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Tasty pizza and friendly waiters: Restaurant Argentino (23. February 2016)
This time I was sitting inside due to the soccer match which was on (and outside there was no TV). I had some difficulties in choosing what I wanted to eat and ended up eating a pizza – again. However, I decided to go for a pizza with prosciutto crudo and was recommended the “Pizza […]
Not fulfilling my expectations: Restaurant Olimpia (22. February 2016)
Since I am in Lugano on a regular basis I was usually quite happy when I’ve left a restaurant after dinner. However, this time I was not entirely satisfied. When you enter the place which is located in the center of Lugano, you are brought to your table by a waiter which is friendly and […]
When you suddenly remember why you don’t like Calzone: Restaurant Soave 10 (15. February 2016)
I am a bit embarrassed to admit that I have never tried a Calzone (CHF 19.50) before but there is always a first time for everything. And it looked “Oh, so promising!” when served! Like really pretty for a Calzone! I cannot judge on its comparative quality as it was my first but it is […]
Absolutely great pizza: Restaurant Argentino (9. February 2016)
The “Caprese di Bufala” (CHF 18.00) is the perfect starter but a bit expensive for a starter – and it is definitely not tomato season. But the bufala was definitely fine. The “Pizza ma cru ru (Mozzarella, Pomodoro, Prosciutto Crudo, Mascarpone e Rucola)” (CHF 17.00) in its small (!) version was great. The dough was […]
Rich Italian food in Italian atmosphere: Restaurant Galleria (8. February 2016)
The “Crema al Pomodoro” [tomato soup] (CHF 8.00) was rich and aromatic … … and was well complemented by the “crostini”. The portion is rather large so not ideal if you are not that hungry. The “Pizza con Prosciutto Crudo e Aghugie” (CHF 21.00) was absolutely good but the crust could have been a bit […]
22. January 2016: Ristorante @ Hotel Dante Lugano
As I usually sleep at Starwood hotels (there is none in Lugano) I was a bit skeptical to sleep at the Hotel Dante Lugano but I must admit that I was also positively surprised as the place is actually quite nice and so is the staff. What really surprised me was the breakfast buffet. In […]
21. January 2016: Restaurant La Tinéra
The La Tinéra is a bit hidden but once you find it, you’re rewarded with a nice place which offers good food in a nice atmosphere. The place is rather simple but authentic – and the “Tagliata di Manzo con rucola e grana” (CHF 34.00) is rich and lean. However, if I am asked if […]
20. January 2016: Restaurant Trani
The “gnocchi fatti in casa, zafferano” are on the menu with “king prawns” for CHF 22.00. I asked to get some without prawns which I got but I was still billed the full price. A bit surprising for me, to be honest. However, they made it possible and fulfilled my request and the gnocchi were […]
