Top Gourmet Dining Destinations at Michelin Star Restaurants in Ticino
Lugano is the largest town in Ticino and over recent years has become a mecca for gourmet food. In fact 3 restaurants in Lugano have received their 1st Michelin star in 2021. In addition other towns in the region are also acclaimed gourmet dining spots. In fact across Ticino there are now 8 Michelin starred chefs and the whole area is an insider tip for those wanting to enjoy the ultimate fine dining experiences in this sunny corner of Switzerland.
If you’re a foodie and planning a trip to Ticino, make sure to include these top restaurants in your itinerary:
Lugano
Restaurant I Due Sud
Photo Copyright Hotel Splendide Royal/Vincenzo Tambasco
Domenico Ruberto is Head Chef at I Due Sud at Hotel Splendide Royal. The 16 Gault Millau point winning restaurant has also been awarded its first Michelin star in 2021. The “Il Pomodoro che non c’è”’ tasting menu, is available for CHF 168 per head and the “Domenico a Mano Libera”, a 10-course tasting menu for CHF 198.
For more information please visit www.splendide.ch
Restaurant META
Described as the “Discovery of the year in Ticino”, and honoured with its first Michelin star, Luca Bellanca and his Ristorante Meta with 15 Gault Millau points in Lugano. The Italian-born chef specialises in “Med-Fusion” dishes which are exemplified by his delicious and unconventional marinades with particular emphasis on quality, freshness and seasonality. The Ristorante Meta is located in the modern Palazzo Mantegazza of the Paradiso area of Lake Lugano with wonderful lake views. The six-course tasting menu costs CHF 130.
Photos copyright META
Find out more information please visit www.metaworld.ch
Restaurant Principe Leopoldo
Cristian Moreschi at Principe Leopoldo at Hotel Villa Principe Leopoldo has just been awarded a Michelin star. The restaurant with 16 Gault Millau points at the renowned 5-star Relais & Châteaux Hotel Villa Principe Leopoldo is situated in a stately home from the early 1900s which is located in an elevated position in Lugano above the lake on the Collina d’Oro.
Photo copyright Ticino Hotels Group/Remy Steinegger
For more information please visit www.leopoldohotel.com.
Restaurant Galleria Arté al Lago
Chef Frank Oerthle at the Galleria Arté al Lago restaurant at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola has had a Michelin star since 2011. Art plays a key role at the Villa Castagnola with Head Chef Frank Oerthle providing culinary art with his dishes and the hotel housing some stunning artworks in the Galerie Arté. A 6-course tasting menu is available for the price of CHF 135.
Photos copyright Villa Castagnola Lillian Lafranchi
For more information please visit www.villacastagnola.com
Ascona
In Ascona you can find these notable addresses to tempt your palate:
Restaurant Ecco, Hotel Giardino Ascona
Restaurant Ecco with Rolf Fliegauf at the Hotel Giardino Ascona has been awarded two Michelin stars and 18 Gault Millau points. A very popular destination for foodies, Head Chef Rolf Fliegauf was once Europe’s youngest 2 Michelin-starred chef. His brand of gastronomy can be described and “purist aroma cuisine”.
Photo Copyright Ristorante Ecco Paul Spierenburg
For more information please visit www.giardinohotels.ch/ascona
Restaurant La Brezza, Hotel Eden Au Roc
Photo Copyright Tschuggen Hotel Group
La Brezza with chef Marco Campanella in Hotel Eden Roc Visitors wanting to discover Marco Campanella’s innovative Michelin star-winning cuisine can enjoy a unique culinary experience at the Restaurant La Brezza by selecting one of the set menus ranging from CHF 120 for four courses to CHF 165 for seven courses.
For more information please visit www.edenauroc.ch
Restaurant Locanda Barbarossa, Hotel Castell del Sole
Another destination on your list should be Locanda Barbarossa with Matthias Roock at the Hotel Castello del Sole. In addition they have also been awarded a Michelin green star which honours contributions to sustainability and the most cautious use of resources in the world of gastronomy. Roock’s cuisine demonstrates a strong local, regional and seasonal character and he even has his own garden at the hotel where he grows rare herbs and exotic fruits. His “Sapori del Nostro Orto” (Flavours from our vegetable garden) menu is highly acclaimed and available as a set menu of either five, six or seven courses at a price of CHF 180, CHF 195 or CHF 210 respectively.
Photo copyright Castello del Sole
For more information please visit the website here
Bellinzona
Restaurant Locanda Orico
Locanda Orico with Chef Lorenzo Albrici in Bellinzona has been awarded one michelin star and 16 Gault Millau points. The tasting menu, consists of five or six courses and costs CHF 125 or CHF 140. At lunchtime, Lorenzo Albrici’s business lunches start from as little as CHF 50.
For more information please visit www.locanaorico.ch
Photo copyright Studio Daulte/Loreta Daulte
Lugano à La Carte Experience
There is a new special offer called “Lugano à la carte” by five 5-star hotels in Lugano which allowed you to combine a 2-night stay at one of the 5 star hotels, including two four-course dinners with selected Ticino wines, one in your hotel restaurant and the second one at your choice in one of the other four participating hotels. The hotel organises the transfer which is included in the price. In addition a bottle of local wine will also be waiting for you in your room upon arrival. This offer is available all year-round in each of the participating hotels for CHF 1,790 for two people in an elegant double room.
Participating Hotels:
Hotel Splendide Royal, the Hotel Villa Principe Leopoldo, the Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola, the Hotel The View in Lugano and the Swiss Diamond Hotel in Morcote.
Take a look here for full information on the Lugano A La Carte Offer.
Please note all prices correct at time of publishing but may vary, so please always check before booking.
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