Swiss Alps, Switzerland Food Guide: 10 Mediterranean food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Locarno

August 17, 2019 Timmy Ribble

Find out what Mediterranean restaurants to try in Locarno. Locarno (Italian: [loˈkarno], German: [loˈkarno]; Ticinese: Locarn [loˈkɑːrn]; formerly in German: Luggárus [luˈɡaːrʊs]) is a southern Swiss town and municipality in the district Locarno (and its capital), located on the northern shore of Lake Maggiore at its northeastern tip in the canton of Ticino at the southern foot of the Swiss Alps. It has a population of about 16,000 (proper), and about 56,000 for the agglomeration of the same name including Ascona besides other municipalities.
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10. Osteria da Ketty & Tommy

via Muraccio 20 6612 Ascona, Ascona 6612 Switzerland Italian, Mediterranean, European Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts M [email protected] +41 91 791 35 81 http://www.osteria-ticino.ch/
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4 based on 253 reviews

Osteria da Ketty & Tommy

Reviewed By CarlosH4835

This was an all-around pleasing experience. The staff speak all kinds of languages very well, are very helpful and forthcoming. The menu is unreal! There is all kinds of fine food, and the off-menu dishes of the day are even better! I could not recommend this place more!

9. Osteria Chiara

vicolo Chiara 1, Muralto, Locarno 6600 Switzerland Italian, Swiss, Mediterranean, European Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Table Service, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Dog Friendly [email protected] +41 91 743 32 96 http://osteriachiara.ch
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4 based on 153 reviews

Osteria Chiara

Reviewed By 637louiseh

We enjoyed a splendid lunch here on a Saturday - tasty amuses-bouche of local carpaccio, fork-tender osso bucco with a crunchy veggie gremolata and al dente saffron risotto, and a homemade curacao zabaione over vanilla ice cream. Thank you chef Antonio! The service was warm and friendly and all wines on offer have been tasted by the staff. We live here so we can confirm that this is one of the best eateries in town.

8. Ristorante Il Boccalino

via della Motta 7, Locarno 6600 Switzerland Italian, Mediterranean, European Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Outdoor Seating [email protected] +41 91 751 96 81 http://www.ilboccalino.ch
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4 based on 201 reviews

Ristorante Il Boccalino

Reviewed By sandra_flitwick

Warmly welcomed to this restaurant tucked beyond Grand Piazza. Much busier than neighbouring restaurants on the piazza, but great service. My husband had the lamb, which he said was delicious. I had the ravioli. We stayed for dessert, the chocolate mousse was amazing. The dining highlight of our Locarno trip

7. Da Valentino

via Torretta 7, Locarno 6600 Switzerland Italian, European, Swiss, Mediterranean, Central European Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Highchairs Available [email protected] +41 91 752 01 10 http://www.ristorantedavalentino.ch/
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4 based on 192 reviews

Reviewed By yns_10

An elegant, beautiful fine dining restaurant. Both entrées were very good, with the ravioli with quark and leek in a mushroom sauce being the standout. The il misto di Pesce was a delicious assortment of 5 different fish and shellfish. My husband was slightly less impressed with his veal with morels and said he felt hungry afterwards which is very unusual for him. Service overall was good, but lost focus towards the end of our meal. The only minor negative was that the waiter insisted that service was not included in the bill: even though as a Swiss I know that it is mandated by Federal law (passed some 35 years ago) that service is included throughout Switzerland. A relaxing and enjoyable evening. Recommend.

6. La Rinascente

via al Tazzino 3, Locarno 6600 Switzerland Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Table Service, Parking Available [email protected] +41 91 751 13 31 http://www.hotel-rinascente.ch/
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5 based on 109 reviews

La Rinascente

Reviewed By DeltaDawn2000

Friends took us here and we are forever grateful. la Rinascente is one of the top restaurants in the area so, needless to say, both food and wine were of very high standard. To add to the above, the restaurant room(s) were absolutely beautifully designed with frescoes and a chic feel to it.

5. Al Grottino

via Calvario 6, Orselina 6644 Switzerland Mediterranean, Swiss Dinner, Lunch Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Highchairs Available +41 91 743 44 08 http://www.grottino-orselina.ch/
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4 based on 156 reviews

Al Grottino

Reviewed By jocoiner

Tripadvisor's advice proved more than right. A typical ticinese atmosphere with outstanding food. We were pampered with excellent food in the next door five star hotel restaurant of the albergo Orselina and wanted something more local. This was the right choice: I had a tasty sepia dish of highest standard as a starter, my companion chose a pasta dish with tomato vodka sauce, also outstanding. The main course was less extraordinary, a good portion of roastbeef with an excellent tartar sauce and a typical beef stew with port sauce and a remarkable polenta. The portions were so genereous that we could not eat a dessert, unfortunately, because the home-made caramel flan looked so tempting. A good Merlot from the region accompanied this sarisfying local meal. The lady who served us spoke fluent German and English and was ever so polite. The price was moderate. Good value for money. We will defintitely be back.

4. La Chiesa

via del Tiglio 1, Locarno 6605 Switzerland French, Mediterranean, Seafood, Italian, Swiss, European, Central European Dinner, Lunch, Drinks Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Reservations, Street Parking, Table [email protected] +41 91 752 03 03 http://www.lachiesa.ch/de/index.html
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4 based on 148 reviews

La Chiesa

The Restaurant Lachiesa is next to the ,,Santa Trinità" church in Locarno Monti. The restaurant has been renovated some years ago and has a beautiful view on the Maggiore Lake. Mediterranean dishes with some French and Asiatic details. Open days: from Tue

Reviewed By 637louiseh

We live in these parts and have been wanting to try La Chiesa for some time now. This 14-point Gault-Millau restaurant is located in a beautifully restored church perched on the hillside overlooking Locarno. The Christmas menu included 4 courses (with amuse-bouche starter) - moist fish roulade with truffles, homemade al dente ravioli, juicy duck breast with a vegetable purée, and a nut roulade with homemade gelato to finish. Each dish was perfectly prepared, flavorful and pleasing to the eye. The wine list includes some interesting local choices, the service was friendly and attentive, the view spectacular. Worthy of its rating.

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3. Osteria del Centenario

viale Verbano 17, Muralto, Locarno 6600 Switzerland Mediterranean, Fusion, Italian, Seafood Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Table Service, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Full Bar, Free Wi [email protected] +41 91 743 82 22 http://www.osteriacentenario.ch/
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4 based on 230 reviews

Osteria del Centenario

Reviewed By matthewbT9247JI

Well, we are just the luckiest. Easter Saturday night with no reservation anywhere, and turned away from 4-5 places before finding this gem. Fine food, great wines, excellent service! Every morsel was a delight for the senses, service was exceptional and the wines were delicious. Thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the visit and would recommend it to anyone. Pricey, but worth every penny compared to the nearest competition.

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2. Locanda Locarnese

Piazza Grande-via Bossi 1, Locarno 6600 Switzerland Italian, Mediterranean, European Lunch, Dinner Wheelchair Accessible, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Free Wifi [email protected] +41 91 756 87 56 http://www.locandalocarnese.ch
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4 based on 338 reviews

Locanda Locarnese

Closed for holidays antil 7 july

Reviewed By mvandenbroek

We were advised by a friend to have supper here, so we booked a table. It is good that we did that, because it turned out that the small place was full in the evening. No wonder, the service and food are excellent! Also the atmosphere is special: It feels like being at someone's home. The menu is small, but the things we had were all superb. There is no mention of salad or wine by the glas on the menu, so just ask for it.

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1. L'Approdo

via San Gottardo 192 via San Gottardo 192, Minusio 6648 Switzerland Italian, Swiss, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Table Service, Accepts [email protected] +41 91 225 81 18 http://www.lapprodo.ch
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4 based on 262 reviews

L'Approdo

Reviewed By Stainlesteve

The restaurant is in a really nice position overlooking the marina and we have visited in the past for drinks. We had the set menu, 3 courses for CHF26. The food was presented beautifully and was fresh and appetising and the staff couldn’t be more helpful.Dear Sir or Madame,many thanks for your feedback. We're glad you had a good time with us.We look forward to seeing you again,Team Approdo

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