Location: Mendrisio
Top Restaurants in Mendrisio
Top Things to do in Mendrisio
- 1. FoxTown Outlet
- 2. Monte Generoso
- 3. Pinacoteca Cantonale Giovanni Zust
- 4. Parco delle Gole della Breggia
- 5. Fossil Museum of the Monte San Giorgio
- 6. Museo Vincenzo Vela
- 7. Villa Erba
- 8. Chiesa di San Pietro (Chiesa Rossa)
- 9. Baptisterium Riva San Vitale
- 10. Parco Archeologico di Tremona-Castello
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Swiss Alps, Switzerland Food Guide: 10 Mediterranean food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Mendrisio
Find out what Mediterranean restaurants to try in Mendrisio. Mendrisio is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.
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10. Crotto dei Tigli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By Brun066
I visited this restaurant for a dinner with colleagues from the Canton Ticino (so local experts). And I could appreciate their choice.First, the setting of the dinner, in a courtyard covered by a pergola, in a warm and clear summer evening, arouses in any case a feeling of pleasure.But then we have to mention the food. I talk here only of what I ordered, or of what my colleagues orderd and I could experience: fresh "formaggetto" (cheese) from the nearby Muggio Valley (to taste with oil and possibly pepper), veal with tuna sauce, eggnog with ice cream nuts, trout fillets with vegetables .... all delicious.The service was friendly and fast enough. I don't know the bill, because as a guest I was not allowed to pay, but remember that prices are in line with the Swiss usual ones.Basically, it is a certainly recommendable restaurant.
9. Ristorante Conca Bella
Overall Ratings
4 based on 138 reviews
Montereale family and the new chef Giordano Bertolina welcome you in a modern and informal ambience. High quality cuisine enriched with seasonal products. A wide range of fine wines is available, and the wine shop stocks 4,000 bottles from all over the wo
Reviewed By CuriousClaudio
One of the few Michelin restaurants in the region. Decor is quite dissapointing, it felt a little like an old age home. Service isnt as sharp as other Michelins, though they are friendly. Probably my biggest criticism are the prices which are easily 30-40 Euros more expensive then other 1 star Michelin restaurant menu options. Why do Swiss establishments feel entitled to over-charge? O.k, now about the food: we had the largest menu option (8 courses). Food was good, not menorable though. The dessert courses were much more impressive. Nice to meet the young Chef. I feel with a decor makeover, finer service training, a drop in price and a little more imagination with the main courses this place could be much better.
8. Grotto Loverciano
Overall Ratings
3 based on 247 reviews
Reviewed By Mable46
We wanted to take our nephew to Loverciano for his first taste of venison on his last evening with us before returning home. When shown to our seats I was shocked to see that just a few tables away a family of five were dining and that a child of about five was being "entertained" by an Ipad or Ibook which was faced towards the rest of the room....with the volume on. If parents are unable to take their children out for a family meal in a restaurant without the support of IT I suggest that they all stay at home and practise the art of conversation instead.... However the fact that the proprietors allowed such an intrusion is astounding.The first courses were good but the desserts were a huge disappointment - a mille feuille which lacked some 997 feuilles with a pale and tasteless cream filling which might just have seen a solitary egg and the chocolate pudding's vanilla sauce was also anaemic, thin and insipid. All this with the child's abandoned cartoons as "background music" and a bill for nearly 200chfrs for three.....not good enough and we have vowed not to go back.
7. Alchimia Restaurant & Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 149 reviews
Traditional Proposals And A Mainly Fish Cuisine Based On A Meticulous Research Of The Best Primary Products, Wisely Combined In Simple And Exciting Meals. An Alchemy Of Sensations As You Have Never Tried Before.
Reviewed By n0rbert07
in Chiasso, the number of good restaurants is quite limited. Alchimia is definitely one of the very best. The quality of food is outstanding; fish and sea food in particular. Also the service is very professional and friendly. A big plus is also that they are open late and have a good choice of wines.
6. Grotto San Martino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By opocaj11
Had a good dinner with friends on a recent visit to San Martino. Food is good and authentic, staff helpful and courteous. Would certainly recommend. Thank you.
5. Ristorante Admiral
Overall Ratings
4 based on 67 reviews
The ADMIRAL RESTAURANT is characterized by an elegant and modern location. Our customers can taste a variety of refined cuisine with Mediterranean flavors and a wide selection of wines produced in Italy and in Canton Ticino. In addition, our award-winning
Reviewed By TheEpicureanQueen
Thought we were going to experience the average food court at a mall and this was a pleasant surprise. The coffee was fantastic!
4. Atenaeo del Vino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 241 reviews
Reviewed By Anton D
Our 2nd visit to this restaurant, in a quiet back street of Mendrisio, and really cannot fault it. The service, ambiance and food are all top quality. The maitre'd in particular - his depth of knowledge of the dishes, the ingredients providence etc are 2nd to none, and make the place a real pleasure to visit. The weather helped of course - a beautiful sunny early evening with views from the back garden into the high mountains around - it all made for a fantastic evening. The menu is extensive, the wines really top quality and mostly from the local vineyards. Has to be one of the best places I've eaten in for a long time, and would totally recommend it to all others.
3. Antico Grotto Ticino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By Janboers
This is almost a must for travellers to Lugano, to eat the traditional polenta and cured meat from the caves (grotto) that have been here for centuries. We did not have very high expectations because we were here on business, but the ambience was certenly authentic and the food acceptable. We learned that the north italians (this is the italian part of Switserland) are called polentoni by the southern Italians. The great mountain view and the history helped to consider this a nice find.
2. Ristorante Pizzeria Funicolare
Overall Ratings
4 based on 473 reviews
Reviewed By 187su
It was recommended by our concierge and did not disappoint. Ample wine list we ordered octopus appetizer that was quite good and couldn't resist a pesto pasta dish and lasagne. All delicious. Lakeview dining with wonderful staff and a good meal. We had a lovely time.
1. Locanda Garibaldi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 579 reviews
Reviewed By Meghan J
With over 500 âexcellentâ reviews and a smattering of âterribleâ my husband and I felt safe in choosing Locanda Garibaldi as a new dining location. Usually in these instances the few outlying bad reviews relate to very specific eventsâ¦a customer felt slighted, the kitchenâs timing was off, the chef perhaps had a rare bad night, etc. However, I really wish we had read through the bad reviews (in Italian) because many of them have common elements, which perfectly capture our night as well.Menu (or lack thereof)There is no menu, and the owner Giuseppe comes over, sits down at your table, and basically suggests what youâll have. (Note: My husband is Italian, and I speak Italian. I have no idea how this process would work with non-Italian speakers!) When asked for details about certain dishes, Giuseppeâs response (in a jovial way) was, âitâs delicious; donât you trust me?â I didnât feel in control at all over my dish selection; however, due to the positive reviews, I felt safe that Iâd probably like what arrived.Food quality/priceIn fact, the food is good, but definitely âcasalingaââ¦think more âGrandmaâs cookingâ rather than âcontemporary cuisine.â Thereâs absolutely nothing wrong with a good home-style dish, but I donât think it warrants the prices charged. In regard to pricing, that too seemed very informal. Without a menu, you canât be certain that your bill wasnât influenced (positively or negatively) by how well you clicked with the owner.Service(This is THE âmake or breakâ element.) As mentioned in other reviews, the owner Giuseppe makes a point to sit down and chat with his customers. And, in fact, after we had finished our meal, Giuseppe returned to our table, sat down and proceeded to talk for at least 20 minutes! By the time he was finished, it was getting late, and we decided to go. I felt what could have been a quiet evening with my husband turned into a table for three.I fully concede that many of the positive reviews are based on exactly the âfriendly and warmâ demeanor of the owners. So Iâd say if youâre the gregarious type who loves (extended) banter with your host, this may be your place. If, like us, you prefer friendly but reserved service and straightforward selection and pricing, I would not recommend Locanda Garibaldi. I wish Giuseppe well, and I appreciate his passion for his work, but this just wasn't our type of place.
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