Restaurant
Your destination for Mediterranean indulgence with a unique lakeside view.
Experience a cuisine that combines classic southern flavors with modern accents. Whether fresh-caught fish, homemade specialties, or creative vegan dishes – quality and taste are our central focus.
A special highlight for meat lovers: exclusively at Giardino Lago, Luma premium meat, refined to perfection in an 800-degree oven and prepared with great passion.
Enjoy unforgettable moments in a stylish ambiance, accompanied by culinary creations that appeal to all the senses.
Ristorante Lago – where a meal becomes an experience.
Opening Hours
Open during the summer season
April 2 – October 18, 2026
Tuesday to Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Thursday to Monday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Our Service Hours
Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Snacks: 1:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Dinner: 6:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Please note that we offer breakfast daily from 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM. We are also happy to open our restaurant for private events on closing days by prior arrangement.
Menu
Modern Mediterranean dishes and Italian classics. LUMA meat from the 800°C high-performance oven, vegan highlights, as well as fish and crustaceans.
Giardino Lago offers an extensive wine list featuring local and international wines, along with a variety of cocktails.
Private Event
Do you have something to celebrate? Fantastic! At Giardino Lago, we are perfectly prepared for it. A large outdoor terrace, the breathtaking Roof Lounge, or the modern restaurant are ideal locations for contemporary celebrations and enjoyment. And with our location directly on the lake, you can never go wrong. If required, the hotel can also be rented exclusively.
Roof Lounge
Like a ticket to the Mediterranean: white sails, rustling palms, comfortable lounges, and sunbeds.
On the Roof Lounge, Lake Maggiore practically becomes the ocean. Far away from everyday life, surrounded by chill grooves and fresh drinks, there is no better place to enjoy the day. Whether sunbathing, drinks with friends, or after-work by the lake. Cast off!
Opening hours for external guests:
Thursday – Sunday
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
About us
Restaurant Giardino Lago, located directly on the lakeside promenade of Minusio near Locarno, offers its guests a wide selection of modern Mediterranean dishes. Classics and new interpretations ranging from antipasti to homemade pasta and risotti, not to mention exquisite meat and fish dishes and homemade gelati, will delight the hearts of Italian food lovers.
The stylish restaurant is complemented by a large terrace and a modern Roof Lounge with spectacular lake views. Since 2011, this beautiful palazzo has been part of the Giardino Group and is managed by General Manager Sandro Zellweger and Chef de Cuisine Francesco Leone. The Sicilian charm of the chef and his dedicated team ensure true Dolce Vita vibes.
Giardino Group AG, Via del Segnale 10, 6612 Ascona, Switzerland
+41 (0)800 333 313, reservation@giardino.ch
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