META
META serves Mediterranean-Asian fusion fine dining in Lugano, with a 2025 Michelin 1 Star and a 2025 We’re Smart World 3 Radishes award.
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- Address
- Piazza della Riforma 9, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
- Phone
- +41 91 994 68 68
- Website
- metarestaurant.ch
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2025 Michelin 1 Star and 3 Radishes
Michelin 1 Star went to META in 2025, and We’re Smart World gave it 3 Radishes the same year. That dual recognition frames the restaurant for a planned dinner, not an improvised bite.
Duck with cherries and bao bun brioche
Duck with cherries and red onion jam and bao bun brioche with candied leg rillette anchor the signatures. The cuisine runs Mediterranean-Asian fusion with modern French and fusion framing.
Piazza della Riforma 9 waterfront outlook
Piazza della Riforma 9 puts the restaurant in Lugano, with a waterfront outlook and quiet atmosphere. Smart casual dress suits the formal, leisurely format.
Quick Comparison
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| META | Mediterranean-Asian Fusion Fine Dining | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Paradiso |
| I Due Sud | Modern Southern Italian & Swiss Cuisine | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Lugano |
| THE VIEW | Modern Italian Fine Dining | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Paradiso |
| Seven Lugano - the restaurant | Modern Fusion with Japanese Sushi | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Lugano |
| Flamel | Modern Mediterranean Fine Dining | $$$ | Bib Gourmand | Old Town (Piazza Cioccaro) |
| Principe Leopoldo | Italian-Swiss Mediterranean Fine Dining | $$$$ | Michelin Plate | Montalbano |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin 1 Star
Michelin
We're Smart World 3 Radishes
We're Smart World
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Intimate
- Modern
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Open Kitchen
- Terrace
- Extensive Wine List
- Local Sourcing
- Waterfront
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 12–3 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–3 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–3 PM
- Thursday
- 12–3 PM
- Friday
- 12–3 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Refined elegance with soft lighting, intimate atmosphere, and contemporary brightness echoing the lake.