Ristorante Trani

Good but not as good as I was hoping for based on the other reviews. I had the gnocchi which was good but nothing to write home about. The thing I really liked was the started. I had the salmon and avocado tartar. Yum!
The place itself was setup nicely. Due to the rounded ceiling it kept sounding like the people across the room were either next to me or behind me. I did not mind, though tit was kinda cool.
No English menus, just Italian.
Probably would not go again. Lots of other places to try.

This is my favorite restaurant in Switzerland. When you enter you feel like you have walked into someones home and are having a meal with them in their kitchen. This restaurant is small and homey, and the owner on the business cards is most likely going to be serving you at some point during your meal. You definitely have to make a reservation for this restaurant in advance. I have been here several times when visiting Lugano and I have never been disappointed. The food has always been great. It is not a cheap place, it is a bit pricey, but it is worth every penny. Our favorite starter is the warm octopus salad or Caprese salad (tomato w/​buffalo mozzarella). The pasta here is always good, and the trio pasta plate is a nice way to sample some different options. They have a fantastic flight of italian/​ticino wines that we always try. You get to taste 6 different wines for a total of 3 dl, three whites and three red, for 22 CHF. Also, the best dessert is the chocolate tarte hands down. It is a bite of heaven. It’s probably a good thing for my pocket book and weight that I don’t live nearby! :)