Are you looking for an excellent restaurant in the region? Here are the restaurants mentioned and awarded in the Michelin and Gault&Millau gastronomic guides.
The Ascona-Locarno region continues to attract top chefs with its authentic cuisine and high-quality local produce. In 2025, Gault&Millau awarded its prestigious “Chef of the Year” title here – to Marco Campanella, head chef of La Brezza at the Hotel Eden Roc Ascona.
In 2026, Campanella once again confirmed his exceptional talent, earning another 19 points. Close behind is Reto Brändli, head chef of Ecco at the Giardino Ascona, who impressed with 18 points and is recognised as one of the rising stars of Swiss gastronomy.
In the discoveries category, Kira Ghidoni stands out with her Osteria Bisnona in Contone – a wonderful example of the new generation of creative chefs emerging in Ticino.
Let yourself be surprised and inspired – this guide will help you find the perfect restaurant to suit your culinary preferences:
Ascona and surrounding area
Osteria dell'Enoteca (Losone) 16 (+1 star)
Ristorante Centrale (Losone) 13
Osteria Ticino da Ketty&Tommy (Ascona) 13
Seven toc toc (Ascona) 15
Riva Osteria di Pesce (Ascona) 14
Romantik Hotel Castello Seeschloss (Ascona) 13
Hotel Eden Roc Ristorante La Casetta (Ascona) 14
Hotel Eden Roc Ristorante La Brezza (Ascona) 19 (+2 stars)
Hotel Eden Roc Ristorante Eden Roc (Ascona) 15
Hotel Giardino, Ecco (Ascona) 18 (+2 stars)
Hotel Giardino, Hide & Seek (Ascona) 13
Hotel Castello del Sole Ristorante Tre Stagioni (Ascona) 15
Hotel Castello del Sole Locanda Barbarossa (Ascona) 18 (+1 star)
Locarno and surrounding area
La Chiesa (Locarno-Monti) 16 (2026 O.N)
Osteria del Centenario (Locarno-Muralto) 16
Hotel Belvedere Locarno La Fontana Ristorante&Bar (Locarno) 14
Da Valentino (Locarno) 15
Cittadella (Locarno) 18
Locanda Locarnese (Locarno) 14
Ristorante Fiorentina (Locarno) 13
Giardino Lago (Minusio) 13
Gambarogno
Osteria Bisnona (Contone) 14
Vallemaggia
Da Enzo (Ponte Brolla) 16
T3e Terre (Ponte Brolla) 14
Albergo Ristorante Centovalli (Ponte Brolla) 13
Grotto Valmaggese (Avegno) 13
Centovalli
Ristorante della Stazione (Intragna) 14
Ronco s/Ascona and Brissago
Boutique Hotel Elisabetta, Al Braciere (Ronco sopra Ascona) 14
Hotel Villa Emden (Brissago Islands) 14
Il Pino (Ronco sopra Ascona) 13
Kalea (Brissago) 13
Osteria Boato by Ketty&Tommy (Brissago) 13
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