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“Good location, good food!”
Review of Osteria Penel

Osteria Penel
Ranked #113 of 451 Restaurants in Lugano
Price range: $28 - $49
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Good for: Romantic, Special occasions, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch, Late Night, Dinner, Reservations
Reviewed October 7, 2013

The place is not that easy to be found, it is in a hidden road behind an hospital, but once you are in you feel really good. warm colors on the walls, good welcoming, nice fornitures in old style. It is a mix of old and new. the wine chart is good enough, and the menu ca n satisfy all your needs: pasta, fish and meat. The waiters and the owner are very nice and they take care about you during all the time, and the bill is aligned with Lugano prices. I will return!

Date of visit: October 2013
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Thank GiulioM651
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Reviewed July 22, 2013

This place is definitely off the beaten track! But it is a great find. It has both traditional and unusual food. When we went, they had two portions of bull on the menu! They also had horse, but that is not unusual in this area.
The appetizers were excellent, including the mixed dried meat which included the famous lardo di Colonata.
Good wine selection. Service was friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is relaxed unpretentious.

Date of visit: June 2013
Thank MehdiJ484
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Reviewed November 26, 2012

Romantic and cozy, good food, good cuisine and has an excellent wine cellar, however, recommend it :-)!
We'll be back for sure!
;-)!

Date of visit: November 2012
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Thank Eva L
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Reviewed November 23, 2012

Osteria Penel Restaurant is located in a quiet residential neighborhood and if you don't know about it there is no chance that you'll accidently walk by it and decide to check it up.
Fortunately, I read about this lovely and very pleasant restaurant on TripAdvisor, and made a dinner reservation.
Karen, our wonderful waitress, explained everything about the menu, recommended about fine wines, and didn't let us leave without desserts.
The food was good, prices were reasonable (for Switzerland… comparing to Italy prices were quite high) and the atmosphere was nice and warm (I loved the background music).
Bottom line: When you visit Lugano – make a reservation and take a short taxi drive to Osteria Penel Restaurant. You won't regret it: It's a really GOOD restaurant.

Date of visit: October 2012
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Thank GiladIsrael
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Reviewed October 23, 2012

Osteria Penel is an extremely cute restaurant just outside the city centre. The menu is presented on a black board and keeps changing throughout the year. Both the mean and fish dishes are very good even though the prices might be a bit high. The service is precise and the restaurant is very clean and well taken care of. If you enjoy having a good bottle of wine, this is the right place to be!! I recommend this restaurant in the summer since they have gorgeous outside tables where you can have a simple aperitivo or indulge in the yummy food.

Date of visit: August 2012
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1  Thank Julia T
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