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title: "Marina Ascona Restaurant: Our review with color or spaghetti effect"
description: "There are plenty of restaurants to choose from in highly fashionable Ascona and along its lake promenade. But who knows about Restaurant Marina, located just a stone's throw farther down by the lake? Better yet, who knows its star designer? He is into colors... and spaghetti!"
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timestamp: 2026-07-04T13:54:08+00:00
---

# Marina Ascona Restaurant: Our review with color or spaghetti effect

> Restaurant Marina is a lakeside fish and pasta restaurant adjacent to the Hotel Eden Roc in Ascona, Switzerland, notable for its boldly colorful interior designed by star architect Carlo Rampazzi, including a striking spaghetti-design chair and marine-toned décor.

## Destination
Via Albarelle 16, 6612 Ascona, Switzerland, directly on the shore of Lago Maggiore next to the Hotel Eden Roc.

## When to go
Open daily from 10 a.m.; summer terrace dining on the lakeside is particularly appealing.

## Why visit
A combination of a prime lake location, outstanding fish and pasta specialties, and a distinctive interior by designer Carlo Rampazzi make Marina stand out among Ascona's many promenade restaurants. Prices are described as moderate, at least by Zurich standards.

## What to see
- **Carlo Rampazzi interior design** — Marine color tones, a striking ceiling chandelier, and signature spaghetti-design host chairs created by the star architect.
- **Lake Maggiore terrace** — Summer al fresco dining under sun umbrellas directly on the lakeside, with private yacht landings in front.
- **Liquor cart** — A roving grappa and liquor cart that fits the restaurant's colorful ambiance.

## What to do
- **Order fish and pasta specialties** — The kitchen's fish and pasta dishes are highlighted as outstanding; grill items also recommended by connoisseurs.
- **Dine on the terrace** — Mediterranean-style outdoor dining on the Lago Maggiore shore in summer.

## Good to know
Reservations are recommended. The restaurant is easily missed from the outside but sits in a prime lakefront position. A public parking lot is available right next door.

## Photos

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    caption: "Landings in front of the Eden Roc Marina Restaurant"
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