Nice courtyard above the busy street.  Hamburger and Fries (with beer) was a great change from the typical Italian offerings.  Delicious.

Restaurant staff were very considerate and patient with our poor Italian.  Andrea, who served as our waiter was helpful in describing the wines and cheeses.  The waitress was also very kind.  Food was excellent, especially the Frico.  We would definitely return if we&rsquo;re back in the area.

The open kitchen is fun to watch. I liked seeing them bake the brioche. The small portions are actually smart&mdash;ended up trying a biscuit and a croissant.

The gelato is locally made, not too sweet. I loved the pistachio, so creamy. The little cup was perfect for a warm evening stroll.

We had a lovely meal at Anticogallo. The food was excellent quality, generously portioned, and the service was good. We would definitely return to eat there again.

Best lake view with impeccable service and fabulous food. The triple crown. Won&rsquo;t be the best meal you&rsquo;ve ever had but you will love it

Came in around 2pm so it wasn&#39;t crowded. Pizza was solid, crust had a good chew. Portion size felt right for the price, didn&#39;t leave hungry. Service was quick, no complaints there. Maybe not the best pizza I&#39;ve had in town, but for what you pay, it&#39;s decent. Would go back if I&#39;m in the area and want something easy.

Came here for a drink around sunset. View over the lake and Brissago islands is really something. Service was friendly, no complaints. Prices are what you&#39;d expect for the location. Good spot if you&#39;re in the area and want to sit by the water for a bit.

They were about to close but still took our order. The takeout packaging was great, everything was still hot when we got home.

The quality of the meat dishes was excellent. The Sicilian aubergine side dish was really tasty, too. The service was attentive, and the ambiance on the patio made the night memorable. Great place for a special meal.

Service was super friendly and fast. I was in and out for a quick lunch. The staff made it feel easy. Menu looked good, but I just grabbed a sandwich.

The panini was decent&mdash;grilled well, cheese melted through. Vegetarian one had good flavor too, not just boring greens. Ate it fast because I was hungry, didn&#39;t regret it. Fine spot to grab something quick before the boat. Nothing fancy, but the food does the job.

Best pizza I&#39;ve had in Lugano so far. Crust was chewy and light, reminded me of Naples. Didn&#39;t expect much walking in but it really hit the spot. Prices fair for what you get, especially for this area.

Stopped by for dinner near the lake. Tasting menu was solid&mdash;fresh ingredients, well executed. Service was polite, no complaints there. Setting is nice if you get a table with a view. Slightly pricey for what it is, but acceptable for the location. Would consider coming back if I&#39;m in the area again.

The Michelin star food here is a true delight, although we experienced some delays in service. Despite that, the quality of the dishes we tried was impressive, and I look forward to returning to sample more from the menu.

Elegant spot, service was on point. My dish came out well-prepared, nothing to complain about. Maybe a bit formal for a casual night, but it worked.

The chalkboard menu outside made it easy to decide, even with my limited German. I just pointed at what I wanted. Coffee was solid, and the ice cream was pretty good too. Nothing fancy, but a decent spot for a quick break. Prices felt fair for the area.

Stopped by for a quick breakfast. The pancakes were really fluffy and the cappuccino was just right. Much better than paying for a hotel buffet.

Service was on point even when packed! They squeezed us in without a reservation, which was a lifesaver for our last-minute girls&#39; night. Staff was super friendly and quick. Made the whole evening so much easier.

The Chateaubriand was pretty good, and the set menu had a bit of everything. Service was friendly, though nothing over the top. Dessert rounded it off fine.

The handmade orecchiette was the star for me. Portions are huge, so definitely come hungry or plan to share.

Samosas were huge and fresh. Just the right way to kick things off. Couldn&#39;t ask for a better starter, honestly.

The salami pizza was the highlight&mdash;thin crust, baked just right. Burger was decent too. Portion size felt fair for what you pay.

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Anticogallo

LA CORTE

Caffe Lago

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Terrazza 241

Verace

Bar Bahia di Brissago

Kori Kori Luino

Meat Eat

Il Bistratto

Agriturismo La Nevera

Bellagio

Golf Cafè

Pools Pianbosco Village Frunzo A.

La Bottega di Gandria

Diametro 31

Ristorante Riva

Ristorante Filettè

La Rucola

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L'alchimista Di Lo Russo Flavio

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