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Tue
5:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Wed
5:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Thu
5:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Fri
5:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Sat
5:00 PM - 11:30 PM
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4.5
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CUISINES
Italian, Swiss, European, Central European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
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CUISINES
Italian, Swiss, European, Central European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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4.5
146 reviews
Excellent
112
Very good
18
Average
9
Poor
4
Terrible
3
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19ernie56
Zurich115 contributions
Sep 2024 • couples
We stayed in a hotel in Minusio and were looking for a Grotto that is not so far away. I came across the Grotto al Capon while searching and made a reservation there. It has near the Grottos a small parking garage, so very comfortable to park and from there it is a stone's throw to the Grotto. We were greeted warmly, our table was ready and from a small but fine menu we could choose what we wanted. Also the house wine that was recommended was excellent. The food was really good and the portions so that you were full but not overeaten. Also the dessert was great.
After that evening, it was clear to us that we had to go to the Grotto again before we left, which we did. Again, this visit was worth every meter of travel. On a next visit to Minusio we will go back to Grotto al Capon
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Written September 14, 2024
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Priska Schöneberger
Buongiorno 19ernie56
Wir bedanken uns ganz herzlich für die ausführliche und sehr sympathische 5 Sterne 🌟 Bewertung und Ihr tolles Feedback!
Schön waren Sie unsere Gäste und wir freuen uns auf Ihren nächsten Besuch bei uns im Grotto.
Cari saluti Team al Capon
Written September 20, 2024
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Yveste
Cham18 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
A beautiful Grotto decorated and equipped with attention to detail. The team is super well-rehearsed and very attentive. Everyone is very friendly and you immediately feel welcome. The food is pointed, tender meat delicious sauces and also served very nicely. From the starter to dessert a very successful evening.
Thanks to the whole team of Grotto al Capon - we will be very happy to come back and absolutely recommend it.:-)
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Written August 17, 2024
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Priska Schöneberger
Buongiorno Yveste
Herzlichen Dank für Ihre sehr sympathische und persönliche 5 Sterne Bewertung.
Wir freuen uns sehr, dass es Ihnen bei uns gefallen hat und begrüßen Sie gerne wieder bei uns im Grotto.
Bis dann, viel Gfreuts cari saluti Team al Capon
Written August 18, 2024
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Thomi B
Arosa36 contributions
Aug 2023 • none
We spent a lovely evening at the Grotto al Capon. The atmosphere is Ticino-like, the service is very friendly and the food is excellent. We really appreciated that the plates were not overloaded. We will definitely come back and can only recommend the grotto.

Written August 21, 2023
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Priska Schönenberger
Buongiorno ThomiBI
Herzlichen Dank für Ihre sehr sympathische und persönliche 5 Sterne 🌟 Bewertung.
Schön hat es Ihnen bei uns gefallen, wir freuen uns auf Ihren nächsten Besuch bei uns im Grotto.
Bis dann, cari saluti Team al Capon
Written August 23, 2023
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Black
Schnelldorf76 contributions
Sep 2023 • couples
The restaurant has very good Ticino cuisine! All of the dishes on the menu are absolutely top-notch, and it must be mentioned that almost all of the dishes are gluten-free, an El Dorado for those who are looking for something like that or who can only eat this kind of food.
The owner is courteous, refined and very attentive.
If you don't go here, it's your own fault.
We had a great meal with a great aperitif, wine and a feel-good atmosphere.
Great address!

Written September 17, 2023
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Priska Schönenberger
Buongiorno Herr Meiser
Herzlichen Dank für Ihre sehr persönliche und sympathische Bewertung. Wir sind gerührt.
Wir freuen uns sehr, dass es Ihnen bei uns gefallen hat und freuen uns auf Ihren nächsten Besuch bei uns im Grotto. Bis dann, viel Gfreuts cari saluti
Team al Capon
Written September 20, 2023
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Sylvia F
4 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
We enjoyed our meal composed of fresh products cooked perfectly.
Friendly setting and pleasant welcome. The boss spoke to us in French what we enjoyed as well as the service done with care and little attention.
Small bonus invoice in Swiss francs and euros at no extra charge.
A must-see address in Brionne Supra Minusio
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Written August 20, 2024
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Priska Schöneberger
Buongiorno Sylvia
Wir freuen uns, dass Sie sich bei uns wohlgefühlt haben.
Herzlichen Dank für Ihre tolle und sehr positive
5 Sterne 🌟 🌟Bewertung!
Schön waren Sie unsere Gäste, bis hoffentlich bald,
Cari saluti Team al Capon
Written August 22, 2024
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André P
Potsdam19 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
Location, service and food are simply authentic and very good.
The seasonal menu also leaves nothing to be desired. Beautiful Ticino wines at reasonable prices. I'll be back again soon!

Written October 10, 2023
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Priska Schönenberger
Buongiorno, herzlichen Dank für Ihre sehr sympathische und tolle 5 Sterne 🌟 Bewertung.
Schön hat es Ihnen bei uns gefallen und wir freuen uns auf Ihren nächsten Besuch bei uns im Grotto.
Bis dann, cari saluti Team al Capon
Written October 17, 2023
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simon k
Basel7 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
We stayed twice a few weeks ago at Grotto al Capon, which is also optimally accessible by public transport. We dined both times outside in this picturesque alley, which would also be ideal for a date.:-) The Hacktätschli a la Nonna were phenomenal as was the pork fillet. The refreshing lemon cream was just heavenly. The service is very accommodating, friendly and helpful. We would love to come back and can highly recommend the Grotto al Capon.
Many greetings
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Written September 15, 2024
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Priska Schöneberger
Buongiorno affemax
Grazie mille für Ihr super Feedback, freut uns sehr und es ist schön waren Sie unsere Gäste.
Bis bald, im Grotto cari saluti Team al Capon
Written September 20, 2024
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Roland R
Niederwangen10 contributions
Oct 2024 • couples
We were here for the second time and thrilled again! Even the welcome is very personal. The food is very fine, the service very friendly, helpful and attentive. I had a deer entrecôte, it was buttery, perfectly prepared and with wonderful ingredients, a poem! We will come back!
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Written October 13, 2024
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Priska Schönenberger
Buongiorno Roland
Grazie mille für Ihre sehr persönliche und sympathische 5 Sterne 🌟 Bewertung!
Schön hat es Ihnen bei uns gefallen und wir freuen uns auf Ihren nächsten Besuch bei uns im Grotto.
Bis dann, cari saluti Priska und Team al Capon
Written October 18, 2024
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Manuela
Burs11 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
We ended up here quite accidentally because our accommodation was right next to it, which we can only warmly recommend. The food was a pleasure at the highest level,
and also the wine recommendation. The service was very accommodating, attentive and always very friendly. We will definitely come back.
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Written August 24, 2024
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Priska Schönenberger
Buongiorno Daydream
herzlichen Dank für Ihre tolle 5 Sterne Bewertung und Ihr sehr symphatisches Feedback, schön waren Sie unsere Gäste, bis bald, cari saluti Team al Capon
Written August 26, 2024
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Cruiser487281
1 contribution
Oct 2020 • friends
A party of 6, we managed to get a last minute booking. And so glad we did- superb cooking, with a complexity of flavours I haven’t experienced in a long time. Staff very friendly,& I’ll definitely be coming back next time I’m in Locarno
Written October 28, 2020
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Andyminusio
Dear Cruiser487281
Thank you very very much for your group visit and for taking your time rate the great 5 bubbles. Yet writing a positive feedback for Grotto al Capon. It means a lot for us.
Above all, we are truly glad knowing you and your group had a pleasant experience during visit and will be coming back next time you are in Locarno. It's such an honor! We already look forward to your next visit. Until then please take good care of yourself, your loved ones. Stay strong and healthy.
With our warm regards
Piya S.
Proswiss Public Relations Management Team
Grotto al Capon "Eine Begegnungsstätte der feinen Art"
Written November 1, 2020
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Daniel S
80 contributions
Mar 2024 • family
Sensational, beautiful Grottino with food that will delight you from start to finish.
The service and the friendliness - the journey from Lucerne is definitely not too far.
For us, the Grottino with Priska and hers is an insider tip.
Thank you for a wonderful evening.

Written March 14, 2024
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Priska Schönenberger
Buongiorno Daniel
Grazie mille für die sehr persönliche und sympathische 5 Sterne Bewertung.
Wir freuen uns auf euren nächsten Besuch bei uns im Grotto.
Cari saluti Team al Capon
Written April 11, 2024
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Christian B
1 contribution
Sep 2024 • family
Our family really enjoyed the evening with you. Excellent food, great Grotto ambience and an excellent service have made our visit a successful school of a Ticino day!
We will definitely come back! Thank you very much and best regards.
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Written September 21, 2024
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Priska Schönenberger
Buongiorno Christian B
Grazie mille für Ihr tolles sehr sympathisches Feedback und Ihre 5 Sterne 🌟 Bewertung.
Wir freuen uns auf Ihren nächsten Besuch, bis dann viel Gfreuts, cari saluti Team al Capon
Written September 30, 2024
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Bezi
2 contributions
May 2024 • couples
We really enjoyed the evening, wonderful atmosphere. The grotto is beautifully decorated and designed. The hostess and all the service staff were very friendly and the food was excellent. We will be back. Best wishes, Beat and Daniela.

Written May 31, 2024
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Priska Schönenberger
Buongiorno kornbea
Herzlichen Dank für dein sehr persönliches Feedback, grazie mille. Es freut uns sehr, dass es euch bei uns gefallen hat.
Cari saluti Team al Capon
Written June 3, 2024
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Walter Spaltenstein
Lucerne310 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
We had no Reservations but lucky to get a Table. Perfect Grotto with Meal who was full of flavor and fresh Ingridients. Will go there again and again. Service was very caring and friendly.
Written November 6, 2021
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Alex Schönenberger
Thank you very much for your great 5 star rating, we are delighted that you enjoyed our fresh specialties and that you felt comfortable with us.
Written November 21, 2021
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TheRovingPuffin
Switzerland13 contributions
Sep 2020 • couples
Very nice place, great food and a typical grotto ambiance. You should definitely give a try to the grilled chicken!
Written September 14, 2020
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Andyminusio
Dear TheRovingPuffin
Thank you very much for your recent visit and for your positive review for us which also helpful to other travelers. Your review has made our day! We truly appreciate it and look forward to your next visit in the future. Hopefully soon.
With our warm regards
Piya S.
Proswiss Public Relations Management Team
Grotto al Capon "Eine Begegnungsstätte der feinen Art"
Written September 15, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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