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!

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.

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

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!

Attached to the Hotel de la Paix in Lugano this restaurant has a wide selection of excellent meals,…read morean extraordinary staff and a very pleasant ambience - free parking and close to the Santa Birgitta bus stop! Great place and one of our favorites!

It was 10:40pm on Saturday night when the concierge at the Grand Hotel Eden in Paradiso suggested…read moreIl Nibbio to us based on the fact that there were probably no other restaurants nearby the hotel that were still opened at that hour. We were surprised upon arrival to find Il Nibbio to be an Indian restaurant when we specifically asked the concierge for an Italian/Pizzeria recommendation, being in Ticino and all. The interior of the restaurant is decorated like a Bollywood spectacular, which was unexpected but entertaining nonetheless. Big flat screen TVs on both ends of the dining room played modern and old school Indian dance videos you just can't take your eyes off of. The friendly Indian waiter explained to us that the previously Italian restaurant had recently undergone an Indian transformation but still served Italian fares such as pizzas and pastas. He brought us tablets that has both menus installed with photos and prices of all the offerings. My husband ordered a pizza while I ordered a seafood pasta. The waiter reassured me that they use fresh and not frozen seafood. He also assured my husband that they make very good pizza and for him not to worry. Our dishes arrived in a reasonable time. To his disappointment, the pizza didn't have much taste. I mean the dough was good, the ingredients are all there, but the whole thing just lacked flavor. He tried to salvage it with some salt and pepper to no avail. My seafood pasta came inside closed tinfoil on top of the plate. I'm used to Italian dishes inside wax paper that it was baked in, but it's highly unusual to have it come inside cold tin foil instead of just on a hot plate. After I carefully poured out the seafood pasta onto my plate instead of spilling it all over the table, my heart sank after the first bite. The pasta was very over boiled instead of al dente and the seafood did not taste very fresh, especially not the mussels. I cannot attest to the Indian dishes offered because we didn't try any, but the Italian fares were definitely sub-par. Will go to the Lugano city center for a late night dinner next time.

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.

Wonderful food and spectacular views…read more We first chose this restaurant the evening we arrived in Lugano because it was within the Hotel Villa Sassa where we were staying. Then we discovered that it was a favorite of a friend who is a Lugano resident, and she joined us for dinner. The food was wonderful and the views were spectacular. We ended up eating here two of the three nights we were in Lugano. As others observed, the menu isn't extensive, but that is often a good sign that what is served is fresh and well prepared. A pea soup was spectacular, and the seafood was wonderful. Service was very attentive and professional. Our friend rates this one of the best restaurants in Lugano.

From the owner: Immaginatevi una romantica cena a lume di candela, la vista mozzafiato sul Lago di Lugano e la…read moremaestosa cornice delle montagne circostanti: non è un sogno, siete al Ristorante Ai giardini di Sassa, seduti sulle terrazze panoramiche di Villa Sassa. All'atmosfera suggestiva, aggiungete poi una proposta gastronomica innovativa e curata: dalla sana cucina mediterranea alle specialità locali einternazionale . Di giorno è il luogo ideale per un veloce ma gustoso pranzo di lavoro e la sera si trasforma in un locale denso di atmosfera, che trasforma ogni incontro in un vero e proprio momento indimenticabile. Al Ristorante Ai giardini di Sassa potrete assaggiare ogni tipologia di pasto restando incantati ad ammirare lo splendido spettacolo offerto dal lago e le montagne. Se siete appassionati di vini e liquori, la cantina vi offre un'ottima varietà di etichette, con una scelta accurata all'insegna della qualità .