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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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White Tomato Cream SoupFr. 16.80
Foamy white tomato cream ~ pistachios ~ pumpkin seed oil -
Potato SoupFr. 15.80
Potato soup ~ Wild garlic cream -
Garlic BreadFr. 9.80
Oven-baked garlic bread -
Mixed Leaf SaladFr. 13.80
Assorted leaf salad ~ Ticino house dressing -
Lamb’s Lettuce SaladFr. 14.80
Lamb’s lettuce ~ French dressing ~ egg ~ bacon -
“Sant Antonino” Cold Cuts Plate 120gFr. 29.80
Zanetti’s sausage specialities ~ alpine cheese from Ticino ~ D.O.P olives ~ caper berries ~ dried tomatoes ~ Maggia bread -
Pear Crostino with GorgonzolaFr. 19.80
Slice of Maggia bread ~ grappa-poached pear ~ Gorgonzola ~ raw ham ~ freshly ground pepper -
Porcini Mousse on Toasted Maggia BreadFr. 19.80
Porcini mushroom mousse ~ toasted Maggia bread ~ wild herbs ~ roasted seeds -
Beef Tartare “Grotto Ticino”
Our popular beef tartare with seasonal garnish! Choose your spice level: mild, medium, or hot ~ Maggia bread ~ butter -
1 scoop (75g) Fr. 20.80, 2 scoops Fr. 27.80, 3 scoops Fr. 34.80
Refined with Ascona whisky “plus” Fr. 7.00 Refined with Cognac “plus” Fr. 7.00
Mains
PASTA/POLENTA/RISOTTO
Pasta del giornoDaily price
Freshly prepared pasta every day, depending on the mood of our *cuochi*. Ask our *camerieri*!
Vegan pasta available on request!Ravioli di castagneFr. 32.80
Goat cheese ravioli in chestnut dough ~ sage/chili butterCrostini di polentaFr. 34.00
Polenta fried in olive oil ~ gratinated gorgonzola ~
mixed mushrooms ~ salsa verdeRisotto con funghi
(min. 25 minutes waiting time)Fr. 34.80Risotto ~ sautéed seasonal mushrooms ~ red Merlot ~ parmesan ~ butter ~ dried porciniRisotto venere con tartufo
(min. 20 minutes waiting time)Fr. 34.80Black Venere rice ~ truffle butter ~ pea/almond pesto ~ Ubriaco cheeseGnocchi di patate con nduja di spilinga o burro salviaFr. 33.80
Homemade gnocchi ~ Calabria sauce (spicy salami)Gnocchi di patate con burro salviaFr. 30.80
Homemade gnocchi ~ sage butterGnocchi con gorgonzola e pepe Maggia
Fr. 33.80Homemade gnocchi ~ gorgonzola foam ~ Maggia pepper
MEAT
Ossobuco ticineseFr. 38.80
Braised veal shank ~ rich gravySalsiccia di maiale 300gFr. 23.00
Rustic pork sausage – from the village butcherConiglioFr. 37.80
Rabbit ragout ~ buttermilk/rosemaryBrasato di manzoFr. 39.50
Braised beef neck ~ Merlot jus ~ soffrittoLuganighe ticineseFr. 33.80
Handmade Luganighe sausages, 2 pcs ~ herb brothStinco di agnello 450grFr. 44.80
Braised lamb shank from Swiss mountain lamb ~ bone marrow jusSminuzzato di fegatoFr. 41.50
Finely sliced veal liver ~ spring onions ~ sage ~ butter ~ red onions
POULTRY
Pollo al forno „Grotto Zurigo“Fr. 38.70
With fresh herbs ~ melted butterPollo al forno „puzzolente rosa“ – garlicFr. 38.70
With rich butter ~ chopped garlic ~ lemonPollo al forno „mediterraneo“ – Mediterranean styleFr. 38.70
With aromatic rosemary butterPollo al forno „crema piccante“ – spicy saltFr. 38.70
With a smoked chili cream ~ sea saltContorno di Sua propria scielta in più – Side dish of your choice additionallyFr. 9.80
Polenta, daily vegetables (on request), homemade gnocchi,
porcini risotto, risotto Venere, Ticino potatoes, white polenta
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
Semifreddo di pistacheFr. 16.00
Homemade pistachio parfaitMousse di cagliata con fragola e limoncelloFr. 15.80
Curd mousse with tonka bean ~ strawberries marinated with limoncelloPanna cotta al rabarbaroFr. 14.80
Pistachio oil with rhubarb compoteCrème brûlée d’altri tempiFr. 15.50
Caramelised flamed crème ~ tonka bean ~ homemade farina bona ice creamCoppa PistacchioFr. 14.80
Vanilla ~ Bronte DOP pistachio ~ caramel ~ chopped pistachios ~ whipped creamCoppa DanimarcaFr. 14.80
Vanilla ~ chocolate sauce ~ whipped creamCoppa CaramelloFr. 14.80
Vanilla ~ salted caramel ~ caramel sauce ~ whipped creamCaffé OmbrellinoFr. 16.80
Creamy coffee ice cream ~ whipped creamCoppa RomanoffFr. 15.80
Vanilla ~ strawberries ~ whipped creamGELATO ALLA PANNA – CREAM ICE CREAM(scoop) Fr. 4.80
Vanilla ~ Chocolate ~ Bronte DOP Pistachio ~ White chocolate with passion fruit ~ Vegan salted caramel
each additional scoop + Fr. 3.50SORBETTI – SORBETS(scoop) Fr. 4.80
Forest berries ~ Lemon/Lime ~ Strawberry
each additional scoop + Fr. 3.50Porzione di fragola ~ Portion of strawberriesFr. 11.00
with whipped cream +Fr. 2.00 ~ with vanilla ice cream +Fr. 3.50Whipped cream supplement+ Fr. 2.00
With a shot+ Fr. 5.00
Limoncello ~ Prosecco ~ Vodka ~ Grappa ~ Nocino ~ Campari ~ AperolAffogatoFr. 9.80
Vanilla ~ hot espresso