Hide & Seek

Cuisine

International, Mediterranean Cuisine

Michelin

selected

Price

€€€

Website

https://giardinohotels.ch/ascona/restaurants/restaurant-hide-seek-ascona/

Description

Ayurvedic philosophy inspires a special section of the menu, where Mediterranean cooking styles and ingredients merge with chef Francesco Leone’s colorful and joyful vision. His cuisine, not without international influences, finds its ideal setting in this refined restaurant inside the “Giardino” hotel. In the warmer months, dining on the magnificent terrace overlooking the garden with its pond and floating flowers is unmissable: a corner of priceless tranquility and beauty.

Review score

4.5

Review count

73

Review summary

Hide & Seek in Ascona offers an elegant setting with views of its garden and lily pond, making it popular for special occasions. Reviews frequently praise the high-quality international and Mediterranean cuisine, such as veal cheek Wellington, alongside attentive service. However, some guests report inconsistencies, citing small portion sizes, slow pacing, and occasional rudeness from staff. While the atmosphere and food generally receive high marks, negative feedback highlights issues with service competence and value perception. Travelers should be aware that experiences may vary, particularly regarding portion expectations and service attentiveness.

Best for

Suitable for couples or families seeking a romantic ambiance and refined cuisine, provided they are comfortable with smaller portion sizes.

Restaurant facts are unified under a canonical restaurant ID; source ids are references. Commission never ranks. FlyerKey never transacts — any booking link is an off-site affiliate deep-link, and commission never influences ranking.