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Ticino Swiss-Italian Restaurant, Banff, AB

Ticino Swiss-Italian Restaurant

4.5
4.5
37 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Swiss
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Experience Banff Tradition! Located in High Country Inn, we have been voted Local's Choice for Fine Dining several times since opening in 1974. We pride ourselves in offering an authentic dining experience for people who want to take the time to slow down and savour good quality food. Our warm ambiance blends Swiss, Italian and Canadian influences in a friendly atmosphere that exemplifies the mountain town we love - Banff.

The menu at Ticino includes a number of fondues to feed a crowd. You can try the beef fondue, seafood fondue or even have the chocolate fondue for dessert. In addition, there are many entrees to enjoy including the pan-fried veal scaloppini, garlic prawn spaghetti and more. We are also excited to announce we have now launched breakfast, served daily from 7:30am with dishes like eggs benedict, brioche french toast and potato rosti.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Swiss, Italian, Fondue
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–10:45 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 762-3848
  • Website
    https://ticinobanff.ca/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Samson
  • Location
    415 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B5
  • Neighborhood
    Banff
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Banff / Canmore

    Neighborhood gem

37 Reviews

  1. Babak

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to have good food and relax. We had a very good time.

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  2. NicoleC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely friendly staff, food was all delicious.

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  3. wayneo

    Sydney

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent fresh food. Service was friendly. Would definitely go again.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! We split the cheese fondue as an appetizer and it was sooo good! A definite repeat next time we’re in the area!

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  5. RichelleC

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Bad atmosphere because of the host. Bad service and bad food. Prices are high tooo and food quality has gone down. will not go back. Not worth your money.

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  6. MarieD

    Edmonton

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always go to Ticino when we visit Banff. Happy to see that even with an ownership change our favorite cheese fondue was still tasty

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything is outdated and overpriced. The dishes are not good tasting, my meat was hard and overlooked, the salad had too much garlic and the wine was like vinegar. All this for a very heavy price

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambience, very friendly staff and outstanding food

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  9. MarcelM

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious restaurant We took the fondue and it was perfect.

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  10. Slicnic

    Philadelphia

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a delicious dinner at the Ticino Swiss-Italian Restaurant. The host and staff were very friendly, helpful and attentive to our needs. My wife ordered the Salmon while I ordered the Halibut Special and the Mushroom Soup. All three items were beautifully prepared and were delicious. It was indeed a charming evening!

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  11. Anniversary

    Washington DC

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Not crowded but surprisingly ready to serve an excellent Elk Ossining busco. Tense, tasty, and enough for the two of us loved the wild mushroom soup. The piece de resistance was the chocolate fondue.

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  12. Alex007

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. The waiter’s knowledge was super appreciated. Special s/o to the manager

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  13. MeganH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and staff! Our favourite meal of the trip

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  14. BobS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top food as good as I’ve ever eaten anywhere in Italy.

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  15. JudithN

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This unassuming restaurant is a gem. The food is obviously chef curated. Ours was fresh, made to order, and very tasty. Everything is made from scratch, and it shows!

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  16. ElizabethS

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great date night restaurant! The server was very helpful with recommendations and explains the dishes! All the food was delicious!

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  17. JudyF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were looking for a unique eating experience on our vacation. We found it! The food was excellent, presentation beautiful and service exceptional!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great meal, friendly staff. Best Mushroom soup I’ve ever had.

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  19. DIANAD

    Exclusive

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was super over priced and the fondue we had didn´t have any flavour. However, the service was very nice.

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  20. neilm

    London

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An out of the way excellent restaurant. Service was very attentive and the food was great and excellent value. Well worth a visit!

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  21. SimoneP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great evening and dining. Family Passera leaving in Ticino 😀

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  22. RolfA

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    after our first visit For dinner we were so lucky that we decided to return to the Ticino the next day again food, service and ambience (in the wintergarden) were outstanding … and for the first on our Canada tour very quiet we would go back again when we would stay longer in Banff, which is unfortunately not the case

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  23. Melinda

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the elk with creamed carrot and ginger soup, delicious!

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  24. BayAreaGirl

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    They were so friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious. We had a wonderful time.

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  25. Millarvilledaisey7

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Service and the delicious food was outstanding!

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  26. YAYA

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant. Cozy, good atmosphere and nice service. Highly recommended.

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  27. NMtraveler

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were very disappointed with our meal. The salad was swimming in water. The veal was tough and the lasagna was mediocre. The new waiter tried, but obviously their training isn't very good.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Muy buena la comida y el fondue de queso delicioso !! Muy recomendado

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  29. BarryT

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the day’s special, cod with pea risotto and saffron cream sauce … and veal scallopini. Both were delicious. Highly recommended.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stellar experience, service is on point and the food is well presented, portions are perfect and the quality and care makes the food shine. This is a long standing gem and we will absolutely visit next time we are in Banff.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Not enough gf options. They offered a New York strip and halibut as main gf meals. If they provide gf pasta and gf bread, a world of gf potential would open up for this Restuarant. It’s an older place that is kept well. Our waitress was courteous

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  32. JefffH

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Cozy. Our favorite place in Banff. We go every visit.

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  33. RichardB

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ticino’s was our go-to Banff restaurant when we lived in the area, but we moved away 10 years ago and we’re just back for a visit. Even though the restaurant has changed hands, it still feels the same and has a similar menu to that which we remember. Great friendly service too, especially Noori! All lovely.

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  34. Bazo

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Uncommon menu and exceptional food. Where else will I have elk osso bucco .

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  35. Julie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I went for our anniversary and they did not disappoint! We took all of our servers recommendations and they were all delicious! The service from the entire restaurant was incredible; multiple people checked in on us. An anniversary to remember :)

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  36. TimN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best food we have had!! Having eaten all-round the world, the snails were devine and we canno remember any better. The rest of the meal was delicious and the staff were all very attentive and the service great. If we lived in Banff this would be our resteraunt to go to.

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  37. FrankM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and atmosphere, Good size portions too!

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Ticino Swiss-Italian Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

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This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Google Map for Ticino Swiss-Italian Restaurant

415 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B5

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Banff
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–10:45 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Swiss, Italian, Fondue
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Samson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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