Antipasto ottimo,primo e secondo favolosi

È stata una serata tranquilla tra amici, persone arrivate da poco a Mendrisio e che hanno voglia di partecipare alla vita del Magnifico Borgo. Siamo andati quindi alle cantine al Grotto Lanterna. Posto elegante, servizio eccellente e simpatico, cena deliziosa con presentazione dei piatti molto curata. Vini un po’ troppo cari ma scelta vasta e pregiata.

For our hostess Simona and her team it will be a pleasure to tantalize the tastebuds of their guests with seasonal and regional recipes and dishes that are always prepared with local products. In keeping with the Ticino tradition, the kitchen recommends the ever popular “Ossobuco” from Piera with polenta from “Mulino di Bruzella”, as well as the braised beef (“Brasato”) and the the flat or tall “Formaggini” that is produced in the valley. Cheeses can be enjoyed including the Ticino cheese “Formagella”, that is made nearby on the slopes of Monte Generoso. Finally, you can taste the local sausages with the excellent bread baked in the valley, as well as the wines of Mendrisiotto. The tradition of typical dishes will also be carried on by Simona according to family recipes including the famous osso buco with polenta “della Piera.” This and more await you in a typical and cozy environment. We have carefully selected for you different wines at reasonable prices from the different wineries in the Mendrisiotto. Of course, the Merlot dominates, but there are also various assemblages and wines that are stored in barriques to emphasize the bouquet of the wines. Our wine list also contains some representative wines from neighboring Italy, from Barbaresco to Sangiovese and finally Prosecco and Spumanti, made according to the classic method (Champagnoise), as well as, of course, with the common aperitifs, our grappas and nocinos (walnut liqueurs). The name of the Osteria refers to the family name Manciana, the maiden name of the grandmother “nonna Agnese”, who has run the Osteria since the 1950s when she took over the work that her mother Giuditta had started in the 1930s. From 1970 until today, her daughter-in-law Piera has taken care of the entire management of the restaurant; she has always welcomed all visitors warmly and has cooked for thousands of guests with passion over the years. The “osso buco con polenta della Piera”, a dish whose recipe remains a secret and has now been continued by four generations, remains famous. Simona, Piera’s daughter-in-law, will take over the management of the Manciana after the renovation, maintaining the direction and traditions that have shaped this historic osteria of the Valle di Muggio and Monte Generoso region over the years. From 2021 the Osteria will be able to offer its guests a large room for 40 people and two terraces for around 15 people, including a new one with a view of the valley. The Osteria is a typical mountain inn, which has adapted to the progress and changes of the visitors over the years but has retained its character as a daily meeting point for the residents of the Muggio Valley and those passing through. In the Osteria, farmers, bricklayers, hikers and seasonal workers who returned from central Switzerland after the Second World War, border guards who lived in the village and soldiers in times of war always enjoyed meeting each other. In the 1960s smugglers who carried their goods in “bricolle” (jute sacks full of cigarettes) to Italy, also took a stop there. Even today the adventures of the “spalloni” (smugglers) are told who tried to escape the border guards in order to bring their “bricolla” to safety. For almost 100 years the MANCIANA was a reference point for the village and the visitors, who once traveled for commercial and now for tourist reasons, between Switzerland and Italy, Como Lake (Italy) and Lugano Lake (Switzerland). Hospitality and tolerance were and will remain a hallmark of the Manciana.

Ottimo servizio, sempre molto gentili, prezzi concorrenziali

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PURO design Sagl is a family business based in Locarno (CH) and active throughout Switzerland, specialising in the supply and installation of kitchens, household appliances and accessories. For more than ten years, it has been synonymous with high quality, refined objects and fine materials. The team of interior architects and specialised fitters are available to plan your new kitchen competently and safely, and to install it professionally and on time. If you would like a kitchen that perfectly suits your needs, we can certainly help you and look forward to your visit to our showroom on the Locarno lakeside. We look forward to your visit! Arch. Christa Pellandini Balmelli and Arch. Michele Balmelli

Cucina casalinga molto buona

Super

Mangiato molto bene, sia carne che pesce. I commensali presenti hanno gradito molto la pizza.

The food was excellent. The only note is that the service was a little too slow.

Aus egoistischen Gründen sollte ich meine Begeisterung für diese Perle am Lago Maggiore geheim halten! Es besteht die Gefahr, dass das kleine aber feine Hotel sonst kein verfügbares Zimmer mehr für mich hat!

Staglio is an artisanal "pizza al taglio" take-away store based in Lugano, Switzerland. The "pizza al taglio" (pizza by the slice or, more accurately, pizza by the cut) is a particular kind of pizza originating from Rome, baked in a rectangular tray, garnished with a potentially infinite variety of toppings, and cut in slices with scissors. We use only fresh, high quality ingredients: pomodori pelati San Marzano DOP, mozzarella di bufala campana DOP, seasonal fresh vegetables, artisanal cheeses, chemicals free cold cuts. Our product has a long dough maturation time (48h) and this, in addition to the high content in water (80%), makes the product extremely light and easy to digest. On our counter you'll always find something vegan or vegetarian, in addition to pizza with meat, fish or cheese.

Founded by M. Crist Fleming in 1956, TASIS The American School in Switzerland is a day and boarding school committed to creating global citizens through education, travel, and service. The oldest American boarding school in Europe, TASIS celebrated its 60th anniversary during the summer of 2016. TASIS welcomes students from Pre-Kindergarten (starting at age three) through grade 12 and also has a Postgraduate program. 750+ students make up the Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, with approximately 260 students between ages 11–19 living in dormitories on campus . TASIS is distinguished by both its diversity and its unity. The student body represents more than 60 nationalities and speaks more than 30 different mother tongues. Cultural differences are celebrated as students challenge and inspire one another to become global citizens. Students leave TASIS with links to a vibrant worldwide community that celebrates the unique nature of this remarkable place. High School students can choose from individual Advanced Placement courses or pursue the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma , helping them receive offers from more than 500 universities in more than 20 nations over the past 10 years. The School offers an extensive Fine Arts program that includes courses in Drama, Music, and the Visual Arts, enabling aspiring artists of any ilk to find their creative voice and nurture their talent. The Elementary School supplements the Core Knowledge curriculum with the Singapore Math program, a robust English as an Additional Language program, and an Italian section—preparing all students for academic success at the next level. Accredited by the European Council of International Schools (ECIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), TASIS is proud to employ gifted, passionate educators who encourage intellectual curiosity. More than 75 percent of the faculty hold advanced degrees. The campus includes more than 25 buildings dating from the 17th century Villa De Nobili to the state-of-the-art Campo Science Center, which opened in 2014. Perched on a hillside in sunny southern Switzerland with commanding views of snow-capped mountains, palm trees, and Lake Lugano, the School's enviable location makes possible an impressive Academic Travel program . Travel experiences throughout the year bring students face-to-face with the rich cultural heritage of Europe and the spectacular natural beauty of the Alps and beyond. The School’s pioneering Global Service Program transforms lives by providing every High School student with a unique opportunity to connect across borders—whether geographic, economic, or social—through comprehensive experiences that build empathy and encourage personal responsibility. The Program awakens students to humanitarian needs; inspires them to build enduring, mutually beneficial relationships; and leads them toward a life of active service and committed service. TASIS encourages physical fitness and healthy lifestyles. Varsity sports teams compete throughout Switzerland and Europe, and a variety of other fitness activities are offered to cater to all interests. Each year also brings many opportunities to ski and explore the breathtaking Alps. Each summer, hundreds of students aged 4–18 journey to Lugano for the TASIS Summer Programs , which feature intensive academic courses, an unparalleled performing arts program, thrilling outdoor adventures, advanced sports training, and exciting cultural excursions around Europe.

Das sehr geschmackvoll renovierte Unique Hotel Fusio bietet alles, was das Herz begehrt. Die Zimmer sind schön und wunderbar ruhig, das Essen ist ein kulinarischer Hochgenuss und die Hoteliers sind die besten Gastgeber, die man sich wünschen kann. Das Dorf Fusio ist äusserst heimelig und charmant. In der Gegend kann man wunderbare Ausflüge machen, zu Fuss oder mit einem der hoteleigenen Mountain Bikes. Ein Ort, zu dem man gerne zurückkehrt, ein Hotel, das man ins Herz schliesst.