Located in a happy and peaceful garden a few steps from the center of Lugano,
the Grotto della Salute, since its origins at the end of the nineteenth century, has been characterized by the authenticity and simplicity of its culinary offerings.
Today with the addition of both a touch of elegance to the venue and a more contemporary cuisine.
The Restaurant
Located in a happy and peaceful garden a few steps from the center of Lugano,
the Grotto della Salute, since its origins at the end of the nineteenth century, has been characterized by the authenticity and simplicity of its culinary offerings.
Today with the addition of both a touch of elegance to the venue and a more contemporary cuisine.
Our menus
Classici
Le Entrate
Vitello tonnato della tradizione
26
Acciughe del Cantabrico con peperoni arrostiti e aromi
23
Tartare di manzo tartufata con scaglie di grana
35
Carpaccio di fegato con zucca marinata e salsa all’uovo e senape
24
Le Paste Fresche
Gnocchetti di ricotta e grano saraceno con fonduta di formaggi d’alpeggio
26
Maccheroni integrali “Senatore Cappelli” al burro, asparagi e parmigiano
26
Casoncelli del Grotto
26
Agnolotti del Plin al sugo di arrosto
24
I Secondi
Trancio di tonno scottato con battuto di pomodoro, cipollotto e peperoncino
40
Brasato di guancia di manzo al vino rosso con polenta del Mulino di Maroggia
32
Fegato di vitello secondo tradizione del Grotto
38
Viennese di vitello servita con pomodorini, capperi e rucola
42
Polpette di carne al sugo d’arrosto e rosmarino con purea soffice di patate
32
The chef
Fabio Barbaglini
Already working at the age of 14, in the kitchens of Lake Maggiore, Fabio Barbaglini completed his studies in Switzerland, and then worked in various international starred restaurants, until he opened his first restaurant at the age of 23, the "Caffè Groppi" in Trecate (No), awarded the Michelin star in 2003.
Since 2022 Fabio Barbaglini has been part of our team at the Grotto della Salute as Chef.
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Eating with the Artist
The Grotto della Salute exhibits the works during 2023
by Marco Tamburro
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