretasted authentic as if you were dinning in a fire d's home in Italy. My ragout pasta and grilled pork ribs were outstanding. The gelatos (Stracciatella and hazelnut) were perfect dessert to end the meal. The ambiance is casual, cozy and comfortable ambiance as if you were in Italy. The staff were welcoming, attentive and offer many wonderful recommendations . Highly recommended when you visit Lugano!

This was a convenient spot for dinner while staying at the Hotel de la Paix next door. Nice Italian…read morefare, generous portions, Swiss prices. Staff was friendly and all food and drink orders arrived quickly. I ordered their Pizza Bianca and really enjoyed it; certainly enough for 2 to share if you add in a salad or appetizer.

My wife and I have now been here twice. This most recent dinner was one of the most underwhelming…read moredining experiences I have had in awhile. The service was incredibly absent and impersonal. The food was over salted and overpriced. We waited over an hour and a half between courses, not to mention various orders were missed along the way. Between the two of us it came to 200 CHFs, a few starters, a cheap(er) bottle of wine and an entree each. There are much better options in the surrounding Ticino area. As someone who has lived and enjoyed hundreds of meals in the Lugano area for over 20 years, this has an exaggerated reputation that far outdoes itself. Try Grotto del Pep, or Grotto al Bosco.

From the owner: Ristorante Grotto lontano dal traffico e dallo stress di tutti giorni, ma raggiungibile in pochi…read moreminuti, il nostro piccolo ristorante-grotto a conduzione famigliare saprà farvi ricordare per alcune ore il perchè non siete tornati a casa a mangiare. La nostra cucina è schietta e onesta, ricca di gusti, con specialità regionali e alcune escursioni più osè nei dintorni. Gradita la riservazione Possibilità di affitto dell'intera struttura per avvenimenti privati