Fodor's Expert Review Osteria Nostrana

$$ Ascona Italian

The tables of this bustling restaurant spread onto the piazza overlooking the lake, while inside rough wooden ceilings, marble-top tables, chandeliers, and a hodgepodge of photos and posters add to its charm. Look for the spaghetti with porcini, bacon, and cream, along with daily and seasonal specials. If you haven't met your weekly pizza quota, try the simple Margherita—a crispy classic that never goes out of style. The wine list, with more than 100 Italian and Swiss vintages, deserves consideration.

Italian Casual Lunch Dinner $$

Quick Facts

Piazza Motta
Ascona, Ticino  6612, Switzerland

091-7915158

www.ristoranti-ff.ch

Known For:
  • Extensive wine list
  • Simple, tasty pizza Margherita
  • Can be crowded

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