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
Beef tartare, acetosella and elderberry
Hokkaido scallop, tomato and basil infusion, flaxseed and caviar
Linguine, missoltino and wild garlic
Agon in yakitori, peppers and parsley
Whipped cheesecake, raspberry sorbet and lotus
5 courses 92.-
The Vegetarian
Grilled salad
Cucumber with tomato and basil infusion, flax
Camouflage risotto (caper,tomato and lemon)
Non-parmesan eggplant
Geranium sorbet, cherries and chocolate
5 courses 75.-
Origini
Free-hand tasting path
7 courses 130.-
À la carte
Starters
Beef tartare, acetosella and elderberry
26.-
Hokkaido scallop, tomato and basil infusion, flaxseed and caviar
32.-
Grilled sweetbread, chives and fried quinoa
26.-
Non-parmesan eggplant
20.-
First courses
Camouflage risotto (caper,tomato and lemon)
23.-
Lukewarm spaghetti, lake sauce, whitefish roe and southernwood
26.-
Maccheroncini, apricots, bacon and mexican tarragon
25.-
Brain ravioli, negroni and rue
25.-
Main courses
Rabbit stuffed with rabbit, fig leaves and carrot
38.-
Pigeon in two services, creamed new potatoes, field salad and elderflower base
44.-
Agon in yakitori, peppers and parsley
35.-
Fish of the day, barbecued marrow and green bean salad from our garden and mint
37.-
Barbequed dry aged rib-eye steak with its side dishes
Price on request
Dessert
Whipped cheesecake, raspberry sorbet and lotus
10.-
Rose cake and hay ice cream
12.-
Geranium sorbet, cherries and chocolate
10.-
Grilled peach, cream ice cream and grand marnier
10.-
Meat origin
Beef: Switzerland, Spain, Argentina/Uruguay
Veal: Switzerland
Pork: Switzerland
Rabbit: Switzerland, Hungary
Pigeon: France
Fish origin
Scallop: FAO 61
Agone: Italy
Ombrina: Netherlands, Mediterranean
Sea bass: Netherlands, Mediterranean
Missoltino: Italy
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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Il Cavaliere
Contone
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Chiappini
Brissago
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Chiericati
Bellinzona
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Chiodi
Ascona
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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!
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 cost?
Only the price of the bottles, with an additional CHF 5.00 for delivery.
How is the wine delivered?
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.
If the area is not included in the proposed zones, shipping costs will apply.
Availability depending on stock.
How to order?
It’s easy, you have 2 options:
- Call or message via WhatsApp at: +41 79 170 01 63;
- Send an email to: info@ristoranteorigini.ch.
And for payment?
Only via TWINT or cash on delivery.