Locanda Gandriese : Piazza Nisciör 3, 6978 Lugano

Wonderful restaurant! Great lasagna and amazing calamari. A very friendly waitress too. The views are stunning! I recommend booking it in advance.

This restaurant boasts a truly stunning location with breathtaking views over the lake — easily one of the most scenic spots we visited. The atmosphere is lovely and relaxing, perfect for a leisurely lunch or dinner. That said, the food didn’t quite match the beauty of the surroundings. While it wasn’t bad, it felt fairly average and didn’t stand out compared to other meals we had in Italy and Switzerland. One thing that surprised us was the cost of a bottle of water — 7 Swiss francs (almost $9usd), which was a total surprise and we felt robbed leaving a bad taste. Water should be free for customers or at a reasonable cost which should be no more than 2 Euro for a 1 liter bottle. Overall, it’s worth a visit for the view and ambiance, but the culinary experience may not be as memorable as the setting.

Absolutely stunning place to eat. The balcony overlooks the water and the service was perfect. Each dish was delicious (would highly recommend the lasagna and caprese salad).