Enjoy dinner at the lakeside restaurant of Hotel La Palma au Lac in Locarno

Hotel La Palma au Lac is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful hotels in Ticino, with a stunning location on the shores of Lake Maggiore. It is not only hotel guests who enjoy the breathtaking views of the lake, but also diners at the La Palma restaurant. This lakeside restaurant in Locarno offers its guests an unforgettable combination of delights for the palate and the eyes.

First impressions count: unforgettable starters

As the saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. That is why the kitchen team at our lakeside restaurant in Locarno puts great care into its starters: they mark the beginning of a perfect culinary journey. To satisfy every taste, we offer our guests a selection of hot and cold starters as well as soups.

Begin your dinner at the lakeside restaurant in Locarno with a Swiss beef tartare, for example, or with a classic of Italian cuisine.

The menu changes with the seasons, and our kitchen works with producers from Ticino, so there are always new creations to discover, made with fresh, regional ingredients.

Meat or fish: exquisite main courses

The main course is the heart of every meal. That is why our kitchen team makes sure that the main courses at our lakeside restaurant in Locarno are true masterpieces of the culinary art. You can choose from exquisite meat dishes, fresh fish and vegetarian creations.

Meat lovers can enjoy Swiss meat of the highest quality at our restaurant, such as a tender Swiss beef fillet with seasonal vegetables.

As the menu changes with the seasons, even regular guests can always look forward to new creations.

Fish fans can look forward to fish from Lake Maggiore as well as seafood specialities: whitefish and perch regularly feature on the menu.

Vegetarian guests will also find plenty to choose from: vegetarian dishes are clearly marked on our menu.

Typically Italian: pasta and risotto

Given how close we are to Italy, what simply cannot be missing from our lakeside restaurant in Locarno? The two most Italian dishes of all, of course: pasta and risotto. Our fresh pasta is made in-house every day with quality ingredients, traditional recipes and plenty of passion.

When it comes to risotto, our guests can look forward to creations such as the classic saffron risotto, a speciality with a long tradition in the region.

Fresh and homemade: our salads

For a light meal or as a side to a main course, our restaurant offers fresh salads. Round off your dinner with a mixed salad and house vinaigrette, for example.

Or try our take on the Caesar salad with Parmesan, bacon, croutons and Caesar dressing – with chicken on request.

Saving the best for last: dessert

The fine desserts at our lakeside restaurant in Locarno are the crowning finale of every dinner. One classic is our tiramisu with coffee crumble, alongside dessert creations that change with the seasons.

No dessert menu would be complete without ice cream, so why not try some artisan ice cream for a fresh end to your meal?

The perfect accompaniment: our wines

What turns dinner at our lakeside restaurant in Locarno into a complete culinary work of art? The right wine pairing, of course! We leave it up to our guests to decide which wine they would like with their meal. In this border region between Switzerland and Italy, we offer you wines from both countries.

On our bar menu, you will find wines by the glass and a selection of sparkling wines – ideal for starting a memorable dinner. Our service team will be happy to help you choose the right wine.

Everything your heart desires: our other drinks

The drinks menu at our lakeside restaurant in Locarno knows almost no bounds. Start your dinner with a classic pre-dinner drink, such as an Aperol Spritz, Campari Spritz or Negroni. Our cocktail selection leaves nothing to be desired. And those who prefer alcohol-free drinks will be delighted with a mocktail.

Guests who like to put together their own long drink will find a selection of gins and vodkas at La Palma, served with the soft drink of their choice. A grappa, cognac or whisky is the perfect way to round off dinner. The drinks selection at our lakeside restaurant in Locarno is completed by a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages.

What makes our lakeside restaurant in Locarno so special?

Dinner at the La Palma restaurant is not only a fresh, regional and wonderfully varied culinary experience. It is also an experience in an incomparable setting. From our restaurant's terrace in particular, guests enjoy a unique view of beautiful Lake Maggiore.

Especially when the light is reflected in the waves, it is an absolutely unforgettable sight. At our lakeside restaurant in Locarno, guests therefore enjoy a feast not only for the palate but also for the eyes. Reserve a table today at our lakeside restaurant in Locarno. If you have any questions, you can also reach us via our contact form.