Ristorante Da Valentino is an upmarket restaurant offering a refined dining experience with a focus on high-quality Italian-inspired cuisine. The establishment features a casual yet cosy and quiet atmosphere that caters well to solo diners, couples, and small groups seeking a romantic or trendy setting. Guests can enjoy their meals both indoors and on the outdoor terrace, which provides a relaxing space connected to the surrounding area.
The restaurant operates primarily for lunch service from late morning to early afternoon, making it an ideal choice for midday dining. Dinner service is available by reservation, ensuring attentive and personalized table service throughout the meal. The venue is fully accessible, providing wheelchair-accessible seating and amenities.
Patrons can expect a thoughtfully curated menu accompanied by an extensive wine list, alongside great coffee, dessert options, and a selection of spirits and beer. Payment options are convenient, including credit and debit cards as well as NFC mobile payments, supported by on-site parking.
Ristorante Da Valentino’s service style is professional and friendly, with staff recognized for their helpfulness and knowledge. Reservations are recommended to secure seating, particularly for dinner. For those interested in exploring the full culinary offerings, the complete menu is available on a dedicated menu page.
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Mackenzie S
26/03/2026
Dinner here was fantastic. The terrace is lovely and the staff were so kind, welcoming, knowledgeable, and patient with us as we navigated a language barrier. If you are in Locarno this is the place to go for dinner, can’t recommend it enough. The mushroom risotto was heavenly!!
Caroline Buob
17/03/2026
Really good food and nice ambiente. A bit small plates but very good
Ted Box
16/03/2026
Nicole & Erika were outstanding hosts @ Valentino’s. If you’re up for Rabbit smothered in black truffles or amazing risotto with funghi. You’re gonna love this place. The truffle crusted beef was outrageously good as was the Bronzino with veggies. If you’re not in the mood for sweets, they also have a wonderfully diverse cheese platter. Others use the word expensive to describe this wonderful restaurant, but I wouldn’t. If you’re looking for a regionally representative fine dining experience in the middle of Locarno, this is the best option around. Speciale !
AZ
07/03/2026
Nice restaurant! We were for the first time, but we will come back. Quiet central location, just 2 minutes from Piazza Grande. Friendly atmosphere, professional staff, very good food and wine list.
Ben Sutcliffe
14/02/2026
The menu was perfect, short enough to inspire confidence but with enough choice to feel interesting and to our tastes. Service was friendly and efficient, in a terrace that is cosy but without feeling isolated from the city. Some dessert options had run out by the end of the night.
Thomas Oertli
06/01/2026
Exceptionally good food, wonderful hosts. The spaghetti all'astice are to die for with a perfect balance of garlic, chili and tomato flavors and perfect pasta. Definitely my favorite restaurant in Locarno!
Harris Kallitsis
01/01/2026
The overall experience was amazing! Friendly staff, great atmosphere, excellent service. We got the full menu(4 dishes). I highly recommend tuna from the starters and ravioli from the second starters. The shrimp and risotto starters were good but nothing 'to die for'. Both meat options from the main dishes were really delicious. Gianduja mouse and cinnamon semi fredo were excellent. We loved the atmosphere, it was really cozy, you felt at home, keep up the great job! We would definitely go back for more!
H
15/12/2025
The food is good with high quality ingredients. I know we’re in Switzerland but it felt a bit overpriced even for Swiss standards. We originally wanted to sit outside for dinner, but the outdoor terrace is very dark and I couldn’t see anything. I highly suggest management add some more lighting The staff were very friendly and accommodating and quickly moved us inside