Grotto della Salute
A Michelin-recommended grotto featuring a plane-tree-shaded terrace, highly praised for its handmade pasta and seasonal dishes.
Located in Massagno, just north of central Lugano, this is a rustic grotto recommended by the Michelin Guide (listed as a Bib Gourmand) and rated 88 points by Falstaff. The menu is divided into seasonal dishes and fixed classics: veal ossobuco with mashed potatoes, handmade pasta, polenta with braised beef cheeks, and veal liver, alongside a daily market-fresh menu and an excellent wine list. In summer, guests can dine on the terrace under the shade of plane trees; reservations are highly recommended. Open for lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday, closed Sundays. It is about a ten-minute taxi or bus ride from Lugano train station, and parking is available on-site.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 12:00–14:00, 19:00–22:00; Closed Sundays
Nearby sights
- Cathedral of San Lorenzo
- Piazza della Riforma
- Via Nassa
- Lake Lugano Boat Trips
- Santa Maria degli Angioli
- LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
- Parco Ciani & Lakefront
- Monte San Salvatore