Ristorante Osteria del Centenario — Restaurant in Circolo di Locarno

Nothing short of excellent - I was really impressed with the level of finesse and just the plain deliciousness of all the dishes I ordered. The initially provided house focaccia and grissini were a delightful sign of what was to come, and all plates - an incredible beef tartare with parmesan mousse, a striking veal tongue carpaccio, gnocchetti that were like clouds, stellar ravioli with braised veal and the meltingly tender beef belly - were highlights in themselves. Combined, they resulted in one of the best meals I have had. To boot, the service was excellent and very attentive. I would love to come back and eat my way through the rest of their menu!

Note: The only "flaws" I could find were in the complimentary amuse bouches and friandises. I do feel those fell a bit short and could have been more interesting...

One of the best restaurant experiences I’ve had in Europe. The food was creative and tasty, without feeling too pretentious or complicated. The chef takes care in highlighting good quality, fresh ingredients without overwhelming your tastebuds. I ordered the lunch tasting menu, and everything I tried, including the complementary amouse bouche, were excellent. Drink selection is top-notch, the service was extremely attentive and warm, and the restaurant is decorated with class and in a great location. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to have a fantastic,...

Top notch fine dining cuisine based on regional produce combined with international ingredients. The dishes are heavenly exquisite and well rounded. The service is very friendly and knowledgeable. Waiting times were short. We had lunch with our toddler at the Osteria and they made sure she was well seated and had something to eat too - in the end she liked our risotto best. Lastly, I want to mention the very good coffee (from a local roastery) accompanied by some sweet 'after-the - meal' amuse-bouches....