"Dogs allowed" Restaurants in Canton of Ticino
The wildly romantic Grotto in the Maggia Valley is the ideal address for foodoes and bon vivants. The dishes from the gourmet kitchen sustainably inspire with refinement, imagination and quality. An idyllic place to enjoy, feel good and linger.
Good signposting leads to the Osteria dell'Enoteca, which is slightly hidden in the village centre. It's worth stopping here, the creative, regional and seasonal cuisine tastes excellent. As the name suggests, the wine selection is also carefully chosen.
Overlooking Lake Maggiore, fine plates of the day and snacks can be enjoyed at Ristorante Al Lago at lunchtime. In the afternoon, delicious cakes, snacks, coffee and tea are served, while in the evening, refined local and Mediterranean delicacies are offered.
Both à la carte and with the tasting menu, the dishes from Ristorante Badalucci delight with flavour, complexity and technique. Through a skilful combination of tradition and innovation, flavours are created that awaken emotions and stay in the memory.
In the historic premises of Ristorante La Rinascente, the focus is on delicious Mediterranean cuisine. High quality fresh ingredients from the region are used in its excellent tasting menus (one of which is vegetarian) as well as in its à la carte dishes.
Chef Marco Meneganti cooks delicious appetizers, homemade pasta, fish and meat dishes, and tasty desserts. Ticino grotto specialties like "Coniglio e polenta" or "Ossobuco con risotto" are also on the menu. Great vegetarian menu.
At Grotto America, the focus is on cuisine that combines traditional dishes with an innovative touch. Mainly local produce from the Kanton Tessin are used to offer guests an authentic "come a casa" culinary experience.
From the sauce to the pasta, everything is freshly prepared in the kitchen of Senza Punti. The cooking style is authentic and unfussy. In the evening a three-course tavolata-style menu is served, everything is dished up in bowls and each guest serves himself.
For over 20 years Sandra and Claudio have been combining regional flavours with fresh produce. Simple, nutritious Ticino cuisine is served in an uncomplicated ambience. The polenta made from corn and buckwheat is prepared daily in the copper kettle by the fireplace.