With its fantastic terrace in the shade of huge, centuries-old plane trees, it is the ideal place for hot summer days. A small playground also makes it perfect for families. In the spring and autumn months we have a large indoor hall (for up to 60 persons) warmed by an old fireplace.
For an exceptional grotto you need exceptional people. We work hard to offer our customers the best possible service through kindness, arousing curiosity and making you discover ancient Ticino traditions by serving them on your plate.
Our chicory salad is cut daily to ensure that it remains as fresh and crisp as possible.
Salumeria Patrizio Blotti / Malvaglia
La ghiandaia Maurizio Lorenzetti Genoni Gabriele e Katya
Butter sage, tomato, gorgonzola, bolognese. All our gnocchi are prepared in our grotto.
Our stew is prepared with exclusively Ticino meat from the Aerni company in Gordola.
Our veal shanks are selected from the best cut of the hind quarters
At 150 years old, Grotto Raffael is one of the oldest and most typical grotti in Ticino, and still serves traditional Ticino dishes.
Hospitality, passion and commitment are the cornerstones of our grotto.
