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Italian, French, Seafood, Mediterranean, European
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 8 January 2021

My fiends and I always make sure to go here when I am in Italy visiting them, even if it means a 1-2hour drive each way. The location on the lake provides tranquil view, the service is flawless, and the food is the best with...a rare blend of exceptional skill and passion for what the chef/owner does from his decades of experience. The seafood is fresh and the duck should not be missed. I was daydreaming about the impeccable food, a year since my last visit, waiting for the day covid is over so I can travel and enjoy it again.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 21 September 2020

I am a regular guest of this gourmet paradise. The menu is constantly renewed and improved. Extraordinary presentations. Hospitality at its best. Merits largely its Michelin star. Good quality/price relationship.

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 10 August 2020 via mobile

Thank you Mr. Benard for the hospitality and the most delicious dinner! The Magret was really fantastic and so was the fish La Lotte, tout excellent!!!!!

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 2 August 2020

-great food -great service -great chef -and the most lovely restaurant I have ever experienced! thank you very much!

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 26 July 2020 via mobile

We went to eat in July at this restaurant. We found out this restaurant because he get one Michelin star. The food was nice but we finish a little bit disappointed. In fact quantity of the food was not enough. Except this the owner is...a very nice person, the staff is very professionalMore

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed 4 February 2020 via mobile

Thanks to Bernard and his team...we had a fantastic diner..superbe service with attention see you in mai.

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 11 December 2019

Don't go here for cheap eats. The excellent chef's surprise lunch menu (your choice, meat or fish) is CHF 75. It is IMO, worth it because the ingredients are always the finest one can get, with an expert chef (also the owner) doing the preparation...and some of the serving. I go here when I have an important client I want to impress.More

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed 22 October 2019

Very cozy, small restaurant. Richly decorated in the "time bygone" style, with fireplace, and classical music playing in the background. Location is easy to find (some on TA wrote that it was hard, but the whole village has only few streets). Service is excellent, the...chef explains every single dish, and the waiters are ready to jump into action for any need. Presentation is very nice as well. Wines are very good. The food I did not dig for some reason. We chose tasting menu at chefs discretion, and just told him not to give us anything weird like "brains." There were few choices that ended up very good, but most were average to me, although my friends liked it. If you are driving from Switzerland, there was no passport check. Price for 2 : 295 swiss franks.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Fournier B, Proprietario at Ristorante Da Candida, responded to this reviewResponded 23 October 2019

Many thanks for your visite in our Ristorante. Best regads and have a nice day chef patron Bernard Fournier

Reviewed 10 June 2019 via mobile

We had a wonderful diner...Kitchen chef Bernard paid great attention.. we enjoy every dishes and recommended wines..will be back

Date of visit: June 2019
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Fournier B, Proprietario at Ristorante Da Candida, responded to this reviewResponded 10 June 2019

many thanks, it was a pleasure for all the team to ricieved you and your familly

Reviewed 1 June 2019 via mobile

Very stylish and amazingly great food. French host with big awareness of food quality and serving. Delicious foie gras which along with a duck is the main “topic” of the restaurant. Nice selection of wines and original appetizers.

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed 8 February 2019 via mobile

Been here several times. It coukd be the smallest restaurant with a Michelin star. Nestled in wonderful Campione, an Italian Enclave in Switzerland. Bernard, the patron, is a master in creating unique fois gras pates with different aromas. A must try option. Dine by the...fireplace in the winter. Should you be around Ticino it’s worth a diversion.More

Date of visit: December 2018
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Reviewed 25 June 2018 via mobile

We had 2 diners with our small group by ristorante@dacandida.ch ..just great food with fantastic service and attention from Bernard the kitchen chef..thanks for his recommendation. .amazing diner

Date of visit: June 2018
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Reviewed 19 June 2018 via mobile

A fifteen minute drive from Lugano, for what is for me the best dining experience in the area. Great for lunch, but for a romantic dinner, it’s in a league of its own - different class!

Date of visit: June 2018
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Fournier B, Proprietario at Ristorante Da Candida, responded to this reviewResponded 21 June 2018

many thanks, it was a big pleasere to ricieved you in our ristorante. best regards Bernar Fournier

Reviewed 18 June 2018

This restaurant has truly improved over the years. We have recently started coming more often and the quality of the food has really impressed our whole family. The servers are polite and helpful, and the chef/owner of the restaurant is also kind and willing to...assist you in your choices. He is a very talented chef. The food is wonderful, especially the foie gras; it's very rare to taste foie gras like this in an Italian area. All of the dishes are very tasty and good quality, and it's like being in France without having to take an airplane. Just wonderful!More

Date of visit: May 2018
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Fournier B, Proprietario at Ristorante Da Candida, responded to this reviewResponded 20 June 2018

It will be a big pleasure to riceve you , in our ristorante. Many thanks best regards Bernard Fournier

Reviewed 14 June 2018 via mobile

Tiny little restaurant with French / Italian cuisine. Proudly presented by the chef himself. You’ll know that you’ve come to the right place right away. Friendly staff, terrific food (whatever you choose: anti pasti, primi or secondi piatti, fish or meat). It’s all delicious. Just...great!More

Date of visit: June 2018
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5