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

Our menus

Le Entrate

Vitello tonnato della tradizione

Mezza

26

Intera

34

Acciughe del Cantabrico con peperoni arrostiti e aromi

23

Tartare di manzo tartufata con scaglie di grana

Mezza

35

Intera

45

Carpaccio di fegato con zucca marinata e salsa all’uovo e senape

24

Le Paste Fresche

Maccheroni integrali “Senatore Cappelli” cacio e pepe con limone, pane e olive

26

Vegetariano

Risotto alla parmigiana con ragù di luganighetta alla monzese

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

34

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 Cellar

"True connoisseurs don't drink wine, they taste secrets"
Salvador Dali

Salvador Dalì

Wine list

Sweet Wine List

The Cellar

"True connoisseurs don't drink wine, they taste secrets"
Salvador Dali

Wine list

Sweet Wine List

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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