Restaurant & Beizen Guide 2026: The Best Restaurants in Ticino
Marco Campanella's cooking at La Brezza is as individual as it is confident. His menus - "Ispirazione" or the plant-based "Moving Mountains" - are well thought out and full of character. It is impressive how Campanella manages to show such a clear signature at such a young age.
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.
Aromatic fine dining magic meets purist elegance in a stylish setting on Lake Maggiore. The cuisine conjures up innovative compositions with seasonal produce, while the wine selection shines with great advice - wonderfully Mediterranean, profound and subtle.
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.
Magnificent views, classic cuisine with a modern twist, attentive service - the gourmet restaurant of this elegant five-star hotel offers a wonderful overall experience. The menu is Ticino and Italian, but also includes flavours from other regions of the world.
The lake view is just the beginning. Chef Fragnito, born into a family of restaurateurs, reinterprets Italy: classics meet cosmopolitan accents. Contemporary, unpretentious cuisine with depth. The wine list impresses with an excellent selection.
Federico Palladino is a master of good taste. In the historic farmhouse, he has created the perfect setting for unusual, flavoursome fine dining experiences, served à la carte or as tasting menus. Great wine selection.
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.
Here you can enjoy contemporary gourmet cuisine with Mediterranean roots in an elegant ambience with a wonderful view of the lake. The best ingredients are skilfully processed into unique creations, which are served up by a dedicated service team.
Given the name, the view is, of course, a real treat - you have the lake and mountains in your field of vision. However, Diego Della Schiava's cuisine can hold its own both visually and in terms of flavour. His elegant creations mix Mediterranean, Asian and local flavours.
At Tre Stagioni, the menu is rewritten daily. The international cuisine often uses ingredients from the restaurant's own farm, but it can also be more exotic. Especially on Fridays, when there is a huge sushi and sashimi buffet.
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.
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.
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.
An elegant osteria in an old manor house. Classic and modern elements are seamlessly combined in the kitchen. The excellent produce from home and abroad is placed at the centre of the delicious dishes. Exciting wine list.