Caruso
La Vera Cucina Italiana
The original Italian restaurant in Winterthur. Set off on a journey through the south of Italy — fresh fish, wood-fired pizza and home-made specialities by head chef Mario Caruso.
- Winterthur
- Vera Cucina Italiana
- Fresh & home-made
Mario Caruso
Restaurant Caruso warmly welcomes you — just a few steps from the centre of Winterthur, near the Storchenbrücke.
It is the restaurant where cuisine, service and atmosphere are 100% true to Italian tradition. Mario Caruso (born 1983) is the young head chef: after years of experience across Italy, he decided to settle in Switzerland.
He first worked in various hotels in St Moritz, then spent three years at the «Concordia» restaurant in Winterthur and a further four years at the «Cardinal» pizzeria. Now he has thrown himself into a venture of his own — taking his guests on a journey through the south of Italy.
Mario Caruso

Vera Cucina Italiana
Cuisine, service and atmosphere — 100% genuine Italian tradition.
Sapori del Sud
Creative, ever-changing specialities from the south of Italy.
Fatto in Casa
Fresh fish, pizza from the oven and home-made patisserie.
What awaits you with us
From the changing daily menu and the extensive à la carte selection to festive banquets — at Caruso you will find just the right thing for any occasion.

Celebrate at Caruso
For celebrations and banquets we plan menus based on your budget. Get in touch so we can prepare the perfect feast for you and your guests.
Menu to suit your budget
We design your feast based on your budget — from the aperitif to dessert.
Personal consultation
Tell us about your occasion; together we will put the right menu together.
Available at lunchtime too
We also host banquets at lunchtime by reservation.
Let us create an unforgettable celebration together. Get in touch to plan your occasion.
Enquire about an event
From our kitchen
A taste of Mario's specialities — freshly prepared, day after day, with heart and tradition.












We look forward to your visit
Reserve your table online or by telephone. On Sundays we are open in the evening only; banquets at lunchtime are gladly arranged by reservation.
Reserve a table
For reservations and enquiries you can reach us most easily by telephone during our opening hours. Banquets and events on request.
Opening hours
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday11:30 – 14:00 · 17:30 – 22:30
- Wednesday11:30 – 14:00 · 17:30 – 22:30
- Thursday11:30 – 14:00 · 17:30 – 22:30
- Friday11:30 – 14:00 · 17:30 – 22:30
- Saturday17:30 – 22:30
- Sunday17:30 – 22:30