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Andrea Bartuca visits Continental Park in Luzern

Andrea Bartuca, Sales Representative at Weibel Weine, recently visited the Continental Park in Lucerne. He enjoyed Malfatti cun lüganighetta (Ticino spinach and ricotta gnocchi served with browned sage butter and toasted pine nuts, with the option of luganighetta – a traditional Ticino pork sausage) accompanied by a Vistamare Toscana IGP from Ca'Marcanda, while chatting with host Alessandro Pedrazzetti:

What do your guests particularly appreciate about the restaurant?

Our guests particularly appreciate our authentic Ticino cuisine, our carefully curated food and wine selection, and the warm hospitality that defines our restaurant. Personal service and a genuine passion for great food and wine are at the heart of everything we do.

Another distinctive feature is our close collaboration with numerous small and artisan producers, especially from Ticino. Thanks to these partnerships, our menu features many regional specialities and wines that are rarely available through wholesale suppliers.

It is precisely this authenticity and our strong connection to our home region that make the restaurant such a special place for so many of our guests.

Which wines from Weibel Weine are customer favorites?

Among the absolute favourites are the Barbera d'Alba Vigna Martina DOC from Elio Grasso and, while available, the Chardonnay Educato DOC.

Also in high demand are the Promis Toscana IGP and Vistamare Toscana IGP from Ca'Marcanda, as well as renowned classics such as the Barbaresco DOP and the Sperss Barolo DOP from Gaja.

However, it is not only the selection that matters, but also the way the wines are presented. They perform particularly well when they are actively recommended to guests and served by the glass. This is how new discoveries are made and lasting wine experiences are created.

What is the house specialty? And what makes it special?

Among the restaurant's most popular dishes are the Malfatti – homemade spinach and ricotta gnocchi, served either with or without luganighetta, a traditionally seasoned Ticino pork sausage with a distinctive flavour.

The Costine are another classic on the menu. The risotto has also been one of the restaurant's signature dishes for many years and remains especially popular with guests, perfectly reflecting the character and culinary philosophy of the kitchen.