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Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Soups
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 9 September 2019 via mobile

Great Service as well . The fish and seafood are fresh and the Wood Fired Pizza Diavola is to die for . A bit on the expensive side . Vegetarian options available as well .

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 11 July 2019 via mobile

Seafood here is excellent, cooked well, great service & English menu is available. Welcome to Italy!

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed 8 December 2018

I happened upon the Carillon driving from Lugano and entered without expectations, but had an outstanding meal. A carpaccio of venison served with chestnuts and porcini was magnificent as were the ravioli stuffed with squash. Add a free salad, a beer and a coffee -...a snip at E34.50. I also watched as the waiter prepared the most elaborate and professional steak tartare for a neighbouring table. Great food in a friendly and unpretentious setting. Super.More

Date of visit: December 2018
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Reviewed 22 October 2018 via mobile

We know this place and have been here before for pizzas.we came for a Sunday lunch with our family and children.We like the restaurant and although is simply furnished it's a welcoming and nice place. We had a mixed antipasto di mare, delicious, and primi...di pesce, I recommend the crab with pasta. Frittura di pesce good and prices good too.They offer a good selection of meals and daily and season speciality. Dessert are very generous.We spent around 30 euros each person for shared antipasto, 1 course, dessert, beverages and coffee.More

Date of visit: October 2018
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Reviewed 8 April 2018

Beautiful setting right on the lake. We sat outside on a very sunny but cool day and had a fabulous lunch. The wait staff was very attentive, and helped us with our choices. The restaurant had an indoor space, but we sat outside. It's located...right off the ferry.More

Date of visit: April 2018
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Reviewed 9 March 2018 via mobile

what a good atmosphere , lake view and delicious food.. food is tasty and well served which is good thing for the compliment.. its just awsome and memorable for every thing.. best regards

Date of visit: March 2018
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Reviewed 20 January 2018

When we walked in the restaurant it looked really like an hotel lounge room, but then we found a dish with prosciutto crudo and melone, they offered us white vine as well. We had cozze as a started and was a huge pot, and after...a fritto misto, also good but we were already full with this massive antipasto. My friends had costata fiorentina and also was good.More

Date of visit: January 2018
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Reviewed 26 December 2017

Excellent quality and price of the mainly local style offering. Location offers room for large banquets so intimacy is not top-of-the-list. Service friendly and efficient.

Date of visit: December 2017
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Reviewed 15 October 2017 via mobile

We had dinner with our daughter for the first time. They asked if Pizzeria or restaurant, the food is the same the restaurant is more elegant, there is an aperitif included and the coperto costs 3 EUR. We enjoyed risotto and steaks. The kitchen is...from Valtelina. The desert choice quite extensive!More

Date of visit: October 2017
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Reviewed 28 February 2016

This is probably the best option for italian food in the whole region. Fish and seafood always fresh and tasty! Pizza is delicious and wood-fired. If you like pasta, try the pignata which is a terracotta pot with spaghetti and seafood in cherry tomatoes, garlic...and herbs, covered with pizza bread and baked in the oven. Once served, the bread is cut open. They manage to prepare this even well 'al dente'! The salads are abundant and varied. Service is very friendly and prompt! Even the view over Lake Lugano is perfect - if you get a window table. In the summertime you can sit on the terrace on top of the building. Make sure you book your table under +39 0332/550311. Highly recommended!More

Date of visit: February 2016
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Reviewed 18 October 2015

If you get the chance to visit this restaurant the take it. The choice, quality and price of the food is beyond any bad comments. I went there with family on their recommendation (they live across the border in Lugano), from the basic to the...much more elaborate fish dishes we had a great meal. Atmosphere was buzzing, staff attentive and wine very reasonably priced. Six of us with two €180 courses, wine, beer and coffee. Highly recommend A++++More

Date of visit: July 2015
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Reviewed 11 August 2015

Have been eating here for 10+ times now, and service is good and fast, pizza's are good and ambience is nice as well. Not a bad word!

Date of visit: August 2015
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Reviewed 25 June 2015

Good service, good food. We stay two times. The firs fot sea-food and the second for pizza. Really very good!!! Mid prices

Date of visit: June 2015
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Reviewed 13 April 2015

Friendly unpretentious southern Italian place near the Swiss border. Very good fish dishes and Neapolitan pizza. Good value.

Date of visit: April 2015
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Reviewed 9 July 2013

The place is reminiscent of a fancy 1970's type of place one would go and celebrate communions and anniversaries. Tables by the windows offer lovely views of the mountains and lake Lugano. Service is fine, actually very good, our waitress was professional and courteous. Appetizer...of local cheese and cold cuts was good; unfortunately it was downhill from there, pasta was heavy and bland, seafood fresh but nothing special.More

Date of visit: June 2013
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Carillon is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3.5