Le Relais Gourmet Restaurant — Restaurant in Lugano

Truly a fantastic experience every time we come here. We are regulars and hold the excellent quality of the cuisine and the great service in high esteem. The menu features Italian and regional (Ticino) dishes prepared to a very high standard with attention to every detail. Presentation is great too. The staff is as friendly as professional. You would expect to find this kind of cuisine in a high class restaurant in Milan or Rome. So great it is available in Lugano with the splendid view on Monte San Salvatore. Last but not least we applaud the artistry of the pianist providing a charming but never intrusive atmosphere. Highly...

We ate at Le Relais on a nice summer evening. The 5 course degustation menu was part of our package, and the waiter kindly accommodated our requests for a couple of changes. The food was good, but did not reach the refinement expected of a 15 points gault & millau place. This pushes value for money toward questionable territory. Service was competent and courteous, as expected from a 5 star property. A nice experience, but does not fully meet the expectations i have for this...

Superior dining experience. The food is a gastronomical marvel. We had a perfect romantic dinner, with food of the best quality and a very innovative menu. The staff goes above and beyond to cater for you, and there is live piano music that makes the evening a...