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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
Mains
Cheese fondue
Desserts
Starters
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Zuppa schiumosa bianca di pomodoriFr. 16.80
White tomato cream ~ pistachios/seed oil -
Pane all’aglioFr. 9.80
Garlic bread straight from the oven -
Insalata di foglie misteFr. 13.80
Various leaf salads ~ Ticino house dressing -
Spinach saladFr. 14.80
Young baby spinach ~ French dressing ~ Egg ~ Bacon -
Sant Antonino salad 120gFr. 29.80
Zanetti’s Sausage Specialties ~ Ticino Mountain Cheese ~ D.O.P. Olives ~ Caper Apple ~ Dried Tomatoes ~ Maggia Bread -
Pear Crostino with GorgonzolaFr. 19.80
Maggia Bread Slice ~ Grappa ~ Pear ~ Gorgonzola ~ Raw Ham ~ Fresh Pepper -
Green Pepper with Caper CheeseFr. 19.80
Goat cheese mousse ~ green herb meadow ~ herb salad ~ Maggia pepper -
Manzo tartare “Grotto Ticino”
Our popular beef tartare, seasonally garnished! Depending on your preference: mild, medium, or hot ~ Maggia bread ~ butter -
1 dumpling (75g) CHF 20.80, 2 dumplings CHF 27.80, 3 dumplings CHF 34.80
Refined with Ascona whiskey “plus” CHF 7.00 Refined with cognac “plus” CHF 7.00
Mains
PASTA/POLENTA/RISOTTO
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Pasta del giornoDaily price
Freshly prepared pasta daily, according to the whim of our chefs. Just ask our chefs! Vegan pasta available upon request! -
Polenta crostiniFr. 38.90
Polenta fried in olive oil ~ Gorgonzola gratin ~ Mixed mushrooms ~ Salsa verde -
Risotto with mushrooms (wait for at least 25 minutes)Fr. 34.80
Risotto ~ sautéed seasonal mushrooms ~ red Merlot ~ Parmesan ~ butter ~ dried porcini mushrooms -
Risotto with porcini mushrooms (wait for at least 20 minutes)Fr. 34.80
Black Venere rice ~ truffle butter ~ peas/almond pesto ~ Ubriaco cheese -
Gnocchi di patate with nduja di spilinga or burro salviaFr. 33.80
Homemade gnocchi ~ Calabria sauce (spicy salami) -
Gnocchi di patate with burro salviaFr. 30.80
Homemade Gnocchi ~ Sage Butter -
Gnocchi with gorgonzola and pepe Maggia Fr. 33.80
Homemade gnocchi ~ Gorgonzola foam ~ Maggia pepper
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Ossobuco ticineseFr. 38.80
Braised veal shank ~ with a rich gravy -
Salsiccia di maiale 300gFr. 23.00
Buure pork sausage – from the village/butcher -
ConiglioFr. 37.80
Rabbit ragout ~ buttermilk/rosemary -
Brasato di manzoFr. 39.50
Braised saddle of beef ~ Merlotjus ~ Soffritto -
Luganighe ticineseFr. 33.80
Handmade Luganighe 2 pieces ~ Herbal broth -
Stinco di agnello 450gFr. 44.80
Braised lamb shank from Swiss mountain lamb ~ marrow sauce
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Poultry al forno “Grotto Zurigo”Fr. 38.70
With fresh herbs ~ melted butter -
Rose-roasted Chicken – GarlicFr. 38.70
With a rich butter ~ chopped garlic ~ lemon -
Mediterranean-style Chicken – Mediterranean styleFr. 38.70
With aromatic rosemary butter -
Pork al forno “crema piccante” – spicy saltFr. 38.70
With a cream of smoked chili and sea salt -
Contorno di Sua propria scielta in più – Side dish of your choice additionally
Polenta CHF 6.80, Vegetables of the day (upon request) CHF 9.80, Homemade Gnocchi CHF 9.80, Porcini Mushroom Risotto CHF 12, Venere Risotto CHF 12, Ticino Potatoes CHF 8.50, White Pole CHF 6.80
Cheese fondue
Fonduta ticinese ~ our Moitié MoitiéFr. 32.80
White Merlot
After a specially curated blend 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 fondue!)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
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Semifreddo di pistacheFr. 4:00 p.m.
Homemade pistachio parfait -
Panna cottaFr. 14.80
Pistachio kernel oil ~ raspberry pulp -
Crème brûlée d’altri tempiFr. 15.50
Flammed caramelized cream ~ tonka beans ~ homemade farina bona ice cream -
Coppa PistacchioFr. 14.80
Vaniglia ~ Pistache Bronte DOP ~ Caramel ~ chopped pistachios ~ whipped cream -
Coppa Danimarca Fr. 14.80
Vaniglia ~ chocolate sauce ~ whipped cream -
Coppa Caramello Fr. 14.80
Vaniglia ~ Caramello salato ~ Caramel sauce ~ Whipped cream -
Caffé OmbrellinoFr. 16.80
Creamy coffee ice cream ~ whipped cream -
GELATO ALLA PANNA – RAHMGLACE(ball) Fr. 4.80
Vaniglia ~ Cioccolato ~ Pistacchio Bronte DOP ~ Ciocolata bianca con Maracuja ~ Vegan: Caramello Salato ~ Vaniglia con Frutti di Bosco ~ each additional ice cream scoop + Fr. 3.50 -
SORBETTI – SORBETS (ball) Fr. 4.80
Frutti the Bosco ~ Limone/Lime ~ Fragola ~ each additional ice cream ball + Fr. 3.50 -
Cream surcharge+ Fr. 2.00
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With shot+ Fr. 5.00
Limoncello ~ Prosecco ~ Vodka ~ Grappa ~ Nocino ~ Campari ~ Aperol -
AffogatoFr. 9.80
Vaniglia ~ hot espresso