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Ristorante Grotto della Salute

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Festa della MammaDomenica 10 Maggio 2026


Antipasti



Foie gras d’anatra con composta di mele e zenzero, pan brioche
34 


Crocchette di baccalà con purea di avocado e piselli, zucchinette e “maionese” di pomodorini gialli
24 


Uovo morbido al parmigiano su mousseline di patate allo zafferano con asparagi, fave e pomodorini al forno
22 


Vitello tonnato della tradizione
26 



Primi Piatti



Ravioli di ricotta, burrata e asparagi con crema di latte al dragoncello e ricotta affumicata
28 
Vegetariano


Risotto alla Nino Bergese con parmigiano stagionato e fondo bruno leggermente acidulo
28 


Maccheroni integrali “Senatore Cappelli” cacio e pepe con limone, pane e olive
26 
Vegetariano



Secondi Piatti



Filetto di orata in salsa di piselli e vongole, zucchine marinate e basilico
44 


Coscia di coniglio in casseruola con olive al profumo di finocchietto e millefoglie di patate
38 


Manzo all'olio con salsa verde e verdure di primavera
38 



Dessert



Tarte Tatin di ciliegie con gelato allo yogurt
14 


Cremoso al cioccolato con spuma di nocciole del Piemonte e granita al caffè
14 


Sorbetto al lampone con fragole infuse al rosmarino
14 


Fragole fresche con crema al mascarpone
14 



Menu Completo



Menu completo 4 portate
100 

The Cellar

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

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

Cantina Grotto della Salute
The chef

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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The chef

GUIDE MICHELIN
GUIDE GAULT&MILLAU
LINK Gault&Millau Bella Italia 2025
GUIDE Falstaff 2026
Swiss Location Award
Vinum Swiss Wine List Award
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