Ticinese specialties prepared with seasonal ingredients in Gentilino

In the menu of Il Grotto al Bosco you will find ancient tastes served with kindness to tell the customers who choose us about the flavors of our land. We choose the best ingredients, always fresh and seasonal, to offer you the different specialties of Ticino cuisine such as fresh pasta dishes and strictly Swiss and grilled meats.

The chef, behind the stove for 32 years, has the experience and passion necessary to prepare each dish with care enhancing its unique flavor. Every day we prioritize quality and not quantity: contact us to reserve a table, we are waiting for you in a familiar and welcoming environment where we offer you an authentic and genuine taste experience.

Typical dishes: polenta, braised meats, grilled meats, ribs, seasonal mushrooms (porcini, ovoli, etc.) , homemade pasta, roast suckling pig

Family-run restaurant

If you love genuine, authentic food, book a table at Antonio Ferraro's restaurant, Il Grotto al Bosco. His story is closely linked to the restaurant business: he began his journey as a waiter, soon decided to realize his dream by buying the restaurant in 1981, now Il Grotto al Bosco. Since then, the family-run restaurant has become a landmark for anyone who desires a unique and delicious taste experience.

Customer happiness is our priority

The Grotto al Bosco offers the earthy dishes of Ticino tradition linked to local products and the seasons. Fresh pastas, quality meats such as braised beef, rabbit, game, ossobuco and roast suckling pig, polenta, pork cheeks and sliced meats are the stars of our menu, but not only.

Our priority is to see customers happy and satisfied: that's why we listen to their needs and strive to fulfill them to the best of our ability. If you would like to order a dish that is not on the menu because you are a vegetarian or have other needs, we will be happy to prepare it always using carefully selected raw materials from the area and of high quality.