The current building is a combination of three separate ones, parts of which date back to the 13th century. It was once the hospice of the city of Zurich and was owned by the Predigerkloster monastery. During the Reformation (1519 to 1531) by Huldrych Zwingli, the monastic orders left Zurich and the monasteries became privately owned. From about 1530, the building was called ‘Gasthof zum Schermesser im Niederdorf’. In 1703 it received the designation ‘Gasthof zum Hirschen’. So guests have been staying with us since the 14th century, making the Hirschen one of the oldest hotels in Zurich.e are continuing this tradition with a great deal of passion, warmth and hospitality.

Mir gefällt das moderne Ambiente in einem traditionellen Haus. Diese Mischung und das gute Essen ist jederzeit ein Besuch wert. Der perfekte Platz, egal ob Business oder privat; man fühlt sich einfach immer gut aufgehoben.

In Ticino a Pazzallo-Lugano, a real authentic ticinese grotto surrounded by the green.The good typical homemade kitchen in a characteristic ambiance. Our kitchen is linked to the territory.For the preparation of the dishes we are always looking for the best products, giving priority to those of our region. The environment surrounding the place where you eat must be able to give the food a special flavor, unrepeatable elsewhere.At the grotto Morchino you find an unique and genuine ambiance.We will do everything to make you feel like at home. Since 1842 the Grotto Morchino is owned by the family Olgiati.Pierluigi Olgiati still keeps alive the tradition of genuine and popular people from Ticino and in particular of Lugano.

Immer gerne wieder.

Hotel particolare e storico in centro. Cucina ottima e pizza davvero buona. Consigliatissimo!

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Oltre quello indicato nel menù, hanno consigliato un’insalata con chanterelles saltati in padella che abbiamo ordinato e come secondo un filetto di manzo al pepe con contorno. Il dessert un sorbetto di albicocche con apricotine da sogno. Cena eccellente bagnata da un buon vino della regione.

Wir sind immer wieder gern im Dietiker, weil einfach alles stimmt!