Location: Morcote
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Reviews on Swiss food in Morcote, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Morcote is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Ticino situated about 10 kilometres from Lugano in the district of Lugano on the shore of Lake Lugano.
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10. Grotto Pojana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 150 reviews
Located on the shores of Lake Lugano, at the foot of Mount San Giorgio, Grotto Pojana is the ideal place to enjoy true ticinese cuisine. Run by Antonella and Renato Bordogna, it offers a selection of traditional dishes that take you back to forgotten tast
Reviewed By Healdsburke
Somewhat out of the way, however worth the effort. Recent lunch was excellent. Bruschetta with tomato and basil and stuffed zucchini flowers were spectacular. Risotto ai funghi was classic and one of the best I have had. Try the Turriga red wine from Sardinia-also excellent.The restaurant overlooks Lake Lugano and has a small number of outside tables. Inside the tables are typical family style. Excellent parking, which is rare in this area. Overall a wonderful experience.
9. Ristorante Lago Swiss Diamond Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
Restaurant Lago 14 GaultMillau on the shores of Lake Lugano. Ideal for lunches and dinners, open all over the year.
Reviewed By 287rebeccaw
We stayed at the swiss diamond hotel for two nights using a voucher from a deal which we bought last year. We have stayed in lots of hotels and with time you automatically compare them and i must say i was disappointed with the way we were treated and didn't feel for one moment well looked after which i would expect with a five star hotel . Is every one treated like this or was it because we had a special offer??!!The first morning our coffee was cold, the second one they brought was very weak and the third was a very strong expresso. In the end i was the one apologizing..... Not them :( The rooms were clean and i slept well. The wellness area was a bit of a mix of different Designs and sparse with the extras which you usually get like different teas, fruit and nuts. The big plus was the very long opening times from the area and the lovely warm pool. A shame the massage jets don't work. A lovely sunny trip out on the bikes from the hotel started off great only for my partners bike to break and us having to walk back most of the way to the hotel, no apologies or interest taken . If you supply bikes for your guests they should be in good condition and regularly had a service... After handing in the room cards and paying the taxes the man serving me didn't find it necessary to even say goodbye let alone wish me a safe journey home. If thats five star i think i'd rather stay at home.
8. La Gondoletta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By AGB1983
A hidden gem in the great village of Melide, right at the lake, with beautiful sunny terrace on the lake in the summer, and cozy and warm restaurant inside in the winter.Very friendly and caring personnel, the kind Irene, the bubbly Loris, the amazing chef René who is great with pasta, but also fish/seafood dishes and also meats...for food lovers, best combined with some great local wine.Pricing is very fair and on the cheaper side, especially compared to the restaurants you could find in Lugano, especially great price for the quality you get.They've got parking in front of the restaurant, and I would recommend for you to book in advance.Go there, try it and enjoy it, because you will definitely enjoy it and you will go back, like I/we do all the time.
7. Vicania
Overall Ratings
4 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By mortimer1995
Sometimes you find a jewel - and then you keep coming back, looking at it enjoying it over and over again. The "Ristorante Vicania" is one of them.Location: perfect, idyllic, above the lake, on a meadow with horses. It's a magic combination. You reach it by car, but best by foot. Walk from the San Salvatore peak or at least from Corona Paese. Or, if you like, take the stairs from Morcote.The place: a perfect mixture of old and new. Simple, stylish, comfortable, ravishing - especially, when seated outside.The menu: traditional and modern. Tasteful and surprising. Again and again: "Polenta e Zola". A classic. Simply legendary. But, of course, there is more - and changing, adapting to the seasons. Service: very good, too. Quick and intuitive.For me, the "Ristorante Vicania" is one of the places in Switzerland you need to visit at least once in your life. Better again and again.
6. Grotto del Parco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Views over the lake. in the direction of the village, you will find the Grotto del Parco Restorant which offer among the best gastronomy not oly in Switzerland but probably around Europe. The food is just great, of excellent quality, and the people workin
Reviewed By Za036
We stop by thinking it was going to be a tourist trap and well... no, the food is amazing, great view, excellent service.Eat the gnocchi or the fresh pasta, great value for money or try what they suggest on the day.
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5. La Sorgente
Overall Ratings
4 based on 84 reviews
Our restaurant is a family structure born in 2008 from a great passion for cooking. Our cuisine is inspired by the specialties of the Italian regions and the local tradition, with rigorous use of seasonal and local produce.
Reviewed By Foodiehippster
We recently enjoyed a wonderful sunday luch here with the Family.Extremly friendly service by Christina and outstanding Food prepared by Giuseppe all worth a little wait.The presentation and taste of the dishes are on a very high level .Beautiful garden terrace for the warm days during summer
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4. Ristorante Chalet San Giorgio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 142 reviews
Restaurant Chalet San Giorgio is located in an ancient lake village of Brusino Arsizio at the foot of Monte San Giorgio (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Just steps from the border of Porto Ceresio, it enjoys an exclusive view over Morcote, the most beautiful
Reviewed By janmacuk
What a gem of a restaurant situated right next to lake lugano overlooking the picturesque Morcote. All we needed was the motorboat to arrive in (as several others did). Curtains gently blowing in the breeze made it feel cool and pleasant. Great choice of pizza, pasta, fish and meat. The spaghetti alle vongole was amazing. We will eat there 3 times in our weeks holiday.
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3. Ristorante della Torre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 171 reviews
In the wonderful historical centre of Morcote, Restaurant Della Torre offers to the gourmet a sincere and polite welcome and a superior oeno-gastronomic offer. The cuisine of the restaurant, which has a terrace on the lake side, is international, creative
Reviewed By richard s
Located in Marcote voted most beautiful town in Switzerland. Nice service but menu was small and food average Very relaxing in great town with old section and great hike through town up hill to church.. Ambiance raised rating, but not best food....$$$Definitely visit, best by ferry but eat elsewhere.Thanks a lot for appreciate the ambiance. Food quality is a subjective problem. See you soon.
2. Osteria Portici
Overall Ratings
4 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By happycdn
We attended here while playing "tourist" in Switzerland; which proved to be an awesome find. We dined outdoors, which overlooks the waterway. The view was awesome...as was the food & service. We had risotto...which proved to be the best we have ever had. There were many other 'Italian food' options on the menu as well. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you have the chance. We only speak English, but it was not a problem with staff here....as they too spoke English.
1. Ristorante Pizzeria Della Posta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 187 reviews
Welcome Surrounded by the lac of Lugano is located Morcote, a pleasant and inviting village, which is connecting the unforgettable beauty of old times with modern organised turistic structures. Easely reachable from all important cities of Switzerland and
Reviewed By Cleo C
We ate twice at this wonderful restaurant with wonderful location in Mercote. The satff are friendly and willing to welcome the guests; speaking English...flexibility to adapt the menu.The fish is fresh, polenta with funghi mushroons and homemade pasta are excellent. Make sure to book before go. We definitely recommend this restaurant; perfect for families with kids too.
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