Switzerland

Restaurants in Locarno

33 restaurants in Locarno recognised by Gault&Millau and Michelin. The ones most guides agree on come first.

View Locarno on the map
  1. Grotto Valmaggese

    2 guides · Via Vallemaggia 72, Avegno, 6670, Switzerland

    In a rustic grotto carved from rock, discover authentic Italian cuisine—a Michelin Bib Gourmand honouring fresh, seasonal dishes in Avegno, near Locarno.

  2. Locanda Locarnese

    2 guides · Via Bossi 1, Locarno, 6600, Switzerland

    Locanda Locarnese on Piazza Grande offers refined Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients, a crackling fireplace, and a Michelin recommendation in Locarno.

  3. Osteria del Centenario

    2 guides · viale Verbano 17, Muralto, 6600, Switzerland

    Chef Egon Bajardi’s sincere, creative Mediterranean cooking on the lakeside of Muralto, Locarno. Michelin Recommended.

  4. Riva

    2 guides · Piazza G. Motta 25, Ascona, 6612, Switzerland

    Chef Elena Carsino’s fresh seafood and Mediterranean charm at Riva in Ascona, a Michelin-recommended spot on Lake Maggiore.

  5. Agorà

    1 guide · Via Muro degli Ottevi 10, Brissago, 6614, Switzerland

    Chef Andrea Trinca’s refined Italian cuisine in a 16th-century house in Brissago. Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026. Seasonal, local, welcoming.

  6. Albergo Ristorante della Stazione

    1 guide · Piazza Stazione 5

    A historic yellow house near the Intragna station serves refined Ticino cooking under chefs Yanick Walker and Eloa Geiser.

  7. Al Braciere

    1 guide · Via Livurcio 50, Ronco sopra Ascona, 6622, Switzerland

    Al Braciere in Ronco sopra Ascona serves refined Mediterranean cuisine with lake views. Chef Luca Fabbro blends Italian-French traditions with global flavors.

  8. Alla Cantina

    1 guide · Piazza Gottardo Zurini 1, Tegna, 6652, Switzerland

    In Tegna near Locarno, Alla Cantina serves classic cuisine with Sicilian accents in a historic house. A Michelin Bib Gourmand pick.

  9. al lago

    1 guide · Via Circonvallazione 26, Ascona, 6612, Switzerland

    al lago in Locarno, Switzerland, offers Italian Contemporary cuisine with outdoor seating, recognized by Michelin for its refined dining experience.

  10. Asia

    1 guide · Via Moscia 4, Ascona, 6612, Switzerland

    Asia in Locarno serves refined Asian and Japanese cuisine. A Bib Gourmand restaurant in Ascona, Switzerland, with outdoor seating.

  11. Boutique Hotel Elisabetta

    1 guide · Via Livurcio 50

    Chef Luca Fabbro guides the kitchen at Boutique Hotel Elisabetta, serving refined Italian-French dishes with lake views and a Gault & Millau recognition.

  12. Castello del Sole

    1 guide · Via Muraccio 142

    Executive chefs Mattias Roock and Leo Ott transform garden harvests and estate farmland into precise, award-winning plates.

  13. Centovalli

    1 guide · Via Vecchia Stazione 5, Ponte Brolla, 6652, Switzerland

    In the heart of the Centovalli valley, this family-run restaurant serves honest, regional cuisine. Michelin Recommended for 2026.

  14. Centrale

    1 guide · via Locarno 2, Losone, 6616, Switzerland

    Chef Cerioli’s seasonal menus, homemade pasta, and a lush garden make Centrale a Bib Gourmand destination in Losone, near Locarno.

  15. Da Enzo

    1 guide · Via Ai Grotti, Ponte Brolla, 6652, Switzerland

    Since 1992, Da Enzo in Ponte Brolla has been a Ticino reference for Mediterranean cuisine, with a kitchen garden and an interesting wine list. Michelin Recommended.

  16. Da Valentino

    1 guide · Via Torretta 7, Locarno, 6600, Switzerland

    In Locarno's historic center, Da Valentino serves refined Mediterranean cuisine with a terrace, three dining rooms, and a 100+ label wine cellar.

  17. Ecco

    1 guide · via del Segnale 10, Ascona, 6612, Switzerland

    Chef Reto Brändli’s seasonal tasting menus earn Ecco Ascona two Michelin stars and GaultMillau’s “Rising Star of the Year 2026” in this elegant Ticino restaurant.

  18. Giardino Ascona

    1 guide · Via del Segnale 10

    Gault&Millau 18-rated ECCO delivers precise techniques and rare ingredients at this lakeside luxury retreat.

  19. Giardino Lago

    1 guide · Via alla Riva 83a

    Chef Simone Morgano leads a precise Mediterranean kitchen in a renovated Palazzo near Lake Maggiore, earning a 2026 Gault&Millau recognition.

  20. Hide & Seek

    1 guide · via del Segnale 10, Ascona, 6612, Switzerland

    At Hide & Seek in Ascona, chef Francesco Leone blends Mediterranean lightness with creative flair. Michelin Recommended 2026.

  21. Hotel Belvedere Locarno

    1 guide · Via ai Monti della Trinità 44

    La Fontana in Locarno delivers Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with regional touches, earning a 14-point Gault&Millau score for its seasonal dishes and terrace setting.

  22. Hotel Villa Emden

    1 guide · Isole di Brissago

    Chef João Antunes transforms the botanical gardens of the Isole di Brissago into a seven-course narrative at this Gault&Millau recognized hotel restaurant.

  23. Kalea

    1 guide · Viale Lungolago 2

    A lakeside venue blending Swiss Ticino traditions with Pacific flavors, earning 13 Gault&Millau points for fresh seafood and relaxed service.

  24. La Brezza

    1 guide · via Albarelle 16, Ascona, 6612, Switzerland

    Chef Marco Campanella's creative, bold dishes earn La Brezza two Michelin stars at the Hotel Eden Roc in Ascona, Locarno. Mediterranean cuisine on Lago Maggiore.

  25. La Fontana Restaurant & Bar

    1 guide · Via ai Monti della Trinità 44, Locarno, 6600, Switzerland

    Michelin-recommended La Fontana in Locarno serves seasonal Mediterranean cuisine with lake views. A fine dining destination at Hotel Belvedere.

  26. Locanda Barbarossa

    1 guide · via Muraccio 142, Ascona, 6612, Switzerland

    Experience Michelin-starred cuisine at Locanda Barbarossa in Ascona, where seasonal Mediterranean dishes are crafted from ingredients grown on the estate's own farms.

  27. Osteria Boato by Ketty & Tommy

    1 guide · Viale Lungolago

    A lakeside Italian kitchen in Brissago known for fresh daily catch and the famous Risotto Flambé, earning a score of 13 from Gault&Millau.

  28. Osteria dell'Enoteca

    1 guide · contrada Maggiore 24, Losone, 6616, Switzerland

    Chef Jacopo Rovetini's essential, contemporary cuisine in a 19th-century Ticino house. 1 Michelin Star, 16 Gault&Millau points. Tasting menus and an intimate enoteca.

  29. Osteria Ticino da Ketty & Tommy

    1 guide · Via Muraccio 20

    A quiet Locarno osteria praised by Gault&Millau for its 48-hour dough pizzas, fresh Sicilian seafood, and focused Ticino wine list.

  30. Pedemonte

    1 guide · Via Pedemonte 12

    Discover Pedemonte in Bellinzona, where chef Tiziano Fosanelli and host Rosanna Mengozzi blend Ticino traditions with global flavors in a Gault & Millau rated setting.

  31. Ristorante della Stazione

    1 guide · Piazza Stazione 5, Centovalli/Intragna, 6655, Switzerland

    In the heart of Intragna, Eloa Geiser and Yanick Walker serve refined regional Ticinese cuisine, earning a Michelin recommendation. A warm, welcoming experience.

  32. Seven Toc Toc

    1 guide · via Moscia 2, Ascona, 6612, Switzerland

    Seven Toc Toc in Ascona, near Locarno, brings Asian, Italian and Mediterranean flavours to Lake Maggiore. Head Chef Nicola Leanza leads the kitchen. Michelin Recommended 2026.

  33. t3e terre

    1 guide · via Vecchia Stazione 2, Ponte Brolla, 6652, Switzerland

    Discover t3e terre in Locarno, a Michelin Recommended restaurant serving authentic Mediterranean cuisine in a warm, welcoming setting near the Maggia River.