At Origini, each dish tells a story, and each glass unveils the soul of our land.
Menu
Chef Guglielmo Curcio invites you to discover dishes that combine tradition and creativity, for a primordial and unique culinary experience.
Tasting
The Classic
Zander aged in miso, fermented sunflower sauce, zander caviar
Veal tongue “al verde”
Fusillone “Monograno Felicetti”, spruce and pear
Pig on bbq, kimchi, corn from Ghitello mill, apple
Citrus fruits
5 courses 92.-
The Vegetarian
Beetroot “in saor” style, almond, and rose petals
Lentil tempeh
Fusillone “Monograno Felicetti”, spruce and pear
Cauliflower, curry and dill
Chocolate, koji, candied savoy cabbage
5 courses 80.-
Origini
Free-hand tasting path
7 courses 130.-
À la carte
Starters
Beetroot “in saor” style, almond, and rose petals
25.-
Veal tongue “al verde”
26.-
Zander aged in miso, fermented sunflower sauce, zander caviar
30.-
First courses
Green Plin ravioli filled with game hearts in stock, toasted pumpkin seed
28.-
Risotto “Riserva San Massimo”, cauliflower, smoked eel, chives and Sansho pepper
27.-
Fusillone “Monograno Felicetti”, spruce and pear
25.-
Main courses
Pig on bbq, kimchi, corn from Ghitello mill, apple
38.-
Pigeon, kiwi and radicchio
45.-
Fish of the day, potatoes pie, caviar and winter herbs
42.-
Dry-aged beef, subject to availability
Price on request
Dessert
Citrus fruits 2.0
10.-
Chocolate, koji, candied savoy cabbage
12.-
Hay creme caramel, spruce and rosemary
12.-
Home made sorbets
5.- / scoop
Cheese platter
5.- / piece
Meat origin
Beef: Switzerland
Veal: Switzerland
Game: Italy
Suckling pig: Switzerland
Pigeon: France
Fish origin
Zander: Switzerland, Italy, Germany
Eel: Italy, Netherlands
Fished: Mediterranean, Adriatic, Japan
Our dishes may contain allergens.
We invite you to inform us of any allergies at the time of booking.
All prices are in CHF and include 8.1% VAT.
Wine Cellar
A journey through the flavors of our region, guided by the experience of our sommeliers, Swea Meucci and Fabrizio Mangiapane.
Our wine cellar is a tribute to the winemaking tradition of the Canton of Ticino, with a selection of labels that tell the passion and quality of our local producers.
Ticino Producers
Using the map of Ticino and the Mendrisio District, enjoy discovering the producers we collaborate with by clicking on the glass icons.
Agriloro
Genestrerio
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Azienda Agraria Mezzana
Mezzana
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Bianchi
Arogno
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Brivio e Gialdi
Mendrisio
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Cadenazzi
Corteglia
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Ortelli
Corteglia
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Parravicini
Castel San Pietro
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Tenuta Villa Castello
Castel San Pietro
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Cantina Blass
Astano
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Castello Luigi
Besazio
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Castello Morcote
Vico Morcote
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Cavallini
Cabbio
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Chiappini
Brissago
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Chiericati
Bellinzona
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Delea
Losone
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Fratelli Meroni
Biasca
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Ghidossi
Croglio
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Giromit
Brissago
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Kopp von der Crone Visini
Barbengo
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Latini
Tremona
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Matasci
Tenero
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Mikrocantina
Mendrisio
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Paolo Basso
Mendrisio
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Valsangiacomo
Mendrisio
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Mondò
Sementina
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Pian Marnino
Gudo
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Tamborini
Lamone
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Tenuta Luigina
Stabio
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Tenuta San Giorgio
Cassina d'Agno
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Vinattieri
Stabio
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Vini Rovio
Rovio
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Zündel
Croglio
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Online Wine Shop
Origini‘s wine shop is also online!
How does delivery work?
Mendrisiotto:
For all orders received by 5:00 PM on the restaurant’s opening days, we guarantee delivery within the Mendrisiotto, including Melide, before 7:00 PM.
The wine will be delivered by our sommeliers, Swea and Fabrizio, so you can ask them any questions and impress your guests.
Of course, the wine will be delivered at the right temperature, ready to be enjoyed.
Rest of Switzerland:
Delivery by courier guaranteed within 4 days.
The cost?
Free delivery for orders over CHF 150.00, otherwise see below.
Mendrisiotto:
Only the price of the bottles, with an additional CHF 5.00 for delivery.
Rest of Switzerland:
The delivery cost is CHF 11.00.
Availability depending on stock.
How to order?
It’s easy, you have several options:
- Visit the online shop;
- Call or message via WhatsApp at: +41 79 170 01 63;
- Send an email to: info@ristoranteorigini.ch.
And for payment?
Only via TWINT, IBAN or cash on delivery.