Lugano
Set back from Lugano’s sailing club, this is the place for local fish and Ticinese dishes like polenta crostini with porcini. The terrace overlooking the…
Lugano
Set back from Lugano’s sailing club, this is the place for local fish and Ticinese dishes like polenta crostini with porcini. The terrace overlooking the…
Graubünden
Expansive mountain views, a sunny terrace and Swiss grub like rösti and fondue await at this rustic haunt, a 10-minute walk from Schatzalp funicular top…
Grindelwald
Tables are at a premium in this incredibly cosy barn-style chalet. Yummy pizzas are prepared fresh in three sizes to suit any appetite. The encyclopedic…
Lake Lucerne
Weggis’ California dreamer is this hip haunt with a menu that skips from wood-fired pizza and modern burger combos to steaks and sugary desserts. …
Northeastern Switzerland
Going strong since 1472, this rustic tavern and wine estate pairs hearty local cooking with home-produced wines. Game is on the menu in season. It's…
Zürich
Whether you dine beneath the whitewashed vaulting or, in summer, the shady pergola, this is a charming and romantic spot for Mediterranean dishes in…
Locarno
This classy, light-filled cafe is right at home in Locarno's old town with some outdoor tables on the lane, free wi-fi and a small but light menu that…
Zürich
Notable for its historic interior, with wood panelling, marble columns, stained glass and ceiling murals, Kropf has been favoured by locals since 1888 for…
Graubünden
Warm and woody, the Montana Stube is a convivial spot for dinner in Davos Dorf. Heavy on the meat and cheese, the menu is Swiss through and through. The…
Restaurant Tournant Panoramique Le Kuklos
Lake Geneva & Vaud
At 2048m, the scenery from this revolving restaurant serving classic and modern Swiss cuisine, with its absolutely phenomenal outdoor terrace (in summer…
Bernese Oberland
A kitsch plastic meringue licks its lips in the window of this old-fashioned tearoom. You’ll do likewise when you taste the feather-light meringues here…
Bernese Oberland
This convivial spot rustles up authentic Asian food from spicy Malaysian beef to Sichuan-style pork, dim sum to tom yum. There’s a bamboo-flanked terrace…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This waterfront hotel restaurant with friendly English-speaking staff prepares delicate seafood dishes fresh from the Bielersee in smart casual…
Bern
This homely restaurant in the Old Town has convivial staff serving a well-executed menu of standard European fare: meat, fish, pasta. Dinner set menus are…
Bern
If it’s Bangkok-style pad thai, Japanese noodles or Thai fish you’re craving, then Fugu will hit the spot. Choose between the crisp, cool interior or the…
Geneva
No matter the season, you can't go past a scoop or three of this creamy Swiss ice cream famed the world over, served from a top riverside spot on the left…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Popular Restaurant de la Place serves an eclectic menu of Swiss and Italian cuisine (think fondues, risotto and pasta) from stylish surrounds with a great…
Graubünden
This top-of-the-mountain hut at 2511m at the peak of the Hörnli Express is a scenic spot for a bowl of goulash or macaroni. Somehow everything tastes…
Zürich
You'd be hard pushed to find better pizza in Zürich than those at Azzurro, which are wafer-thin, crisp and wagon-wheel sized. Friendly service further…
Chur
Huddled down a sidestreet just off Martinsplatz, this warm, pine-clad wine tavern is an inviting spot for meaty classics – from spot-on schnitzel to beef…
Zermatt
Perfectly thin, light crêpes – topped with a good choice of sweet or savoury toppings – served to go on the main street. Just up from the Snow & Alpine…
Lucerne
This pint-sized Thai joint emphasises local organic produce in its generously portioned curries. If you can’t nab a table, order takeaway and chow down…
Lugano
Up the steps on Via Cattedrale, this hole-in-the-wall gelateria is a great place to grab a cone, with flavours ranging from classic strawberry to chilli…
Bernese Oberland
Brimming with cowbells, cauldrons and Alpine props, this kitsch-meets-rustic mock cave of a restaurant is touristy but fun. Fondues and flambés are good…
Lugano
With a prime people-watching terrace on Piazza della Riforma, Vanini is a firm favourite among locals for its quality gelato. Grab a cone to go or take a…
Zürich
For the quintessential Swiss cheese experiences – fondue and raclette – pop by this warm and welcoming restaurant, which has three branches around town.
Northeastern Switzerland
Snowy-white linen and bottle-green wood panelling create a refined backdrop for well-executed fish dishes. Pair fine wines with local whitefish and perch.
Geneva
If it's authenticity, speed and tasty fast food on a red lacquered tray you want, this quick-eat Japanese delicatessen with sit-down tables hits the spot.
Northeastern Switzerland
This warm, wood-panelled tavern oozes local character and does excellent Appenzell beer fondue. More adventurous diners can tuck into offal specialities.
St Moritz
You can't miss the lavishly frescoed facade of St Moritz' celebrated bakery and tea room, famous for its caramel-rich, walnut-studded Engadine nut tart.
Chur
An inviting cafe with a sunny terrace on a square in the Old Town, with delicious Italian gelato and authentic pasta, gnocchi and risotto on the menu.
Bernese Oberland
Tham’s serves Chinese, Thai and other Asian dishes cooked by a former five-star chef who’s literally taken to the hills to escape the rat race.
Northeastern Switzerland
Cheese, glorious cheese is what you’ll find here, with 120 kinds from Switzerland and France, alongside other goodies for your picnic basket.
Vevey
This fabulous and tiny restaurant stuck in a corner prepares some of the best sushi and sashimi you'll find for miles, at reasonable prices.
Grindelwald
This cheerful Italian in Hotel Steinbock rolls out delicious wood-fired pizza. There are 110 different kinds of grappa on the menu.
Bern
This chic eatery with a delightful wooden deck overlooking the Aare serves an ever-changing menu of Swiss specialities.
Locarno
Even locals rave about the crisp, flavoursome takeaway pizza at this hole-in-the-wall snack spot. Delizioso!
Bernese Oberland
Stop by this local dairy for tangy Haslital cheeses and homemade ice cream.
Zürich
Next to the lovely Bäckeranlage park, artsy Kafi fürDich has a small but tasty menu of homemade quiches, fresh filled paninis and Italian-inspired meals…
Lausanne
Tucked away in an unpromising-looking arcade, this Lausanne legend dating to 1951 is a welcome blast from the past. Locals pour into the broad, somewhat…
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