The food and atmosphere were perfect! The service not so much.
Honestly, compliments to the chef. The restaurant is definitely on the pricier side but the atmosphere, the scenic view with the pool and hills, and the quality of food make it worth it.
Had the steak which was sooo good, cooked exactly as asked (medium rare), and had a nice sear.
The starter, melon with prosciutto hit the right spot: very sweet melon, but even the prosciutto itself was so good you could have it on its own.
And the creme brulee was classic: tasty and with a nice burnt layer in top.
The only disappointment was the service: every waiter was rushing, barely looking at you, no smiles, nothing. Which for such a high price restaurant you would expect a bit more. We didn’t even have napkins at our table, and we poured every...
Read moreWo geht man in Ascona zum Abendessen? Ganz klar - ins Ristorante Da Jean-Pierre. Wir waren derart positiv überrascht: vom Service, vom Ambiente, von der Qualität des Essens, von der Art und Weise wie Restaurant, Bar, Hotellobby ganz easy miteinander kombiniert werden können. Das Menü war schlichtweg sensationell und jeden Rappen wert. Auch Sonderwünsche werden bei der Reservation entgegen genommen. Bei Unklarheiten erfolgt ein Rückruf, um den Abend perfekt zu gestalten. Das Ristorante da Jean-Pierre hat für uns einen neuen Standard in Ascona in puncto Essen gesetzt. Danke für den...
Read moreAll are good , but there was one thing they missed. When we were eating main meal , the knife should be changed to be a big one. They also provide...
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