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What to order
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Pinsa
Pinsa is highly praised repeatedly across the reviews as the standout dish, noted for its extraordinary sourdough crust, perfect balance of sauce, crust, and toppings, and unique form that is considered better than average pizza. Customers appreciate the variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian toppings and find the pinsa to be delicious, satisfying, and a signature item of the restaurant. The generous yet reasonably priced servings and the enjoyable experience of eating in the cozy courtyard further enhance the appeal.
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Pizza
The pizza is frequently recommended for its delicious taste, great sourdough crust, and well-balanced toppings. Reviews highlight it as possibly the best pizza in Locarno, with excellent flavor and good value for money. The pizza is described as having a perfect ratio of sauce, crust, and toppings, making it a favorite choice for take-away or casual dining in the small garden area.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 8 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 8 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About L'Archetto
L'Archetto is a pizza takeout spot in Locarno, Switzerland, known for pinsa and pizza. Reviewers consistently praise the thin and crispy or sourdough-style crust, the balanced sauce and toppings, and the very reasonable prices. It is described as a small, cozy, casual place with takeout service and a courtyard where guests can eat. The menu is also noted for vegetarian options and quick service, especially for lunch and dinner.
Amenities
Service options
- Takeout
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Tourists
Payments
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Frequently asked
What is L'Archetto known for?
L'Archetto is best known for pinsa and pizza, especially the thin, crispy, sourdough-style crust that reviewers say is rare and very well balanced with sauce and toppings. People also mention that the food is made quickly and tastes better than average for the price.
What dishes are most recommended at L'Archetto?
Reviewers most often recommend the pinsa, especially the classic pinsas and vegetarian pinsa options, along with the regular pizzas. Specific comments highlight the dough, the crisp crust, and the overall flavor, with several people saying they ordered more than one.
Is L'Archetto good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly call it very reasonably priced, and the listed price range is CHF 10 to 20. Some reviews mention pinsa costing about CHF 9 to 12, and note that it feels like a fraction of the usual price in the area.
How long is the wait at L'Archetto?
Waits can be a little longer because it is described as a one-man operation, especially at busy times or near closing. Even so, reviewers also say the pizzas are prepared quite fast, so many orders are ready in a short time.
Does L'Archetto have vegetarian options?
Yes, L'Archetto offers vegetarian options.
