At the end of demanding renovation works that involved one of the most characteristic historic buildings in Lugano, the Federal Café under the arcades of Piazza della RiformaThe two new restaurants are ready to welcome Lugano residents and international guests with a wide and varied gastronomic offering, ranging from dishes inspired by local and Mediterranean gastronomic roots with authentic and familiar flavors at FEDERALE 1855, to the haute cuisine of the META Restaurant, which offers a gourmet experience based on the quality of the raw materials, aesthetics, and innovative research. This highly appreciated experience Just in these days, the META restaurant has received confirmation of its prestigious Michelin Star.
The two restaurants, despite their distinct spaces, stand out for their style and refinement, and for the presence of specially designed, high-end furnishings. FEDERALE 1855, with tables outside, on the ground floor, and on the first floor, is inspired by an elegant yet practical and functional design, capable of interpreting the expectations of a diverse clientele and the needs of a practical and contemporary cuisine. internal rooms of the META, on the second floor, are furnished to create a warm and familiar atmosphere reminiscent of a typical Lugano living room, generating a feeling of welcoming well-being that invites intimate and private conviviality.
"This opening," says Mario Mantegazza, "represents a new milestone in the journey we began in 2009 when we began catering in Paradiso. Over the years, META Restaurant has enjoyed an exciting journey, creating healthy and authentic cuisine that reflects contemporary taste trends and is open to international culinary influences. Our constant drive to improve has been recognized and rewarded by leading restaurant guides such as Gault&Millau and 50 Top Italy, culminating in our first Michelin star. Now, META's new, modern, functional, and fully equipped spaces allow us, with our experience and the determination that has always distinguished us, to set ourselves ever more ambitious goals."
«"At the heart of my cuisine," explains Chef Arturo Fragnito, "is an acceptance of the principles of Mediterranean cuisine, in the sense of exclusively using fresh, authentic ingredients and maintaining great simplicity in cooking and preparation. On top of this, I like to incorporate influences from my stays abroad, where I had the opportunity to experience the best of international gastronomy. All dishes at FEDERALE 1855 will be freshly cooked. For META, we have developed gastronomic offerings that will both amaze and enchant with their flavor and beauty. A Tasting Menu is planned, a true journey of taste that will be the essence of my culinary philosophy."
To manage the new restaurants, the MarMant group was formed. Under the "m" symbol, representing all restaurant businesses, it will take over the legacy of META and will oversee the various financial, management, and operational aspects of the Bistrot di Palazzo Mantegazza, FEDERALE 1855, and the META restaurant in Piazza della Riforma. Leading this venture will be young and dynamic: Evelyn Mantegazza will serve as manager, Chiara Mantegazza will oversee all marketing and communications activities, and Marco Rossi will serve as director.
Looking to the future and the growth prospects of Lugano's restaurant scene, Mario Mantegazza has no doubts: "With the opening of FEDERALE 1855 and the META restaurant, I'm convinced I can contribute to the growth of a new culture of hospitality, towards a more fulfilling way of experiencing the city's spaces, looking to innovation and the future, but without ever forgetting our traditions and values. In an increasingly lively and welcoming Piazza della Riforma, we want to give our fellow citizens and tourists a taste for the beauty of small things that actually hold immense value."
FEDERALE 1855 and META Restaurant
