Where you learn to wait: Restaurant Tango (1. March 2016)
We were very happy when the Tango allowed us to order some dishes around 10:30pm when they were about to close the kitchen as it is quite a journey to find a place which offers food after that time. However, what was not considered in the process was the time for the food to arrive – and I am not entirely sure if the kitchen was slow or the waiters were already mentally home.
However, a solid 40 minutes after having place the order, the dishes came. And I would say, hey, yes, I am super glad you were so nice to serve food that late! But 40 minutes for a “rocket salad with cherry tomatoes and grana shavings” (CHF 12.90) – really? Wow! I am impressed! And no: That’s not a positive thing!
My main course were “potato gnocchi with radicchio, bacon and gorgonzola” (CHF 19.50) which were fine – a bit dull but at least the gorgonzola sauce was subtly there.
The dishes were absolutely fine, proper dish, nothing outstanding in any direction but waiting 40 minutes (and: we were the absolutely only customers left waiting for our dishes even when we had arrived) for a rocket salad is – let’s say “special”!
Atmospherically, the place is okay, rather average but okay. When it comes to the prices for beverages, the same applies: Average (compared to competition, i.e. 0,5L San Pellegrino, CHF 5.50).
My summary is simple: If you are looking for decent dishes which are served in a decent time, you should definitely try the Argentino (which is adjacent to the Tango) instead – quicker, as good, same price, same atmosphere, better service!
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Contact Details:
Restaurant Tango
Piazza Riforma
6900 Lugano (CH)
Tel.: +41 91 922 27 01
Fax: +41 91 922 27 02
E-Mail: email@tango-ti.ch
Homepage: http://www.tango-ti.ch
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
