La Fermata
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La Fermata is a restaurant and bar at via Carlo Cattaneo 21, 6900 Lugano.
Menu & prices
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Why go
- Oktopus Lollipop: octopus and pork belly skewers.
- Surf and turf tacos: ribeye and shrimp in three flour tortillas with smoked cheese and beef jus.
Opening hours
Today11:30 – 14:00Show all
Monday11:30 – 14:00
Tuesday11:30 – 14:00
Wednesday11:30 – 14:00
Thursday11:30 – 14:00
Friday11:30 – 14:00
Saturday11:30 – 14:00
Sunday11:30 – 14:00
Good to know
Free WifiFull BarNon-smoking restaurantsOutdoor SeatingReservationsServes AlcoholTable ServiceTakeout
Atmosphere
- Outdoor seating is available.
- The restaurant is non-smoking.
- Music is part of the venue’s identity.
- Events and masterclasses are announced on Instagram.
- A bar counter is part of the setting.
Dishes to try
- Crispy chicken bites with black garlic aioli
- Cheese-filled jalapeños with dip sauce
- Breaded onion rings with barbecue sauce
- Ham croquettes filled with cheese and Iberian ham
- BB Bao: glazed pork, sour cabbage, gochujang sauce and sesame seeds
- Nachos Fermata: beef chili, guacamole, sour cream, Chihuahua cheese and pickled jalapeños
- Guaca chips: avocado cream, pico de gallo, corn chips and pickled jalapeños
- Leche de tigre: sea bass ceviche with red onion, coriander and corn chips
- Entrana carpaccio: slow-cooked beef diaphragm with mojo rojo, pecan crumble and chimichurri
- Pastacones de tuna: fried plantain, marinated bluefin tuna, guacamole, sesame and fried leek
- Birria tacos: slow-cooked beef, Oaxaca cheese, tomatillo and avocado salsa, onion and coriander
- BLT de gallo tacos: panko-fried chicken, bacon, mango chutney and guacamole
- BLV tacos: breaded vegan tenders, vegetable bacon, mango chutney and guacamole
- L'hambugerdipollo: crispy chicken thigh, salad, tomato and black aioli in a brioche bun
- Fermata burger: beef, lettuce, tomato, pickles, caramelized onion and house sauce
- Tartare burger: raw beef, goat cheese, Dijon sauce, baby spinach and caramelized onion
- Cisunami: beef burger with cheddar, egg, bacon, spicy mayo and crispy potato sticks
- Bomby crispy cheese: double-meat burger with cheddar, crispy bacon and homemade sauce
- Smash burger: two beef patties, double cheddar, onion, pickles, ketchup and mayo in a potato bun
- Fermata 2.1: burger with 180 grams of Swiss beef, cheddar, onion and bacon jam, BBQ sauce, fried onion and jalapeños
Booking a table
- La Fermata accepts table reservations through its website.
Good for
- Groups For groups interested in sharing dishes, the menu includes tapas, tacos and burgers.
Shorts
Dietary options
- Vegetarian Vegetarian choices available.
- Vegan Vegan options available.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Sources: LA FERMATA | Lugano · Menu | Scopri, Prenota, Visita ora — LA FERMATA · checked 29 Sep 2026
Where
via Carlo Cattaneo 21, 6900
- Website
- lafermatalugano.ch/
- Phone
- +41 91 225 79 77
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Questions and answers
When is La Fermata open?
Daily, 11:30–14:00 and 18:30–23:00.
Does La Fermata offer takeaway?
Yes, takeaway is available.
What comes in the BB Bao at La Fermata?
Glazed pork, sour cabbage, gochujang sauce and sesame seeds.
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