Grotto Sassalto in Caslano

Place with an unmissable view, well-served and many tasty dishes.

A grotto with great views and fantastic food. We took the tasting menu and were very satisfied. Very few restaurants can manage a good risotto - here it is a poem - compliments to the kitchen! The service is attentive and very friendly. This grotto is a MUST.

Very unfriendly reception, unfortunately the food wasn't good at all. Expected more. Very unfortunate...

Impeccable service, small and relaxed environment with a beautiful view. The dishes are good and well looked after in every respect. They modified a couple of dishes to accommodate vegetarian options. A cellar well stocked with wine. As a couple or with friends, a beautiful experience.

A magnificent view of the lake, typical Ticino cuisine of high quality, a warm welcome.

Choosing a menu is difficult for young children. My grandchildren were probably made pasta, which unfortunately didn't fill their hungry stomachs. Instead, they ate all of the rolls that were served. These, like our food, tasted simply fantastic!!! I will gladly come again!

Excellent discovery, the view of Lake Lugano is superb, the food is delicious and the quality/price ratio is correct. Excellent traditional Italian dishes as well as a wide choice of wine. Access by car is not easy so don’t hesitate to park in the village and go up on foot! There are, however, a few parking spaces. Remember to bring a sweater if you book on the terrace, because it gets cold quickly. Highly recommend!

exceptional place, very welcoming, fantastic view, excellent service, very refined and high quality food. also excellent value for money. we will definitely return.

Had dinner last night, excellent atmosphere and super good dishes, compliments to the chef, we'll be back soon! I highly recommend. Well done 👏

Peaceful, beautiful, quiet, fantastic view....and of course the food. The food was delicious served by the most polite waiter that you can imagine. I never write this long review but this restaurant deserves it. If you are nearby.....or not, just visit this place and thank me later.

Amazing food and service. I highly recommended it to locals and tourists. Plus the view is very nice.

Excellent value for money, nice terrace, delicious ravioli and braised meat! Greetings from Neggio

The view of the lake alone would be worth the visit. But even for the food it is definitely worth climbing the winding and narrow streets under the guidance of the navigator. The dishes are refined, absolutely innovative, the combinations are perfect. Each dish is a concert of well-layered flavors. Courteous and prepared staff. I can't imagine the experience of enjoying this cuisine sitting at one of the tables outside, in direct contact with nature and overlooking the lake. Absolutely recommended.

Really very nice Grotto (restaurant) offering a nice view of the lake. Relaxing atmosphere (background music) and helpful, attentive and discreet staff. The dishes are of excellent quality and served with care (welcome soup, cold cuts platter as a starter, main course, dessert, water, wine and coffee). Varied wine list with local and regional proposals. In summer it is possible to use the outdoor terrace. Possibility of parking less than five minutes' walk away.

This Grotto provide a fantastic view over lake and mountains. The service is very welcoming and the meals outstanding for a grotto. The chef prepares the food with passion and great sense for flavors. We had a fried eggs with green peas sauce, handmade ravioli with braised beef stuffing, risotto with leek and smoked salmon and braised beef with Polenta. The wine list made me regretting driving a car.

Enjoyed a very tasty lunch. Friendly staff.

The Sassas grotto is the place to have an all-round culinary experience. The atmosphere is relaxing, beautiful background music, attentive and discreet table service. Food is a symphony of taste and aesthetics.

Very cute and charming place. We ate well.

Excellent grotto, the whole family really liked what was served.

Excellent Baden-Baden roe deer saddle

Mega great restaurant. Delicious food and very friendly service. I left my rings there by mistake. I went back again, the waitress remembered me and gave me back the rings I found.

Fabulous place, great food, one of our favorites!!!

A grotto of a special class. Very fine food and friendly service. The wonderful view is also a joy. Nice interiors in bad weather. Top wine list.

Great experience. Good food from the buffet. Fantastic view.

Very good food, innovative cuisine in addition to the classic grotto menu.

Had lunch on a glorious day. Quiet when I visited, but the service was spot on. Friendly, attentive, but the waiter held back until needed. A simple mixed salad, risotto and beer for me. But tastefully done… 😎

We were completely satisfied. Reserved online, went 45 minutes early due to weather uncertainty. Wasn't a problem. Friendly, courteous service from the waiter and boss. Just before it started to rain, we were offered a table with the same great view inside. The food is above average good and lovingly prepared. Dessert full of sophistication. A successful evening. For me one of the best grotti in Ticino.

After years we decided to go to the Grotto Sassalto for dinner again. At 7 p.m. there were already 6 guests present. When the boss asked if we had reserved, we answered yes. He found our reservation. From the entrance to the kitchen, the boss and his waiter, the serving daughter was busy with the 6 guests, showed us with their fingers where our table was. Both were too lazy to accompany us to our table. (still as unfriendly as years ago). There was still some leftover pasta from the previous meal on my starter plate. My partner's set didn't include any forks. Can happen? The food was good, the portions were clear, especially the starters. A dessert will satisfy any remaining hunger pangs. It took at least 20 minutes until we received the cards to choose the dessert. We quickly chose from 3 desserts. Unfortunately no one wanted to take the order. All three of us tried to make ourselves noticed. After 15 minutes the boss came down from his Olympus and asked us about our wishes. Which honour. 3 coffees and the bill. I didn't understand what the boss's job was in this company. He stands by the kitchen and looks down at the tables. Unfortunately he doesn't see anything. The view is still great. The staff is overwhelmed. The boss is just the boss.

Exquisite food in a wonderful place. Thanks

What a location! What dishes! What a wine! Refined dishes, tasty and served properly. In the cellar there are various choices of excellent wines. The place is magnificent with a wonderful view of the lake. Furthermore, in summer you can enjoy the cool air coming from the forest surrounding the property.

Very nice & idyllic place & the food is great

Excellent cuisine, quiet and well-kept place with fabulous view! Attentive and very friendly service. I would say a top “Grotto”. We always come back with pleasure

Well served dishes and delicious food. Always welcomed. Fabulous view of the lake and its villages both day and night.

Very welcoming place, good service, excellent food, good value for money. Recommended

Excellent authentic food. Friendly service and great lake views. Highly recommended

Just wow😍 We'll definitely come back. Absolutely awesome from A to Z. Highly recommended. A big thank you to the kitchen and the service is also great, keep it up

Excellent meal in a great setting facing the lake. A little expensive probably, but certainly linked to the fact that we were in Switzerland

Fantastic location and friendly, attentive staff. Good cuisine

Food was nice and view is great. However staff can be very hit and miss we had two servers one was friendly while other took plate from child while he was still holding food in his hand

Super traditional map of the region, And the landscape is just magnificent.

Great place, the setting is magnificent! The food and service are top notch. Really worth discovering!

Great service, super delicious cuisine! Something upscale!

A very nice experience, everything was perfect and delicious...thank you for this magnificent place with an exceptional view

Place with a wonderful view Great service and divine catering. A real treat for the pupils and taste buds

A warm and smiling welcome despite wearing a mask. The cuisine is excellent, my compliments to the chefs. We were quickly served and we enjoyed ourselves. I happily recommend this Grotto and its typically Ticino menu.

excellent lunch, excellent service, wonderful panoramic spot

Top location on the lake with beautiful terrace and great view. Traditional tessiner and modern menu for every taste. Very good quality food. Friendly and refined service. Nice selection of wine with special attention to local products. Very good experience. Not cheap, but worth it.

Very nice service. Food good too. Rather at the upper price limit

It was very delicious and the service was perfect. Every time again!

closed and orphaned, opening times weren't right, so they got stuck in the Stremadome

Very fine polenta with excellent porcini mushrooms. I'd love to come back.

We ate very well, the service was excellent. Thank you

Der Service war kompetent (gute Weinempfehlung), das Essen hervorragend und fie Aussicht ist klasse: Was will man mehr? Sehr empfehlenswert!

The food was very fine, fine cuisine, beautiful view of the lake.

Découvert par hasard après une randonnée au mont Caslano, ce grotto offre une magnifique terrasse avec vue sur le lac de Lugano. Délicieux tartare de bœuf et filet de lapin à la toscane avec gratin de pommes de terre. Simple et goûteux!

Magnificent terrace. Friendly service. Delicious dishes. I will return without hesitation.

Molto bello Acoglienza top Buon servizio Cibo molto buono

Tolles kleines Ausflugsrestaurant. Gute regionale Küche. Kleine Auswahl aber alles frisch gemacht. Sehr lecker. Wer eine trditionelle Grotta sucht ist hier richtig. Gosse Retaurants mit grosser Karte gibt es unten am See. Der Grillteller ist eine wucht.

Sempre gentili e disponibili. Cibo ottimo, anche sotto forma di delivery: porzioni abbondanti e gusto "come in ristorante". Avete salvato il nostro tradizionale pranzo di Natale. Grazie!!!

This cute little grotto up above Caslano has a wonderful terrace and view down onto Lake Lugano. The food was excellent and even imaginative, the service very attentive.

Premetto di essere un criticone e di cenare almeno 3-4 volte a settimana in diversi ristoranti sia in Ticino che in Svizzera interna. Posso assicurare di aver raramente mangiato così bene come al Grotto Sassalto: esperienza "uao!", complimenti allo chef e a tutta la squadra, un'esperienza culinaria eccellente; una delle migliori esperienze culinarie della mia vita.

Tutto perfetto, la vista, la location,Il servizio veloce, curato e gentile.Abbiamo preso il menù degustazione e non c’era una portata più che sublime.

Sella di Capriolo in 4. Doppio giro come si usa. Forse un po' caro per chi viene dall'Italia, ma ne vale la pena

War leider eine Enttäuschung... Wir liessen uns durch die guten Bewertungen leiten und suchten deshalb dieses Restaurant auf. Die Auswahl war eher klein, mein Risotto sehr fade und langweilig (das hätte ich selber besser hinbekommen) und für Kinder hätte es nicht wirklich eine Auswahl gehabt, wären welche dabei gewesen. Darum leider nur 2 Sterne.

Pranzo di compleanno con meravigliosa Sella e i suoi contorni, ottimo vino e squisiti dessert. Complimenti allo chef Gabriele Rusca e pure al giovane cameriere discreto professionale e simpatico. Piccola sala ma con vista aperta sul lago.

Très bel endroit. Un service impeccable et alors la cuisine !!! Un vrai régal , généreux et savoureux!

Wir sind jedes Jahr in Caslano und besuchen immer wieder dieses aussergewöhnliche Grotto. Wer kein 0815-Grotto sucht und bereit ist, für qualitativ hochstehendes Essen zu bezahlen, ist hier genau richtig aufgehoben. Die Schweinebäckchen und der Braten sind absolut empfehlenswert. Es gibt jeweils einen Gruss aus der Küche - heute ein aromatisches Karotten-Ingwer-Süppchen. Das Wild, das wir heute hatten, war traumhaft. Aber das Dessert hat noch alles übertroffen: eine Kreation aus Merengues, Vermicelles, Kastanien-Glacé und Himbeeren. Allen Feinschmeckern, die sich nicht mit Besteck, Gläser und Dekoration aufhalten, können wir diesen wundervollen Ort mit traumhafter Aussicht absolut empfehlen! Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Überfordertes und angelehrntes Personal. Ein Graus. Besteck kommt aus der Kantinen Küche. Rotwein wird zu warm in einem billigen Glas ausgeschenkt.Geschmorter Rundsbraten und Schweine Bäckchen schmecken wie in der Kantine. Jeglicher kulinarischer Höhenflug bleibt uns verwehrt. Keine Liebe zum Detail. Angefangen beim Besteck und hört bei dem fehlenden Rotwein, Lorbeer oder Rosmarin Geschmack beim Fleisch auf.Als Vorspeise habe ich eine Salami grob aufgeschnitten ohne jegliche Dekoration auf einem Holzbrett erhalten.Eine Enttäuschung sonder gleichen.

(Traducido por Google) Buena comida, buena como siempre (Original) Feines essen, gut wie jedes mal

Ein Genussabend wie erwünscht!Wir waren für ein Abendessen dort und haben das Degustationsmenu genossen. SuperSehr gute Weinkarte, da wird man fündig. Bei unserem Wein hätten wir jedoch erwartet, dass die Gläser nachgefüllt werden und wir dies nicht selber machen müssen. Das ist aber schon das einzigste was nicht stimmt. Die Aussicht auf den See war grandios. Das Nachbargrotto mit der Karaoke war jedoch sehr störend. Da kann das Restaurant jedoch nichts dafür. Wir werden sehr gerne wieder kommen.

(Traducido por Google) La comida es excelente, muchos platos regionales y de temporada. Comí gnocci con setas porcini como entrante, luego estofado de jabalí con spaetzle, castañas y puré de coliflor. La comida también está muy bien organizada y, sin embargo, las porciones no son demasiado pequeñas. Muy recomendable. (Original) Essen ist Top, viele regionale und saisonale Gerichte. Hatte Gnocci mit Steinpilzen zur Vorspeise, danach Wildschweinragut mit Spätzli, Maroni und Blumenkohlpuree. Auch wird das Essen schön angerichtet und trotzdem sind die Portionen nicht zu klein bemessen. Sehr empfehlenswert.

(Traducido por Google) Impresionante lugar. Excelente cocina (Original) Posto stupendo. Ottima cucina

(Traducido por Google) Disfrute de una buena comida con una hermosa vista. Servicio amigable. (Original) Bei schöner Aussicht gemütlich Essen. Freundliche Bedienung.

(Traducido por Google) Comimos divinamente, felicitaciones al cocinero y al amable personal. Definitivamente vamos a estar de vuelta. (Original) Abbiamo mangiato divinamente, complimenti al cuoco e al personale davvero gentili. Torneremo sicuramente.

Ohne mit der Wimper zu zucken, werden für 2 dl Bier Fr 5.-- einkassiert. Nicht etwa weil der Tisch für Essen hätte verkauft werden können, nein, das Grotto war leer. Der totale Abriss für Touristen, die es ja nicht anders wollen.Danke, da bleib ich bei meinen alten Bekannten, wo wir seit Jahren gut bedient werden.

Der letzte Besuch lag ein paar Jahre zurück. Umso erfreuter waren wir, alles noch so perfekt wie früher vorzufinden. Die Aussicht, die aufmerksame Bedienung - und natürlich das wunderbare Essen. Ich wäre alleine schon wegen dem einmaligen Büscion-Käse aus dem Valle di Muggio wiedergekommen, der zur Vorspeise gereicht wird. Man sollte auch genügend Hunger fürs Dessert mitbringen - tolle Kreationen!

Se cercate un buon ristorante è sicuramente il posto che fa per voi. Purtroppo di grotto ha ben poco, piatti anche tipici, ma innovativi. Si trovano anche piatti da ristorante.Abbiamo mangiato molto bene ma i prezzi sono sopra la media.....un po’ caro per i miei gusti Personale cordiale!

Prenotato per avere un bel tavolo all'esterno (per COVID meglio prenotare abbastanza in anticipo).Ordinato un antipasto misto della casa di qualita' e varieta' davvero positivamente sorprendente.Molto bella anche la presentazione.Piatto principale dal menu innovazione davvero di gradimento. Ottimo e presentato bene.Servizio attento e veloce.La vista sul golfo di Agno inclusa nel prezzo.Davvero una scoperta piacevole e da ritornarci.

(Traducido por Google) Muy buena comida, servicio amable, hermosa ubicación, agradablemente fresca después de un caluroso día de verano. Sin olvidar la gran vista del lago. (Original) Sehr gutes Essen, freundliche Bedienung, schöne Lage, angenehm kühl nach eine heissen Sommertag. Nicht zu vergessen die tolle Aussicht auf den See

Im Sassalto hat man einen sagenhaften Blick über den Luganersee bei Caslano. Das Essen ist authentisch und sehr fein, die Bedienung ausserordentlich freundlich. Auf der Weinkarte finden sich auch Tessiner Highlights, die nicht in jedem Führer stehen (Tri Pin beispielsweise). Als wir da waren, ging ein heftiges Gewitter über der Region nieder; das brachte allerdings niemanden aus der Ruhe.

Die Lage ist sehr schön und der Ausblick auf den See genial. Das Essen war sehr fein.Da es sich um eine gehobene Küche handelt, ist die Präsentation und Grösse der Menus entsprechend.

(Traducido por Google) Gruta idílica sobre Caslano. Haz una reserva y disfruta (Original) Idyllisches Grotto oberhalb Caslano. Unbedingt reservieren und geniessen

- Wunderschöne Lage im Wald mit Aussicht auf den See - von Caslano aus gut zu Fuss erreichbar - ausgesprochen freundliches und professionelles Personal - typische Grotto-Menues in hoher Qualität - es gibt aber auch Alternativen - gut sortierte Weinkarte - etwas gehobene Preislage - aber total angebracht - Preis/Leistung stimmt - ich kann dieses Restaurant vorbehaltlos empfehlen, Reservation notwendig

(Traducido por Google) Deliciosa comida y hermoso lugar! (Original) Cibo squisito e posto stupendo!

Lecker sehr nett tolle Aussicht und kinderfreundlich . Jederzeit wieder! Haben für unseren Sohn extra Pasta gemacht

(Traducido por Google) Deliciosa comida casera, servicio amable y una vista increíblemente hermosa. ¡PARTE SUPERIOR! (Original) Delicious homemade food, friendly service and unbelievably beautiful view! TOP!

Am besten erreicht man das Grotto zu Fuss. Das empfiehlt sich auch, weil man nach all den feinen Spiesen und Getränken einen Minispaziergang mit Verdauungseffekt brauchen kann. Hotel Eden, dran vorbei, 20 Minuten Weg hoch, an einigen anderen Grotti vorbei bis ganz hinten, da sind die feinen Coniglio, die Polenta, die feinen Desserts, den selbtgemachten Nocino und die mundigen Desserts - vor allem aber die ausserordentlich nette Bedienung. Alles zusammen nicht ganz billig, aber im Preis-Leistungsverhältnis mehr als OK.

Ein schöner Ort zun drinnen und draussen essen. Freundliche ,zuvorkommende Bedienung . Sehr gutes geschmacklich und qualitativ hochstehendes Essen. Der Brasato mit Gratin oder Polenta ausgezeichnet. Wir kommen wieder Renate Cochand, Caslano

Nous avons adoré cette adresse, que nous recommandons sans hésiter. Un très bon accueil a parfait un délicieux repas, à la hauteur du cadre idyllique.

Sono una cliente affezionata del grotto Sassalto ma era da alcuni mesi che non facevo visita al mitico cuoco Gabri...e come sempre ho potuto gustarmi una cena impeccabile. Sono stata inoltre molto piacevolmente sorpresa dalle nuove proposte fuori menù...assolutamente deliziosa la zuppetta thai con astice ed impeccabili le costolette d’agnello. Ho in seguito concluso in bellezza con una profumatissima crema caramellata al rosmarino. Il servizio come sempre perfetto ed attentissimo al cliente. Complimenti come sempre a tutti quanti!!!! Avanti così con delle nuove proposte anche per i clienti affezionati!

(Traducido por Google) Cenamos en la Gruta Sassalto con colegas en la cena de empresa. El ambiente es acogedor y relajado y el personal siempre está disponible. Los platos del juego estaban bien cuidados y abundantes. La carne fue particularmente apreciada como tierna y perfectamente preparada. Ubicación panorámica con vistas al lago Ceresio. (Original) Abbiamo cenato al Grotto Sassalto con colleghi nell’ambito della cena aziendale. L’ambiente è accogliente e rilassato e anche il personale sempre disponibile. I piatti a base di selvaggina erano curati e abbondanti. La carne è stata particolarmente apprezzata in quanto tenera e cucinata alla perfezione. Location panoramica con vista sul lago Ceresio.

(Traducido por Google) ¡Parte superior! (Original) Top!

(Traducido por Google) El lugar tiende a ser rústico con algún detalle elegante. La vista no tiene precio si tienes la suerte de pasar allí en un hermoso día soleado. El menú me pareció un poco pobre, pero todo lo que obtuvimos fue muy bueno y casero, quizás algunas combinaciones muy arriesgadas pero buenas. Las botellas de vino tienen un coste excesivo. (Original) Il locale è tendenzialmente rustico con qualche dettaglio elegante. La vista è qualcosa di impagabile se si ha la fortuna di capitare lì in una bella giornata di sole. Il menù lo ho trovato un po' povero, però tutto quello che abbiamo preso esa molto buono e casereccio, magari alcuni accostamenti un po' azzardati ma buoni. Le bottiglie di vino hanno un costo eccessivo.

(Traducido por Google) Adecuado para grupos de 10 y más personas: éramos muchos y el servicio fue estupendo. Comimos venado y corzo: delicioso. Muy buena primera y sopas. También recomiendo que dejar espacio para el postre. (Original) Adatto a gruppi di 10 e più persone: eravamo in tanti ed il servizio è stato ottimo. Abbiamo mangiato cervo e capriolo: squisiti. Molto buoni i primi e le zuppe. Consiglio anche di lasciare uno spazio per il dolce.

(Traducido por Google) Muy buen lugar, es casi una pena llamarlo gruta. Fantástica silla de venado, personal joven amable y conocedor. ❤❤❤ (Original) Posto molto bello, è quasi un peccato chiamarlo grotto. Sella di capriolo fantastica, personale giovane gentile e preparato. ❤❤❤

(Traducido por Google) Hermosa vista del lago, personal muy amable y excelente silla de venado. (Original) Bella vista sul lago, personale molto gentile e ottima sella di capriolo.

(Traducido por Google) Fui allí el domingo después del Caslano Blues a las 1:40 p.m.con 5 personas y quería algo de comida y bebida. El chef ya no quería cocinar. Solo quería vender algo frío. Lamentablemente, solo hay 4 platos fríos en el menú. Luego tenemos la placa Ticino para 25 SFR. ordenado, que fue servido con descuido y frugalidad, sin gürkli, tomates, etc. Aparentemente, el propietario quería trabajar en la hora de la habitación y ya no trabajar y ganar dinero. Para nosotros esta fue la última visita. Aquellos que buscan hospitalidad deberían evitar el Sassalto. (Original) Waren am Sonntag, nach dem Caslano Blues um 13:40 Uhr mit 5 Personen da und wollten etwas Essen und Trinken. Der Chef hatte aber keine Lust mehr zum kochen. Er wollte nur etwas Kaltes verkaufen. Leider gibt es aber nur 4 kalte Speisen auf der Karte. Wir haben dann den Tessinerteller für 25.- SFR. bestellt, der sehr lieblos und frugal, ohne Gürkli, Tomaten usw., serviert wurde. Der Wirt wollte scheinbar in die Zimmerstunde und nicht mehr arbeiten und Geld verdienen. Für uns war dies der letzte Besuch. Wer Gastfreundschaft sucht, sollte das Sassalto meiden.

(Traducido por Google) La vista es hermosa, especialmente al atardecer. Ambiente romántico y deliciosa cocina tradicional del Tesino a veces revisada con sutileza. El servicio es de primera. (Original) La vue est magnifique surtout au coucher du soleil. Ambiance romantique et délicieuse cuisine traditionnelle tessinoise parfois revisitée avec subtilité. Le service est top

(Traducido por Google) Excelente cocina y una hermosa vista desde el restaurante. (Original) Ottima cucina e una bellissima vista dal ristorante

(Traducido por Google) Muy agradable, gruta cómoda, buen servicio, comida súper fina, con atención al detalle. relación precio-rendimiento superior! Me gustaría volver (Original) sehr schönes, gemütliches grotto, nette bedienung, super feines essen, mit liebe zum detail. preis-leistungsverhältnis top! komme gerne wieder.