Ristorante Orologio
A historic downtown restaurant founded in 1907, specializing in risotto, handmade pasta, and fish, with a wine list spanning Italy, France, and Switzerland.
Founded in 1907, this is a well-known historic restaurant in the heart of Lugano. It specializes in pasta, risotto, meat, and fish, offering a daily lunch menu and a dinner menu that changes monthly. Reviews frequently praise the Merlot risotto, ossobuco risotto, and porcini mushroom risotto. The wine list features Italian, French, and Swiss selections. Thursday nights are candlelit evenings featuring live music. Expect to spend around CHF 60–70 per person; some reviews note that the value for money is slightly lower than the quality of the food. Open for lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday, closed Sundays. Reservations are recommended. Located opposite the bus terminal, with Balestra and Parco Ciani parking lots nearby.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:00; Closed Sundays
Nearby sights
- Piazza della Riforma
- Lake Lugano Boat Trips
- Cathedral of San Lorenzo
- Via Nassa
- Parco Ciani & Lakefront
- Santa Maria degli Angioli
- LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
- Monte San Salvatore