Taste my Lugano: Self-Guided Food Tour

Start your day at Grand Café Al Porto, a historic hub in the heart of Lugano since 1803. Choose a pastry creation to enjoy with a hot or cold drink.

Continue to your next stop, Bernasconi Gastronomia, a landmark for gourmet lovers in Lugano and a century-old establishment that constantly adapts to the needs of an increasingly dynamic clientele. Enjoy a traditional aperitif with local finger food, accompanied by a glass of local prosecco.

Then, savour a glass of local wine with regional cheeses at your third stop, Bottegone del Vino. Soak up the atmosphere of this friendly wine bar and restaurant, located in a lively pedestrian district in the centre of Lugano.

Experience the atmosphere of a Ticino grotto in the heart of the city at your fourth stop, Ristorante La Tinera. Taste authentic Ticinese cuisine with a traditional hot dish, served with a tazzin (small cup) of local red wine.

Finish up your culinary journey at your final stop, Vanini. One of the city's oldest cafés, located on Lugano's famous Piazza Riforma. Continue exploring into the afternoon or evening, taking an ice cream with you for the road.