The “best grotto restaurants in Ticino”

Ticino is the gateway to the south and delights visitors with its charm, fascinating lifestyle and Italian culture. The canton is not only known as the sunniest part of Switzerland, but also enjoys a reputation for its culinary diversity. The grotto restaurants are a highlight of any trip to Ticino. Originally built as natural rock cellars in which to store food, the grottos are now synonymous with Ticino gastronomy. They have become firm favourites for their excellent cuisine, offering beautiful views of the valley or located in secluded woodland or directly by the water. We have compiled a list of the 15 grotto restaurants that you mustn’t miss on any visit to Switzerland’s most southerly canton: