Grotto San Salvatore in Lugano

Classic grotto surrounded by greenery. Very welcoming structure, very kind and attentive staff to every request. Mixed roast of chicken wings, luganiga and excellent pork ribs. The cold cuts and cheese platters and the polenta and gorgonzola are also excellent. The wine is good. Large unique outdoor space, precisely the bathrooms to be renovated. Overall recommended!

A very nice place. The service is friendly and extraordinary. The dishes are very good and at reasonable prices. The grotto wine is also very good. A very good address. We went with our dog and he was also welcomed like family.

It is a friendly place, which welcomes locals and tourists on the same level. A real pleasure 😀 Human warmth and a beautiful indoor barbecue. In addition, our dog 🐕 Nelson bonbon 🍬 was pampered with a marrow bone and sincere caresses from the waitress. A Grotto in Lugano to discover with more than just pleasure.

I gave my all to the grotto because being a rustic environment it is right to evaluate it for the beauty of the place itself, the spritz accompanied by a sample of cured meats and cheeses, the friendliness of the guys who serve (and I tell you that in my opinion it is great) and the value for money. I'll be back and you?.... You can do a little trip to try it

Very good, very friendly service, reservation recommended

Magnificent experience inside this grotto! Easily reachable by public transport, you are welcomed by a warm family atmosphere. The dishes on the menu reflected the typical nature of the place. Every dish we tried was simply delicious, the friendliness and kindness of the staff, willing to answer the thousand questions of curiosity that we asked. If I could I would give more stars, we had a great time! Thank you very much, if we were to return to Lugano, you will certainly be a stop to do again!

Advised! Everything was very good from the first courses to the homemade strudel

Just excellent! The detour is worth it :-)

Homemade food, the environment is familiar and warm, you can dine calmly but in a convivial environment, the dishes are traditional and seasonal, with an exposed fire, rabbit to taste the meat and in particular the chicken, the prices are in line if not inferior to the other grottos, easy to find parking right on the road in front.

I don't like putting negative reviews but I don't even comment on yesterday's cheeks, the tagliolini with porcini mushrooms scandalous, the tips honestly good. A little more care of the entire external structure wouldn't go amiss....

Excellent ribs and risotto! ☺️ smiling and friendly service. I highly recommend!

On the occasion of a baptism. Simple and nice place. Very good cold cuts and grilled meats. Risotto a little bland and undercooked, but cooking it for many people can happen. Very kind, friendly and very helpful staff. I would stay here again.

I'm sorry, but the experience was not positive. We took some tacks and they arrived cold, the polenta seemed instant. A little boy found a shard of glass in his dessert and cut himself. The staff tried to remedy the situation by offering coffee and digestives. It's been a long time since I've been back to this grotto and I think it will be just as long until the next attempt.

Informal and family atmosphere (fireplace lit). Impeccable service and delicious food: local appetizers and polenta and gorgonzola (top quality). I highly recommend.

Warm and friendly welcome! Reasonable prices and correspond to what you find in a Grotto. Nice salad, cold meats ok. The osso bucco in our opinion lacked character and the dessert needs to be reviewed. The grill on the other hand was good. The wines offered were good and the price very reasonable.

Amazing food and friendly staff. Best place during our stay in Lugano. Atmosphere place with great meat dishes. It is not in the center, but definitely worth to visit the place by bus or walk up:)

Super experience, not only did we felt at home and among friends, but we’ve enjoyed the best polenta ever!! Very well done guys!!

Dinner with friends. Family environment. Fast service. Little choice but very good dishes. Several parking spaces available. Everyone was friendly and kind.

If you are looking for authentic Ticino, you have come to the right place.

Authentic food from Ticino. Seasonal products, fresh homemade meals in generous portions.

Dog-friendly, that's why it gets 2 stars. However, the food wasn't good. The chicken was just warmed up and tasted like it was from the day before.

Thank you for getting a table without a reservation. The service was very nice. The ribs were excellent and also the tagliatelloni. See you soon!

Very nice grotto with delicious grilled specialties and other regional dishes such as polenta in different variations.

so-so local cold cuts, good pineapple mousse

Excellent food and super friendly staff. I recommend it to everyone.

Ribs were delicious! We unfortunately did not find the polenta and beef tartare to our liking. But the ribs… salivating just thinking about them now. Barbecue is the way to go at this restaurant!

Very friendly service, we were able to enjoy something from the grill without a reservation. Polenta was a bit dry. Refreshing open beer and very fine spare ribs. Recommend a reservation if you want to sit outside. 😋👍

The dishes were good but did not match the photos published on the internet. Small quantities, ribs with little meat filling. Very standard charcuterie platter, commercial tray type. I expected better

nice staff, very good deals.... price i.o.

If you ever find yourself in the outskirts of Lugano and fancy a wonderful meal in a very friendly and cosy environment then Grotto San Salvatore is a perfect place to visit.

Very good service and great food!

I love coming to dinner here! Always welcoming and super friendly staff! Super good food and great portions. Lots of choice on the menu. The menu varies depending on the season. The restaurant is also very popular with Swiss Germans, the staff speaks both languages. The price is excellent. Advice: eat the pins and choose an excellent dessert made by the pastry chef. 👍🏻

Excellent food at fair prices, friendly and professional staff. Very welcoming and well maintained place. A return to origins

Warm atmosphere, top service, excellent food. Thank you very much for this great time with you!

Characteristic place. Good cold cuts. Discreet seconds. Friendly staff

I like the food, the beer is delicious, the staff is very friendly and helpful

A grotto as you imagine it… and run with a lot of love!

Very kind and attentive staff. Accurate service. Excellent traditional cuisine. We will definitely be back.

Very good Grotto 👍 the boss is super welcoming with very good advice and the typical dishes of the region, homemade and excellent ☺️ We discovered new flavors there at reasonable prices. We highly recommend it.

First time to visit the place but, never disappointed. The Risotto is a must try(loved it) and the grilled spareribs were really superb all in reasonable price.

Very good price/performance ratio, simple menus very balanced and tastefully cooked.

Nice place, breathtaking view, 5 star food

Very special game menu! We enjoyed the venison shanks with roasted potatoes and to start with a nice salad together with cow büscion. All really very good. I recommend a visit :)

You have to have time and be patient, it all takes a while, but the food is really good

Very friendly, great location (about 10~15 minutes by taxi, about CHF 30 from Lugano). A great, typical menu on the chalkboard (what's gone is no longer available). Generous portions (and prices, compared to other grotti). But it's all worth it, just for the great appetizers!

Good food and the whole place is super

On the mountain at the edge of the forest, so no view. Friendly, good ribs from the grill (it's better to take the expensive ones off the back, it's worth it)

Super nice service and the food is regional and fresh. Tip top

Great menu and welcoming environment

Historic venue with a long tradition.

We ate well, Swiss prices which as an Italian I'm not used to. There are also tables outside and the location is very beautiful.

Good choice, good food, good prices for Switzerland

Typical Ticino grotto in the heart of Mount San Salvatore. Simple and spartan spaces therefore, with excellent food served by a friendly and absolutely professional staff. The grilled meat and polenta tried last night were excellent, served with excellent and non-trivial baked vegetables and mushrooms

The food and the service were perfect! Be sure to order spare ribs 😋

Run by very nice young people and the food is excellent. Five stars deserved 👍🏼

Found it by chance and spent a very nice evening here. The food was freshly prepared and very good. Especially the chicken in sauce and of course the polenta. Reasonably priced with friendly service.

Grotto just outside Paradiso. Easily accessible with bus 434 from Lugano (or 30 minutes on foot outward from Paradiso, 20 minutes downhill on the return). Friendly welcome. Traditional menu (including 3 types of Polenta). Small slate of seasonal suggestions. Excellent selection of craft beers. Several wines by the glass at reasonable prices. We started with a crosta di Panne which we shared. Very pretty and very good. Then a boletus polenta and a polenta with osso bucco. Perfectly prepared polenta with dark wholemeal polenta. Melting boletus. Osso bucco tender as can be. Pear mousse and Crostadina delle Grotto for dessert. Nothing to say. Beautiful achievements. Local digestive (among others: Amaro from San Salvatore. A very non-Amaro with local herbs). We will come back with pleasure.

Very warm and welcoming staff. Top food! To do again!!

Service was great, despite our lack of or no knowledge of Italian! Food very fine! This restaurant can only be recommended.

Excellent Grotto, typical Ticino grotto, good value for money

Everything fit. From the service to the food and the payment. Gladly again

Das Essen war ausgezeichnet. Das Personal war ebenfalls sehr freundlich, zuvorkommend und flexibel. Es war ein sehr gemütliches Ambiente trotz des Regens.

Good cuisine and quality products.

Had a great lunch with the family for Mother's Day...everything was delicious!!!

Typical Ticinese Grottino managed by young, competent and kind staff. Excellent homemade specialties. I highly recommend it.

Very good grotto. Simple but very good food. Perfect polenta and gnocchi. Very friendly service and very reasonable prices. Quiet with covered terrace.

the best of the best!!🥰 nice, welcoming and everything delicious!:)

Quality - Perfect price, delicious cuisine from the ribs to the game.. The desserts are a delicacy.. I recommend it to everyone.. Very friendly and welcoming staff..

Très bonne table excellent repas typique personnel très sympathique et accueillant lieu à découvrir si vous séjourné à Lugano

It was good, recommended for a trip.

Wonderful venison medallion and entrecotes... really great food!

A friendly, friendly Grotto with excellent cuisine. Great with family!

Simple but good grotto and the service was very friendly. As a German-speaking Swiss, I can't understand why the condition isn't good. If you try to speak some Italian, you'll get exactly what you want. Oh yeah, the food was good too and the desserts are good there.

Very good. we were very satisfied. good and very friendly service. we were served quickly. The meal was excellent. Mixed salad with red and white cabbage on coleslaw was very fine. fine salad dressing. Risotto dello chef was also excellent. pleasant atmosphere. Only the menu could be in German. very satisfied overall.

Truly a nice characteristic grotto :) The girl was very kind and nice, she was able to advise us very well. The dishes are really excellent.

Bel grotto, ottimi piatti e personale gentile.

Tempi di attesa abbastanza lunghi, solo ad un nostro richiamo il personale si è attivato. Aperitivo molto gustoso ma davvero misero, chiesto un aperitivo misto per sei persone ma nemmeno un pezzo per qualità a testa. (Piatto misto di affettati e formaggi) Sale aromatizzato alle puntine, pertanto patate molto buone. Al momento del dessert facciamo l’ordinazione e dopo alcuni minuti torna il cameriere che ci comunica che i dessert da noi scelti sono finiti. Davvero un peccato.

(Traducido por Google) Puntini sensacional - un regalo y muy recomendable !!!! Equipo joven, motivado y afable 👍😋👏 (Original) Sensationelle puntini - ein Hochgenuss und sehr empfehlenswert!!!! Junge Equipe, motiviert und sympathisch 👍😋👏

riservi un tavolo per 2 persone, chiedi di cambiare posto perchè sul tavolo di ferro contro il muro per un grotto .... ti risponde che è tutto prenottato... ma quando vai via ci sono ancora tavoli non occupati ! ... siamo ticinesi ! Ci possiamo andare tutto l'anno ! Bella mossa... Complimenti

(Traducido por Google) Gruta bien atendida. Todo bien y preparado con mimo, excelente el Tartar Orgánico controlado sobre el picante y también bueno todos los Postres .... Aceptan los Vales Gusta Ticino hasta Octubre. (Original) Grotto ben frequentato. Tutto buono e preparato con cura, ottima la Tartar Bio comandata sul piccante e buoni anche tutti i Dessert.... Accettano i Buoni Gusta Ticino fino a ottobre.

Cena tra amici, sia in 12 che in 6 con bambini. Entrambe le volte abbiamo mangiato più che bene. Porzioni abbondanti e cibo saporito. Servizio molto cortese, sia con gli adulti che con i bambini. Dopo cena ci è stato offerto il digestivo. Nulla da dire se non complimenti ragazzi, continuate cosi!

(Traducido por Google) Fabulosa fuente de costillas a la parrilla (Original) Piatto di costine alla griglia favoloseeeee

(Traducido por Google) ¡¡¡Bueno!!! ¡pero las guarniciones ayudan a la dieta! (Original) Buono!!! ma i contorni aiutano la dieta!

(Traducido por Google) Equipo superior, buen humor y simpatía. Nos lo pasamos genial, gracias y mucha suerte! (Original) Equipe au top, bonne humeur et convivialité. On as passé un super moment , merci et bonne continuation !

(Traducido por Google) Gran costine (Original) Great Costine

Am ersten Tag, wurden wir weg geschickt um ca 20.30/21.00 sie hätten zwar noch Platz aber kein essen mehr?? Man müsse unbedingt reservieren. Gesagt getan.Am nächsten Tag.Tisch war nicht bereit obwohl wir dank ÖV verspätung hatten. Erste Bedienung gab sich sehr mühe war freundlich, hat uns wenige Worte erklären müssen welche wir nicht übersetzen konnten. Danach kam sie nicht mehr. Wir wurden lange vor leeren Tellern und Gläsern sitzen gelassen, mussten uns mehrmals melden das wir überhaupt beachtet wurden. Service lief extra weiter weg von uns oder schaute zur anderen Seite, immer und immer wieder.Risotto gab es keines was ich sehr schade fand, das ist für mich Typisch... Ja leider sehr Mangelhaft obwohl die Küche gut wäre.

Faible qualité des produits utilisés, la viande avait notamment des vaisseaux sanguins et du gras en quantité importante. Pour le prix de l’entrecôte (40.-) on s’attend à une sélection de produits de qualités. Quant au choix des vins de la région. les serveurs ne connaissent pas la carte, et par conséquent, ne peuvent conseiller judicieusement les clients. Le merlot du tessin avait en outre un gout de vinaigre. Malgré la proposition de la serveuse d’offrir les digestifs, nous avons été très déçus de notre repas. Le chef du grille adopte une attitude outrageusement arrogante.

Abbiamo mangiato i formaggi misti come l'antipasto, e le puntine di maiale con le patate come il secondo... poi abbiamo bevuto il vino di Pazzallo.I formaggi erano buoni.Ma le puntine di maiale con le patate... alcune patate erano crude, e le puntine di maiale erano troppo salate.Era come mangiare i pezzi di sale.Alcuni pezzi erano completamente senza sale e molti altri sapevano solo sale.Ma la qualità delle puntine e cottura erano buone, e se avessero usato il sale correttamente, le puntine sarebbero buonissime.Poi il vino di questa zona, era come l'aceto.Secondo me dovevano usarlo per cucinare...Non so perchè, ma il cameriere non ha aperto il tappo davanti a noi, l'ha portato che era già aperto.È sciocco, ma dubitavo : "Forse ci hanno offerto un altro vino in una bottiglia di vino pazzallo ?" - spero di no.Tuttavia, dovrebbero capire che se non aprono il vino davanti ai clienti, potrebbero pensare così.Gli ho dato 2 stelle per la località (bel giardino !), l'antipasto e i camerieri (sono simpatici) ma vi consiglio di prepararsi per il controllo delle zanzare se volete mangiare fuori in estate.

Ci rechiamo in questo tipico grotto nei pressi di Lugano Paradiso, pensando di passare una cena spensierata, tutt'altro.Il posto è molto caratteristico, con un bel giardino esterno. Ci accomodiamo e decidiamo per l antipasto di formaggi, le puntine e una bottiglia di Merlot Capriasca del 2018. Prima cosa il Merlot locale ci viene servito aperto. Alla domanda perchè mi si dice che è stato aperto nel bar. Mi fido. Vino pessimo, acido...non sà di tappo il vino è così, pessimo. Costo 39chf. Cosa devo pensare secondo voi? Son dei poveretti mi fanno pena, lo lasciamo li. Formaggi buoni. Puntine un pezzo di sale. Mia moglie ne ha lasciate metà. Costo 115 chf. Serata rovinata. Alla fine ci offrono un amaro per riparare, teneteveli i soldi poveretti. Vi posso solo compatire.Addio.

(Traducido por Google) Servicio muy amable y rápido. Comida muy deliciosa que nos sirvieron muy rápidamente. También muy apto para niños. Nuestra hija también consiguió algo para pintar. ¡Nos encantaría volver! (Original) Sehr freundliche schnelle Bedienung. Sehr leckeres Essen, dass wir auch sehr schnell serviert bekamen. Auch sehr Kinderfreundlich. Unsere Tochter bekam auch was zum malen. Kommen gerne wieder !!!

(Traducido por Google) Excelente y amable personal. (Original) Ottimo e personale gentile

Sempre bene, i ragazzi carini e gentili.La carne buona e i prezzi ragionevoli.Solo molta gente e i ragazzi risultavano essere disorganizzati ma può capitare.

(Traducido por Google) Comemos muy bien (Original) Si mangia veramente bene

(Traducido por Google) Buena comida y un equipo joven y fresco que brinda un excelente servicio. (Original) Great food and cool young crew providing an excellent service.

(Traducido por Google) servicio y ambiente muy cálido y auténtico. ¡El mejor pato de cricket! Grazie Carla y Tinu (Original) sehr herzlicher,authentischer Sevice und Ambiente. Beste Grillente ever! Grazie Carla und Tinu

(Traducido por Google) La gruta de subida a Carona, situada en el bosque y resguardada del calor del verano, está actualmente dirigida por chicos jóvenes. Cogimos fiambres y quesos, todos muy buenos y frescos, seguidos de las costillas, para ser precisos, con verduras a la plancha y patatas asadas. Lamentablemente las tachuelas no estaban bien cocidas y algunas estaban rojas por dentro, ya que era cerdo le informé a la mesera que lo lamentaba y me dijo que podíamos volver a ponerlas a la parrilla (en el período de covid diría mejor evitar), el postre era un el pan tampoco es exactamente adorable. Para recompensar el deseo de hacer y poner las tradiciones en primer plano, los niños están motivados y con el espíritu adecuado, ciertamente hay cosas que corregir, por ejemplo, la carne a la parrilla nunca debe cubrirse después de la cocción, de lo contrario se vuelve goma. Los precios son normales y el servicio es bueno. (Original) Grotto sulla salita per andare a Carona, situato nel bosco e al riparo dalla calura estiva, è attualemente gestito da giovani ragazzi. Abbiamo preso dei taglieri di affettati e formaggi, tutto molto buono e fresco, a seguire le costine, per la precisione puntine, con verdure grigliate e patate al forno. Purtroppo le puntine non erano ben cotte e alcune erano rosse all'interno, trattandosi di carne di maiale ho informato la cameriera che dispiaciuta mi ha detto che avremmo potuto rimetterle sulla griglia (in periodo covid direi meglio evitare), il dessert era una torta di pane anch'essa non proprio amabile. Da premiare la voglia di fare e di portare a vanti le tradizioni, i ragazzi sono motivati e con lo spirito giusto, ci sono sicuramente delle cose da correggere per esempio la carne alla griglia non va mai coperta dopo la cottura sennò diventa gomma. I prezzi nella norma e il servizio buono.

(Traducido por Google) Servicio amable en tres idiomas, comida muy buena: una velada exitosa 👍👍👍 (Original) Freundliche Bedienung in drei Sprachen, sehr feines Essen - ein gelungener Abend 👍👍👍

Wie es so ist im Tessin - mindestens einmal in ein schönes Grotto... Bei einer Fahrt mit dem Cabrio haben wir dieses entdeckt und für den Abend reserviert. Bei Ankunft war die Reservation irgendwie vergessen, man wollte uns als Paar an einen runden 6er Tisch setzten - danach habe wir dann doch noch einen einigermaßen schönen Tisch bekommen. Als Beilagen gab es Kartoffeln, Risotto und Polenta auf der Karte. Beim Bestellen wurde uns dann mitgeteilt (wir waren sehr früh dort so gegen 8 Uhr und nur wenig Leute) das es weder Risotto noch Polenta mehr gibt - Ausverkauft! Hallo? Das in einem Grotto? Nicht mal eine Erklärung dazu, oder das man mit Wartezeit auf ein Risotto warten kann, nichts! Gab es kein Reis mehr? Also ich verstehe das absolut nicht... Die Portion des bestellten Essens war klein, entsprechend schnell war das essen vorbei, der Service war solala. (Danach gingen wir nochmals essen, weil wir noch Hunger hatten.)Die Weinkacheln habe ich mit einem Aschenbecher verwechselt weil die Ränder abgeschlagen waren und die Glasur defekt war an x Stellen. Ein wirklich sehr enttäuschenden Besuch.

(Traducido por Google) Genuino y no se puede decir nada más (Original) Genuino e non si può dire altro

(Traducido por Google) Gracias Ricchi por la bienvenida. Gruta amigable con excelente comida. (Original) Merci Ricchi pour l'accueil. Sympa Grotto avec excellente nourriture