Antico Grotto Ticino

Albergo Svizzero

➤ Via Famiglia Carlo Scacchi 13, 6825 Capolago, Switzerland, Swiss Confederation

Carte • Pizza • Schweizer • Europäisch • Mittelmeer

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"Beautiful location. Easily accessible and multilingual reception possible. Very friendly staff, but that's where my positivity ends. Mobile broken air conditioner on windowsill with all kinds of cables and hoses. About 80 cm next to the bed. If that thing falls over (I think it weighs about 50 kg) I immediately lie stiff in bed. Literally and figuratively. That thing cannot be adjusted and produces around 65 Db I think. Right next to my ear. The room itself is old (read antique) and very worn all around. The floors/walls/doors full of dirty dust and stains (let's hope not human moisture) I use an oxygen concentrator myself, but the filter will have to be replaced early tomorrow I'm afraid. After a bad experience with booking directly (yes, also here in Switzerland), I will never book anywhere myself but via Booking or Trivago, but this hotel is BY STOP the most unpleasant hotel I have ever stayed in. Had breakfast now, and it was delicious. Once again great staff, and a rich buffet. Less suitable for me, partly due to my poor lung condition (I barely slept due to very strong detergent from the sheets that caused several coughing fits) but also for the price. I paid half for the double points let's just say. Different preference for me."

Osteria Lanterna

➤ viale alle Cantine 10, 6850 Mendrisio, Switzerland

Carte • Pizza • Sushi • Kebab • Restaurants

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"Food is great but be careful when ordering your meal. I had two kids and we asked if there’s a kids meal. They recommended that we order a steak good for two. Same way for for me and my wife for a grilled seabass since a single seabass is good for two. I am surprised when i saw the bill. It was 2xprice of an adult steak and 2 x the price of the seabass. Not happy with the price."

Grotto Bundi-Romelli

➤ viale alle Cantine 24, 6850 Mendrisio, Switzerland

Carte • Fastfood • Mexikaner • Europäisch • Vegetarier

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"Evening spent with colleagues. As soon as we sat down we informed the waiter that the number of people was lower than the established number. Consequently the waiter informs us that the kitchen closes at 8.30pm. The classic grotto dishes arrive (polenta, braised mushrooms etc. and so far so good except for the portions which were practically smaller than the people present. Two sliced meats... bread not even with binoculars and two pickles. Not to mention the meats... they seemed to have been reheated for days! In conclusion we were more or less all sick with stomachs without digesting. Absolutely avoid!"

Grotto Grassi Tremona

➤ Via Ai Grotti, 6865, Mendrisio, Switzerland

Carte • Sushi • Eiscreme • Mexikaner • Schweizer

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"We were traveling through and had read about this place. Followed the signs and were convinced we were lost as we started going off-road, but finally came across it tucked away in the mountainside. I was welcomed at the car park by a friendly dog, and the greetings by the staff upon entering were just as warm. The kids enjoyed playing bocci while we sipped on some great local wine from Ticino surprisingly great single-varietal Merlots) and the food was delicious. Keep in mind they only take cash, so bring Swiss francs! I had forgotten, and in spite of the staff being accommodating and offering to let me pay the next day, I was able to do a bank transfer into their account...which they seem to be prepped for in case you forget cash. Would absolutely return."

Grotto San Martino

➤ viale alle Cantine 30, 6850 Mendrisio, Switzerland

Carte • Sushi • Fastfood • Mexikaner • Restaurants

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"Beautiful view and good food but above all the attention paid to the customer by Flavio (the innkeeper of the grotto) was truly above average. A curiosity: the bathrooms of the restaurant are super welcoming and equipped with everything you might need..."