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Osteria Gallo d'Oro

Via Cantonale 3/A, Davesco-Sorango, Lugano, Switzerland
+41 (0)91 941 19 43
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Ranked #4 of 157 restaurants in Lugano
Price range: $35 - $100
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

One of the finest restaurants we have ever eaten in , and as it has evolved over the years, we love it even more. The food just gets better, the owners Matteo and Lisa radiate their love for their little restaurant. The quality level never alters, and you will have things you just cannot get elsewhere......Do not miss it when... More

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Trieste, Italy
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28 reviews 28 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

When you are abroad and you can find a restaurant where the cooking is exactly the one you can find at home what else you can ask for? A small restaurant above Lugano with nice service and good wines. Recommended for business lunches.

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Padua, Italy
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82 reviews 82 reviews
56 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

My Darling and I visited this restaurant on a busy Friday night travelling from down town Lugano by taxi ( 71 euros return trip , only 8-10 minutes each way , on each occasion having to endure loud and politically opinionated Sicilian drivers... but it was a Mercedes, at least.) The restaurant is quite impressive perched on the hill, its... More

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Olen
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32 reviews 32 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

What a great experience. Top class food, Matteo, owner, waiter, charmer, explains in a mouthwatering way the menu and the different dishes.Jokes a little bit, flirts a bit with the women, all sympathetically. He also gave me a nickname It is a fantastic moment. We went there 3 times and 3 times a great experience. Simply, it is the best.... More

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Lugano
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26 reviews 26 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

I have been going to Gall' D'Oro with my family since I was a little girl. The owner, Matteo, is a fantastic character that speaks four languages and will always tell you a joke if you are willing to listen. There is no menu and no prices. Matteo comes to your table and tells you what they have. Although they... More

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Lugano, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2013

The food here is probably the best in Lugano. We have been a few times, and have never been disappointed. We shall continue to visit. Parking is a bit tight.

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Lugano
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013 via mobile

Delicious italian food. The pasta is out of this world and the desserts even better. Make sure you book beforehand since it gets packed easily. They have pretty good wines too.

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Lugano, Switzerland
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20 reviews 20 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2012

The food here is everything! So tasty, fresh and exquisite! Big outdoor terrace. Staff super friendly and qualified. Don't miss the dessert, especially the chocolate cake without flour. Excellent restaurant but of course quite expensive, you will not regret it.

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Lugano, Switzerland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

The food is very good. Parking is horrible although they park for you if necessary. Good meat and fish dishes. Staff is fantastic and atmosphere good.

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London, UK
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33 reviews 33 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

If you like pasta and steak like mama used to cook (assuming you had a skilled Tuscan mama), This is the place for you. The fresh artichoke salad and the roasted Roman artichokes are both a revelation, and just ask the owner, Matteo, for whatever is the best for the day, and he will tell you. The fish is so... More

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