Lacto
Italian
European
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant with much of the seating in the piazza at the town center. Menu has a separate vegan section, offering fake cutlets, vegan carbonara, burger and grilled vegetables. Long opening hours. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-1:00am.
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Piazza Riforma, Lugano, Switzerland, 6900
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 16 May 2019 by Guest
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Added by HC-Zurich on 16 May 2019
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23 Reviews
First Review by HC-Zurich
LexiK.
Points +262
Okay for a Restaurant Like This - Edit
I ate the Spaghetti from the weekly menu, they were really okay, of course not the Best for This Kind of Price Range.
Read moreAt least they had some vegan Food, so better then Most of the others around
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samden
Points +1151
Ok food, - Edit
I did not expect much from a restaurant in the tourist spot of a tourist city. But because the real restaurants were closed, we gave this one a go.
Read moreIt was quite busy but the staff was friendly and fast. Also the food was served quickly. We had two out of three vegan dishes from the menu. The waiter was so attentive to double check when we ordered a just vegetarian dessert afterwards. Nice!
The taste of the food was just OK and a bit boring however.
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xoxoniks999
Points +15
Super! - Edit
Ho apprezzato moltissimo il loro menu vegano, staff gentilissimo e cibo top. Molto disponibili anche per varie richieste particolari.
Read morePros: Staff, Posto, Buon cibo
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Evrinomi
Points +656
Good food - Edit
Clearly labelled as vegan and the vegan cordon bleu was especially tasty
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StefanStephany
Points +18
Dull, pricey, unwelcoming staff - Edit
We had the vegan beyond meat burger and the vegan cordon bleu. Can’t recommend either of them.
Read moreThe burger wasnt seasoned at all and was definitely not grilled or fried, probably microwaved. No salt on the fries.
The Cordon Bleu was the deepest deep fried something I ever had. Crispy as wood on the outside, hot like lava on in the inside.
No vegan sauce available besides ketchup and mustard.
We had these two dishes and two beers and paid 60 CHF plus tip (although the waiter didn’t greet us, asked if our food was alright, checked if we want more drinks)
The location is nice, maybe go there for a drink and get some vegan burgers at McDonalds around the corner for half the price.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-19
Pros: Location, Drinks
Cons: Unseasoned food, Microwaved burgers, Unwelcoming staff
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vegansaskia
Points +78
Very Good Options - Edit
The Staff was very welcoming and friendly. They were smiling all the time and were able to talk english besides italian of course! They have Vegan Dishes which are easy to identify. They had about 5 vegan dishes and a vegan dessert besides meat and veggie dishes.
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jbi123
Points +21
Sehr gute vegane Optionen - Edit
Es hat viele vegane Optionen. Es gibt eine extra vegane Sparte auf der Menu Karte aber man findet auch unter den anderen Speisen vegane Optionen (z.B. Falafelsalat).
Read moreSehr gutes Restaurant.
Pros: Bedienung freundlich, Etwas für alle auf der Speisekarte, Gut durchdachte Gerichte
Guest
bugybunny
Points +434
Got a non vegan frutti di mare dish - Edit
The selection is actually good. However I got the non-vegan frutti di mare dish served when I ordered the vegan which is my nightmare. Luckily I smelled it before eating it. So I told the waiter and then had to wait another 40min for my vegan dish to arrive. The dish size is quite small for the price. All in all not a great experience.
Read morePros: Clearly labeled vegan dishes
Cons: Long wait time, Was served a non-vegan dish, Small portion sizes
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MartynMassop
Points +324
Definitely worth a visit. - Edit
3 dedicated vegan options, a vegan dish of the week and also a beyond burger with vegetable based turmeric mayo. Lots of choice. Even has a vegan desert.
Read morePros: Good choice
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MartinBradbury
Points +31
Great Vegan options - Edit
While the menus was limited for vegans, the options they did have were very good.
Read moreWe had a pasta dish and an aubergine dish. Both were very nice.
Pros: Friendly staff, Great tasting food, Good atmosphere
Cons: Limited options for vegetarians and vegans
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Saranimaliste
Points +351
Absolutely recommend - Edit
They have a vegan section on their menu and a vegan dish on their „menu du jour“ so there‘s plenty of choices. The food is absolutely exquisite and we really enjoyed the service. We made a reservation because the restaurant is pretty full.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Amazing food, Nice staff
Guest
awieandy
Points +62
Scam - Edit
A few vegan dishes but nothing special. Too expensive.
Read morePros: Some vegan options , Vegan options marked on menu
Cons: Expensive , Small servings
Guest
EvaliseDexter
Points +394
Great lasagna - Edit
Great atmosphere and they have vegan section of the menu with vegan lasagna and pannacotta for dessert
Read morePros: Good location close to lake , Multiple options (about 3)
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dondidemarco
Points +28
Highly Recommend - Edit
Argentino is a large, very busy restaurant—be sure to make reservations. It’s in a very high-traffic area, so not the place for a quiet, intimate dinner.
Read moreThe service was excellent—friendly, accommodating, very professional and efficient. Top-notch.
There is a vegan section on the menu with three main dish options, but there are also many pizzas that could be made vegan by leaving off the cheese. I had the vegan lasagna, which was delicious; it’s not a ‘vegetable lasagna’ but rather a very traditional Italian-style lasagna made with vegan cheese, and seitan instead of meat. My wife had a (non-vegan) pizza that she loved. The prices are normal for Swiss restaurants.
Pros: Excellent service , Great food - several vegan options
Cons: Very busy, not the place for a quiet dinner
Guest
xxemkyxx
Points +310
Nicest vegan lasagne I've ever had - Edit
Good selection on mains on a separate section on the menu, and the dessert was different. Shame small choice of starters but asked for the pizza bread as it didn't have cheese and it was amazing. Also lovely vegan pannacotta
Read morePros: Authentic options , Tastes amazing , Dessert option
Cons: Few starter options
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VeganUSA
Points +8592
Gourmet Vegan Entrees - Edit
The menu featured three exquisite, delicious vegan options with two being quite unusual: beet and avocado tartare; a chickpea and couscous patty; and spaghetti bolognese. We ordered all three and split them three ways. The service was excellent. The server verified that we wanted plain bread not bread with any dairy or cheese touches.
Read morePros: Three vegan entrees , Excellent service , Great ambiance
Cons: Bathroom only accessible by stairs & single stall
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henriiii
Points +22
sehr gut - Edit
der vegane burger ist 🔥
Read morees gibt mindestens 4 vegane optionen die sich alle gut angehört haben
nette und aufmerksame bedienung
leider eher teuer
Pros: einige vegane optionen, sehr lecker
Cons: teuer
Guest
AppetiteForChange
Points +275
Vegan options but nothing special - Edit
There are two vegan main dishes and a vegan burger and some vegan salads (e.g. tomato & avocado) on the menu. It's nice to find a restaurant that seves vegan dishes (other than pizza marinara) in Lugano, but the taste of the food wasn't amazing. It's okay but nothing worth coming back for.
Read morePros: Lebeled vegan dishes, Other options than pizza & pasta
Cons: Taste not amazing
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CaleighC
Points +445
Great for a Special Night Out! - Edit
Overall, a great place to treat yourself.
Read moreI had the avocado and beet tartar and the chocolate pie, which was more of a cake-brownie. Super delicious. Options were good! There was a dedicated vegan section, but also a burger and some pizza options too. Dessert options included the brownie and some fruit.
Very reasonable prices for Switzerland and a tourist area. My total came out to around 35 Francs for one person for dinner, drink, and dessert, which is very reasonable! Wasn't a lot of food to be fair, but if you have a bigger lunch before and go in for a nice night out (rather than a huge meal) then you'll have a great time.
Servers approach you in Italian but are fine to switch to English. Got a table for one with no wait, saw groups of three and up waiting for fifteen minutes, but I think reservations are also taken.
Atmosphere was super nice. Whether you get the patio area or the more 'alleyway' area, you'll really get the vibe of Lugano.
Pros: Food, Prices, Atmosphere
Cons: Small(ish) portions
Guest
LolaNachtigall
Points +977
Beyond Burger - Edit
Delicious, but quite pricey for what you get
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VeganP
Points +1104
Vegan option - Edit
3 vegan options, went for the beyond Meat burger, was good. Nice location, good service
Read morePros: Good vegan options
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Dippiti
Points +82
Nice vegan options - Edit
They have 4 dishes on their menu that are vegan and at least one dessert (chocolate brownies). We had a nice time here and the waiter was really friendly.
Read moreIf you don't like the vegan section of the menu, you can get a marinara pizza or pasta all'arrabiata or pasta al pomodoro.
Pros: Separate vegan area on menu, Nice ambience, Friendly staff
Cons: Can be crowded
Guest
HC-Zurich
Points +39668
Many options, nice location - Edit
In good weather this is a nice place to eat. You sit outside in the shade with a view of the city center plaza. The number of vegan options is quite decent, too, and if you run out you can more in the neighboring restaurant Tango.
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