Osteria Giardinetto - Chiasso

We spontaneously went to eat here without a reservation. We were greeted very friendly and escorted to the table. The menu is only handwritten in Italian and is... read more We spontaneously went to eat here without a reservation. We were greeted very friendly and escorted to the table. The menu is only handwritten in Italian and is changed twice a day to conjure up fresh menus. The entire map was explained to us very well in English. We chose two dishes that were really, really, really good. I have rarely eaten such tender and good meat. Unfortunately the portion was a bit small, so I recommend everyone get a starter. Price performance absolutely fine. We are therefore giving it 4 stars because we would have liked the staff to have mentioned the small portions and the advice to choose a starter.

The service is personal, with a hand written menu. Fodd is simply great. I had a tartar beef, ground ans spiced to perfection. I would very much like to return. read more The service is personal, with a hand written menu. Fodd is simply great. I had a tartar beef, ground ans spiced to perfection. I would very much like to return.

The menu is simple, and written out by hand each day. Fresh ingredients, delicious wine and sinfully good deserts await you. I enjoyed my evening on the tastefu... read more The menu is simple, and written out by hand each day. Fresh ingredients, delicious wine and sinfully good deserts await you. I enjoyed my evening on the tastefully-decorated terrace and it was only to wash my hands at the end of the meal that I discovered the charming interior, replete with antique furniture. This restaurant is a true gem.

Lovely restaurant, good food, great atmosphere. read more Lovely restaurant, good food, great atmosphere.

Cosy and nice place. Friendly staff. read more Cosy and nice place. Friendly staff.