Nido al Lago

Nido al Lago is a phenomenal Italian restuarant at the heart of lugano. The place is cute, romantic and feels welcoming with truly warm and friendly service that you feel right at home the moment you step into that magical place. Every item we ordered from their menu was top notch from the green salad, to the out of this world scallop risotto, seafood pasta, surf and turf, and flawless light pizza. The food was made by a chef who is an artist in their craft and whose standards in the quality of ingredients used for each plate really shows and it makes all the difference in taste and feeling light and happy after the meal. This place is truly a jewel of this wonderful city and a must try for any Italian food lovers who look for food that was made with love and a touch of artisian talent without complications ... its authentic Italian food how it should be made

Overall, a good experience. The starters (shrimp tartare and salmon gravlax) were excellent — flawless! As for the mains: I had the duck leg with a substitution of roasted sweet potatoes, which were really good, but the duck itself was unfortunately too salty. The pizza, on the other hand, was excellent — delicious dough and a very generous portion! The real pity was the bread basket, which seemed to be industrial and unremarkable, especially since the restaurant has such a beautiful pizza oven. Regarding the service, it was a bit slow, but the restaurant was packed. We did appreciate being given a table indoors (the original reservation was outside, but it was right by the road, which wasn’t ideal). However, the pizza arrived much later than the duck, which was already half-eaten — the timing could definitely be improved. All in all, a good restaurant with a few areas that could be refined.

Amazing food! We had foie gras and scallops risotto and then lamb chops to share. Everything was cooked perfectly! I think this restaurant has the best chef in Lugano. Service was also excellent!

A wonderful dining experience with a breathtaking view! This restaurant has an amazing location right by the lake, offering a fantastic view that makes the meal even more special. The food is absolutely delicious—I highly recommend trying their meat dishes, which are cooked to perfection. Don’t miss their mouse de pistiques (a pistachio mousse)—it’s a must-try and one of the best desserts I’ve ever had! The combination of creamy texture and rich pistachio flavor is unforgettable. Great service, cozy atmosphere, and outstanding food. I will definitely come back!

5 stars experience from the beginning to end! Service was welcoming and friendly. Other reviews suggested the pizza here is excellent. It didn’t disappoint. It was one of the best we’ve ever had. We also ordered the duck breast and it was just as great. Everything was fresh and delicious. We thought the price was well justified by the quality of the food and service. We’ve been to restaurants that cost a lot more to get this level of quality. We highly recommend this restaurant! We would come again if we come back to visit Lugano.

Nido al Lago is a phenomenal Italian restuarant at the heart of lugano. The place is cute, romantic and feels welcoming with truly warm and friendly service that you feel right at home the moment you step into that magical place. Every item we ordered from their menu was top notch from the green salad, to the out of this world scallop risotto, seafood pasta, surf and turf, and flawless light pizza. The food was made by a chef who is an artist in their craft and whose standards in the quality of ingredients used for each plate really shows and it makes all the difference in taste and feeling light and happy after the meal. This place is truly a jewel of this wonderful city and a must try for any Italian food lovers who look for food that was made with love and a touch of artisian talent without complications ... its authentic Italian food how it should be made