Last week I had the pleasure of enjoying an incredible meal in Chiasso Switzerland at a uniquely managed restaurant called .........L'Uliatt
This was the main course which consisted of roasted lamb, New potatoes and grilled vegetables. Superb!
What's So Special About L'Uliatt?
L'Uliatt is one of 12 working centers under the umbrella of the Fondazione Diamante (diamond foundation) which has defended the rights of the mentally disabled and the unemployed since 1978!
Thanks to its numerous facilities in such diverse areas as ceramics, wood working, gardening, catering and dining, the Diamonte Foundation gives a professional alternative to those who are not considered sufficiently competitive in this world.
As such it is partially staffed by those with mental disabilities or those who were unable to find employment after many years. This gives them a chance to both be integrated into society and to open up new professional opportunities. One of our waiters, for example, had Down's syndrome and she offered excellent service with courtesy and a smile!
It is important to note that for the Foundation integration is not an end in itself but the foundation strives to offer top quality in what it does.
The building is clean, well maintained and tastefully decorated. (all photos mine except the last which is from here.
Within the courtyard of the restaurant there are also various workshops where articles are produced for sale.
The Food is Second to None! Why?
Inaugurated in 2008, L'Uliatt is a gastronomic jewel but why? Let me explain.
The head chef, Paolo, worked in one of Ticino's top restaurants for 16 years. At one time he was also featured as the cook on a weekly TV show. After experiencing severe burnout he could no longer even face the idea of being a chef again but thanks to the Diamond Foundation he slowly became re-integrated and now manages the kitchen.
Yes this little jewel has one of the areas top chefs overseeing your meal!
Inaugurated in 2008, the restaurant offers a fixed menu with a choice between three different starters, three different main courses and then a desert and coffee. All of this for about half of what you would pay in a "normal restaurant".
If you ever get the chance why not check it out.
Here's a view of the service counter for the restaurant. The day's menu is posted on the blackboard on the left.
The main dining room (they also serve in the courtyard when there is good weather) is simple yet classy.
What About You?
- Would you like to try dining in such a restaurant?
- Are there similar facilities in your area?
Thanks for following me on my travels and I look forward to sharing my adventures with you.
Until next time,
@kus-knee (The Old Dog)
You asked two questions!
For the first one, honestly i wish to dining in such great restaurant! Looks it's very clean and neat! I like that environment!@kus-knee,
For the second question, no unfortunately my country has no such a great place! People who governed the country might not give their hands to the people who needs our help! It's a shame and we also helpless!
Thank for sharing such wonderful experience with us!
Cheers~
Thanks for the visit and for your input!
Yes of course I would dine there without hesitation. It would be an honor to support such a place. Well done for sharing it OD.
Yes it's a win win win situation. You eat well, the price is reasonable and you feel that you are helping others!
First of all - great initiative they hire staff with mental disabilities and the general support of unemployed people. There should be much more similar things across the world. First thing came to my mind was (forgive me) - what does such a tasty looking delicious meal cost - looks very expensive especially knowing costs in Switzerland.
Your questions
Would you like to try dining in such a restaurant? Of course, would love to try if I can afford it
Are there similar facilities in your area? Some initiative to help disabled people - in the food space there is a similar approach in a Restaurant near Nuremburg
For a starter, the main dish desert and coffee. Frs 19.
Take away the desert and it's Frs 15.
As I said you 3 options of each course from a fixed menu which changes daily.
These prices sound fair!
Bello! Conosco la fondazione Diamante ma non sapevo di questo ristorante... bell' idea e sembra essere anche molto buono dalla foto!!!! You made me hungry :-))))
Allora devi prenotare! Penso che ne abbiano due di ristoranti ma l'altro ha un nome diverso.
Dovró fermarmi a Chiasso una volta... assolutamente!!!! :-D
That is fantastic I'm really happy to see that. My dad is a high school professor for young adults with special needs and his main role is to find them job offers while guiding them through the transition from student life towards working life. My dad also teaches them a manual skill to perform from mechanics, electricity, welding, carpentry etc, most of them end up in shops where they can work and be safe with the proper training. I'm very proud of my dad work results. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful post and this for sure deserves more exposure so I am doing my little help with a resteem! Thanks have a great day!
Just reading about your dad I love him!
Thank you :D for the reply and yeah I love him too. My mom is also a special needs teacher but she is retired now, she use to work in school-middle school, students that made it throught the process would then go to my dad's hands. My brother kept the love for the therapy and he is a physical therapist, my sister studied English as a translator and wants to become a teacher as well. I'm the nerdy soon that loves tech and code.
What a great family and don’t worry. Every family needs a nerd!
Ha! I knew it :P I'm the one helping them with computer related stuff!!! Very important nowadays I must say, so they can keep on shining in their fields!
@ kus-knee All the post sounds great, the experience of the chef, the exiquisito dish, the good action of the company. I would love it if there was an igaul undertaking here in my province
Thank you very much for letting us know this excellent information and your exqisiteses
Yes it is a nice experience and a lovely idea. I have eaten at the chefs former restaurant a few times and for a similar meal I paid 3 times the price.
Thanks so much for the visit!
I'd like to try dining in such a restaurant!
In my area there are similar facilities.
For example, I like to come here for dinner.
It offers a good menu with several starters, main courses and desserts:Thanks @kus-knee for sharing this.
I'm sure that you enjoy eating there!
Yes, it's true)
Delishes but I am vegeterian
No problem. With the 3 choices there is something good for you too!
See you soon
Wow great restaurants Friend for special people.
After I read the name of the head chef is Paolo I think this reataurant is really special and sure, I'd like to try dining there! :D
Yes Paolo has that magic touch! Two types of artists!
I admit that my Paolo is not a very good chef, but sure he likes to eat something good :P
No, I didn't saw something like that and I think it doesn't exist in Romania. If there is any ... it means there has not been any promotion.
The idea seems great to me and everyone has to win, especially the staff of the restaurant. I would go with pleasure if I had the chance. Thank you for showing us that it exists!
Thanks for having a look!
With pleasure!
This is such an amazing idea!! We don't have something like that close to Schaffhausen, but I would 100% support it if we would. I love initiatives that support including of disabled (somehow) people into daily life of 'healthy' people.
I will plan a trip to the Italian part of Switzerland and visit this place!
Thank you for sharing and promoting!
You'd enjoy it but make a reservation just in case!
You are making me hungry. That lamb looks delicious!
Yes it was great!
Look delicious, i often visit Switzerland in my last travel next time i will look for it. By the way In Ticino usually the food is good so i am not surprised to see a good restaurant! I hope to try it
Great to know!
We do not have such a wonderful facility that exclusively promotes the mentally challenged. They do work however throughout our city. What a valuable example of kindness, generosity and love. It would be nice if other establishments did the same. Thanks @kus-knee.
Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!
it is a wonderful restaurant!! the food seems delicious and gourmet!! :)
Yes it was good but I need to have some meals in Greece!
Come on and we'll treat you what you want! :)))
I think it is the best place to enjoy the best moments of life as it owns the awesome food and environment as well. Superb place to sit with my love ;)
Good idea!
Delicious food sir. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for sharing with us.
Thanks to you.
I would def go there for something to eat, your right when you say a jewel :)
Yes it was.
very tasty food. make my stomach hungry again.
I can't blame you!
Oh I adore lamb! One of my favouite meals to eat. I also love Switzerland but haven't been in years, maybe someday again.
Thanks for the visit @donnadavisart! Switzerland is a great place for artists!
What a cozy place, clean, neat and tasteful. The food looks very appetizing, already wanted to eat))
Yes it was a nice place and it also gives you the feeling that you're helping others!
Beautiful time you had there for sure enjoying the delicious meal :D looks amazing :) thanks for sharing this
Thanks for coming!
@kus-knee, Such a fantastic restaurant. You increase my hungry level soon. Roasted lamb superior dish to mine.
Thanks for the visit!
looks delicious!!
nice photo..
It was soooo good!
Wow very wonderful food photography
I always admired your creativity and great humor! I would like to know more about you, so I invited you to this competition! Do you accept my invitation?Hello Friend @kus-knee ! This story has excited me. There is no such institution in my city, but once I bought jewelry from people, who were sick with cerebral palsy ...
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Great photos!