October 18, 2026 · Bellinzona
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the historic center of Bellinzona celebrates the humble pumpkin in a big way! Participating restaurants will offer special menus dedicated to pumpkin, from appetizers to desserts. Imagine indulging in creamy pumpkin risotto, homemade pumpkin tortelloni, gnocchi with pumpkin cream, and unique pumpkin-infused pizzas.
Prepare your taste buds for an incredible array of pumpkin-inspired dishes! You'll find creative pizzas like "La Zuccona" with mozzarella, pumpkin cream, porcini mushrooms, and speck, or another featuring pumpkin cream, mozzarella, and coppa piacentina. Starters include delightful pumpkin cream with herb-infused croutons, warm pumpkin flan on a bed of Taleggio fondue with toasted hazelnuts, and velvety pumpkin soup. For pasta lovers, there are pumpkin gnocchi with Parmesan sauce, crispy guanciale, and pumpkin chips; potato gnocchi in pumpkin and Taleggio cream with crispy speck; and rich pumpkin risottos, some even blended with Blu di Bufala cheese and a Ticino Merlot reduction. Don't miss the homemade pumpkin tortelloni filled with pumpkin, served with sautéed porcini mushrooms, pane carasau, and Taleggio cream. And for dessert, a decadent pumpkin and cocoa terrine cake with mascarpone and orange cream awaits!
📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Inzuca: Enjoy special pumpkin dishes at restaurants throughout Bellinzona's historic center. 📍 Bellinzona (Switzerland) 🍽️ Participating restaurants include Ristorante Internazionale, Tea Room Peverelli, Ristorante Croce Federale, Ristorante Castelgrande, Ristorante Piazza, and Ristorante Lo Scugnizzo.