Where to Eat in Brissago: The Best Restaurants and Bars

March 11, 2018 Franklyn Hardiman

Brissago is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. Brissago lies on the western shore of Lake Maggiore and includes the Brissago Islands.
Things to do in Brissago

1. Osteria Nostrana

Piazza Giuseppe Motta, Ascona 6612, Switzerland Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Italian, Swiss, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Late Night HK$157 - HK$392 +41 91 791 51 58
Excellent
40%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 838 reviews

Osteria Nostrana

Reviewed By adri p - Geneva, Switzerland

it's a pity the restaurant don't take Reservations. the service is fast and correct a bit "depersonalised" though since the waitress run all the time, the food is ok.
if you are outside, unfortunately the smokers will invade your "sobremesa" with smokes... a pity.
Nostrana, "une valeur sûre"

2. Osteria dell Enoteca

contrada Maggiore 24, Losone 6616, Switzerland Reservations, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Italian, Mediterranean, European, Central European, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +41 91 791 78 17
Excellent
88%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 147 reviews

Osteria dell Enoteca

Reviewed By Flautor

High prices for small portions were not unexpected for this kind of top end restaurant (16 points on Gault-Millau, although last year it had 17), and the food was indeed good, refined and elegantly presented with a sofisticated touch of molecular cuisine. I can't complain about the service either: quite friendly. Unfortunately, the atmosphere was deceiving: the place feels a bit cold, not all elements of decoration are very tasteful for such an elegant place and the absolute absence of background music makes you feel uncomfortable talking as every word reverberates in the room. The wine selection is nonetheless very impressive.

3. Canvetto Ticinese

via Ovega 23 | Cambio di Gerenza Dal 1.11.2016, Brissago 6614, Switzerland Free Off-Street Parking, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Italian, Mediterranean Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner HK$157 - HK$487 +41 91 793 29 96
Excellent
54%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
9%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 32 reviews

Canvetto Ticinese

Reviewed By Patriciazu - Porto Ronco, Switzerland

Canvetto is a lovely restaurant, very clean and well kept, food is excellent thanks to Cesare, Cesare and his wife Paola are the owners, Cesare is the chef and Paola takes care of the clients. Good wine list, good service, lovely atmosphere.

4. Gabietta

via Gabbietta 6, Brissago 6614, Switzerland Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards Seafood, European, Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner, Lunch, Drinks +41 91 793 17 60
Excellent
61%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 212 reviews

Gabietta

Il nostro ristorante-pizzeria e posizionato nella zona pedonale di Brissago in riva al lago.Siamo vicini ad un parco giochi per bimbi, a 2 minuti a piedi dal porto e dai parcheggi.

Reviewed By Nolofinwe - Zurich Switzerland

Restaurant is very nice directly on the lake. Service very good and quality of food is good. I always have this problem with average and good. For me average is not good but this restaurant is good but not very good. My tomatoe salads just came out of the fridge and the tomatoes were ice cold. The tartar my friend ordered was ok but he was not asked if he wanted to have it a bit spicy or not. My lobster raviolis were all right but I did not taste any of the lemon grass sauce.

5. Ristorante Grotto Sant'Anna

Via Sant'Anna 30 | Traffiume, 28822 Cannobio, Italy Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner HK$243 - HK$534 +39 0323 70682
Excellent
65%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 356 reviews

Ristorante Grotto Sant'Anna

Typical restaurant with a cuisine revisited with the use of simple but high-quality products We always recommend booking

Reviewed By FQTV_Switzerland - Zurich, Switzerland

A short hike from Cannobio, this restaurant is a gem hidden in the forest. The atmosphere is lovely, and staff very friendly and attentive.
Lunch (3 courses) was delicious, and beautifully presented.
Would absolutely recommend this for anyone looking for a little excursion, great food combined with an easy hike.

6. Antico Ristorante Borromeo

via Collegio 16, Ascona 6612, Switzerland Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Italian, Swiss, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +41 91 791 92 81
Excellent
61%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 256 reviews

Antico Ristorante Borromeo

Reviewed By Lk K - Switzerland

Don't forget to reserve for this restaurant! A wonderful meal with excellent service - very friendly. I had the risotto and porchini - delicious. Everyone at our table had something different and all were very happy. We also chose a regional wine which was also excellent. We're tempted to go back tonight.

7. Grotto La Risata

Via Cantonale | 6618, Arcegno, Switzerland Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi International, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +41 91 792 15 14
Excellent
89%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 84 reviews

Grotto La Risata

Grotto la Risata is a typical swiss italian grotto, you will be able to find it in the swiss telephone directory and probably in the tourist guide. The new owners are Simon and Jacky.

Reviewed By Pat_Danton - Portland, Oregon

We’ve been to Grotto La Risata to taste the typical dishes of the region. Couldn’t be more satisfied!! The entire experience was stunning from the moment we stepped in. Perfect location, wonderful outside Terrace, good ambience and cheerful owner. Average prices, surely worth it. Definitely recommended!!

Brissago 6614, Switzerland
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 4 reviews

Brissago

Reviewed By lagattacamilla007 - caluso

Il paese non abbiamo potuto visitarlo approfonditamente, ma quel poco che abbiamo visto per raggiungere il punto d'imbarco ci indicava che in una prossima uscita ne varrà la pena approfondirla

9. Bellavista

Incella, Brissago, Switzerland Reservations Swiss, European
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Bellavista

I have written a review but you didn&apos;t indicate the name of the restaurant<br>so nobody can find it....

Reviewed By peterkirchem - London

The Bellavista enjoys a location few hotels in the world can boast (and I don't make that observation lightly) with the northern end of Lago Maggiore spectacularly set out below you from Locarno to Luino.
A breakfast buffet which is first class and of a freshness rarely seen. Home made Birchermuesli was the best I've had and the fresh fruit salad was just that. Fresh!
Good coffee and a single brown and white loaf of delicious crusty bread I haven't seen before.
The service was charming and attentive and the rooms, whilst functional were perfectly comfortable ... and to be able to observe the spectacular view whilst lying in bed is pretty special.
There's a swimming pool and a sun Terrace both of which were clean and comfortable.
Lastly whatever you do, dont plan on going out somewhere for dinner ... to sit there eating and drinking whilst watching the lights slowly come on all around the lake is worth the visit in itself.
A great place well worth giving a try.

10. Osteria Borei

via Ghiridone, Brissago 6614, Switzerland Wheelchair Accessible, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi Italian, Swiss, European Lunch, Dinner +41 91 793 01 95
Excellent
72%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 113 reviews

Osteria Borei

Reviewed By Louise H - Canton of Ticino, Switzerland

Park your Michelin-starred attitude for an evening. This is a rustic establishment located in a remote area - typical of grottos in Ticino. The cuisine is simple - like eating at grandma's house. The view from the Terrace tables is unparalleled!! Who knows how long grottos will survive in the current economy? Partake of this traditional experience while you can. We enjoyed a caprese salad, homemade ravioli and tiramisu. Was the food Michelin-star worthy? No. But if you come here for that, you've missed the whole point.

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