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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.

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.

StagionaliEstate al Grotto


Gli Antipasti


Foie gras d’anatra alle spezie dolci con composta di pesche al cardamomo, pan brioche
34 

Polpo arrostito con taccole, cipollotti, pesto di rucola e la sua maionese
28 

Fiori di zucca farciti con burrata su crema di zucchine trombette e datterini al forno
22 
Vegetariano
Vegetariano

Tarte bouquet di zucchine con fonduta di porri al tartufo estivo, parmigiano stagionato e chantilly all’aceto di Jerez
22 
Vegetariano
Vegetariano



I Primi


Cannelloni di pasta fresca con melanzane e olive taggiasche, riduzione di datterini, olio al basilico e capperi fritti
26 
Vegetariano
Vegetariano

Ravioli di mozzarella su crema di zucchine in scapece con tapenade di trombette e limone fermentato, olio all’aringa
28 

Gnocchetti di pasta fresca con crema di latte di baccalà leggermente affumicato, peperoni del piquillo e quinoa croccante
28 

Risotto alle zucchine in fiore e pistilli di zafferano
26 
Vegetariano
Vegetariano



I Secondi


Baccalà con olive, grissini ed erbe su crema di piselli con insalatina di zucchine, taccole e cipolle dolci confit
40 

Spiedini di animelle e foie gras alle bacche di ginepro e crème de cassis con spinacini stufati e purea di rapa rossa alla senape antica
38 

Ribeye di manzo con indivia e friggitelli arrostiti all’origano fresco, salsa bagna cauda
46 

Coniglio in crepinette al profumo di finocchietto, leggero sugo acidulo e purea di carote leggermente piccanti
36 

Flan di piselli con ortaggi d’estate e riduzione agrodolce di barbabietola
28 
Vegetariano
Vegetariano

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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