Stua Granda restaurant

My daughter and I visited this ancient mountain village, Soglio, on a hot summer day in August. (I had visited this lovely place several times before, but in the month of June, and eaten at the same restaurant). On this day,we ate under a vine-covered arbour against the backcloth of the Bregell Mountains andoverlooking the Bregaglia Valley. My daughter chose "Spaghett Tomaten" (13.50 Chf.) and, as usual, I was tempted by Bratwurst Roesti (18. 00 Chf) we each had huge salad costing only 9.50 Chf - so not an expensive meal, at such a lovely place,on such a day! As generally found, the waitresses were pleasant and helpful, the food was good and helpings generous. (The Italian influence was present in the particularly tasty spaghetti, or so I understand). We drank only water with the mealfollowed by the predictable cappuccino but were too full to contemplate having a dessert. The toilets, which, at this "Albergo" are inside the main building and downstairs, are quite spacious and clean.We dropped by the Tourist Information office where there were many leaflets providing information on Soglio and the surrounding area and also an interesting display of local handiwork, which was for sale, i.e. woodwork, pottery, stonework, sewing and knitwear. Later, on another trip, we were informed by a Swiss lady that Soglio is a particularlyrevered spot and its survival is supported by the Swiss government. With its very narrow alley-ways and overhanging upper storeys Soglio inspired the imagination to compare it with Tudor England. The communal washing "well" was also a point of interest, but I think is rarely used now.Everywhere flowers bedecked the houses and buildings - this is truly a lovely spotand if one has time, a short hike on the mountainside can, in June, at least, bring one to fields of flowers with a visiting butterflies and the occasional basking lizard.

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3 of us stopped in for lunch while visiting Soglio. We had a very nice lunch of some sausage, schnitzel, and cordon bleu. The food was generally tasty although everybody agreed that it needed a little salt and overall was slightly lacking in something. The fries were good, and the food was good, just not excellent. We sat inside since there was a slight chill in the air outside, and were somewhat annoyed by a few flies that were just buzzing around the inside area. Typical Swiss prices, very high.

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We stop here as often as we can because aside the magnificent view the food is truly excellent. The various dishes made with chestnuts are not to be missed. Coming up to the village you can see the chestnut trees. The chestnut gnocchi are a real delight. The local cheese with a bit of honey are not to be missed. There are so many interesting ingredients that it is worth asking advice from the wonderful staff and chef.

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Fantastic Swiss regional cuisine.....whilst admiring the view...chestnut gnocchi and nudeln with spring vegetables..the coffee finished the meal off beautifully

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We had very nice time it was really nice we will go back but this time i will take all my frinds with me

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