Restaurants
Dining in Ticino – Switzerland
Inside of the GrottoBroggini in Losone, Switzerland
Osteria Nostrana, Ascona
This is a place not to be missed if you are in Ascona and wanting to eat pasta, salads or pizzas. Try the specialty from Tessin, the chestnuts pie with walnuts.
In front of Osteria Nostrana Restaurant in Ascona
Situated on the promenade, it is perfect for a relaxing drink after shopping, looking at the people going by or enjoying the view of the lake. Comfortable chairs and benches facing the street are put at your disposition.
Service is good, prices reasonable and you don’t feel rushed to leave. Around 12:00 a.m. on a sunny day, it is already full, so reserve or come early.
Piazza Giuseppe Motta; Tel.: 091-791-51-68
Grotto Broggini, Losone
You are looking for the perfect place to sit outside on a hot summer evening, so this is it? This grotto did not disappoint me, on the contrary.
Inside of the GrottoBroggini in Losone, Switzerland
Recommended to me by a friend, I was expecting a small and quiet place. I found a busy restaurant , type beer garden with a fantastic ambiance, nice lighting and fast and friendly service. You seat on small or large tables.
The 250 seats outside were all taken when we arrived at 8:30 p.m. Luckily, we had reserved and waited 5 minutes, looking at the chickens being grilled in the large oven.
There is a playground for children so it is the ideal place to bring your family. Try the risotto, half-grilled chicken with rosemary potatoes or the spaghettis with garlic and chili.
Via San Materno 18; Tel.:091-791-03-37
Ristorante della Posta, in Ronco sopra Ascona
In need of a terrace outside for a relaxing and romantic dinner, a place to bring your friends for a special occasion, then Ristorante della Posta is just the place for you?
View from the terrace of the Ristorante Posta al Lago, in Ronco sopra Ascona
In the summer, you sit under a pergola covered with wine grapes. The tables are nicely decorated. The view of the lush gardens with magnificent palm trees and the breathtaking lake of Maggiore make an unforgettable evening or lunch.
Prices are high. Park your car at the church, follow the sign for 3 minutes.
Via ciseri; Tel.: 091-791-84-70
Hotel Ristorante Posta al Lago, in Porto Ronco
Listed in the tourist office dining guide as the nicest place on the Lake of Maggiore to have dinner, it was not an exaggeration.
Moon reflecting on the lake of Maggiore
from Hotel Ristorante Posta al Lago
Reserve early and you can seat directly above the lake, looking at the island of Brissago. At 7p.m. the 20 outside tables were completely full. Excellent wine list, risotto, fish selection from the lake and great calamari salad.
As it was the full moon and a clear night, we sat there after dinner with a cappuccino and enjoyed the most perfect sunset with the moon reflecting on the lake.
Via cantonale; Tel.: 091-791-26-32
Ristorante Pizzeria Portico, Brissago
Located right on the promenade it is a great and busy place, well-known for its delicious wooden oven pizzas. They also offer take out and prepare them for you in no time. Try out the gorgonzola, mushrooms, olives and prosciutto pizza. Prices for pizzas start at 17.90 CHF.
Via R. Leoncavallo 16; Tel.: 091-793-00-05
