Must-see restaurants in Switzerland

  • Razzia

    Zürich

    Chandeliers, neoclassical friezes and frescoed ceilings create an elegant backdrop in this stunningly restored theatre. The atmosphere and dinner prices…

  • À Table

    Geneva

    A hip and nippy little number, this bar à pâtes (pasta bar) cooks delicious homemade pasta and, occasionally, risotto loaded with fresh, seasonal produce…

  • Parfums de Beyrouth

    Geneva

    Fans of authentic Middle Eastern cuisine – or anyone looking for an economical snack between trains – should head for this Lebanese-run local favourite…

  • Restaurant du Cygne

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    Follow your nose to this always-humming local institution, a bit like a high-end brasserie or gastropub, serving consistently good fare in a smart, yet…

  • Chez Ma Cousine

    Geneva

    'On y mange du poulet' (we eat chicken) is the strapline of this student institution, which appeals for one good reason – generously handsome and homely…

  • Manora

    Geneva

    The hugely popular cafeteria in the Manor shopping centre near Gare CFF de Cornavin whips up a reasonably priced lunch. There's a smorgasbord of choice,…

  • Gelateria Venezia

    Lake Geneva & Vaud

    The extraordinary Italian-style ice cream at this legendary gelateria attracts punters from near and far (even from across the lake in France). Daniele…

  • Hôtel Demi Lune St-Ursanne

    The Jura Mountains

    The thin crisp tartes flambées cooked over flames followed by to-die-for apple cake are the icing on the cake at this delightfully quaint, 10-room hotel…

  • Gemelli

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    The pizza and Sardinian specialities served inside this glass shoebox are handsome, as is its garden terrace with swings and slide for kids. End with a…

  • Zum Isaak

    Basel

    In a lovely setting on Münsterplatz with two outdoor patios, this restaurant lends itself well to summer al fresco dining. Healthy, well-presented meals…

  • L'Etoile

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    The brasserie at this centrally located hotel restaurant has daily plat du jour menus and features a whole lotta cheese from the region's famous…

  • Crazy Wolf

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    Modish Formica tables and long wooden shared tables with benches add a hip vibe to this meaty address. 'Great grilled things' is its strapline, which…

  • Gastro I Isola

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    The quirky, accessible chef at this intimate, chic bistro with regularly changing menus featuring fresh, homemade pasta, seafood, and rich desserts from…

  • Restaurant L'Orchidee

    The Jura Mountains

    It's a wonderful feeling to find international cooking in a small rural village anywhere in the word, and the Orchid is no exception. Expect classic Thai…

  • Restauration zur Harmonie

    Basel

    This traveller favourite is a good choice for a decent meal on the fringe of the Old Town. It serves hearty pastas, seafood, schnitzel and steak in…

  • Restaurant du Pont

    Montreux

    Situated in a solid old building high up in the Old Town, the summer terrace here is a riot of blooms, and the soundtrack is that of water rushing down to…

  • Mandir

    Basel

    Featuring wholesome Ayurvedic menus and a wide selection of vegetarian (and meat) curries, including great renditions of all your favourites. If you like…

  • Hamburger Foundation

    Geneva

    Carnivorous cravings for meaty burgers can be appeased at this modern burger joint, stylishly decked out like a retro-American diner. In local fashion,…

  • Chesery

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    This cosy eating and drinking hybrid fuses a tasty choice of well-topped bruschetta and other lunchtime munchies with a dazzling display of brocante …

  • Restaurant Damien Germanier

    Valais

    At Chez Damien Germanier, dedicated gourmets can plump for the Valaisian chef's surprise menu or treat taste buds to a magnificent 10-course symphony of…

  • Restaurant Markthalle

    Zürich

    Sandwiched between the markets and shops of Zürich's trendy Viadukt shopping strip, this place makes a convenient pit stop for lunch, dinner or a snack…

  • Restaurant Rosengarten

    Bern

    Panoramically perched on a hilltop adjacent to Bern's rose garden, this restaurant is nicest in warm weather, when you can enjoy the terrace seating. From…

  • The Hot Dog Faktory

    Geneva

    This joint is what you get when you cross a New York dog with German wurst and add a little Swiss flavour and ingenuity. What started as a popular food…

  • Gelati Tellhof

    Zürich

    Memories of Italian summer nights are evoked at Gelati Tellhof. The tiny shop is decorated in various shades of pastel pink and blue but the ice-cream bar…

  • Prétôt Delikatessen

    Zürich

    When it's time for a picnic, this decades-old purveyor of fine sausages makes a perfect supply base. Grab one of their ready-made sandwiches, or simply…

  • Restaurant Reithalle

    Zürich

    Fancy eating in the stables? At these boisterous converted barracks, the walls are still lined with the cavalry horses’ feeding and drinking troughs, but…

  • Le Carrefour

    Valais

    Glorious views out over Verbier village from the terrace at Le Carrefour, at the top of the Le Rouge lift in winter and the site of the golf course in…

  • Vietnam House

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    At time of writing, the lack of an English menu means you'll need some French or Vietnamese skills to decipher the menu at this no-frills joint serving…

  • Metzgerei Gemperli

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Bite into the best OLMA bratwurst – found only in St Gallen, this soft, white veal bratwurst is made with spices and bacon and has a crispy brown skin –…

  • Metropolis

    Lake Geneva & Vaud

    Dine beneath parasols around an age-old stone fountain outside or on vintage flexi-plastic inside at this hybrid eating-drinking space that morphs into a…

  • L’Aubier

    Neuchâtel

    Perfectly placed in the Old Town shade of Fontaine du Banneret, this green-thinking cafe cooks up healthy salads, quiches and tarts – ideal for lunch or a…

  • Oui Bien Encore

    Geneva

    This stylish cafe/gallery near the Cimetière de Plainpalais sources products from local farmers and markets and has a humble menu which features…

  • Pizzeria Roma

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    Your best bet for dining in Payerne is this cheery pizzeria, which makes delicious pies with a thin crust and lots of toppings, baked in a wood-fired oven…

  • Balzac

    Lake Geneva & Vaud

    Lovers of exotic hot chocolate, teas and dishes with an Asian twist should make a pilgrimage to this gorgeous old-fashioned cafe, one block back from the…

  • Zayeka

    Lausanne

    Out by the University of Lausanne, this student favourite is known for its great service, wide range of traditional Indian cooking (all your favourites)…

  • Auberge de la Halle

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    Excellent service, hearty servings and a pleasant terrace overlooking the street make this convivial joint serving stodgy Swiss German fare (with salad…

  • Crêperie La Chouette

    Bern

    This cute-as-a-button creperie is among the few Bern eateries where night owls can find sustenance in the wee morning hours. Midweek menus du jour are…

  • Chez Ma Cousine

    Geneva

    Younger sister to the original Chez Ma Cousine in the Old Town, this branch gets equally packed with hungry students devouring half-chickens.

  • Egge6

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    This institution-like restaurant loved by old-school locals serves up hearty Swiss fare, with lots of meat, cheese and potato and offers great value for…

  • Klein Matterhorn

    Zermatt

    For first-rate Italian pizza in the sun with a Matterhorn view, this simple pizzeria and cafe-bar opposite the Matterhorn Glacier Express cable-car…

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