Grotto Pergola : Via Cribiago 2, 6745 Giornico

Thought we had found a great little place off the beaten track to return to as we regularly travel on this route. Quirky with an old fashioned charm. However we will not return sadly. The service and produce were very good, but for 2 coffees, 1 glass of wine and 2 cakes the cost of €43 cannot be justified. It was ridiculously expensive. Apparently we should expect these crazy prices in Switzerland as told by the owner on questioning the price ! I was ready to give a great review till we were given our bill !

Just don't! Don't book, don't go! Even if you are desperate looking for a place in Giornico! The owner (see photo) is completely crazy and rude, the place is NOT worth the high rates charged, they don't provide you with a receipt for anything, they don't even ask for guests's documents, very shady! The "large room" that we stayed in was very basic, the owner refused to give us extra sheets for the sofa bed (my friend and I had to sleep in the same bed). Also, when asked for a hairdryer and a fan (it was really hot) she initially refused alleging someone had stolen the hairdryer that same day, and that there was no fan. After insisting, a hairdryer and a fan magically appeared! I called the local police and the fiscal department of the municipality when I was about to check out to report the owner for not declaring taxes, but they didn't care. They asked me to write an email to them despite the fact that I was there personally telling the story, and that the main problem was lack of evidence that she was hosting people without registering them. I work with tourism, and I had never seen a person treat guests like this lady. Again, just don't!

While hiking, we stopped here for a drink. Great service, amazing location, good price.