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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
Zuppa alle castagne e porroFr. 16.80
Hearty chestnut and leek soup ~ CastagnaccioBülbora ~ Zuppa di zuccaFr. 15.80
Ticino pumpkin soup with farina bona ~ cranberry cream ~ pumpkin seed oilPane all’aglioFr. 9.80
Garlic bread straight from the ovenInsalata di foglie misteFr. 13.80
Various leaf salads ~ Ticino house dressingInsalata valerianaFr. 14.80
Lamb’s lettuce ~ French dressing ~ egg ~ baconMousse di porcini su pane Maggia tostatoFr. 19.80
Porcini mousse ~ toasted Maggia bread ~ wild herbs ~ roasted seedsAffettato “Sant Antonino” 120gFr. 29.80
Zanetti’s sausage specialties ~ Ticino mountain cheese ~ D.O.P olives ~ caper apple ~ dried tomatoes ~ Maggia breadCrostino di pere con gorgonzolaFr. 19.80
Maggia bread slice ~ grappa ~ pear ~ gorgonzola ~ raw ham ~ fresh pepperTartare di manzo “Grotto Ticino”
Our popular beef tartare garnished with seasonal ingredients! Depending on your preference: mild, medium or hot ~ Maggia bread ~ butter1 dumpling (75g) Fr. 18.80, 2 dumplings Fr. 27.80, 3 dumplings Fr. 36.80
refined with Ascona whiskey “plus” Fr. 7.00
refined with cognac “plus” Fr. 7.00
Mains
PASTA/POLENTA/RISOTTO
Pasta del giornoDaily price
Pasta prepared fresh every day, depending on the mood of our cuochi. Ask our camerieri!
Vegan pasta available on request!Crostini di polenta con funghiFr. 38.80
Polenta fried in olive oil ~ Gorgonzola gratinated ~ mixed mushrooms ~ spring onions ~ red onions ~ salsa verdeRisotto con funghi
(at least 25 minutes waiting time)Fr. 36.80Risotto ~ sautéed seasonal mushrooms ~ red Merlot ~ Parmesan ~ butter ~ dried porcini mushroomsRisotto venere con tartufo
(at least 20 minutes waiting time)Fr. 36.80Black Venere rice ~ truffle butter ~ peas/almond pesto ~ Ubriaco cheeseGnocchi di patate con nduja di spilinga or burro salviaFr. 33.80
Homemade gnocchi ~ sauce Calabria (spicy salami)Gnocchi con gorgonzola e pepe MaggiaFr. 33.80
Homemade gnocchi ~ Gorgonzola foam ~ Maggia pepperRavioli di castagneFr. 34.00
Goat cheese ravioli in chestnut dough ~ sage/chilli butterGnocchetti di castagneFr. 32.80
Homemade chestnut dumplings~sage butter~Ubriaco shavings
MEAT
Ossobuco ticineseFr. 38.80
Braised veal shank ~ strong gravySalsiccia di maiale 300gFr. 22.00
Buure pork bratwurst – from the village/butcherConiglioFr. 37.80
Rabbit ragout ~ buttermilk/rosemaryBrasato di manzoFr. 39.50
Braised saddle of beef ~ Merlotjus ~ SoffrittoLuganighe ticineseFr. 33.80
Handmade Luganighe 2 pieces ~ herbal brewStinco di agnello 450grFr. 44.80
Braised lamb shank from Swiss mountain lamb ~ marrow jusSminuzzato di fegatoFr. 39.50
Hand-sliced veal liver ~ spring onions ~ sage ~ butter ~ red onions
POULTRY
Pollo al forno “Grotto Zurigo”Fr. 37.80
With fresh herbs ~ melted butterPollo al forno “puzzolente rosa” – garlicFr. 37.80
With a strong butter ~ chopped garlic ~ lemonPollo al forno “mediterraneo” – Mediterranean styleFr. 37.80
With an aromatic rosemary butterPollo al forno “crema piccante” – spicy saltFr. 37.80
With a cream of smoked chili ~ sea saltContorno di Sua propria scielta in più – side dish of your choice in additionFr. 9.80
Polenta, vegetables of the day (on request), homemade gnocchi,
porcini mushroom risotto, risotto venere, Ticino potatoes, polenta bianca
Cheese fondue
Fonduta ticinese ~ our Moitié MoitiéFr. 31.80
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
Chocolate mousse Fr. 14.80
Dark bittersweet mousse with blackberry coulisPanna cottaFr. 14.80
Panna Cotta ~ Pistachio kernel oil ~ Raspberry marmaladeOld-fashioned crème brûlée Fr. 15.50
Flamed caramelized cream ~ Tonka bean ~ homemade farina bona ice creamCoppa Veritas Fr. 14.80
Vanilla ~ Chocolate ~ Apple marmalade ~ Egg liqueur ~ Whipped creamCoppa Danimarca Fr. 14.80
Vanilla ~ Chocolate sauce ~ Whipped creamCoppa Caramello Fr. 14.80
Vaniglia ~ Caramello salato ~ Caramel sauce ~ Whipped creamCaffé OmbrellinoFr. 16.80
Creamy coffee ice cream ~ whipped creamGELATO ALLA PANNA – RAHMGLACE(Kugel) Fr. 4.80
Vaniglia ~ Cioccolato ~ Pistacchio Bronte DOP ~ Ciocolata bianca con Maracuja ~ Vegan Caramello Salad
every other ice cream cone + Fr. 3.50SORBETTI – SORBETS (ball) Fr. 4.80
Frutti die Bosco ~ Lemon/Lime ~ Strawberry ~
each other ice cream ball + Fr. 3.50Vermicelle portionFr. 8.00
with whipped cream +Fr. 2.00 ~ with vanilla ice cream +Fr. 3.50 ~ with meringue +Fr. 3.00Coppa NesselrodeFr. 14.80
Vanilla ice cream ~ Meringue ~ Vermicelle ~ Whipped creamFrame surcharge+ Fr. 2.00
Mit Schuss+ Fr. 5.00
Limoncello ~ Prosecco ~ Vodka ~ Grappa ~
Nocino ~ Campari ~ AperolAffogatoFr. 9.80
Vaniglia ~ hot espresso