Restaurants

Restaurant ECCO Ascona

Fine Dining Restaurant

ECCO stands for pure culinary artistry. Fine dining at the highest level, renowned in the world of gourmet cuisine. Awarded 2 Michelin stars, 18 GaultMillau points and named “Rising Star of the Year 2026”, Reto Brändli and his team delight guests with their creations. Here, flavors transform into poetry, dishes into works of art, and every visit becomes an unforgettable experience. A culinary highlight you should not miss – be sure to reserve your table in advance!

Good to know

Dress code: Elegant evening attire

For children: We warmly welcome our younger guests from the age of 6.

Special requests: We are happy to prepare vegetarian menus on request.

Pets: Out of consideration for other guests, dogs are not permitted in the restaurant.

Conversation with Reto Brändli, Head Chef of Restaurant ECCO Ascona, featured in our magazine.

Cancellations:

In case of changes or cancellations (up to five people), please notify us at least 24 hours in advance. For groups of six people or more, we require 48 hours’ notice.

Please note that we reserve the right to charge CHF 300 per person for no-shows.

Thank you for your understanding!

Events at Restaurant ECCO Ascona:

Every Thursday from 7 pm

"ECCO meets Perrier-Jouët" - Champagne menu

When champagne meets creative cuisine, a captivating interplay unfolds. At Restaurant ECCO Ascona, meticulously composed dishes reveal their full nuance alongside the refined cuvées of Perrier-Jouët, creating an evening defined by elegance and delightful surprises. As a keepsake of this special occasion, each guest will receive a Perrier-Jouët champagne glass.

CHF 380 p.p. including appetizer, 4-course menu, accompanying champagne, mineral water and coffee
The package can only be consumed by the table

Sunday, 07.06.2026, 12.30 pm

Guest chef event - 4 Hands Lunch: Christoph Rainer & Reto Brändli

A flying aperitif by our rose wall sets the tone for the day before Christoph Rainer, Head Chef of IKIGAI at Schloss Elmau, and Reto Brändli, GaultMillau’s “Rising Star of the Year 2026”, invite you on a six-course journey defined by precision and finesse. Japanese subtlety meets carefully selected European produce – modern, pure and utterly unforgettable.

CHF 380 p.p. incl. champagne aperitif with Perrier Jouët, mineral water and coffee

Saturday, 15.08.2026, 7 pm

ECCO under the Stars – Tavolata at the Giardino Garden

A summer evening beneath the stars: aperitif stations featuring caviar, oysters and imaginative bites, accompanied by the finest champagne. Thereafter, a four-course menu is served at the convivial tavolata of Restaurant ECCO Ascona – light, refined and set within a Mediterranean garden ambience.

CHF 390 p.p. including champagne aperitif with Perrier-Jouët, appetizer, 4-course menu, wine accompaniment, mineral water and coffee

Sunday, 06.09.2026, 12.30 pm

Reto welcomes Rolf - 4 Hands Lunch for the 40th anniversary

The day begins with a flying aperitif, before Reto Brändli, GaultMillau’s “Rising Star of the Year 2026”, and Rolf Fliegauf, a defining figure in ECCO’s history, present a shared six-course creation. At Restaurant ECCO Ascona, tradition and creative expression come together in a singular celebration for the palate, the eyes and all the senses.

CHF 380 p.p. incl. champagne aperitif with Perrier Jouët, mineral water and coffee

Events at the Restaurant Hide & Seek Ascona:

Every Friday from 7 pm

Lobster evening

A whole lobster, interpreted in three distinct ways – fresh and inspired by the Mediterranean. Accompanied by a light four-course menu, with perfectly paired wines upon request, each course is a small masterpiece that unites flavour, finesse and pure pleasure. In short: an evening for those who cherish culinary refinement and the allure of the sea.

Menu: CHF 145 per person incl. mineral water and coffee

Phone +41 91 785 88 88

Opening hours

Wednesday to Sunday, from 7 pm (last order 8:30 pm)
Easter Monday, 6 April 2026, open from 7 pm (last order 8.30 pm)

Giardino Ascona
Via del Segnale 10
6612 Ascona
Phone +41 91 785 88 88