Osteria Gallo d'Oro

I have a new favourite restaurant. My evening here was pure perfection, starting with the warm welcome by Matteo and Lisabeth - it felt like I was family already. And the food - I am at a loss for words. Rarely have I had the pleasure to eat so well, so simple, but so perfect: the stuffed fried zucchini flower was just a small glimpse into the delicacies to come. Lasagne that puts to shame any I have had before. The pasta with ragu at the other tables looked stellar too... Then the mains: a fritto misto so light and crunchy and perfectly salty. The guanciale di vitello that embodied "melting in your mouth" in a way I have not tasted before, with a sauce to bathe in. And the homemade focaccia with all of it, again the best I have tasted. Then a coniglio so succulent it fell off the bone. All vegetables that came with the mains were wonderful as well, not just an afterthought. The dessert: homemade pistachio and zabaione gelato - pure bliss. And the cantuccini that I could not stop eating despite being full to the brim. And all of this at incredibly reasonable prices. I will be back!

arguably the best restaurant in lugano! all details are tailor-made, the food is great, the wine list is very well chosen, and the prices are honest. plenty parking places, excellent service and desserts...

Incredible restaurant with an absolutely fantastic staff that will do anything to make your experience the best and an excellent wine list with a super sommelier that has an impressive memory The menu is absolutely for everyone And super kids friendly and free parking Thanks for a lovely 😊 experience it was memorable

It's the best pasta frutti del mare we've ever had! The mussels are extremely gentle! Highly recommended.

Excellent food. Don't bother about the menu, try some of the chief's suggestions and specials of the day. And the corresponding wine. Desert brandy with almond cookies for dipping on the house. Reasonable price. Booking (especially eves) absolutely necessary/recommended.

I have a new favourite restaurant. My evening here was pure perfection, starting with the warm welcome by Matteo and Lisabeth - it felt like I was family already. And the food - I am at a loss for words. Rarely have I had the pleasure to eat so well, so simple, but so perfect: the stuffed fried zucchini flower was just a small glimpse into the delicacies to come. Lasagne that puts to shame any I have had before. The pasta with ragu at the other tables looked stellar too... Then the mains: a fritto misto so light and crunchy and perfectly salty. The guanciale di vitello that embodied "melting in your mouth" in a way I have not tasted before, with a sauce to bathe in. And the homemade focaccia with all of it, again the best I have tasted. Then a coniglio so succulent it fell off the bone. All vegetables that came with the mains were wonderful as well, not just an afterthought. The dessert: homemade pistachio and zabaione gelato - pure bliss. And the cantuccini that I could not stop eating despite being full to the brim. And all of this at incredibly reasonable prices. I will be back!