Must-see restaurants in Switzerland

  • L’Antica Osteria del Porto

    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…

  • Strela-Alp

    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…

  • Onkel Tom’s Hütte

    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…

  • Grape

    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. …

  • Bad Osterfingen

    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…

  • Restaurant Kreis 6

    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…

  • Caffe dell Arte

    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…

  • Restaurant Zum Kropf

    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…

  • Montana Stube

    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…

  • Frutal

    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…

  • Blun Chi

    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…

  • Restaurant du Lac

    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…

  • Metzgerstübli

    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…

  • Fugu Nydegg

    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…

  • Mövenpick

    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…

  • Restaurant de la Place

    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…

  • Hörnlihütte

    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…

  • Azzurro

    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…

  • Drei Bünde

    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…

  • Stefanie’s Crêperie

    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…

  • Takrai

    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…

  • Chocolat Gelateria

    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…

  • Restaurant La Grotte

    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…

  • Vanini

    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…

  • Raclette Stube

    Zürich

    For the quintessential Swiss cheese experiences – fondue and raclette – pop by this warm and welcoming restaurant, which has three branches around town.

  • Fischerstube

    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.

  • Mikado

    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.

  • Gasthaus Linde

    Northeastern Switzerland

    This warm, wood-panelled tavern oozes local character and does excellent Appenzell beer fondue. More adventurous diners can tuck into offal specialities.

  • Hanselmann

    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.

  • Evviva Plankis

    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.

  • Tham’s

    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.

  • Chäs Marili

    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.

  • Ichioshi Sushi

    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.

  • Pizzeria da Salvi

    Grindelwald

    This cheerful Italian in Hotel Steinbock rolls out delicious wood-fired pizza. There are 110 different kinds of grappa on the menu.

  • Cinématte Restaurant

    Bern

    This chic eatery with a delightful wooden deck overlooking the Aare serves an ever-changing menu of Swiss specialities.

  • L'Archetto

    Locarno

    Even locals rave about the crisp, flavoursome takeaway pizza at this hole-in-the-wall snack spot. Delizioso!

  • Molki Meiringen

    Bernese Oberland

    Stop by this local dairy for tangy Haslital cheeses and homemade ice cream.

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    Kafi fürDich

    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…

  • Café Romand

    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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