Grotto Descanso — Restaurant in Lugano

Grotto Descanso was such a special find! It’s a beautiful, traditional grotto-style restaurant tucked away right on the lake — super peaceful, surrounded by greenery, and it really feels like a hidden gem. You can only get there by boat (which you can rent easily in Lugano), and that just adds to the whole experience.

The setting is gorgeous and private, perfect for a relaxing lunch or dinner. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the food was absolutely fantastic — fresh, flavorful, and totally worth the trip. We had such a great time and would go back in...

🥗🍛🥩 what a delicious surprise! This grotto / little restaurant is an authentic gem. You can arrive here with the ferry from Lugano/Paradiso (two stops are possible to arrive here: Gandria Museo della Dogana + 5 mins walk or Cantine di Gandria directly in front of the place). Food is very good well prepared and presented (loved lasagne here) and with good portions. Atmosphere very romantic and quite. Restaurant have a some outside tables on a cool terrace lake view. Super reccomended. Price in line with the Lugano...

The Grotto Descanso at the ferry stop opposite Gandria was a treasure….. on an afternoon of heavy rain. A sanctuary from the deluge became a highlight with a warm welcome and genuine hospitality as well as top quality food and wine. The cheese board was a great starter and all food top class. A wonderful place, lovely terrace with a lake view, relaxed atmosphere and service done like a friend....