Must-see restaurants in Switzerland

Schneider's

Graubünden

Pastries, beer-filled truffles and Bündner Nüsstorte (nut tart) lure the sweet-toothed to this patisserie. Open shorter hours in the low season.

Restaurant La Crêperie

Neuchâtel

In the heart of the Old Town, this busy little cafe dishes out delicious, light, sweet and savoury crepes, with a wonderful outlook. Excellent value.

Le Chalet de Gruyères

Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

A quintessential Gruyères address, this cosy wooden chalet strung with cow bells and flowers has all-day fodder (fondue, raclette, grilled meats).

Sennerei Maran

Graubünden

Fill your picnic basket with award-winning cheese from this dairy. Or refuel over a cheese platter or a slice of cheesecake in the cafe.

Café des Arts

Neuchâtel

Contemporary and stylish, with a well-deserved reputation, this is a lovely spot for Asian- and Meditteranean-influenced modern fare.

Le Bar du Coq

Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

This cool Italian joint is always busy. Expect hearty pastas and a standard menu of Italian favorites.

Cafe-Restaurant Lion d'Or

Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

It's nice to find typical Vietnamese cooking in rural Switzerland.

Coop Pronto

Interlaken

Handy supermarket for stocking up on essentials.