Restaurant

Cuisine at Hotel Stella

Ticino cuisine with a lake view

In our kitchen, regionality and seasonal freshness come first. Enjoy Ticino specialties and international classics in our restaurant or on the adjacent sun terrace, always accompanied by a breathtaking panoramic view of Lake Maggiore. Our culinary offerings also include a diverse selection of vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-friendly creations.

Enjoyment in the Restaurant Stella

From our menu

Our cuisine focuses on regional products and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant with its large window front offers a panoramic view of Lake Maggiore, as does the adjoining sun terrace. In addition to Ticino specialties, you will find international dishes as well as vegetarian, vegan and allergy-friendly options.

Breakfast buffet:
from 7:15 AM to 10:30 AM
Lunch:
from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Small menu:
from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Dinner:
from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Rolled pork Cordon Bleu stuffed with eggplant caponata
and Gottardo cheese, French fries and seasonal vegetables

Rolled pork Cordon Bleu filled with
eggplant caponata and Gottardo cheese,
French fries and seasonal vegetables

CHF 38.00

Beef fillet (200g) with Vallemaggia pepper sauce, parmesan risotto
and seasonal vegetables

Beef fillet (200g) with Vallemaggia pepper sauce, parmesan risotto and seasonal vegetables

CHF 49.50

Zucchini pesto risotto with büscion cheese

Risotto with zucchini pesto and cream cheese

CHF 23.50

Chocolate tortino with a molten center and mango sorbet (approx. 15-minute wait)

Warm chocolate cake with mango sorbet (approx. 15-minute wait)

CHF 14.50

Green salad

Green salad

CHF 9.50

Mixed salad

Mixed salad

CHF 11.50

Large mixed salad with egg

Large mixed salad plate with egg

CHF 17.50

Mixed salad with chicken breast

Mixed salad with chicken breast

CHF 21.50

Burrata with cherry tomatoes and basil

Burrata with cherry tomatoes and basil

CHF 19.50

Tomato espuma with basil extra virgin olive oil

Tomato espuma with basil extra virgin olive oil

CHF 11.00

Minestrone

Ticino-style vegetable soup

CHF 11.00

Hunter's salametti
with Ticino cheeses and pickles

Hunter’s salametti with Ticino cheese
and pickled vegetables

½ CHF 15.50

CHF 24.50

Prosciutto crudo with melon

Cured ham with melon

½ CHF 13.50

CHF 21.50

Roast beef with tartare sauce and French fries

Roast beef with tartare sauce and French fries

½ CHF 20.00

CHF 29.50

Hummus served with Vallemaggia bread

Hummus served with Vallemaggia bread

CHF 13.50

Vegan broad bean and vegetable tartare

Vegan broad bean and vegetable tartare

100g CHF 18.00

200g CHF 27.00

Buckwheat medley with vegetables,
and paprika sauce

Buckwheat medley with vegetables and paprika sauce

CHF 25.50

Vegetables with "Massaman Curry" and basmati rice

Vegetables with “Massaman Curry” and basmati rice

CHF 23.50

Beetroot gnocchi
with arugula pesto

Beetroot gnocchi with arugula pesto

½ CHF 18.50

CHF 25.50

Lemon-filled ravioli with lemon balm butter

Ravioli with lemon filling in lemon balm butter

½ CHF 18.50

CHF 25.50

Gratinated crêpes filled with ricotta and spinach

Gratinated crêpes filled with ricotta cheese and spinach

CHF 21.50

Eggplant parmigiana

Baked eggplant parmigiana

½ CHF 17.50

CHF 23.50

Sicilian-style lasagne
(approx. 15-minute wait)

Sicilian-style lasagne (approx. 15-minute wait)

CHF 25.00

Tagliatelle with luganighetta ragù

Tagliatelle with luganighetta ragù

½ CHF 17.50

CHF 23.50

Homemade gnocchi or spaghetti with a choice of sauce: *

Homemade gnocchi or spaghetti with a choice of sauce: *

- Bolognese

with Bolognese sauce

½ CHF 15.50

CHF 21.50

- Pesto

with pesto sauce

½ CHF 14.50

CHF 20.50

- butter and sage

with sage butter

½ CHF 13.50

CHF 19.50

- tomato

with tomato sauce

½ CHF 14.50

CHF 20.50

- garlic, oil, and chili

with garlic, oil, and chili

½ CHF 13.50

CHF 19.50

- arrabbiata

with spicy tomato sauce

½ CHF 13.50

CHF 19.50

*For homemade gnocchi, there is a supplement of CHF 1.00 for a half portion and CHF 2.00 for a full portion.

*For homemade gnocchi, there is a supplement of CHF 1.00 for a half portion and CHF 2.00 for a full portion.

Veal scaloppine (180g) with Marsala sauce, tagliatelle and seasonal vegetables

Veal scaloppine (180g) with Marsala sauce, tagliatelle and seasonal vegetables

CHF 43.50

"Venetian-style" veal liver with rösti croquettes and seasonal vegetables

“Venetian-style” veal liver with rösti croquettes and seasonal vegetables

CHF 38.50

Steamed John Dory with Marseilles sauce, boiled potatoes and vegetable brunoise

Steamed John Dory with Marseilles sauce, boiled potatoes and vegetable brunoise

CHF 36.50

Beef tartare served with toast and butter

Beef tartare served with toast and butter

70g CHF 22.50

140g CHF 32.50

210g CHF 41.50

Pan-fried pike-perch with lime, cherry tomatoes, rice and seasonal vegetables

Pike-perch fillet with lime, cherry tomatoes, rice and seasonal vegetables

CHF 38.50

MICKEY MOUSE
Sicilian-style lasagne and ice cream (approx. 15-minute wait)

Sicilian-style lasagne and ice cream (approx. 15-minute wait)

CHF 14.50

DONALD DUCK
Penne with tomato sauce and ice cream

Penne with tomato sauce and ice cream

CHF 13.50

PINOCCHIO
Chicken nuggets with French fries and ice cream

Chicken nuggets with French fries and ice cream

CHF 14.50

GOOFY
Mini veal sausage with French fries and ice cream

Mini veal sausage with French fries and ice cream

CHF 14.50

PLUTO
Portion of French fries and ice cream

Portion of French fries with ice cream

CHF 9.50

Our Philosophy

The foundation of our cuisine is fresh, regional products. We work with local suppliers and prepare fresh pasta and baked goods daily. The menu is based on Ticino traditions and adapts to the seasons. What are asparagus and herbs in spring become mushrooms and pumpkin in autumn – the availability of regional ingredients determines the offer.

The Experience

Our restaurant adapts to your mood

Breakfast with a view

The breakfast buffet offers fresh pastries from our own kitchen, regional specialties, and Ticino products. On the terrace or in the restaurant with panoramic windows, the day begins with a lake view.

Lunch on the terrace

The lunch menu includes light Mediterranean dishes, fresh salads, and seasonal specialties. The sun terrace with lake view is the preferred place in good weather. Wines from the region go well with this.

Dinner under palm trees

In the evening, the atmosphere changes: soft lighting and a menu with seasonal focuses. Choose between à la carte dishes or the multi-course half-board menu.

Restaurant & Terrace

Nestled above Lake Maggiore in Orselina, our restaurant invites you to enjoy Swiss and international cuisine in a familiar atmosphere. Whether indoors or on the terrace, the majestic panorama and attentive service make every meal special.

Culinary Events

Throughout the year, the restaurant offers seasonal specials: spring menus with asparagus, summer barbecues under palm trees, traditional Ticino risotto. The dates vary depending on the season and will be announced in good time.

Reserve your table

We recommend making a reservation for our restaurant in advance, whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Online reservations can be made up until the day before your visit. For same-day reservation requests and bookings for groups of more than 5 people, please contact our reception by phone at +41 (0)91 743 66 81.

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