Ticino specialties prepared with seasonal ingredients in Gentilino

On the menu at Il Grotto al Bosco, you will find traditional flavors served with kindness to introduce our customers to the tastes of our land. We choose the best ingredients, always fresh and seasonal, to offer you a variety of Ticino specialties, such as fresh pasta dishes and strictly Swiss meats cooked on the grill.

Our chef, who has been cooking for 32 years, has the experience and passion necessary to prepare each dish with care, enhancing its unique flavor. Every day, we prioritize quality over quantity: contact us to reserve a table. We look forward to welcoming you to our warm and friendly restaurant, where we offer an authentic and genuine culinary experience.

Typical dishes: polenta, braised meat, 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 history is closely linked to the world of catering: he started out as a waiter, but soon decided to fulfill his dream by buying the restaurant in 1981, now known as Il Grotto al Bosco. Since then, the family-run restaurant has become a landmark for anyone looking for a unique and delicious dining experience.

Customer satisfaction is our priority

Il Grotto al Bosco offers traditional Ticino dishes made with local and seasonal products. Fresh pasta, quality meats such as braised beef, rabbit, game, ossobuco, and roast suckling pig, polenta, pork cheeks, and cold cuts are the stars of our menu, but that's not all.

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