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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 -
Mozzarella with TomatoesFr. 19.80
Mozzarella ~ Market Tomatoes ~ Basil ~ Orange Oil ~ Pepe Maggia -
Affettato “Sant Antonino” 120gFr. 29.80
Zanetti’s Sausage Specialties ~ Ticino Mountain Cheese ~ Olives D.O.P ~ Caper Apples ~ Sun-dried Tomatoes ~ Maggia Bread -
Pear Crostino with GorgonzolaFr. 19.80
Slice of Maggia Bread ~ Grappa ~ Pear ~ Gorgonzola ~ Prosciutto ~ Fresh Pepper -
Verde Bread with Cap CheeseFr. 19.80
Green meadow of garden herbs ~ Parsley ~ Goat cheese mousse ~ Maggia pepper ~ Blossoms -
Beef tartare “Grotto Ticino”
Our popular beef tartare, seasonally garnished! Depending on your preference: mild, medium, or spicy ~ Maggia bread ~ Butter -
1 quenelle (75g) CHF 20.80, 2 quenelles CHF 27.80, 3 quenelles CHF 34.80
Tartare refined with Ascona whisky “plus” CHF 7.00 Tartare refined with cognac “plus” CHF 7.00
Mains
PASTA / POLENTA / RISOTTO
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Pasta del giornoDaily Price
Daily fresh pasta, prepared according to the whims of our chefs. Ask our waiters! -
Chestnut RavioliCHF 34.00
Goat’s Cheese Ravioli in Chestnut Dough ~ Sage/Chili Butter -
Pollenti CrostiniCHF 38.80
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. 11 p.m.
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
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The Swiss Mistkratzerli is lactose-free, only the dips are not. Poultry from Kneuss (minimum 25-minute waiting time). 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 9.80, Vegetables of the day (on request) CHF 9.80, Homemade gnocchi CHF 12.00, Porcini mushroom risotto CHF 12.00, Risotto Venere CHF 8.50, Ticino potatoes CHF 6.80, White polenta CHF 6.80
Cheese fondue
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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 Pieces -
Fonduta 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 ~ Grappa -
Fonduta di capra contenta ~ the contented goatFr. 33.80
House blend ~ creamy goat cheese -
Fonduta calabria ~ the spicy one!Fr. 34.30
Spicy Paprika Salami -
Fonduta di bosco ~ the aromatic fondue!Fr. 36.20
Dried Porcini Mushrooms
Ticino Cheese Fondue Festival for 3 people, à discretion
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with 3 varieties of your choice per personFr. 41.80
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with 4 varieties of your choice per personFr. 45.80
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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
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 creamCoppa Giardino verdeFr. 14.80
Cioccolato bianca with passion fruit, pistachio Bronte DOP
~ Kiwi pulp ~ 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 ~ creamPortion of MerengueFr. 8.00
with whipped cream Fr. 2 ~ with vanilla ice cream Fr. 3.50 ~ with double cream Fr. 3AffogatoFr. 9.80
Vaniglia ~ hot espressoGELATO ALLA PANNA – RAHMGLACE (scoop) Fr. 4.80
Vaniglia ~ Cioccolato ~ Pistacchio Bronte DOP ~ Ciocolata bianca con Passion Fruit ~ Amarena ~ Stracciatella. Vegan: Vanilla with Wild Berry Fruit ~ Vegan Salad Caramel ~ each additional scoop + CHF 3.50SORBETTI (scoop) CHF 4.80
Wild Berry Fruit ~ Lemon/Lime ~ Fragrance ~ each additional scoop + CHF 3.50Cream surcharge+ CHF 2.00
Also available with a shot+ CHF 5.00
Limoncello ~ Prosecco ~ Vodka ~ Grappa ~ Nocino ~ Campari ~ Aperol
