Cardada - Locarno

After arrival at Cardada with the gondola, we decided to first go for lunch before discovering the neighborhood. The first restaurant you see coming out of the... read more After arrival at Cardada with the gondola, we decided to first go for lunch before discovering the neighborhood. The first restaurant you see coming out of the gondola station is ristorante Cardada. The terrace is also very inviting with a beautiful view over the valley. The menu is quite diverse and we went for pizza with a local craft beer. Both were fit for purpose. Our waiter was also very friendly and funny (Italian-style) so it was a perfect start of our further discovery of Cardada.

We had pizzas and fries to share for the family with drinks and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The food was very tasty. The view was incredible.... read more We had pizzas and fries to share for the family with drinks and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The food was very tasty. The view was incredible. Really the highlight of our trip to Locarno.

We had soup, goat cheese salad and polenta with gorgonzola. Quality is average and prices are high. They do not accept credit cards. Located at the top of the c... read more We had soup, goat cheese salad and polenta with gorgonzola. Quality is average and prices are high. They do not accept credit cards. Located at the top of the cable car line at Cardada.

Arriving by cable cabin. terrace was rather good filled during lunch time. qulaity food just averag (pasta sauce watery), prices hight compared to quality provi... read more Arriving by cable cabin. terrace was rather good filled during lunch time. qulaity food just averag (pasta sauce watery), prices hight compared to quality provided. staff friendly.behind the terrace/building you can walk to the view point in just a few minutes. Nice place overlooking the Lago Maggiore

We had not really decided to have lunch but the colourful flowers were so welcoming that we decided to take a break. The terrace was buzzing with guests but we... read more We had not really decided to have lunch but the colourful flowers were so welcoming that we decided to take a break. The terrace was buzzing with guests but we were still able to get a table with a view over the lake and the service quick and efficient.The salads were beautifully presented, very colourful with herbs from the adjoining kitchen garden as well as freshly picked flowers. The fresh fish and chicken had been expertly cooked in the special 'smoker ' at the side of the terrace. We were only sorry that we couldn 't try out some of the other dishes prepared in the smoker, they looked delicious. We were surprised to learn that they are also a hotel, lovely looking rooms a great place to completely chill out, and or explore the many walks one can take from there.Excellent value!