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| Ticino - The world of the Grottos |
Ticino cuisine is not just only about pizzas and pastas as you may think. Actually it is a paradise for people looking for great food and diversified dishes.
Grotto, which actually is a type of natural or artificial type of cave, is what you shouldn't miss if you want to experience something special. These caves in Ticino are modified into cozy and rustic restaurants. They usually serve traditional Italian and Ticino dishes.
Polenta, a maize-based pasta, is often combined with other ingredients in their dishes. Some famous Ticino meals are ciccit, which are small sausages and Cazzöla, a fine piece of meat with cabbage and potatoes. The cuisine is mostly influenced from Italy, so no wonder if you find plenty of Risotto (rice) based courses. Risotto with mushrooms in autumn, the mushroom picking season, for example is a great choice.
In restaurants near the Lake Lugano or Lake Maggiore you will find more meals based on fish from the region. Famous are the white fish, perch or salmerino. Just like in Italy your meal will have several courses, whereas pasta as a starter is quite usual. |
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