I migliori ristorantinella città Santa maria maggiore della Verbano-cusio-ossola

08/12/2024: I should start by saying that I confirm what the boys wrote below... They left beaten and disappointed and even with great politeness they didn't even reply... in fact we at the next table witnessed the whole scene and a call, the owner could have done it since they ask for the number when booking. For our part, so as not to make it too long, gnocchi with tasteless cheeses, overcooked noodles in Chinese udon style... Penne with tomato without infamy and without praise. Cheeses as an appetizer cut in alpine style. Bread not fresh... Maybe a Friday morning sandwich.. who knows. Bathroom light going off.. . Maybe timed and you have to go outside to reactivate it... And water to wash your hands with freezing temperatures. High bill and my wallet disappointed along with my stomach... For the same price we had fabulous dinners in other places in Piedmont. Congratulations

08/12/2024: Fantastic 👍 top food and very kind staff.. we had to book 1 month in advance due to the Christmas markets but it was worth it. I recommend it to anyone in the area 👍

10/01/2025: We went in to get something hot. Without even giving us time to all sit down, we immediately had to order. After a few moments our order arrives as follows: cold coffees, almost ice cream I would say, hot tea without tea, since we were only served a cup of hot water. Upon our request to have a tea bag, we were brought a saucer with the tea bag, but without the protective wrapping. Toilets without the possibility of drying your hands. It seems to me that there is nothing else to add.

01/01/2025: In the heart of the square of Santa Maria Maggiore it has a privileged position. The service is good, quite fast despite the mess of people. But you can't see the wine served in a plastic glass (but I didn't penalize this serious mistake too much because the staff deserves more than 5 stars) it costs €€ in the norm, like an aperitif in Milan or a little less.

10/12/2024: For the aperitif they bring little appetizers.

02/11/2024: Nuova gestione, aperitivi molto scarsi, stuzzichini praticamente inesistenti, bicchieri rotti, tempi di attesa per due spritz lunghissimi nonostante la poca gente.vivamente sconsigliato.

18/01/2025: The Locarno Restaurant, located in the heart of Santa Maria Maggiore, is a culinary point of reference that becomes even more special during the famous Pumpkin Festival, one of the most loved events in the village. This restaurant stands out for its welcoming environment and its cuisine that celebrates the traditional flavors of the Vigezzo Valley. During the Pumpkin Festival, the Locarno Restaurant offers a menu enriched with seasonal pumpkin-based dishes. In fact, I chose a mixed appetizer with fried gnocco, a plate of pumpkin gnocchi with raw Vigezzino and Toma fondue and a polenta with pumpkin and zola. The restaurant offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for immersing yourself in the festive atmosphere of the country. The kindness of the staff and attention to detail make the gastronomic experience even more pleasant. We had to wait a while before being served, even though we had booked in advance, but I think this was due to the event itself which puts a lot of pressure on the staff. It was a pleasant experience, the place is welcoming and clean; the prices are very competitive and the portions generous. Overall, it's a place I recommend!

17/01/2025: Recommended for a lunch stop in Santa Maria Maggiore. We stopped along the foliage train route to Locarno. In the center, therefore not far from the station, next to the church of S. Maria Assunta and the Chimney Sweep Museum. Excellent quality/price ratio. The choice of dishes is decent. Courteous and efficient service. A beautiful and good experience

08/12/2024: Nice and intimate place, new, clean, in the center of the village. Staff a little cold but efficient even if the cutlery was never changed, placemat and paper napkin, food, apart from the truly spectacular vitello tonnato, almost all tasteless. The menu was the fixed one from the markets and seemed promising. The tuna of rabbit was tasteless, watery. The risotto alla toma, despite the two teaspoons of parmesan added at our request, was al dente but absolutely bland in appearance and taste. I saw almost complete dishes coming back from another table. We ate it because we were hungry like we eat plain rice at home but it wasn't a restaurant dish. The second course was lightly salted meat, the polenta seemed pre-cooked and was cold, the broccoli gratin was ugly to look at but at least it was tasty. The desserts... the panna cotta, of the right consistency but not sweet. The morsel of pandoro (fried?) which no longer tasted like pandoro, completely distorted, to be dipped into a single bowl of slightly too frothy eggnog. I'm really sorry to write such a negative review but we all agreed at the table on the lack of dishes. Bad day? Maybe. However... the portions are right, the bread at the table is scarce but it is to avoid waste and if necessary you can request it, the price would also have been correct. Good coffee. It's really a shame about the cuisine which didn't satisfy us.

09/11/2024: The gnocchi with purple potatoes, chestnuts and fondue are really good, and the bunet risotto can also be improved.