Al Barilotto — Restaurant in Circolo di Lugano ovest

We went here during our holiday on the first night and it was perfect. It was so good that we returned for dessert on our final day. The hosts were funny, attentive and charismatic, as you'd suspect in a restaurant like this.

The food was delicious, the pasta was cooked to perfection and the pizza was authentic as can be. We also splurged on some tiramisu and the 20 minute dessert (spoiler: it is chocolate heaven with pistachiocream).

In comparison to other local establishments, the price is reasonable. And let me tell you, the food is definitely worth the pricetag!!

If you are near Lugano, swing by and treat your tastebuds to some real...

Probably the best option for people with allergies or other kinds of food restrictions in Paradiso. They offer both their pizza and pasta with gluten free dough for example and it seems they really care about serving all kinds of customers.

The food (gluten free and normal) was very good and the interior decoration is nice and comfy. The restaurant is clean and the outside area looked very nice, although we've never had a chance to eat there, as it was a rainy week.

A reservation is recommended, we got a table on one...

Unfortunately a disappointment :( My daughters pizza was barely cooked (cheese not melted and uncooked dough) and the poke bowl was just a joke. Bad on me to order a poke bowl in an Italian restaurant but after a few days in Lugano I didn’t feel like more pizza or pasta. Poke bowl was basically ice cold regular rice some sad veggies and served with ketchup and mustard?! Service was also extremely slow. Will not come back or recommend. (Even though my husband did enjoy his...