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.

I loved this place didn't felt authentic and not touristy...the food was delicious though and not…read morefar from the train station right along the water...

Delicious restaurant. Had our anniversary dinner there. And they provide a shuttle from the Hilton…read moreGarden Inn. Food is delicious and the people delightful.

A real gem neat Malpensa airport. Comfort, quaint, attentive service, innovative menu. Began with…read moreBuratta and prosciutto, top quality ingredients. The pork cheeks were succulent and oh so tender. Only drawback would be that both the taxis and Uber charge handsomely for a relatively short ride. In the end it's a charming spot, with wonderful staff and well executed dining options.

Excellent meal. Atmosphere was excellent and the quality and quantity of the food was superb. Best…read moremeal we had in Zermatt. Staff and service also great.

Excellent Italian food. Cozy atmosphere. Authentic with Italian staff. Portions are BIG so you can…read moredefinitely split a pasta dish, or expect to take some home. Suggest reservations.

Great atmosphere and service. Typical dishes served and we…read morestuck to the basics....salad, pizza,pasta, red wine. They were all very good. We are always grateful for English speaking servers as we do not speak French.

Loved this place. The burrata with melon and prosciutto was to die for. I ate every bit. Loved the…read moreChianti and the homemade pasta. My friend's pizza looked amazing also. Was recommended by a local for Italian. Loved it.

We ate at this restaurant last night. It is under the name Vivanda when you look on Apple Maps…read more Italian.....great menu, great wine list and the food and service were fantastic. Fairly priced for the area also. Staff was incredibly friendly. It is in the Hotel Post building and there are a few other bars, restaurants and a nightclub also, although that wasn't in the cards for us. Cozy nice place, would def recommend.

First let me inform you that the name of the restaurant is actually Vivanne. That will make it…read moreeasier to get directions and find it. The service was exceptional and the Carbonara and Pesto dishes were very tasty and the small portions were still quite large. The ambiance was very pleasant and quite charming. Think "little snowy mountain village". Would highly recommend!

Food is popular amongst tourists due to its quick easy Italian menu. Service is quick, place fills…read moreup so make sure to make a reservation. Table water in a carafe is chf6.00 per fill. Food was ok not outstanding. Fast and casual vibe.

Loved this cozy Italian spot! If you're trying to go on a weekend, make a reservation because it…read moregets packed! We ordered the florentne pizza and seafood mix to start; and then the venison, lamb chop and a pasta to share. Everything was delicious, great portions and great recommendations.

I depend on Yelp reviews to help me make a better decision. I realize there were only eight and…read moresome from a long time ago, Sadly, I found the food to be very disappointing. Perhaps it was just the kind of food and other people would like it. We had the vegetable salad, which was apparently grilled vegetables in a mayonnaise base. It reminded me of egg salad. We had the mushroom risotto, which was actually pretty good, but I had it a few nights earlier, at another restaurant where I thought it was exceptional. Finally, we had the braised beef in a Barolo wine sauce. Sorry, not good at all. We had the cheese tray, which was delightful. We had the best bottle of wine I've ever had. The service was fabulous. Our server was so kind and had everything split for us. I really wanted to like the food and maybe it was just a bad night. I thought the ambience in the front of the restaurant was more Italian authentic. The back was a little more eclectic but still nice. My favorite part was a bottle of wine that our server recommended and the complementary appetizer they gave us. The cheese selection was great. If I lived in the area, I would definitely come back and try them again because I think they just had a bad night.

Lunch in Barolo at this wonderful restaurant was delightful. Food is delicious, owner is warm and…read moreinviting. Obviously wonderful wine. Highly recommend.

Our hotel owner recommended this place to us on a Monday saying it was good, local food. They…read moreopened at 7:30 and we arrived at 7:15 on a raining evening. The door was open and we poked our heads in to ask if they had any open reservations. The owner told us to come in and stay, that they were pretty busy with reservations but he had a couple seats open and with the weather we shouldn't go back out. He wasn't wrong, by 7:40 the place was basically full. A couple of individuals wandered in and he did his best to create a communal table to serve them. When we arrived one waiter was still hand writing the menus for the day and the owner was busy readying the wine selection. They brought us a menu, the waiter spoke English and was able to describe the 10 things on the rough menu. When we asked if they had rabbit he jokingly remarked 'no, none were running around the place today'. We opted for a 1/2 bottle of barolo, a portion of tajarin ragú (spaghetti with meat sauce), Milanese and brasato (traditional stewed veal). As per norm plenty of bread was served. The entrees came with sautéed vegetables. The brasato was good, meat was soft and flavorful and sitting at this long, wooden, communal table I could completely envision eating this as a traditional dish. The tajarin was perfect for my taste. It was not sauce heavy so if you prefer a meat sauce like that this is not for you. I loved how the homemade spaghetti and the meat really stood out with a very small amount of sauce to bind the two. The Milanese was great. Pounded thin and pan fried in butter, the flavor was tremendous. Living in Italy could really make me like veal! We did not get dessert but the waiter brought us some local appertif to try. It was very sweet but with bitters, an interesting mix. People watching in this place was great. I got a lot of amusement out of it and it was just the sort of place I was looking for in Italy. A place where people gather, are loud, laugh and enjoy home cooked food without frills.

This was our first meal in Piedmont and one of our very favorites, so we actually ended up going…read moreback for lunch on our last day. Between the two meals, we had fried zucchini blossoms, steak tartare, tuma and figs, tajarin with ragu, ravioli, two different pesto pastas, and veal Milanese. We loved just about everything, with the tartare, cheese/figs, tajarin, and veal probably being our favorites. They were also incredibly friendly to our two small children. We'd definitely come back on another trip to Piedmont, and if anything, next trip I'd probably spend more time eating in Alba in general.

Great food, service and atmosphere. Beautiful scenery and very convenient. Highly recommendedread more

Found this place on Yelp. Really good reviews and close to our hotel. Problem is they couldn't take…read morecare of us since they burned down a year ago. Oops. If you do go order the charred chicken and the smokey wine.

Excellent cuisine and outstanding service. 4th time in Italy and always come here to stay and eat…read more Breakfast features scrumptious croissants that are filled along with Italian meats and cheeses Dinner features typically Piedmont dishes and Canavese cuisine. All made with great attention to detail on flavor and authenticity. Tell Luigi and Nicolleta I sent you.

The food is fabulous. Wonderful wine selection. Delicious fresh dishes traditional to Canavese. The…read moreservice is impeccable as well. This is a must try when in Pont