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Café de Lugano 盧卡諾義法餐酒館

Taipei CitySongshan DistrictBistro

4.4/ 5
1,081

A French-Italian café in the Mandarin Oriental's ground-floor courtyard, combining a European-style courtyard with a contemporary art space.

At a Glance

Wheelchair accessKid seatsEasy parkingCash only
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Signature Dishes

  • Fried Pork Cutlet Sandwich

    The local pork cutlet is crisp outside and tender inside; the lettuce and sauce make the overall combination feel cheap, and the thick meat is harder to bite through.

  • Thin Fries

    Fine-cut, crisp, and easy to eat, with three slightly spicy dipping sauces.

  • Beef Wellington

    Large enough for four people, with a chef's tableside show to watch.

  • Young Lamb

    The surface is fragrant and slightly crisp from searing, the doneness inside is well controlled, and the mashed potatoes are smooth and delicate.

  • Octopus

    The octopus is tender from braising, but the accompanying rice cake has an oily, stale taste.

At a Glance

Reservation
Beef Wellington has previously required advance booking.

What you should know

Best for

  • Dates or casual drinks

Avoid if

  • If seat comfort matters

What you should know

  • The outdoor seats have a European atmosphere, but mosquitoes may be a consideration.
  • Cards are accepted and spending can offset parking fees, but Line Pay is not available.
  • There are four smoking-area tables; bring your own cigar cutter and lighter.