Have you been thinking of moving to Ticino and want to enjoy culinary experiences that will allow you to immerse yourself even more in the local atmosphere? Then don't miss these food and wine suggestions with local and unique flavours.

Grotto Grassi, Tremona

Grotto Grassi is a unique place to enjoy lunch or dinner in contact with nature. The location presents itself in all its characteristic charm, and you will be enchanted by the harmony of the linden and chestnut forest in its immediate vicinity. Absolutely not to be missed: the typical Ticino meat dishes, such as luganighetta nostrana with onion sauce and ground maize polenta at the Bruzella Mill, and the classic braised beef or guancette al Merlot del Ticino. An experience of slow cooking in a cosy and impressive setting, where you can discover the flavours of tradition surrounded by greenery.
www.lachiesa.ch

Antica Locanda San Silvestro, Meride

The first thing that impresses one upon entering the Antica Locanda San Silvestro is the tranquillity, the solemn silence invites one to respectful quietness to enjoy to the fullest this magical place, which tells a story dating back three centuries.
In fact, the inn is housed in a building dating back to the 18th century, which was used as a barn. It is situated in the historic centre of Meride, a hamlet that is guarded by Monte San Giorgio and its verdant slopes and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The environment has been recently renovated and the menu is carefully selected. You will find simple dishes, but with attention to detail and made with complete respect and appreciation for the raw materials.
locandasansilvestro.ch

Osteria Enoteca Cuntitt, Castel San Pietro

The Osteria Enoteca Cuntitt was born from the dream of chef Federico Palladino, who succeeded in giving life to his restaurant, a world in which good food and exceptional wines find perfect harmony on the table.
Derived from the restoration of the farmhouse of the same name, the Osteria Enoteca Cuntitt represents the perfect example of the transformation of a rural building in the Ticino landscape into something unique, all enhanced by the surrounding environment: endless valleys and fragrant vineyards. The cuisine borders on perfection, thanks to the skilful processing of the excellent raw materials, which find an innovative form thanks to the chef's creativity. Tradition and the link with the territory are served in carefully prepared and elegant presentations, capable of satisfying the expectations of the most demanding customers.
cuntitt.ch

La Chiesa, Orselina

La Chiesa presents itself as a gourmet restaurant capable of satisfying the needs of anyone, thanks to the courtesy and warm welcome of its personnel. Above all, it promises a unique experience, a journey through the most genuine flavours, thanks to the four-course tasting menu, obtained from the careful and skilful processing of seasonal raw materials by chef Maurizio Sgroi.
The goodness of the dishes is testified by the fact that the restaurant is recommended by the most famous food and wine guides. Moreover, the location next to the church dedicated to the Holy Trinity in Locarno Monti makes La Chiesa an extremely suggestive place.
lachiesa.ch

Restaurant Casa Colmanicchio, Cardada

The Casa Colmanicchio Restaurant is a place that will surprise you. It is a family-run establishment that can be reached on a healthy walk or, more conveniently, by cable car to Cardada.
Once there, you will be amazed by the beauty of the place, by the majesty of Lake Maggiore, which dominates the landscape. The perfect place to enjoy excellent food in the open air on a warm summer's day. The menu features appetising dishes with many local specialities. A plus is a search for authenticity and the use of organic ingredients; not to be missed are the special delicacies such as meat and fish smoked directly on site.
www.colmanicchio.ch

Restaurant Missultin, Vira Gambarogno

Proverbial kindness on the part of the entire staff and excellent cuisine are the cornerstones of the Restaurant Missultin, whose identity resides proudly in its name. The Missoltini represent the true emblem of lake cuisine, according to which fish was preserved and dried together with aromas in special wooden crates. The dishes prepared by chef Alessandro Fumagalli are absolutely not to be missed for an all-around experience that will not disappoint you.
The very high quality of the raw materials and the simplicity of the preparations find a perfect balance with the refinement of the ceramics in which they are served and the delicacy of the presentation of the innovative cuisine. The romantic atmosphere created by the lake’s view and the personnel’s expertise is enough to make Restaurant Missultin a perfect place to return to.
www.missultin.ch

Osteria Ferriroli, Tenero Contra

The Osteria Ferriroli is a place imbued with a family atmosphere that can be felt in every room. The impression this restaurant conveys is of solid tradition, of contact with nature, and life, based on the gifts it offers, transforming the fruit of excellent cultivation and breeding into incomparable raw materials. The wood-fired grill offers dishes based on veal, lamb, horse and pork, right up to the more unusual venison, reindeer and bison. The same rustic feel characterises the sober but extraordinary furnishings made to be remembered. Impossible to forget the excellent granite tables on the veranda.
www.ferriroli.ch

Rustico del Sole, Locarno Monti

Despite its name, the Rustico del Sole is a restaurant that is the epitome of luxury, without the pretence of appearing particularly sophisticated, but with the guarantee of offering a unique experience to its customers. It all begins with the location, a truly privileged position from which one can enjoy a spectacular view of Lake Maggiore, the enchanting Brissago islands and the Maggia river delta. A perfect combination of the forces of nature on the lake. The restaurant is located at a high altitude and can only be reached on foot or by helicopter.
A refined cuisine that caters to every palate’s needs can be thoroughly enjoyed in the beauty of an unspoilt and unique natural setting while counting on the ever-helpful service of courteous and highly professional staff.
www.rusticodelsole.ch

Grotto Due Ponti, Giornico

The Grotto Due Ponti manages to enchant at first glance because of its location. Built on an island shaped by the course of the river, which divides the Ticino and joins the remaining part of the village of Giornico thanks to two picturesque bridges, the grotto is set in a bucolic setting that crowns the cuisine of chef Arturo Sartore. The dishes are made from the highest quality raw materials and transformed into tasty and healthy dishes with a unique flavour. An experience not to be missed in a place symbolic of the culinary tradition of Italian Switzerland.
grotto2ponti.ch

Now that you have reached the end of our roundup of must-visit restaurants and grotti in Ticino, you will be spoilt for choice. As you can see, this corner of paradise offers something for all tastes and all palates. You will not be disappointed.
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