Circolo Sociale Di Montagnola - Lugano

Tumbs up for chef Paolo's food! Had a great time at the Grotto! Also pet friendly.

Great food, friendly staff, reasonable prices. They cater also for vegans and have a glutenfree menu!!

Ignore the travel guides; they’re clearly amateurs who don’t understand quality food. Went here with my entire family in 2004; the food was well prepared, inventive, hearty, and full of flavor. Ambiance, service and vibe was also great. Fast forward to our Sunday dinner in October 2019; what a shock and disappointment. It bore no resemblance to our prior experience. Had a Very Expensive $93 dinner for two; haphazard food preparation and lackadaisical service. The polenta itself was fine; but $93 For some heavily salted, swimming in oil mushrooms, and a small bowl of salad with just lettuce (again with gobs of oil) and some white wine? Either the ownership doesn’t know, doesn’t care, or their customer base is so unfamiliar with quality food they just accept whatever comes their way. Go elsewhere for a pizza, pasta or polenta and wine for less than half the price.

Just in few words: local and traditional food friendly and welcome staff quality and money for value

Good simple grotto food with a limited menu choice. Priced similarly to all median grottos around Ticino. During the summer months make sure to reserve a table...