"Italian Cuisine" Restaurants in Switzerland
The Locanda Barbarossa draws on the full range of flavours. It celebrates the diversity and excellence of Ticino produce, complemented by exquisite international specialities. This creates space for creative cuisine that is both a feast for the palate and a feast for the eyes.
It's not just the cuisine that is excellent here, the panorama is also impressive: At Da Vittorio, top Italian cuisine meets Alpine luxury. Classics such as Paccheri alla Vittorio and Maialino da latte con tartufo are artfully presented on the plate.
In a stylish yacht club atmosphere with a view of the lake, Mediterranean-Italian finesse meets laid-back elegance: open kitchen, green tiles, leather lounge and a unique wine list - relaxed, sophisticated, perfect for that Nice feeling on Lake Zurich.
Milan's Michelin-starred chef Antonio Guida sets new standards for the finest Italian cuisine at Orsini. Excellent ingredients and a fantastic feel for flavours and textures make Orsini the place for fine dining in Zurich. Great wines by the glass.
At the Chesa Stüva Colani in Madulain, Engadine cosiness meets Italian cuisine. Fresh, seasonal ingredients, homemade bread and fine herbs ensure moments of pleasure. Warm wood and a stylish ambience make your stay special.
I Due Sud in Lugano builds a gastronomic bridge between Ticino and Campania. The cuisine combines typical flavours of both regions with sensitivity and precision. Mediterranean warmth meets Alpine clarity - without losing any of its lightness.
The Segreto is no longer an insider tip. In this beautiful restaurant in the industrial area, Martin Benninger and his team serve excellent, Mediterranean-influenced cuisine with a classic base. It is accompanied by exquisite wines, including rare and grown-up ones.
Gandria in Zurich's Seefeld district stands for creative Italian cuisine that rethinks tradition. Seasonal produce is used to create original combinations that are surprising yet familiar. The extensive wine list focuses almost entirely on wines from Italy.
In this beautiful restaurant in the centre of Bellinzona, head chef Lorenzo Albrici creates perfectly crafted gourmet cuisine that perfectly combines international elements with the traditions of Ticino cuisine. The huge selection of wines by the glass is superb.
Il Lago at the Four Seasons Geneva stands for Italian cuisine at the highest level. Clear flavours, precise craftsmanship and selected products characterise the style. The elegant setting on the lakeshore emphasises this class and makes the visit a special experience.
That's a clever idea: Capri specialities can be found on Capri in summer and in Zermatt in winter. So travellers can enjoy them twice! Salvatore Elefante has shaped the menu on the fourth floor of Mont Cervin, delighting guests with pasta, fish and desserts.
A visit to Tosca is like travelling to Tuscany. It is the home of chef Ivan Baretti, who worked at the famous L'Arpège in Paris. He transforms traditional Italian ingredients and flavours into visually and tastefully sophisticated fine dining dishes.
Small menu, big impact: Italian cuisine is served with great sensitivity in a stylish setting. Fresh ingredients, clear flavours and precise craftsmanship characterise every dish. The atmosphere is intimate, the service cordial - a place to linger and savour.
Because the real "Chez Donati" is being renovated, a temporary location has been created on Barfüsserplatz - above the "Brötlibar", which still provides uncomplicated snacks. Things are dignified here. Tables set in white, uniformed waiters. It would be unimaginable for anyone to sit around unobserved for even a minute. Regulars are greeted with a handshake and no one has to wait for wine recommendations. We start with Ferrari rosé, fine Bürli and good olive oil. The menu is dominated by classics. Gazpacho with San Marzano tomatoes, Parma ham with melon, sea bream for two. Our vitello tonnato is impeccably seasoned, the sauce is easily enough to soak the bread in. Seppie e piselli are almost a creative flight of fancy: The mixture of finely chopped and meticulously cooked strips of cuttlefish and peas is expertly seasoned and the epitome of a summery Italian dish. The maître does not advise against the requested Vermentino, but recommends an Apulian blend of Fiano and Chardonnay from Pietrabianca, while at the next table, despite the mild outside temperatures, a bottle of strong red wine is opened. That's right, why wait for winter with Amarone and Vino Nobile? The menu is well-stocked anyway, and the wines by the glass range from Lageder's Pinot Grigio to Prunotto's Barbaresco. The highlight of the Donati spectacle, however, is the dessert trolley, which you can let yourself be tempted by. We try strawberries and tiramisu, the first aromatic, the second quite sweet. Just like it used to be.
In the charming stone building at the entrance to the wild and romantic Maggia Valley, gourmets can enjoy a marvellous, enchanted terrace. The seasonally inspired cuisine combines regional products with Mediterranean flavours. This grotto is rightly a firm favourite in Ticino.
At Gambrinus, homemade pasta dreams - such as wafer-thin oxtail ravioli or fillet steak - transform classic cuisine into a flavourful experience. In the parlour or on the terrace under the awning, every course simply tastes like a holiday.
La Brasera is an address with a cosy fireplace, personal service and outstanding menus. With four courses - vegetarian, fish or meat - Paola and Luigi Maiolo's cuisine shows how grounded and refined an evening can be.
Head chef Jacopo Rovetini prepares his menus fresh every day. Seasonality and the availability of the freshest produce form the basis of this creative, surprising cuisine. In summer, the cosy terrace invites you to enjoy your meal. Very nice wine selection.
Klingler's in Lucerne is a classic upscale Italian restaurant that places great value on quality. At the weekend, sushi is added to the menu - a bold second signature that brings variety without contradicting the philosophy of the establishment.
The ristorante with its enchanting garden and playful interior is the address for romantics and gourmets. The cuisine offers Italian dishes that are creative and perfectly crafted. The large wine cellar houses numerous rarities.