Nestled in the quaint medieval village of Vico Morcote
overlooking Lake Lugano, Ristorante La Sorgente welcomes
curious visitors in search of a local, fine-dining experience.

Nestled in the quaint medieval village of Vico Morcote overlooking Lake Lugano, Ristorante La Sorgente welcomes curious visitors in search of a local, fine-dining experience.

Menu à la carte

Starters

Pumpkin cream, soft-cooked egg, amaretto, raisins and spinach • 26

Kürbiscreme, weiches Ei, Amaretto, rosinen und spinat

Bagna cauda, marinated egg yolk, savoy cabbage and winter vegetables with pinzimonio • 24

Bagna Cauda, mariniertes Eigelb, Wirz und Wintergemüse im Pinzimonio

BIO Ticino trout in carpione, bay leaf and Parmesan foam   • 29

BIO-Tessiner Forelle in Carpione, Lorbeer und Parmesanschaum  

Figs, grapes, local Ticino cured ham and fresh formaggella cheese from the dairy • 31

Feigen, Trauben, Tessiner Rohschinken und frische Formaggella von der Käserei

First dishes

Mancini paccheri, game ragù and charred orange  • 29

Mancini Paccheri, Wildragout und gebrannte Orange 

Ravioli, Ticino luganighetta sausage, “Profumo di Latte” ricotta and morel mushrooms • 28

Ravioli, Tessiner Luganighetta, Ricotta „Profumo di Latte “und Morcheln

Terreni alla Maggia risotto, stracchino cheese, red berries and fermented garlic  • 31

Risotto Terreni alla Maggia, Stracchino, rote Früchte und fermentierter Knoblauch

Spaghettone with smoked butter, Grisons dried beef, spring onion and pepper • 28

Spaghettone mit geräucherter Butter, Bündner Trockenfleisch, Frühlingszwiebel und Pfeffer

Main courses

“PURA” salmon trout, herb mousseline, wine sauce and grilled cauliflower • 43

Lachsforelle „PURA“, Kräutermousseline, Weinsauce und Grillblumenkohl 

Fire-grilled venison loin, spiced apple, cabis, Brussels sprouts and redcurrants • 49

Über dem Feuer gegrilltes Rehrückenstück, Gewürzapfel, Cabis, Rosenkohl und Johannisbeeren 

Cannellini bean cream, roasted escarole, raisins, pine nuts and truffle • 39

Cannellinicreme, gerösteter Chicorée, Rosinen, Pinienkerne und Trüffel 

Grilled Swiss beef ribeye, seasonal side dish and demi-glace • 45

Gegrilltes Schweizer Rinder-Ribeye, saisonale Beilage und Demi-Glace 

To conclude

Selection of cheese  • 22
Two cheese specialties from our farm and a daily selection

Auswahl an Käsesorten 

Zwei Käsespezialitäten von unserem eigenen Bauernhof und eine tägliche Auswahl

Dessert

Citrus Tonic • 15

Zitrusfrüchte Tonic

Figs, hazelnut praline and chocolate • 15

Feigen, Haselnusspraliné und Schokolade

Port wine zabaglione, chestnuts and persimmon  • 15

Zabaione mit Portwein, Kastanien und Kaki 

Sorbet of the day • 6

Sorbet des Tages

Tasting menu

Service: Salvatore Gagliardi
Kitchen: Chef Francesco Sangalli and Jimmy Cannizzaro
Sommelier: Giulia Pozzoli Bernasconi

Vegan and vegetarian options are always available.
For allergies and intolerances please contact our restaurant staff.

An authentic cuisine awaits those who discover this hidden gem.

First and foremost, at the core of Chef Francesco Sangalli’s vision are high-quality, local ingredients produced by small scale farmers.

He then enhances these local products with his unique cooking techniques: open flame, charcoal, and smoking. The result is haute cuisine that embraces sustainability, environmental consciousness, and modernity.

The menu is curated in the pursuit of seasonality
An intimate atmosphere.

Divided between two historic dining rooms or on the terrace overlooking the lake at Relais Castello di Morcote, a 17th-century building where you can also stay in one of its 12 uniquely designed rooms. Our cellar features a selection of over 200 labels, carefully chosen by our sommelier to create exceptional and memorable pairings.

A small reality

La Sorgente: a small restaurant, filled with dedication, innovation, and passion. All elements which go hand in hand with the carefully crafted, organic wines from the family-owned wine estate, Tenuta Castello di Morcote. It is a lifestyle experience combining distinguished wines with elevated gastronomy.

Private Events
Creativity at the service of special moments to be shared.
An experience beyond time.