Must-see restaurants in Switzerland

  • Schlössli Worth

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Schlössli Worth, on the north bank of the Rheinfall waterfall, harbours a lounge-style restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows affording magical views of…

  • My Kitchen

    Zürich

    A way out of the centre in Oerlikon, My Kitchen is worth going the extra mile for its winningly fresh and authentic Malaysian food. It's always buzzing…

  • Café de Grancy

    Lausanne

    This place just to the south of the train station has sink-into-me lounges at the front for drinking, and creative cuisine for hip dining further back. An…

  • Restaurant Linde

    Northwestern Switzerland

    Famed for its enormous pan-fried schnitzels (which many are surprised to find aren't ubiquitous in Switzerland, even in the Germanic part), the dining…

  • Café du Midi

    Valais

    Guzzle Trappist brews and gorge on as much raclette as you can handle or dip into one of 10 different fondues – including with tomato, mushrooms or à la…

  • Café St-Pierre

    Lausanne

    The fact that every table is snapped up by noon while friendly waiters zip between tables and that the telephone is constantly ringing says it all – this…

  • Auberge d’Hermance

    Geneva

    A prestigious culinary address, this village inn on the Swiss-French border is famed for its salt-crusted baked chickens. Sunday cooks up brunch and the…

  • Restaurant Falkenburg

    Canton of Zürich

    Sizzling and stirring since the 18th century, this welcoming restaurant marries a slick interior with a great people-watching terrace right on Rapperswil…

  • Le Grill

    Geneva

    For one of the finest city views of the lake and snow-capped Mont Blanc beyond, head up to this smart-casual terrace restaurant with water-facing…

  • Römerhof

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Lodged in a 16th-century building, the Römerhof paints a refined picture with its wood panelling, stained glass and white linen–draped tables. The menu…

  • Ecco St Moritz

    St Moritz

    The pinnacle of St Moritz' dining scene, Ecco St Moritz is where chef Rolf Fliegauf gives flight to culinary fantasy when the flakes fall in winter. A…

  • Lily's Maxim Basel

    Basel

    A casual atmosphere, reasonable prices and all-day service make this pan-Asian restaurant a perennial Kleinbasel favourite. The menu features a mix of…

  • Genuss am Fluss

    Bernese Oberland

    Right on the banks of the Aare River, this contemporary glass-walled lounge restaurant attracts a young crowd who come for the relaxed vibe, pinchos …

  • La Vache qui Vole

    Valais

    The Flying Cow is a gallery-style wine bar with an angelic cow strung from its ceiling and a Virgin Mary collection upstairs. World cuisine is its…

  • Grottino Ticinese di Bellinzona

    Ticino

    It's worth going the extra mile to experience convivial Ticinese-style dining in a grotto. This one is the real deal, with a tree-shaded terrace, warm…

  • Antica Osteria Vacchini

    Ticino

    Sizzling and stirring since 1685, this restaurant stays true to the best of Ticinese traditions, with a rustic, vaulted interior and a large terrace for…

  • Rooftop

    Zürich

    Such a bubble of urban warmth on shop-lined Bahnhofstrasse comes as a surprise. On the 6th floor of Modissa fashion store, this glass-walled, bronze…

  • Le Bateau Ivre

    Geneva

    Traditional French cuisine from Haute-Savoie, including cheesy fondues and tartiflette (sliced potatoes baked in the oven with cheese, bacon and cream),…

  • Restaurant Brandegg

    Bernese Oberland

    Families are herzlich willkomen (warmly welcome) at this nicely traditional mountain hut on the trail to Kleine Scheidegg. There's a big summer terrace…

  • La Réplique

    Geneva

    Secreted away on the ground floor of the Théâtre St-Gervais, this welcoming eatery serves delicious, reasonably priced plats du jour all day long. Choose…

  • Schiffrestaurant Wilhelm Tell

    Lucerne

    The old paddle steamer Wilhelm Tell has been around for nearly 110 years, but doesn't leave its dock these days. It's now a lovely floating restaurant and…

  • Piadineria Insieme

    Canton of Zürich

    Life in Winterthur happens outside in summer and Insieme is right at the centre with its outdoor seating on a car-free Old Town alley. If you catch the…

  • Les Viviers

    The Jura Mountains

    This convivial auberge on the outskirts of Delémont serves seasonal cuisine made using fresh, local ingredients. Dishes include filet de perche aux…

  • Au Quai du Port

    Neuchâtel

    If you want to be by the water's edge, this port-side address is top choice. Cuisine is brasserie-simple and crowd-friendly – think burgers, steak tartare…

  • Café des Bains

    Geneva

    Beautiful objects and an eye for design, sans garish brand-name dropping, are the trademarks of this fusion restaurant opposite the contemporary-art…

  • Rhy Lounge

    Northeastern Switzerland

    A favourite summertime hang-out for its chestnut-shaded terrace, this sleek bistro and lounge bar is a five-minute walk east from the central Rathausplatz…

  • Bottega del Vino

    Locarno

    One for oenophiles, this bottle-lined wine bar and bistro has a convivial vibe and simple but spot-on dishes such as asparagus salad with parmesan, steak…

  • Marktplatz

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Sit on the terrace on one of Appenzell’s prettiest squares or in the intricately carved wooden interior of this restaurant. The menu swings with the…

  • Casa del Popolo

    Ticino

    Taking pride in local sourcing and keeping things as seasonal as possible, this buzzy bistro is a good option close to the train station. Besides pizza,…

  • Chesa Veglia

    St Moritz

    This slate-roofed, chalk-white chalet restaurant dates from 1658. The softly lit interior is all warm pine and creaking wood floors, while the terrace…

  • Ze Fork

    Vevey

    This nouveau-rustic lakefront bistro, with stone walls and low beams, is insanely popular. Book a table for a creative, market-fresh menu that spotlights…

  • Bernerhof

    Bernese Oberland

    Locals sing the praises of this cosy tavern snuggled away in the chalet-style Hotel Bernerhof. It's a good choice if you're in the mood for some hearty…

  • Coco

    Zürich

    Secreted down a short alley just off Paradeplatz, Coco features an ever-changing five-course 'surprise menu' in the evenings, revolving around the…

  • La Ferme Gemmet

    Valais

    The Gemmet Farm is no ordinary delicatessen. The stylish shop with shelves of Valais wine on the walls and a glass-covered counter safeguarding carefully…

  • Zeughauskeller

    Zürich

    Tuck into the heartiest of Swiss grub under the heavy oak beams at this sprawling, atmospheric 15th-century beer hall with ample pavement seating. The…

  • Au Vieux Mazot

    Valais

    Don’t even consider stepping foot in Evolène in Val d’Hérens, 24km south of Sion by road, without sampling the famed local beef at this legendary spot,…

  • Atelier

    Basel

    For excellent value at lunchtime, head to this bright, modern restaurant at the Teufelhof hotel, with courtyard seating, superb Swiss and Mediterranean…

  • Café du Centre

    Geneva

    Beloved for its fresh seafood since 1933, Café du Centre has a charming old-school brasserie feel, with crisply dressed waiters bustling among linen-clad…

  • Alpiglen

    Bernese Oberland

    Eiger seems close enough to touch from the terrace of this endearingly old-fashioned mountain hut. Platters of cured meats and Hobelchäs (Alpine cheese)…

  • Au Canard Pekinois

    Lausanne

    Authentic Hong Kong–style Cantonese cuisine is order of the day at this restaurant named after their eponymous speciality 'Peking Duck': if you're a fan…

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