Welcome to
GROTTO RAFFAEL
At 150 years old, Grotto Raffael is one of the oldest and most typical grotti in Ticino, and still serves traditional Ticino dishes.
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.
Why Grotto Raffael
Quality first
Hospitality, passion and commitment are the cornerstones of our grotto. That is why we believe that the quality of the raw products is of utmost importance. Each dish is prepared with care and attention to local tastes.
- Friendliness: Our staff will ensure that you have a pleasant experience among the seasonal colours of our grotto.
- Quality: All our dishes are prepared with passion by our chefs using top-quality producers.
- Tradition: It is very important to us to immerse our guests in the true Ticino tradition by helping us with the atmosphere of the Grotti, dishes and our own music.
About us
Our Staff
The staff at Grotto Raffael are always ready to welcome you with a smile.
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.
The best quality ingredients
THE RESTAURANT RECOMMENDS
Chicory salad (only in summer)
Our chicory salad is cut daily to ensure that it remains as fresh and crisp as possible.
7.50 CHF
Mixed cold cuts
Salumeria Patrizio Blotti / Malvaglia
20 CHF
Mixed Cheeses
La ghiandaia Maurizio Lorenzetti Genoni Gabriele e Katya
20 CHF
Homemade gnocchi
Butter sage, tomato, gorgonzola, bolognese. All our gnocchi are prepared in our grotto.
19 CHF
Beef stew with side dish
Our stew is prepared with exclusively Ticino meat from the Aerni company in Gordola.
28 CHF
Veal ossobuco with side dish
Our veal shanks are selected from the best cut of the hind quarters
