The story
Cacciatori brings the flavours of Piedmont to the small town of Cartosio. The kitchen follows a seasonal approach, letting the region’s produce speak for itself. This consistent quality earned the restaurant a Michelin Bib Gourmand, a recognition for good value cooking that satisfies without pretence.
The setting is welcoming: outdoor seating on the terrace invites leisurely meals, and the wine list turns up interesting bottles from the area and beyond. Parking is available for those driving in.
Simple, honest cooking rooted in Piedmontese tradition – that is what Cacciatori offers, and the Bib Gourmand confirms it.
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good quality, good value cooking
The most pleasant spot is high up in the Malcantone at the Cacciatori, beside a babbling fountain in a magical garden. Here, and in the restaurant of this long-established family-run business, the very friendly staff serve not only Ticino classics but primarily French- and Italian-inspired dishes. There are no surprises, but what’s served is consistently well-executed. For example, a warm salad artfully arranged with orange and grapefruit, featuring a wild-caught lobster tail that is unfortunately a bit dry. Or a crispy asparagus millefeuille made from puff pastry, paired with a delicate chervil velouté. The green asparagus flan, served with a rich asparagus cream sauce, is also delicious. The house specialty is the risotto served in a Parmesan wheel, which we ordered this time alongside a delicate saltimbocca in Marsala sauce. The Cacciatori features a legendary multi-tiered dessert trolley, heavily stocked with sweets. We treated ourselves to an outstanding, freshly inverted crème caramel, served à la minute with plenty of whipped cream and fresh berries.
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