Our daughter & fiance chose Castello Sasso Corbaro in Bellinzona, Switzerland for their June destination wedding. After considering several top tier venues in the Ascona area, the Ronco Albergo and Restorante was selected to host the reception dinner. We sought out an authentic Swiss restaurant with delicious food, top tier service, outstanding views and an intimate feel. Under the direction of Mr. Casparis, this 4th generation family and truly original Ticino type hotel and restaurant exceeded everyone's expectations! We truly found a gem on the hillside of Lake Maggiore to host this event. Situated just south of Ascona, on the hillside over looking Lake Maggiore you are presented not only with gorgeous views of the lake but fabulous vistas of the mountains. During the day or evening the views alone are worth the visit. But, our daughter wanted more that just a great view; she wanted a meal her guests would long remember. From that perspective Mr. Casparis and his team delivered in every possible way. They designed and delivered a menu for the evening, that based upon classic Swiss dishes, presented an exquisitely delicious gourmet cuisine with a contemporary touch. All of which was coordinated with superb wine selections. The table was prepared with a simple elegance (just what our daughter wanted); the food presentation was beautiful and every bite was a mouthwatering treat. From the very first course of Crema di pomodoro con gnocchetti to the main course of either Rack of Lamb with potatoes gratin and seasonal vegetables or the Filet of Beef with red wine sauce, rosemary potatoes and seasonal vegetables, guests are still commenting that, if not the best, it is one of the best meals they ever had...anywhere! Guest found themselves oohing and aahing over the meal. In our estimation when you combine the cuisine, exceptional customer service, price, atmosphere and location, the Ronco deserves to be ranked amongst the top restaurants in the region. We say that after several visits to Switzerland. We truly came away confident that we not only received exceptional value but indeed had experienced a meal that everyone will long remember having enjoyed at this special event. Now, the Ronco may not be able compete capacity wise to some of the other hotels/restaurants in the area (large number of those being foreign owned), but having visited several of those venues, it can compete extraordinarily well in both cuisine and service delivered. Plus, versus the colder feel of a big hotel or restaurant, if you desire an intimate, customer centered atmosphere for either a dinner for two or in our case a wedding party, it out performs them by a large margin. So, if you're ever in the Ascona area, we would Highly recommend visiting the Albergo Ronco. Having introduced the Ronco to our Swiss friends, they too now consider it to be a diamond on the hillside and their favorite places to go when in this part of Switzerland. You really won't be disappointed.…