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Immerse yourself in our diverse menu that captures the essence of Ticino. From delicate risotti to delicate osso buco. Don't miss our fine polenta dishes, which delight with regional aromas and refined taste, or enjoy our Ticino cheese fondue all year round - unique in Zurich!
Starters
Autumn
Mains
Cheese fondue
Desserts
Starters
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Zuppa alle castagne e porroFr. 16.80
Hearty chestnut and leek soup ~ Castagnaccio -
Pane all’aglioFr. 9.80
Garlic bread, fresh from the oven -
Insalata di foglie misteFr. 13.80
Mixed leaf salad ~ Ticino-style house dressing -
Insalata valerianaFr. 14.80
Lamb’s lettuce ~ French dressing ~ egg ~ bacon -
Mousse di porcini su pane Maggia tostatoFr. 19.80
Porcini mushroom mousse ~ toasted Maggia bread ~ wild herbs ~ roasted seeds -
Affettato „Sant Antonino” 120gFr. 29.80
Zanetti’s cured meat specialties ~ Ticino mountain cheese ~ D.O.P. olives ~ caper berries ~ sun-dried tomatoes ~ Maggia bread -
Crostino di pere con gorgonzolaFr. 19.80
Slice of Maggia bread ~ grappa ~ pear ~ Gorgonzola ~ raw-cured ham ~ fresh pepper -
Tartare di manzo “Grotto Ticino”
Our popular beef tartare, garnished seasonally! Prepared to your preference: mild, medium, or spicy ~ Maggia bread ~ butter -
1 portion (75g) Fr. 20.80, 2 portions Fr. 27.80, 3 portions Fr. 34.80
Tartare enhanced with Ascona whisky: + Fr. 7.00 Tartare enhanced with cognac: + Fr. 7.00
Autumn
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Zuppa di zuccaFr. 16.80
Ticino pumpkin soup ~ mountain cheese ~ pumpkin seed oil -
Carpaccio di manzo «LUMA»Fr. 28.50
Thinly sliced cured beef ~ wild herbs ~ quince chutney -
Ravioli ripieni di castagneFr. 34.00
Goat cheese ravioli in chestnut dough ~ sage/chili butter -
Gnocchetti di castagneFr. 32.80
Homemade chestnut gnocchi ~ sage butter ~ Ubriaco cheese shavings -
Cervo ai baccaFr. 46.80
Venison entrecôte ~ wild mushroom cream sauce ~ savoy cabbage and pear ragout ~ poppy seed gnocchi -
Luma Rind´s HacktätschliFr. 39.80
Mold-aged beef patties (150g) ~ smoked pumpkin puree ~ wild herbs -
Salsiccia di CervoFr. 37.80
Venison sausage simmered in white Merlot ~ vegetable pot-au-feu ~ roasted potatoes ~ olives ~ herbs -
Selvaggina al pepe alla vecchia manieraFr. 42.80
House-cured wild boar stew ~ polenta baked with Formagella cheese ~ quince wedges ~ lingonberries
Mains
PASTA / POLENTA / RISOTTO
The Swiss Mistkratzerli is lactose-free, only the dips are not. Poultry from Kneuss (minimum 25-minute waiting time).
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Pasta del giornoDaily Price
Daily fresh pasta, prepared according to the whims of our chefs. Ask our waiters! -
Pollenti CrostiniCHF 37.80
Polenta fried in olive oil ~ Gratinated Gorgonzola ~ Mixed mushrooms ~ Pumpkin seed pesto -
Risotto con funghi (minimum 25-minute wait)Fr. 34.80
Risotto ~ Sautéed seasonal mushrooms ~ Red Merlot ~ Parmesan ~ Butter ~ Dried porcini mushrooms -
Risotto venere con tartufo (minimum 20-minute wait)Fr. 34.80
Black Venere rice ~ truffle butter ~ porcini mushroom pesto ~ Ubriaco cheese -
Gnocchi di patate with nduja di spilinga or burro salviaFr. 33.80
Homemade gnocchi ~ Calabria sauce (spicy salami) Or sage/butter – Fr. 3.00 -
Gnocchi with gorgonzola and pepe MaggiaFr. 33.80
Homemade gnocchi ~ Gorgonzola foam ~ Maggia pepper
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Ossobuco ticineseFr. 38.80
Braised veal shank ~ strong gravy -
Salsiccia di maiale 300gFr. 23.00
Buure pork bratwurst – from the village/butcher -
ConiglioFr. 37.80
Rabbit ragout ~ rosemary ~ buttermilk -
Brasato di manzoFr. 39.50
Braised saddle of beef ~ Merlotjus ~ Soffritto -
Luganighe ticineseFr. 33.80
Handmade Luganighe 2 pieces ~ herbal brew -
Stinco di agnello 450grFr. 44.80
Braised lamb shank from Swiss mountain lamb ~ Markjus -
Sminuzzato di fegatoFr. 44.50
Hand-sliced calf’s liver ~ spring onions ~ sage ~ butter ~ red onions
The Swiss Mistkratzerli is lactose-free, only the dips are not. Poultry from Kneuss (minimum 25-minute waiting time).
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Pollo al forno “Grotto Zurigo”Fr. 38.70
With fresh herbs ~ melted butter -
Pollo al forno “puzzolente rosa” – garlicFr. 38.70
With rich butter ~ chopped garlic ~ lemon -
Pollo al forno “mediterraneo” – Mediterranean styleFr. 38.70
With aromatic rosemary butter -
Pollo al forno “crema piccante” – Spicy saltFr. 38.70
With a smoked chili and sea salt cream -
Additional side dish of your choice
Polenta CHF 6.80, Vegetables of the day (on request) CHF 9.80, Homemade gnocchi CHF 9.80, Porcini mushroom risotto CHF 12.00, Risotto Venere CHF 12.00, Ticino potatoes CHF 8.50, White polenta CHF 6.80
Cheese fondue
Fonduta ticinese ~ our Moitié MoitiéFr. 32.80
White Merlot
Based on a specially compiled mixture by Stefan Schaub. (Amstadt’s Chäslädeli)Fonduta Aquarossa ~ the typical Ticino fondueFr. 34.30
Red Merlot ~ Chestnut PiecesFonduta di Stracchino verde ~ The Tired GreenFr. 34.80
Aged Gorgonzola ~ Dried Pear Pieces
The Special Fondue. (The Chef’s Favorite!)
Fonduta val Bedretto ~ The Fruity FondueFr. 34.30
Apples ~ Grapes ~ GrappaFonduta di capra contenta ~ the contented goatFr. 33.80
House blend ~ creamy goat cheeseFonduta calabria ~ the spicy one!Fr. 34.30
Spicy Paprika SalamiFonduta di bosco ~ the aromatic fondue!Fr. 36.20
Dried Porcini Mushrooms
Ticino Cheese Fondue Festival for 3 people, à discretion
with 3 varieties of your choice per personFr. 41.80
with 4 varieties of your choice per personFr. 45.80
with 5 varieties of your choice per personFr. 49.80
Various cheese fondue dishes of your choice.
Choose your favorites from all our diverse fondue dishes that you would like to try.
The choice is yours.
These different varieties will be served gradually!
Desserts
Semifreddo di pistacheFr. 4:00 p.m.
Homemade pistachio parfait ~ elderflower creamPanna cottaFr. 14.80
Pistachio kernel oil ~ raspberry pulpCrème brûlée d’altri tempiFr. 15.50
Flammed caramelized cream ~ tonka beans ~ homemade farina bona ice creamPortion of VermicelleFr. 8.00
with whipped cream + Fr.2, with vanilla ice cream + Fr. 3.50, with meringue + Fr. 3.00Coppa Nesselrode Fr. 14.80
Vanilla ice cream ~ meringue ~ vermicelle ~ whipped creamCoppa DanimarcaFr. 14.80
Vaniglia ~ chocolate sauce ~ whipped creamCoppa CameliaFr. 14.80
Amarena ~ Vaniglia ai Frutti di Bosco ~ Merengue ~ Whipped creamCaffé OmbrellinoFr. 16.80
Whipped coffee ice cream ~ creamAffogatoFr. 9.80
Vaniglia ~ hot espressoGELATO ALLA PANNA – RAHMGLACE(ball) Fr. 4.80
Vaniglia ~ Cioccolato ~ Pistacchio Bronte DOP ~ Ciocolata bianca with passion fruit ~ Stracciatella. Vegan: Salted Caramel ~ each additional scoop + CHF 3.50SORBETTI – SORBETS(per scoop) CHF 4.80
Mixed Berries ~ Lemon/Lime ~ Raspberry ~ each additional scoop + CHF 3.50Add whipped cream+ CHF 2.00
Also available with a shot of spirits+ CHF 5.00
Limoncello ~ Prosecco ~ Vodka ~ Grappa ~ Nocino ~ Campari ~ Aperol
