Perhaps not everyone knows that the culinary tradition of Canton Ticino in Switzerlanda it is really strong and that this cuisine reserves some delicacies that are worth trying. On the other hand, the prices are more famous which, even if the exchange rate in Swiss francs is not always favorable, tends to be a bit unfavorable for us.
But if you want to try one Ticino cuisine genuine, at an absolutely “Italian” price the right address is Trattoria del Persico in Morbio Inferiore (a stone's throw from Chiasso and Mendrisio and a handful of kilometers from Lake Lugano. The atmosphere is informal, and the very nice lady Marisa will make you feel immediately at home in a familiar atmosphere.
In winter the large fireplace in front of which drink an aperitif and in summer the cool outdoor pergola make this restaurant really delicious. Among the proposals a very good and unusual minestrone with mushrooms and chestnuts, and exquisite venison and donkey meat accompanied by the inevitable polenta, especially in summer the menu also offers a good variety of fish, especially from the lake, as a specialty, and to finish off various and special desserts.
In addition, Il Persico also offers a very good Neapolitan pizza. Small curiosity: did you know that the Swiss love to put fresh ground pepper on top of pizza instead of spicy oil? Country you go….
