Must-see restaurants in Switzerland

  • Vert Attitude

    Geneva

    In operation since 2014, this popular joint in Eaux-Vives is the go-to for local vegetarians, for its healthy pay-by-weight buffet of salads and a variety…

  • Didier de Courten

    Valais

    This is a gourmet mecca with a menu wholly inspired by produits du terroir (local produce). The result: fabulous seasonal, Michelin-starred cuisine by…

  • La Sitterie

    Valais

    An 800m walk north from the old town, chef Jacques Bovier works with seasonal local products to create a dining experience that thrills every time (ever…

  • La Froda

    Ticino

    With a cracking view of Foroglio's wispy falls from its terrace, this osteria is simply lovely. Sit at one of five timber tables by the fireside for…

  • Lansin

    Northeastern Switzerland

    If you're tired of traditional Swiss grub, swing across to this nicely chilled, bistro-style Vietnamese restaurant. Go for a classic bowl of belly-warming…

  • Auberge de la Cigogne

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    This highly revered establishment, in a beautiful riverside mansion from the 1770s, has some outstanding prix fixe menus, which feature stellar desserts…

  • Le Nord Cafe Restaurant

    Valais

    This popular spot on the old street through the village has it covered – indoor in a lovely old building on the mountain side of the road and an outdoor…

  • Sapori del Sud

    Basel

    One of the main reasons (sorry – the only reason) to stop by this neat Italian job is to chow down on its famous NYC-style pastrami sandwich – a real…

  • Da Mamma

    Chur

    This neat little Italian job has what every bistro needs – people who cook with passion and serve with a pinch of soul. With its slick surrounds and…

  • Bebek

    Zürich

    Grab a spot on the sidewalk terrace or sit inside beneath sparkling chandeliers on beautiful Moroccan-tiled floors. Either way, this wonderfully casual…

  • Le Chalet

    Lake Geneva & Vaud

    A great reason to hang out in Château-d’Œx is to see cheese being made and scoff sugary-sweet homemade meringues smothered in far more cream than the…

  • Mercato di Bellinzona

    Ticino

    Fresh produce from Alpine cheeses to fresh bread, salumi and fruit is sold at the Saturday morning market in the lanes of the historic centre on and…

  • Am Gallusplatz

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Opposite the cathedral, you can dine below atmospheric vaults at this tavern, which was a horse stable in a former life and still has a whiff of late…

  • Wirtshaus Brandenberg

    Central Switzerland

    For down-to-earth Swiss classics at reasonable prices, locals have been flocking to this beer hall since 1891. It's beloved for its lunch menus and for…

  • Grottino Ticinese

    Ticino

    If you're craving the rustic warmth and simplicity of a Ticinese grotto, this is your place. There's an attractive garden for summer day dining and a menu…

  • Brasserie Le Boulevard 39

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    In the style of a classic Parisian brasserie, Boulevard 39 is a smart affair with a heavy emphasis on beef – burgers with foie gras, steak tartare – with…

  • Gass 17

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Right in the heart of town, popular Gass 17 is a slickly modern cafe, bakery, bar and restaurant rolled into one. Drop by for a snack or coffee by day, or…

  • Suppenglück

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Doing what it says on the tin, this hole-in-the-wall cafe ladles out wholesome homemade soups – from spicy Thai-style numbers to goulash and cream of…

  • C & M

    Grindelwald

    Just as appetising as the menu are the stupendous views to Unterer Gletscher from this gallery-style cafe’s sunny terrace. Enjoy a salad, coffee and cake,…

  • Café Laden

    Central Switzerland

    A cafe with character, come here for coffee, desserts, wine, beer and gluten-free eating options – plus the opportunity to peruse second hand clothing and…

  • Le Bec

    Valais

    This Verbier hipster, with big bold windows and stylish outside seating on Place Blanche, is the place to be seen. Its modern kitchen cooks up quinoa…

  • Grotto del Pep

    Lugano

    In the best of grotto traditions, this cheery place up on a hill has a huge terrace shaded by trees and chipper staff. Go for the house specialities like…

  • Tibits

    Bern

    This vegetarian buffet restaurant inside the train station is perfect for a quick, healthy meal any time of day. Serve yourself, weigh and pay. Takeaway…

  • Rando Burger

    Montreux

    It ain't as sophisticated as many places in Montreux, but the home-made burgers at this laid-back, metro-tiled, American-style joint are unbeatable in…

  • Brasserie du Grand-Pont

    Valais

    On sunny days every table is snagged by noon at this buzzing bistro with art-slung walls and bubbly staff. The ‘please everyone’ menu takes taste buds…

  • Rösterei Kaffee

    Bern

    Yes, it's out on a limb, but if you're serious about coffee you won't want to miss out on this roastery and cafe, where the baristas really know their…

  • Hôtel DuPeyrou

    Neuchâtel

    DuPeyrou presides like a mini-Versailles over manicured gardens, somewhat incongruously in the town centre. Built between 1765 and 1770, it regales with…

  • Wasserngrat

    Bernese Oberland

    Marvel at views of Les Diablerets glacier and Gstaad from the slope-side perch of Wasserngrat, where a fire crackles in the rustic-chic restaurant and…

  • Rössli

    Bernese Oberland

    This softly lit tavern has been going strong for 200 years and shows no sign of waning. It's a solid choice for a hearty Swiss feed, with a few one-offs…

  • L'Auberge du Château

    Lake Geneva & Vaud

    Filling the pretty pedestrian square in front of Nyon’s château, tables here look out on the Sleeping Beauty towers and lake beyond. Cuisine is Italian…

  • Al Ahram

    Northwestern Switzerland

    For a quick, cheap bite in the Old Town, this excellent takeaway joint with a few tables offers fresh, authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern meals with…

  • Altes Tramdepot

    Bern

    At this cavernous microbrewery, classic beer grub like schnitzel, Bauernrösti (fried potatoes topped with an egg), and sausages with sauerkraut compete…

  • Spice Bazaar

    Central Switzerland

    This Indian restaurant at the Hotel Central gets rave reviews from both visitors and locals, and serves up all sorts of favourites, such as Badami Chicken…

  • Café de Paris

    Interlaken

    Right in the heart of town, this bright, modern cafe rustles up inexpensive snacks and mains, from wraps, club sandwiches and salads through to numerous…

  • Gerberstube

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Behind a 1708 rococo facade, the opulent dining rooms of what in medieval times was a guildhall are a tempting setting for carefully prepared Italian…

  • Piz Gloria

    Bernese Oberland

    See the mountains move at Schilthorn's 360-degree-view revolving restaurant as you dig into classic Swiss and international grub. The menu covers all…

  • Bar Basso

    Zürich

    This beautifully renovated town house is now a canal-side Italian restaurant. Offering various pasta and meat dishes, its speciality is superb wood-fired…

  • Flavours

    Lauterbrunnen

    Whether you fancy a slap-up egg-and-bacon breakfast, a burger, salad, homemade cake with locally roasted coffee or freshly pressed juice, Flavours is the…

  • Les Halles

    Zürich

    Rammed to the rafters with vintage knicknacks, this is one of several shabby-chic bar-restaurants in Kreis 5's formerly derelict factory buildings. Sit…

  • Rama Thai

    Bernese Oberland

    At first glance it may look like an old-school tavern with its wood panelling and bistro seating, but the menu surprises with bang-on-the-money Thai…

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