The story
On the shores of Lake Maggiore in Ascona, just outside Locarno, Asia brings the precision and clarity of Japanese cuisine to the heart of Ticino. Part of the Seven Group—a family-run collection of restaurants, hotels, and bars across Switzerland—Asia is its dedicated destination for Asian flavors.
The restaurant is led by manager Federica Morandini and head chef Diego Pissolato, whose kitchen focuses on clean, balanced dishes rooted in Japanese tradition. The menu draws on the group’s philosophy of creating spaces that welcome and surprise through food and atmosphere. Here, that translates to a dining room that feels both calm and convivial, with outdoor seating available for warmer months.
Asia’s cooking earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2026, a recognition of good quality, good value food. The award places it among a select group of restaurants in the region where the cooking is consistent, thoughtful, and accessible.
Whether you are stopping in for a quiet lunch or an evening meal, Asia offers a precise, unfussy take on Japanese cuisine—one that lets the ingredients speak for themselves. It is a straightforward, well-executed addition to Locarno’s dining scene.
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