Expensive but quaint little café and bakery just a couple of blocks from the main square in town. A…read morevery large umbrella gives shade to most of the patio with some smaller umbrellas on the side bringing welcome relief from the sun. A tiny four piece snack size croque monsieur was CHF 12! They do give you a nice amount of mixed nuts and a small sampling of olives or marinated feta with toast crisps with each order of beverages. Service was very professional and amiable. They serve quite a few ice creams and pastries as well.

We just arrived in Locarno, and were seeking a latte after traveling for 14 hours. We happened…read moreupon this locaton from just a sign out on the main sidewalk pointing through some construction to get here. We are glad we did! This place is adorable, the ladies who work here seeet, and the cafe macchiattos delicious! Lots of tables inside and out.

You wouldn't imagine Vera Gelateria to be anything special, tucked away next to a gift shop…read moreopposite the entrance to the furnicular, but it's fab. Having driven the couple of hours from Orta to Locarno is was ready for a coffee, and the espresso did not disappoint! And the gelato! Two large chillers filled with an extensive variety of fruit and cream based flavours. As tempted as I was by the amazing chocolate varieties, I went with a scoop of mango and a scoop of fruits of the forest. Delicious! Full of flavour, every bite was fab. Make a detour before you go up into the mountains, you'll be glad you did.

We had salad and polenta, a local dish. The polenta was fine, the salad fresh, the service good…read more The sauce with the polenta to salty and the look and feel just unappetising. The location on the Piazza grande is very nice.

It was a great surprise to discover this authentic place. I'm Italian and this was a great place to…read moreeat a Italian food in Switzerland. I gave 5 stars also because of the impeccable service. Truly recommend it if you are in Locarno!