Bottegone in Lugano

Extensive wine menu (also by the glass) and great service/ cuisine

Have been here several times. Authentic, very good Ticino specialties.. excellent wines 🍷 We recommend.

Beautiful place, cozy, friendly, delicious, funny, wonderful coffee, etc. 😛

At the "Bottegone" I always feel very comfortable. Very familiar atmosphere, excellent service and... the dishes offered are truly super: well-prepared, perhaps excessively abundant, but of a unique goodness, difficult to find elsewhere.

Excellent experience and high quality

Absolutely recommended! Writing this review while sitting there, we enjoyed each and every moment of being here. Food was amazingly delicious. Staff are extremely friendly and make each piece of communication pleasant. It was a bit loud inside with all crowd talking, but that can't affect your joy even for a second!

A union between past and present, in a warm and welcoming place, with very courteous and helpful service

As good as it has been for years

Lovely spot - this is where people drop in here :). Great staff, original, relaxed. Wines, pasta and desserts best. And the Franciacorta is stunning.

Nice restaurant with a lot of character. Wide choice of wines. Excellent dishes. Very friendly staff.

Food is good, but way too expensive for the portions you get.

Nice Italian restaurant. Food is good, and wine is amazing. Try the local white Merlot 🤩

Small, daily changing menu of good quality. Great atmosphere, one of the waiters was very friendly.

friendly and trained staff first-rate food and wine great atmosphere as always

Excellent wines and cuisine that leaves its mark! Highly recommended!

Absolutely fabulous! Wonderful food and generous portions! The wait staff is a well-oiled machine, "dancing" together all evening with playful banter and seemed to be truly enjoying serving their guests! Inside is small and cozy. The outside patio is lovely if weather permits. We started with wonderful cheeses and salmon appetizer, then had amazing pasta to follow with generous bowls of fresh grated Parmesan, and finished with a wonderful chocolate dessert! Magnifico!

Don’t be fool by the look of the place! very limited menu for 5 dishes. Only meat, bacon and chorizo. Everything over-salted! Plat de fromages is presented by 4 little “supermarket” pieces. Risotto impossible to eat - way too much salt. If you want to enjoy pre-cooked meal go for the deer meat with mashed potatoes. My star goes only for the extensive wine list. Don’t waste your time and money. Very touristic place.

Excellent food, exciting wines and skilful service for years.

Very nice restaurant. The menu is small, but the dishes are very tasty and everyone will find something for themselves.

The tartare is exquisite, the choice of wines excellent, even by the glass. Dishes of the day always prepared and seasonal. The service is fantastic, very professional, attentive and courteous. Recommended place also for the atmosphere.

It was very comfortable, even with children. Food and wine was delicious.

Beautiful place. Delicious wine. Really nice place to stop for wine and appetizer

Top of the top at competitive prices, for a tasty meal and a charming place. The staff is very professional, the menu is always renewed (offer of the day), right in the center.

Historic place in Lugano. No review would be needed, so what can I say/write other than that everything is top notch? From the staff to the dishes and, obviously, to the wine shop 🍷.

Really good food, super great staff. They allowed me to try many wines but the reason for the one 4 star rating was due to the wine selection.

To avoid !! Very limited choice and disappointing cuisine. Empty plates for a price that is way too high, not to mention the quality. Every service requested from a waiter sounded like a chore to him. I leave with an empty stomach and wallet. I wouldn't go back!!

Bad, inattentive service. First we had to wait until he finally came over, then he looked at us questioningly - he didn't bring us a card. We then ordered an Aperol Spritz...that was the worst and rather expensive (CHF 14.-) Aperol Spritz that we have ever drunk. We suspect that it was a pre-mixed Aperol from the bottle...it definitely didn't taste good at all...we were very disappointed. We also had to actively approach the service staff to settle the bill.

Great, friendly and attentive service. Extensive wine list.

It's remarkable to find an authentic and high-quality restaurant so close to a "touristic" center. It was wonderfully refreshing to be presented with a chalkboard menu, limited in quantity only, with a depth of choice more than sufficient to cover any desires. Adding witness to the freshness of the food produced, for instance, we had a desire for mozzarella and were informed, "That was last night." Where the menu is brief, the wine list is extensive, with many wines being offered by the glass. The meals themselves (pasta and salads) were perfection. The Panna cotta, simply the best (says my wife), personally I felt it too "stiff", either way the yasye was divine. Attentive, respectful and helpful staff rounded out a wonderful evening. Including guiding us through wine choices from the region. If we had more nights we'd return.

It was an experience. From the hospitality to the food, the exquisite wines and the Bellavista, everything was just right.

It was a nice place for a quick lunch... I must say that the service has definitely gotten worse, it seems like they are doing you a favor by serving you, then the dishes have been the same without much imagination for years...

Was served by a very arrogant, young waiter in an averagely busy restaurant/terrace. Maybe it's because I'm not very young anymore and was eating alone. I had difficulty understanding his language (It and En) and this rude employee didn't feel the need to involve one of his colleagues. It's a shame - for me the Ristorante Bottegone was THE restaurant in Lugano; Last Monday was definitely the last time.

"Spectacular" staff, normal prices, excellent quality.

We have been here several times, always for dinner. Small but very nice place, walls full of bottles and a slightly 70s style. Friendly and well-prepared waitstaff on wines, the suggested proposals have always been much appreciated. Prices in line with other restaurants in Lugano. I definitely recommend everyone to go there at least once

Fantastic experience overall. Great wines and service. Highly recommended.

Always a great and friendly service. Limited food choice but excellent wine list

Excellent atmosphere, great food, friendly staff

We had dinner here the first night we arrived in Lugano. The waiter was super friendly and knowledgeable. We got free appetizers as soon as we sat down. Menu choices were few but everything was extremely tasty and fresh. I also loved the wine variety they have at hand. We chose a bottle of Terre Nere from Sicily. It was wonderful.

Fantastic staff and delicious food! The wine selection is incredibly vast. The food is some of the tastiest in Switzerland.

Great atmosphere and food. Super service (especially the wine recommendations :-) )

Excellent food, beautiful wine. Waiters know just what to bring you!

For me the best restaurant I've been to in Lugano, a daily fresh and small menu with lots of flavours and a vibrant atmosphere with very good service. I can surely say I will be back. Also the dessert was worth every Swiss Franke, make sure you'll leave room for it :)

The staff was welcoming, wine was good, meat was poorly cooked (burnt outside and raw inside), olive oil was low quality (although in a nice bottle), bread was good. Quality price ratio was not good by Lugano standards.

Great welcome, always excellent food. This last time we just had an appetizer and some oysters. It was very nice and enjoyable!

Very nice atmosphere, helpful staff and a long wine list.

Friendly, joking but also serious and prepared staff. If you are looking for a place where you can eat simple and tasty and with a wine for each dish. Go there

Simply the best restaurant in Lugano. This is where the locals eat, drink their wine and chat. Be sure to reserve and enjoy.

Soulless welcome, bland meal, salty note, no point in avoiding!

We went here for a dinner with friends. Nice vintage style place. Wine in plain sight everywhere. Friendly and professional staff. Really very good food. From appetizer to dessert. I had a beef tartare (really great in every sense), some braised penne and a hazelnut mousse with nocino. All very good. Fair price. We were very satisfied. Absolutely recommended!

You can order from a selection of daily dishes. We visited without a reservation and ate on the terrace next to the restaurant. The steak was delicious, and the pasta and fish fillet were also delicious.

Very good and excellent service 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

Excellent, fresh and tasty dishes. clearly great choice of wine.

Excellent restaurant in the center of Lugano, quality food and the service is also very good

High quality and standard cuisine, served with professionalism and courtesy. Place with a long-standing presence, wide choice of wines, outdoor space.

Stunning location. Excellent food. Extraordinary service

Restaurant in the center. Nice environment. Excellent cuisine with "innovative" proposals. Excellent choice of wines. Nice place !

Dinner. There are 5-7 dishes to choose from, which change daily. The pasta is delicious, the meat is delicious.

Beatiful food, wine and service. Seriously, you won’t be disappointed. You are taken care of :)

This was a disappointing restaurant/wine bar. The first day we came, we were able to sit there for couple hours enjoying a bottle of Italian red wine. The waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable. We decided to come back the next day for some different wines and have dinner. We were told that dinner wasn’t until 7 so we decided to have some wine anyway and have dinner later. Finished the first glass of wine and waited to order another. After 15-20 minutes of no one coming out, we decided that it wasn’t worth it trying to stay for dinner. We would have happily had another glass of wine and, by the time we finished it, have had dinner at 7. But no one seemed interested. Too bad, great wines here and heard dinner was good as well.

Amazing service, food and vine!

Great food. Great wines. Very nice people.

Good wines and competent advice

Great food, top wines by the glass, great service

Service wasn’t so great. Waited long to get attention at order, bill even the place was half empty. No English menu and waiter was impatient to explain. At some point thick smoke came out of the kitchen. Bruschetta was good. Wine recommended to us was very good. Food was OK. Fish was bland but good. Pasta was simple but good. Bread was stale. If it was a cheaper place I’d let it slide

Amazing food & passionate staff!

It's not often you can find a place to give a well-deserved 5 stars. Excellent food, excellent wine but the highest praise goes to the staff! impeccable. Well done!

A very good restaurant with great service.

It's always a pleasure to eat in this restaurant 💕 it's delicious and the waiters are very kind!

Optimal. Only flaw. There were 23 of us for a birthday party with a buffet in the glass room. A little small for so many participants even though, in theory and according to what the management declared, it could accommodate up to 30. Fausto

Very tasty and exclusive! Courteous staff with an exclusive wine selection

Excellent ambience. Very competent and attentive staff. All wishes will be fulfilled. The food is of excellent quality. We would like to come again.

Exquisite! Impeccable service, every time we are in Lugano we go to eat there! Without a doubt, a restaurant not to be missed!

Excellent and professional service. Delicious food at reasonable price. Great location, although first day after Covid restrictions were lifted in Switzerland. We'll definitely get back to this place.

We were attracted by the typical and charming decoration. Indeed, a nice wine list, however our industrial type ravioli were just like the button mushrooms that accompanied them, in a can, that is to say disappointing and in bad taste. It was for a midday meal. The waiter offered us a panna cotta of the same quality as the rest to make up for it. Despite our complaint, the server made no commercial gesture or questioned it. Place to avoid, given the number of restaurants that exist in this magnificent city.

My friend organized a dinner for 7 people on Friday January 7th. She called 3 days before. Never responded and on the evening of the meeting we found ourselves in front of the closed door. Not serious at all

Tasty, good ambience and service is good, gladly again

Excellent wines. Very fine cuisine. Great ambience. Be sure to visit and enjoy.

Very friendly restaurant with great food and a really good wine list. Highly recommended!

Elegant but informal location. Excellent wine list. The level of cuisine is discreet. Competent and friendly staff. Highly recommended

Top restaurant, incredibly great and delicious food. The wine selection is great and the waiter Ilia accompanies you excellently throughout the evening. Tip: try the tartare!

Very fine cuisine. From pasta, Polpe with salmon tartare and beef fillet. Highly recommended!!!

Cooked without love. Pasta with mushrooms didn't taste good at all not.mushrooms gr not good.

Excellent food and top service. We had a wonderful evening. Thank you

Attentive and friendly staff, delicious dishes and the limitation of traffic in the center adds value to the arrangement of the outdoor tables.

Always great class. Very good and attentive service.

Disdainful waiter. Although tables were free, he left us waiting for 10 minutes. while telling us that he was going to take care of us. We weren't welcome apparently...

I had dinner with friends on a busy Saturday evening. The staff is respectful and helpful. The beef tartare, already seasoned, is very good. Good wine. Excellent grappa. Must try again

Beautiful ambience, very good selection of wines, the beef fillet and chocolate mousse were fantastic and the service stylish and welcoming. Highly recommended!

Miserable, arrogant service! Were there with a child. But they obviously didn't want us as guests. After 5 minutes we weren't even asked for drinks; although there were enough staff and there were no guests there at the time...

By far one of the best food experiences in Lugano. Wine selection of local and foreign wines is outstanding and knowledge of the wines is strong with the staff. The food is very good, with fresh ingredients and handmade pasta. The service staff was excellent and professional.

The wine excellent. Portions good but small.

Very, very fine tartare and bruschette🙏🏻🤩 Top service and top wines

Very well eaten, very well drunk, great service - what more could you want? Bottegone del vino: always worth a visit!

There would be a cool atmosphere, there would certainly be a good wine selection... We can order the first glass straight away, then the waiter leaves us standing in front of empty glasses for 45 minutes... Once and never again!!!

We are already cruising speed for tourists…

Locale da rinnovare , insieme al personale e la cucina.Qualità mediocre, in un tavolo da 4 persone cotture tutte sbagliate.Carne media servita al sangue.Filetto di pesce talmente cotto che risulta essere stopposo.Ravioli stracotti.Perfino le bruschette offerte sono risultate bruciate.Vini al bicchiere molto commerciali , in un locale con questo nome mi aspettavo qualcosa di meglio.Il mondo cambia aggiornatevi !!!!!

Kleine Auswahl an Hauptgängen im Gegensatz zur eher vielfältigen Dessertauswahl. Solide und schmackhafte Küche im süditalienischen Stil und gekocht wird nur mit frischen und guten Produkten. Hier draussen zu essen weist mehr Flair auf, als an anderen Orten in Lugano.

We had to sit outside because of the Covid regulations and unfortunately it was a bit chilly, but luckily the service and the food warmed us up again. Super nice waiter, great wine, super fine food, simply homely place, highly recommended.

Unfriendly staff. They didn’t give us a table because we didn’t match the rest of the customers (dress code). They told us everything was booked when half of the restaurant was empty (already 20.30)

We stayed at the Hotel Splendide and concierge recommended us three restaurants: Argentino, Olympia, and Cucina del Alice - all three of which were extremely mediocre, tourist oriented and with huge menus (usually a bad sign), and probably only advised to us because of some partnership between the hotel and restaurants.Bottegone was incredible, we ended up going there three days in a row. The menu is small and changes every day, the staff were welcoming and the terrace was very cozy. We spent five days in Lugano and this restaurant was one of the highlights of our stay. Highly recommend !