Practicalities for the USI community

Food and Drinks

Members of the USI community, especially matriculated students, can benefit from various discounts and special rates by showing either the student ID card, which confirms enrollment in the current academic year, or the employee badge.

Several companies and institutions of the region offer discounts and promotions to USI students and/or staff.

Please be aware that Università della Svizzera italiana posts offers reserved to students and staff with the sole purpose of keeping the community informed, not as a form of endorsement or promotion of the advertisers. Unless otherwise stated, there are no formal agreements, collaborations or partnerships between USI and the advertisers and any use of the promotion binds only the client and the supplier. USI does not guarantee the credibility of the offers and suppliers and is not responsible for the validity of the published offers.

Local businesses and institutions interested in offering benefits to students and USI employees may send their offers by e-mail to [email protected]. USI reserves the right to decline publishing offers deemed unfit.

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  • Burger King Restaurants

    www.burger-king.ch
    [email protected]

    15% discount. Students, professors and staff members who present a student ID or employee card valid for the current academic year can benefit from the discount.

    The discount cannot be combined with any other type of special offers.

  • DeskFood Pokè&Hamburger

    DeskFood Pokè&Hamburger
    Viale Franscini 27 - 6900 Lugano
    tel: +41 79 6473302
    [email protected]
    Instagram @officialdeskfoodlugano
    www.deskfood.ch

    DeskFood Pokè & Hamburger offers a special price of 14 CHF for all USI students on the medium Pokè bowl (900ml), including a drink. This promotion is valid for Pokè with fish, meat, or vegetarian options, and it requires the presentation of a student badge.

  • DIVOORA

    Website: divoora.ch 
    Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/ch/app/divoora/id6452011823?l=it
    Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.divoora.app.customers

    All accounts registered with an @usi.ch and @irb.usi.ch email address receive a 10% discount on a minimum cart value of CHF 29* by entering the code USI10.

    New to Divoora?
    For users who are not yet registered with their University address, a BENVENUTO (welcome) discount code of 8 CHF is also available. It is valid for 14 days from registration and applies to the first two orders, with a minimum cart value of 29 CHF*.

    Conditions:
    The two discounts cannot be combined on the same order.
    However, they can be used separately on different orders.

    * Delivery and service charges not included.

  • Élite caffè

    Élite caffè
    Via Orti 8 
    6900 Lugano 

    Located just a few metres from the Lugano campuses, Élite caffè offers USI students and employees a 10% discount on all coffees and matcha lattes, except for espressos, deca espressos and macchiatos.

    To take advantage of the promotion, you must show your USI bage at the register.

  • Enjoy Lugano - Ente Turistico del Luganese

    Offer for families of students attending Università della Svizzera italiana.

    "Enjoy Lugano" is a promotion specifically designed for students and their families. Suppose your loved ones decide to stay at least two nights in one of the participating hotels in the Lugano area. In that case, Lugano Region will treat them to an exclusive "Dine Around" experience. This special invitation is a unique opportunity to discover the flavours and culinary traditions of Ticino, sharing memories while dining.

    More information about the offer can be found on the dedicated website of Lugano Region.

     

     

  • Gabbani

    www.gabbani.com

     

    20% discount (for students only) at these counters: butcher / deli, cheese, greengrocer, bakery. To benefit from the discount, the student ID card must be presented upon payment at the checkout counter.

    The discount cannot be combined with any other type of special offers and does not apply to the following:

    • The wine shop;
    • The restaurant, bar and hotel;
    • The sale of sandwiches, snack bars and drinks on the portico i.e. outside the shops in Via Pessina and the Take Away in Piazza Cioccaro;
    • Catering service;
    • The purchase of tote bags.

    Only cash, or Postcard / Maestro payments are accepted.

  • Grütli - Ristorante Pizzeria

    Grütli - Ristorante Pizzeria

    P.tta Luigi Fontana 3
    6850 Mendrisio
    tel: +41 91 225 22 60

    By presenting a USI badge, all USI students and employees are entitled to special offers and discounts.

    LUNCH MENU (Mon-Fri)

    Menu Primo (pasta dish + water/soft drink + coffee) 12.- Frs
    Menu Secondo (main course + water/soft drink + coffee) 15.- Frs
    Menu Completo (pasta dish + main course + water/soft drink + coffee) 18.- Frs

    PIZZERIA DISCOUNTS (everyday lunch and dinner) (also delivery)

    1 pizza (choice among 3 classic pizzas) + soft drink 10.- Frs  
    20% off on all pizza à la carte
    Free delivery for orders over 50.- Frs

    20% discount on all à la carte orders (every day lunch and dinner)
     

  • ISIC International Student Identity Card

    ISIC International Student Identity Card

    The ISIC card and internationally recognised student ID, providing proof of student status and access to thousands of discounts both locally and worldwide.

    If you are a student at USI, you can apply for the ISIC International Student Card at a 50% discount until the end of June using the promo code USI2026. While the regular price is 20 CHF, USI students can get the digital card for only 10 CHF during this period. No additional fees apply.

    Apply for your ISIC International Student Card here:
    https://isic.ch/en/get-your-card/

    Explore available discounts:
    https://isic.ch/en/discounts/

     

  • Khooko Poke

    Khooko Poke
    Via La Santa –  Lugano Viganello
    tel: 078 2197949

    Located just a few metres from the Lugano campuses Khooko Poke offers takeaway poké for lunch or served at the table.
    Khooko Poke offers USI badge holders a 10% discount on takeaway or a full menu (poké + drink of their choice) for 17 chf.

    In addition to lunches Khooko Poke also serves breakfast and aperitifs with both classic and healty products.

  • Lattecaldo Restaurant

    Ristorante Lattecaldo
    Via Lattecaldo 1
    6835 Morbio Superiore
    +41 91 684 12 40
    [email protected]
    www.ristorantelattecaldo.ch

     

    “Menu del mezzodì” (lunch menu) at the fixed price of CHF 15, and a 10% discount on the “Menu à la carte” (excluding beverages).

    For students, faculty and staff member of USI.

     

    Join Ristorante Lattecaldo on Facebook
    Follow Ristorante Lattecaldo su Instagram

  • mamis food

    mamis food

    Via la Santa 9
    6962 Viganello
    A due passi da USI e nuovo campus USI SUPSI
    www.mamisfood.ch
    tel. +41 (0)91 970 22 23
    whatsapp +41 (0)76 296 95 78

    By presenting a valid USI badge for the current academic year at the checkout, students, professors and staff can take advantage of our offers. Visit our website to discover the promotions dedicated to you.

    Opening hours:
    Breakfast 6:30 am - 10 am mon-fri, Lunch 10 am – 2 pm mon-fri, Dinner 6 pm – 10 pm mon-sun
    free delivery, minimun order 15.- CHF

    Personalised offers for catering, parties, graduation

  • Maui Poke

    Maui Poke
    Via Marco da Carona 2
    6900 Lugano

    Conveniently located a few meters from the Lugano campuses, Maui Poke offers a student's special (Bowl regular ed acqua naturale maui) at 15CHF.
    A valid USI card must be presented to take advantage of the discount.

  • MEG Cafè Bistrot

    MEG Cafè Bistrot 
    Via Rinaldo Simen, 10 
    6900 Lugano
     

    Il MEG è situato a pochi passi dall'università, è un bistrot contemporaneo, nato per offrire un’esperienza gastronomica autentica in un ambiente accogliente e curato e con un' ampia terrazza. A guidare la nostra cucina è lo chef Davide Venturini che Vi propone un menu alla carta ed un piatto del giorno, tutti ispirati alla tradizione mediterranea ed internazionale, con un'attenzione particolare alla qualità delle materie prime, alla stagionalità e al benessere alimentare. 

    Offriamo agli studenti e ai collaboratori USI uno sconto del 10% sia sulle colazioni che sui pranzi e sugli aperitivi.

    Per usufruire della scontistica si prega di presentare al momento del pagamento la tessera studenti o il badge collaboratori.

  • Pic-Nic dolce&salato

    Pic-Nic dolce&salato
    Via Vignola 12 - Lugano

    Pic-Nic dolce&salato is located 500 metres from USI. It offers traditional Italian dishes of the day and a wide choice of pasta, gnocchi, sandwiches, toast and bowls... pizza is also available to order!

    Members of the USI community can benefit from a discount of 10% on any amount, valid for both lunch and breakfast, by showing their badge.
    Discover the menu on Instagram and on the website www.picniclugano.com

  • Ristorante Fresco

    Via Bertaro Lambertenghi 5
    6900 Lugano

    [email protected]
    www.ristorantefresco.ch

    Located just a few blocks from the Lugano campuses, Ristorante Fresco offers all USI students and employees a 15% discount for lunch on the daily menu and for the a la carte dinner.
    Ristorante Fresco provides several rooms with a maximum capacity of 150 people.

    An outdoor terrace with 50 seats is available for the summer.

    WIFI and parking available. A valid USI badge is required.

    Catering service available.

  • Asian Take Away YUMMY Lugano

    Ristorante Take Away Asiatico YUMMY Lugano
    Via Madonnetta 27
    6900 Lugano
    tel 091 229 19 30
    [email protected]

    Yummy, the Asian Take-away restaurant located between the East and West Campus, offers a range of Asian cuisine, including Chinese, Japanese and Thai.

    Lunch specials are available:

    • Bento (full menu, students benefit from the CHF 2 discount)
    • Bowl (rice + dish of your choice)

    In addition, students get a 10% discount on both lunch and dinner orders, including take-away. (discount cannot be accumulated).
    To take advantage of the promotion, you must present your valid USI student card at the time of payment.

    The menus can be viewed on the instagram page https://www.instagram.com/yummylugano.

  • Rookies & Picchio Sports Bar

    Rookies & Picchio
    Via Ferruccio Pelli 13
    6900 Lugano
    Tel +41 (0)91 923 81 89+41 (0)91 922 50 20
    [email protected]

    Rookies & Picchio Sports Bar offers to all USI students, faculty, researchers and staff members a 10% discount on all food & beverages, every day except during special events.

    To obtain the discount, just show your USI badge before placing your order.

    Info: https://www.rp-sportbar.ch/

  • Tasta - Pokè & Pizza Gourmet

    TASTA
    Corso Elvezia 35,
    Lugano 6900
    [email protected]

    Special promotion on student menus available also to USI staff members. Please present USI badge to claim the offer.

    PIZZA
    Pizza menu: 2 pizza slices of your choice + drink/water -9 Chf
    XL pizza menu: 3 pizza slices of your choice +drink/water-12 Chf

    POKE
    Poke mini (1 protein -3 sides) + soft drink/water -12 Chf
    Poke regular (2 proteins - 4 sides) + drink/water -14 Chf

  • Wilma's Pizza

    WILMA’S PIZZA
    Via Pretorio 1 (650m dall’USI)
    6900 Lugano
    091 923 61 61

    https://bento.me/wilmas

    Da Wilma’s trovate ogni giorno un’ampia offerta di pizze al trancio, in grado di soddisfare tutti i gusti. Tre fasce di prezzo: Semplice (4CHF), Farcita (5CHF), Premium (6CHF)

    Presentando alla cassa una tessera USI valida per l'anno accademico in corso, studenti, professori e collaboratori possono approfittare di uno sconto del 10%. Lo sconto non è cumulabile con altri sconti o con altre promozioni in corso. Lo sconto è applicabile solo in store (non per consegne a domicilio)

  • Wondermeal

    www.wondermeal.ch
    Wondermeal
    Strada Ponte di Valle 2
    6964 Davesco

    Wondermeal offers balanced and fresh meals all day long.

    At Wondermeal you can order healthy meals delivered to your office or home, the menu changes weekly and you can plan your deliveries in advance by ordering on the website.
    Wondermeal offers a 10% discount for USI students and employees using the code USI10 at checkout. A valid USI card will be checked upon delivery.

    Contact
    Diana Fontana
    [email protected]
    +41 78 744 14 66

Updated on: 13 April 2026