Felix Lo Basso Restaurant

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Felix Lo Basso Restaurant, Lugano – Michelin-Starred Italian Fine Dining

Two Ways to Taste Lugano's New Michelin Star

Felix Lo Basso Restaurant opened in Sorengo, Lugano, as the latest venture from chef Felice Lo Basso and Emiliana Ferraroni. The pair, who previously ran acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurants in Milan and Trani, have brought their refined Italian contemporary cuisine to Switzerland. The Michelin Guide recognized their high quality with a star, and the restaurant delivers on that promise through two distinct offerings under one roof.

Chef Felix's Table is a fine dining experience designed to remove barriers between guest and chef. Seated at the counter, you watch Felice Lo Basso prepare a surprise tasting menu that evolves constantly. The concept favors conversation and spontaneity over formality. Service is by reservation only, with a single seating at 19:30 from Wednesday to Saturday, and a lighter lunch version on Fridays and Saturdays.

Bistrot à la Carte offers a more traditional route into the chef's Italian imagination. The menu draws on authentic flavours and seasonal ingredients, served in generous portions without sacrificing elegance. Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, it's the approachable side of the kitchen.

The location in the quiet hills of Sorengo includes a private car park and an electric car charging station – thoughtful details that match the care in the cooking. The restaurant's holiday menus, such as the Christmas 2025 dinner with lobster, capon broth cappelletti, and nougat semifreddo, give a taste of the kitchen's precision and creativity.

Whether you choose the immersive chef's table or the relaxed bistro, Felix Lo Basso Restaurant brings a confident, personal voice to Italian contemporary cuisine – and a Michelin star that feels entirely earned.