Buy guanciale in Switzerland — the real Italian one for your carbonara.
Cured pork jowl (guanciale), with black pepper or natural. The true ingredient for authentic carbonara and amatriciana, delivered fresh to your home or restaurant anywhere in Switzerland.
From the pork jowl, the heart of Roman cuisine.
Guanciale is the cut made from the pork jowl, cured with salt, pepper and spices. It's the cured meat that gives carbonara, amatriciana and gricia their soul: no pancetta, no bacon, only guanciale.
Unlike pancetta, guanciale has richer fat marbling and a bold flavour that melts in the pan and coats the pasta. It's a typical product of central Italy, from Rome and Lazio to Umbria. We stock it in black pepper and natural versions, always vacuum-packed and ready to cook.
Buy guanciale online, delivered anywhere in Switzerland.
Guanciale with Black Pepper — Montevecchio
Guanciale with Pepper — Sorrentino
Natural Guanciale — Montevecchio
Guanciale or pancetta? They're not the same thing.
Real Roman carbonara is made with guanciale, not pancetta. Guanciale fat melts slowly and creates that creaminess pancetta simply can't deliver. Anyone who takes Italian cooking seriously knows: it's the detail that separates a good dish from the real thing.
Real Italian cured meats, delivered across Switzerland.
Vacuum-packed and fresh
Your guanciale arrives vacuum-packed, with the cold chain guaranteed from start to finish. Keep it in the fridge and slice it whenever you need it.
Delivery across Switzerland
In the canton of Zurich we deliver with our own vehicles; in the rest of Switzerland we ship by courier and Swiss Post. Order today and it arrives within the next few days.
Home and restaurant
We supply both families who want their carbonara done right and restaurants and pizzerias looking for quality guanciale by weight.
From the pan to the plate.
Guanciale is never fried in oil: its own fat is all you need.
Slice
Cut the guanciale into strips or cubes, leaving a little fat on each piece.
Brown
Cold pan, no oil: heat gently until the fat melts and turns crispy.
Toss
Add the pasta and a splash of cooking water; for carbonara, stir in eggs and pecorino off the heat.
Serve
Freshly ground black pepper and you're done: carbonara, amatriciana or gricia ready to serve.
Carbonara like in Rome, at your home.
A vacuum-packed piece of guanciale keeps for a long time in the fridge and covers plenty of dinners. Order once, cook Italian for weeks — carbonara, amatriciana, gricia and pasta alla zozzona.
Order your guanciale →Guanciale by weight for your kitchen.
Serve real Italian guanciale to your guests. Whole vacuum-packed pieces, price per kilo, regular delivery across Switzerland. Message us and we'll put together an offer for your restaurant.
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Where can I buy guanciale in Switzerland?
From LAPA: order guanciale online from our shop and we deliver anywhere in Switzerland. In the canton of Zurich with our own vehicles, in the rest of the country by courier and Swiss Post.
What is the difference between guanciale and pancetta?
Guanciale comes from the pork jowl and is fattier and more flavourful; pancetta comes from the belly. For real carbonara and amatriciana you use guanciale, not pancetta.
Which guanciale should I use for carbonara?
Both the black pepper and the natural guanciale work well. What matters is real cured guanciale: its fat, melted in the pan, is what makes carbonara creamy.
How do you store guanciale?
Guanciale arrives vacuum-packed: it keeps for a long time in the refrigerator. Once opened, use it within a few days or slice it and freeze it in portions.
How much does guanciale cost at LAPA?
Our guanciale starts at around CHF 31.45 per kilo for a whole vacuum-packed piece. You'll find up-to-date prices directly on the product cards above.
Do you also deliver guanciale to restaurants?
Yes. We supply guanciale by weight to restaurants, pizzerias and delis across Switzerland, with regular deliveries. Message us on WhatsApp for a tailored offer.
Your Italian guanciale is waiting.
Order today and make carbonara the way it should be. Delivery across Switzerland, for homes and restaurants.