The best restaurants Romandy

A large and very luminous through room which opens onto a pleasant and large terrace. In a design and arty brasserie style, Les Lauriers is not a restaurant like any other! It leaves room for artists who come to enliven the place with their works and allows the residents of the EMS (Etablissement Médico-Social) to taste the brasserie's cuisine. In this generous atmosphere, a new cuisine is served with more than 300 different dishes of the day each year and suggestions that are in keeping with events and reflect the flavours of the world.

In the heart of the Beau Rivage, an unmissable palace that often collects Aston Martins and other expensive rolling beauties outside its doors, a menu in this Michelin-starred restaurant is an empire of the senses - visual for the beauty of the presentation, and of course gustatory with the refinement of the dishes. You can savor them in front of a unique view of Lake Geneva. The cuisine is based on local produce, enhanced by a rich wine cellar. Gastronomy of the highest order! The nine-course menu budget, like the flavors, reaches unparalleled heights, but why not?

Anne-Sophie Pic, the celebrated French chef with three Michelin stars for her house in Valence, orchestrates a gastronomic table in this palace with her usual brio. When you order one of the menus, you'll savor an incredible array of dishes with exquisite flavors and surprising textures, and you won't be able to resist the impressive cheese cart. The menu changes with the seasons, and in fine weather you can enjoy the teak terrace overlooking the park and lake. One of Lausanne's finest restaurants. Cocorico!

At the Hotel Bristol, treat yourself to a gastronomic experience for an evening or a lunch. The presentation of the dishes displays a harmony of colors, revealing flavors under the sign of refinement par excellence. It is almost a work of art with excellent service. The chef gives free rein to his creativity. Just to recharge the batteries, lunch is charged at a lower price, as is every meal, which is a real pleasure for the senses. In a beautiful setting, we offer "land, sea and garden" flavors.

A real Steak House as one imagines it, open since the end of 2015 on the famous rue du Rhône. Inspired by Philippe Chevrier's travels in New York, the Bar-Grill welcomes its customers in a chic New York loft-style setting. Large open terrace is accessible all year round. Orchestrated by Gilles Granziero and Richard Terrochaire, the kitchen offers a wide choice of meats: from Kobe beef to Irish lamb and Geneva pork, the pieces are selected and prepared by a butcher on site.

Located at the gateway to the Grangettes Reserve, the Étoile restaurant is renowned for its selection of foies gras (from March). Seasonal cuisine worthy of the finest restaurants with, in summer, a fine selection of lake and sea fish and a bouillabaisse now famous throughout the region, along with a wine list offering over 120 crus. Dishes are absolutely fresh, and nature plays an important part in the creativity of the dishes.

Very trendy decoration that softens the eye with a vintage, chic and lounge decoration chosen harmoniously. This new restaurant aims to be creative and full of freshly composed culinary ideas. This research combines ingredients from elsewhere to take us on a journey through contemporary Peru. We enjoy ceviche, causa of octopus kimchi with olive sauce that we share as an appetizer. The dishes are colourful and spicy to perfection. We let ourselves be seduced by the homemade chicken aji with its cream of aji amarillo and pecan nuts. A real treat!

Just 10 minutes from Geneva, in the heart of the vineyards, the Café de Peney has retained the atmosphere of the old Geneva bistros of yesteryear and a décor full of charm. A privileged place in all seasons. In winter you appreciate its warm atmosphere and in summer you like to enjoy the magnificent shaded terrace or the more intimate setting of the veranda. Property of the talented chef Philippe Chevrier, who has instilled his style and his demand for quality at an affordable price. At the stove, the young, dynamic and creative chef Yannick Geoffroy shares with us his taste for generous, seasonal cuisine and inventive recipes rich in flavour. You will be seduced by the semi-cooked foie gras from the Landes with almonds, a variation based on plums and his homemade brioche, the fillet of féra from Lake Geneva cooked on one side, creamy lentils from Petite Grave with tarragon, or the fried sweetbreads and melting calf's heads, a bouquet of stewed vegetables, coffee emulsion and his hazelnut tuile. To finish in beauty, the chocolate flowing biscuit, pineapple chips, fresh coconut and small Pina Colada cocktail. A poem with a thousand flavours. Also: an original choice of vegetarian and vegan menus. For an unusual and romantic tasting, it is possible, during the day, to go to the Café de Peney, by boat, by the Rhone river. The departure is from Quai des Moulins en l'Ile and the arrival is just in front of the Café!

Departure to Beirut, Tyre or the rest of Lebanon in a luxurious setting to discover the authentic Lebanese flavors. As in Lebanon, the choice of mezze is plethoric and if you are still hungry after tasting these delicious little appetizers, you can enjoy grilled meats or fish and finish with a selection of traditional desserts based on pistachio, honey, date or orange blossom. Please note that the entrance is through the Hotel Président Wilson, on Rue Gauthier. It is well known that Lebanese cuisine is a real treat.

A delicate, fragrant stopover. Just a stone's throw from the Cologny manor house, here's a delightful address for refined, homemade Italian cuisine. La Closeraie's must-try specialty is undoubtedly the oven-roasted whole fish on a bed of fennel. Flavors mingle without tangling, the rolls, served still warm, are a sinful indulgence, and the sauces settle gently on the palate. Tie-dyed and elegant in a chic, but not too chic, atmosphere, and even relaxed on the terrace in summer.

He has criss-crossed every continent and brought back marvels. The chef is a world traveler, drawing on his experiences on the other side of the world to create a cuisine rich in flavor. So, it's all about travel and terroir. The colorful presentation of the dishes is almost a work of art, and the flavors are spot on. Impeccable service, excellent welcome. The setting is luminous, and the dishes reflect the seasons. A good address.

Beautiful setting for this restaurant specializing in traditional cuisine. The building embodies a page of history. The first stones are said to have been laid in 1420. In summer, you can dine on the terrace in the shade of the chestnut trees. In autumn or winter, you can recharge your batteries under the hall's stone vaults. Situated in the heart of the old town, the restaurant enjoys an excellent location overlooking the Promenade de la Treille. Don't forget to reserve a table on the terrace near the fountain. An excellent address.

Housed in a magnificent classic orangery, L'Esquisse has a resolutely modern interior design: dark parquet flooring, red walls, designer lampshades. Summer and winter alike, garden tables and chairs are set up on the terrace, in a peaceful atmosphere, far from the traffic. A cocoon of nature and a protected space to enjoy a fine cuisine thanks to the freshness and quality of the products, and always beautifully presented. Ideal after a visit to the Hermitage. On weekends, the brunch is a great success in this romantic setting.

So, will it be for a coffee or, later on, an aperitif in the lovely little patio adorned with giant poppies, followed by dinner to keep the conversation going until noon and admire the art exhibition in the old bowling alley? Traditional cuisine is served, including beef onglet, risotto and seafood sauerkraut. Enjoy them in a cosy atmosphere in winter, or on the patio in fine weather. A charming bistro, indeed!

It is one of the emblematic restaurants of the Place du Marché. La Bourse has the charm of the great Parisian brasseries. Style, with its attentive waiters, bright rooms separated by vaults, a brasserie and, in the basement, superb 18th century cellars which house a carnotzet where raclette, fondues and pierrades are served, as well as pizzas. La Bourse also has a fine French brasserie menu with entrecote and home-made chips, sauerkraut and seafood in season, and shallot mitre.

If you're in Corsier-sur-Vevey, for example, after a visit to the Chaplin Museum, why not follow the road up to the village of Chardonne, in the heart of the vineyards? It's well worth the detour. The gastronomic stopover is well worth the effort. The exceptional beauty of the panoramic view of Lake Geneva through the restaurant's large bay windows, or from the terrace on sunny days, will crown the excellence of the cuisine. It's creative and refined, just like the setting. The budget is appropriate but justified.

In the beautiful setting of Geneva's prestigious five-star Métropole Hotel, Gusto invites for a unique moment of high Italian gastronomy. Set in a very elegant decor with harmonious shades of ecru and caramel, the recipes are faithful to Italian gastronomy and culinary generosity (home-made pasta). A simple presentation requires great mastery and the know-how is the secret of a great chef. Here you will be surprised by the audacious and modern dishes. The artistic presentation and quality products guarantee wonderful flavours. The dishes are mouth-watering with lightly smoked roasted squid and vitelotte potatoes, coloured peppers and Treviso salad or the local veal chop cooked in a sauté pan with aubergine caviar, dried tomatoes and roasted artichokes. The subtle Italian tones will delicately delight your taste buds. You will enjoy a culinary explosion while savouring your dessert with the olive oil biscuit, creamy lime, raspberry confit and lime basil sorbet. An exposed cellar will delight lovers of good wines by the glass. Laurent Neel, the wine-waiter, offers the intensity and delicacies of each wine. In summer, the terrace is fantastic on Place Métropole which is opposite the English Garden.

New: Sunday noon brunch: a selection of Italian specialities to taste at your discretion.

When the crispy bread is enriched with ingredients from Italy, our panini break takes on a sunny air. Very gourmet, the sandwiches combine assorted flavours such as Parma ham, Trentino quality speck, Valtellina bresaola... You can choose from several proposals or compose your own favourite. The homemade tiramisù is to be enjoyed comfortably in this modern and airy setting. The waiters have a singing accent and for a break, you seem to live to the rhythm of the Italian dolce vita.

In a ^17th century arcade on the Boulevard Hélvétique, the restaurant Le Patio lives up to its name, for it is indeed a place for indoor relaxation during lunch or dinner, a true Geneva institution, with a private lounge with midnight blue walls. To give you some ideas, gourmets will be able to taste a lobster, a heart of beef fillet, a beef bourguignon or a sea bass fillet. The proposed cuisine is based on beef and lobster, or traditional dishes such as frog legs.

This restaurant belongs to the Lake Geneva Hotel. The O' Five offers a contemporary cuisine. In the same continuity, the restaurant, like the hotel's rooms, is equipped with large bay windows opening onto the panorama of the lake, enhanced by the Alps on the French side, whose colors vary according to the daylight and the season. You will have the choice between ravioli, tournedos, osso buccos, the unavoidable filet of perch, or a vegetarian palette, without forgetting the tartar or a scallop.

Le Carré takes its name from its magnificent terrace (square, of course!) which overlooks the lake and offers you a panoramic view of all the surroundings. In addition to this, we especially appreciate the concept of this place which unites on one side the coffee and tea room area throughout the day, on the other side the brasserie open for lunch and dinner and, just below, the cocktail bar. The brewery's dishes are Belgian-inspired (Flemish carbonnade, fried mussels or waffles), with good beers too. To top it all off, the welcome is charming.

This Irish pub was opened in 2014 by three friends from hotel school who managed to make it a nice and friendly place in the centre of Montreux. The locals and the students have their habits there. The large veranda with a breathtaking view of Lake Geneva and its soothing calm seduce people passing through. You can eat and drink well and cheaply, which is rare in Montreux. All sporting events, concerts, darts, curry and karaoke on Thursdays and weekends are broadcast on the big screen: fun and a good atmosphere!

The son of Arlette Hugon, a family legendary for its famous Lyon cork, gives soul to the restaurant. The curious decoration made of heterogeneous illustrations has not disappeared in the back room and on the stove side, the mix of world cuisine and Lyonnais cuisine goes perfectly well for the great pleasure of the Geneva regulars. The most capricious taste buds will always be satisfied. You will be able to taste the famous specialities of the House of Hugon, and discover if it is not already done the world of the "Bouchons Lyonnais".

Café Art's is a must in the Pâquis district for its incomparable charm. Here, poets, artists and people from all walks of life meet. The room is decorated with beautiful wooden tables on the walls of the artists' exhibitions. A terrace on the wide pavement in summer allows the guest to soak up the atmosphere of the district. The kitchen is simple and good, composed of beautiful salads copiously served including the famous spring, homemade pasta. For the little ones, pleasant paninis served with salad, at any time of the day.

"Gastronomy is the art of using food to create happiness," as the restaurant advocates. It's beautiful, and the tone is set. The Café de la Place, located in a village house, is always a safe bet. Always an avant-garde presentation orchestrated by the owners of the place. They make it a point of honor to compose dishes according to seasonal products mixing Mediterranean and Asian flavors. The dishes are constantly reinvented, it is an invitation to travel, the presentation is superb and the real flavors are present.

This restaurant has a contemporary and stylish cachet with its orange walls and dark wood tables. It is a trendy restaurant-bar lounge that offers a rather Mediterranean and creative cuisine, with touches of coriander, ginger, coconut milk or curry sauce. Beautiful composition of the plate with quality products: whole boneless quail boned in a lemongrass pot-au-feu style. The chocolate fondant of the AO, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, is "à tomber par terre"! Beautiful terrace in summer for a "bon vivant" atmosphere.

What is a bossette? It's a small rolling barrel, the receptacle for grapes picked in the Terrasses de Lavaux. The name of this bistro pays homage to the terroir. While the establishment has been involved in various types of cuisine for the hundred years it has been open, it now devotes itself to flammekueches, those delicious Alsatian tarts with thin pastry and a base of onions, bacon and cream. You'll be able to decide on the composition before enjoying it washed down with a good craft beer! The atmosphere is just right.

Italian delicatessen and delicatessen offering pizzas and foccacias to take away that the local high school students know well. If you go at noon, be patient because the line is sometimes very long. It is also advisable to book before 11:30 am. The food is excellent and very cheap. Mauro Bottazzi and his wife also prepare risotto, fried aubergines, delicious gnocchi mascarpone and walnuts, and much more that we invite you to discover. Italy in all its gastronomic splendour.

Journey to the land of Spain, as if dining in one of Madrid's finest restaurants. El Faro, according to natives of Galicia, is recognized as one of the best Spanish restaurants in Geneva. The welcome is warm. Excellent paellas, shellfish, fish and meat served in perfect harmony with the wines. The simplicity of authentic Spanish dishes with all the unique flavors of Spain. The service is fast, attentive, the atmosphere pleasant, the cooking perfect. Makes you want to fly to Spain again!

In a sober setting, with dark furnishings and a Japanese fresco, Ichioshi offers a fine range of sushi, prepared by a Japanese chef. Good value for money. You can also enjoy seaweed or squid salads and a very good miso soup. The chef's bowls are also highly appreciated, offering a wide variety of chirashis: salmon, tuna, mixed or veggi. As the restaurant cannot accommodate large numbers, reservations are recommended. You can also take away or eat on the terrace.

Located in a small street in Carouge, this very friendly café-restaurant is a delight for a varied clientele working or living in the area, happy to relax for a lime-coloured lunch break where creative cuisine and know-how are combined. The decoration is made up of delicate aromatic plants produced by the Foyer-Handicap Foundation's horticultural department. The breads, made with local raw materials, from the 7Extra bakery, which is also part of the Foundation, are a special treat.

Are you tempted by an escapade in the Alps, city version? The smell of melted cheese will make your mouth water as soon as you enter the Gruyérien. On the table, the fondue machines are an invitation to Swiss gastronomic pleasure. The decoration in red and grey tones brings a very contemporary touch. The tradition is found in the plate with all the regional specialities: half and half fondue (vacherin and gruyère), cheese crusts, meringues and double cream, tart with cooked wine..

GastroVaud and the Conseil d'État (represented by Jacqueline Maurer-Mayor) have made it possible to set up this application restaurant aimed at reintegrating the unemployed and supporting them in their training. Helped by professionals and motivated to show their best, your hosts warmly welcome you to share a well-balanced meal. Beautiful decor, good service and an excellent welcome. On the menu, the inevitable filet of perch, beef cheek, poultry ballotine... A must-try for the beauty of the concept as much as the dishes!

Lovers of authenticity and agro-tourism will be enchanted by this farmhouse, built in 1998 in keeping with the architecture of the valley. In the large 1,400-liter copper cauldron, milk is poured with the sweet flavors of pastures to make an exquisite cheese. In the store and at the table d'hôtes, you can enjoy goat's and cow's cheeses, charcuterie, homemade jams and liqueurs... The farm has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Individual rooms or the whole apartment can be rented.

190 nationalities in Geneva and some of them exalt their culinary delicacies. You won't find two Nikkei restaurants in the city. And not just any one, that of a very special restaurant where the blending of cultures touches on perfection. Cecilia Zapata, a renowned and award-winning chef, offers us a tasty adventure in the land of Nikkei gastronomy. In her restaurant, designed and decorated in her image by her brother, she does not fail to honour her origins and to compose dishes of rare finesse with Japanese and Peruvian influences.

An excellent concept for family expeditions. This is a restaurant where children have a place of their own, for a change! Part of the Pro Juventute Genève foundation, Un R de Famille offers newspapers, WiFi and games for children, and serves cuisine made from fresh produce. Interesting brunches. Dishes are tasty and healthy. Our toddlers are kings and everything is done for them. That said, reviews of the quality of the welcome are very uneven; some are more than lukewarm.

On Mont Pèlerin, the Hotel Mirador Resort & Spa offers one of the most beautiful terraces with a panoramic view of the Vevey-Montreux region. At sunset, it's simply magical. A gastronomic journey and a culinary experience with the undisputed talent of Chef Thomas Perez await you. Le Patio serves refined cuisine that changes with the seasons, highlighting products from local suppliers and the work of winegrowers. Service is as elegant and refined as the place itself.

You are here in the den of the wine specialist. You can choose from nearly 200 wines that honour the house specialities: lamb fillet and its crumble, mint juice, veal sweetbreads with mountain honey and melting apricots or coq au vin à l'ancienne. Particularly recommended on cold days! This restaurant was one of the pioneers in the Portes du Soleil to offer true Alpine gastronomy back in 1953. Since then, the tradition has been perpetuated and the recipes have been enriched without ever betraying the originals!

A traditional restaurant that proves you can be rustic and still have style! Over a crust or fondue (served with a military march and Swiss flag... be prepared to hear military music more than once in the evening!), customers of all ages gather at Les Trois Sifflets. It's said that the name of this pint refers to the three whistles that the first manager heard every day at 11 a.m.: the train, the boat and then his own, to warn his wife and daughters that it was time to get cooking!

A legend in the old town, located in a ^16th century private residence. If there is a restaurant that belongs to the history of Geneva, it is the Brasserie-Restaurant de l'Hôtel de Ville. A place of life par excellence, inevitable passage of the Geneva and international political life with the town hall in front of it. On the menu, a brasserie cuisine and typical dishes such as "half and half" fondues, longeoles, the inevitable perch fillets..

Switzerland's cheese star is widely honoured in this restaurant. As its name suggests, an establishment dedicated to Fribourg specialities and Gruyère products. In a room decorated in a typical mountain style, meat and especially cheese dishes are served here. The local fondues are considered to be the best in Geneva. The various fondue dishes on offer range from the half and half fondue (a mixture of Gruyère cheese and Fribourg vacherin) to the goat's cheese fondue.

Iconic in the heart of the Grotto district, the place is a must because it is popular and full of spontaneity. You can see skateboarders with their boards as well as locals. The colours represent the whole district with its multiple origins, the flavours invite to culinary travel and discoveries. A beautiful mix of clientele where young and old come together to have a drink, lunch or dinner around exotic dishes such as lamb chop with caramelized apples or red mullet gratin with cardamom.

You will find or discover here the same flavors as in Japan. Behind the counter, in the center of the room, Masa-san prepares the dishes in front of you at the rhythm of the orders, a guarantee of freshness and a real show. You can enjoy excellent sushi, real tempura, and also ramen, the specialty of the island of Hokkaido, in northern Japan. This popular dish consists of noodles bathed in a rich broth. The cuisine is excellent, the prices are accordingly high, but the quality of the dishes more than compensates for this. Reservations are essential.

L'Envers du décor takes us behind the scenes of a theater play where the "technical team" presents us with very tasty culinary creations! It unveils an unusual decor where industrial frames raise the large curtains of the ceiling. The bar seems to come straight out of a theater set and the furniture of the large hall makes this place very lively. One will be surprised by the fish which are prepared like monkfish in curry. Depending on arrival, it is possible to have the first taste of perch 100 % Lake Geneva (rare in Geneva).

When we pass the door of Sam-Lor, we are in total immersion in Northern Thailand: Asian sculptures, perched niches promote escape. A trip to the countries of the monks who are faithful servants of Buddha. The tasting dish gives you a glimpse of the finesse of the subtly spiced cuisine with a salad of soy sprouts and hearts of palm, homemade shrimp fritters. The delicate flavours continue with main courses such as cashew nut stir-fry (meat of your choice) or Thai basil leaves.

Spend a moment of your day in this lively bar - it's a real cure for optimism! Housed in the Tralala Hôtel, a turn-of-the-century mansion, the bar is transformed by the hour. In the morning, you wake up to an energetic, vitamin-packed breakfast; for lunch, you can nibble on pizza by the meter; for snacks, you can indulge in excellent homemade seasonal pastries; and in the evening, you can enjoy a more festive aperitif with local wines. Club in the evening

Located in the beautiful Vieux-Chêne district, a historic vestige of Chêne-Bourg. The restaurant has changed owners, but Alain and Sylvain have retained the charm and identity of the place. Two friends who welcome you with great friendliness in a harmonious, authentic setting with period ceramic tiles and exposed stone. An invitation to a cuisine rooted in tradition: entrecote de boeuf, tournedos, whole sea bass, swordfish, pot au feu, of course, or veal shank. A warm address.

A must-see in Fribourg, this establishment was taken over a few years ago by Frédérik Kondratowicz, a Franco-Swiss chef promoted to Gault & Millau Romand de l'année in 2011: a lover of books and art who makes the restaurant his home. In a popular brasserie atmosphere at lunchtime and a more intimate, distinguished atmosphere in the evening, he offers refined, generous cuisine, always with a touch of originality. Beautiful view of the lower town and cathedral.