We went to Osteria Penel twice this week - first with friends, then with my parents. Both times we enjoyed it a lot. I have read about the place on Tripadvisor long time ago and finally we went to try it out. I must say that this place is worth going to. The staff is very polite and when you... More

The food is definitely good even if the choice is not large and the waiting time standard. The dimmed light makes reading the menu (on a dashboard) quite difficult and uncomfortable. The wine list is large but definitely expensive. Considering the simplicity of the location and the ambience (quite average if not pretentious), even the cheapest wine was unreasonably high... More

I definitely don't agree with other enthusiastic review the restaurant is nice and it has a romantic atmosphere with candles on , but the food is not so good We had starters and first course with 2 glasses of wine and nothing was so good, i didn't finish my plate then we ordered a tiramisu and it was very far... More

I tried the horse steak and it was absolutely fantastic! I definitely recommend this dish. The meat was tender and very tasty. They also have some good wines.

When I travel to Lugano, a can't miss destination is for sure the Osteria Penel, where I can always find nice people serving excellent food, out of the ordinary. I definetly recommend it, do not forget to make a reservation, can be hard to find a table.

Splendid yummy food - brilliant friendly service in a wonderfully cosi atmosphere! Highly recommend it! Have been heaps of times - food is always up to standard - & will be back many many times to come!

Searched out this restaurant based on other very favourable Trip Advisor recommendations. It's a 15 minute uphill walk from the station to a small sparse bar restaurant. Candle lights could make a romantic impression, but destroyed by the raucous noise from the bar section. Starters and wine list were excellent, and the staff member was helpful. Things went downhill with... More

Everything was perfect. The pasta with mushrooms, the grilled Tomilo cheese. The service was a little slow, but the quality of the food and the kindness of the maitre was amazing.

This restaurant is about 10 minutes walk up from the station, away from the city centre in a residential district. Sooo pleased we made the effort, beautifully decorated with interesting features (lovely mural), nice atmosphere, very attentive host, and a good menu. On a par with a quality meal in London, but that is due to the exhange rate for... More