Polenta, a flexible cornmeal dish commonly served with cheese, mushrooms, or braised meats, is a Ticino culinary staple. Risotto is another popular dish, made using locally obtained ingredients like as saffron and porcini mushrooms. Ticino is also known for its cured meats, including the flavourful salametti and bresaola. Locals and tourists alike enjoy wonderful regional cheeses, such as the creamy and tangy Formaggini di Malcantone.
Ticino has delectable sweets such as Torta di Pane, a bread pudding-like delicacy, and Torta di Noce, a walnut cake. Whether it's discovering the flavours of classic meals or indulging in creative culinary creations, Ticino's food scene is guaranteed to create an impact on any foodie.