Pizzeria Il Pinguino (dal 1978) — Restaurant in Porlezza

The place is very close to most places. Very touristic and offers a range of foods.

They accept card but the drinks seem a bit watered down as in the sense of not enough alcohol for the price. The food on the other hand is decent. It was really interesting to visit Italy from Germany and then see German on just about every menu.

I ordered pasta and it was ok. It was lightly seasoned and could of I felt had a bit more flavor. As for the pizzas they looked amazing but was very doughy. I enjoyed an Aperol Spritz and it felt not as tasty as previous places. All in all I wouldn't go back to this place.

For the review I would give this place a 3.1 out of 10 on that 🔥 scale.

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We recently dined at Pissarie Pinguino and overall had a mixed experience. The diner itself offers a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere — not too crowded, which made for a comfortable evening. The service was decent, nothing extraordinary but nothing to complain about either.

However, the food unfortunately didn’t live up to expectations. Several dishes were overly oily, which not only impacted the taste but also made us feel unwell afterwards. It’s a shame, as the setting and ambiance were promising, but the quality of the food really let the experience down.

With a bit more attention to the kitchen, this place could become a hidden gem. For now, it's hard to recommend based...

I honestly wasn't expecting too much from this restaurant, which is close to a camping area just outside Porlezza, at the north eastern end of Lago di Lugano. We stopped there more for convenience than for great food.

But wow, what a surprise. Friendly and attentive staff. Menu available in multiple languages via smartphone. Between four of us, two adults and two teenagers, we ordered three different pizzas and one pasta dish.

The food arrived without delay and we couldn't believe how good it was. Absolutely delicious pizzas and pasta.

Highly recommended. We will most definitely be eating there again during...