The best restaurants Romandy

On the lakeside, with a magnificent view, we offer Mediterranean cuisine and seasonal specialties. Southern accents punctuate the inspired dishes, such as tuna carpaccio with lemon pesto, eggplant gratin with parmigiana of course. Menus change regularly. You can choose between pasta, risottos, bass or char fillets - for a change from perch (which we haven't forgotten)... In summer, you can sit out on the terrace. Service overwhelmed when busy, but excellent welcome for children.

The setting is warm and inviting in winter, with exposed beams in the brasserie, cosy in the restaurant, and pleasant on sunny days, with its terrace adorned with green plants. The restaurant offers a gastronomic blend of Italian and French flavors, with Italian and French classics such as the famous pasta, lobster spaghetti, black truffle ravioli and veal escalopine, or, in season, game dishes. The restaurant is popular with groups and can be very noisy.

Charming tea room restaurant with garden tables and chairs, in the heart of the Mon-Repos park. Breakfast, salads and, in the afternoon, pies and excellent home-made ice creams are served. No reservation is possible, think about going there early especially if you want to have brunch on Sunday! In this wooded and poetic setting, the Folie Voltaire co-organizes the Digitales, a festival of electronic music, or open-air film screenings. The restaurant then closes later. A very original favourite to discover.

A delicious Vietnamese restaurant and convenient prices, which is not the case at most Asian tables in Switzerland. The regulars recommend Bo Bun. After a fire, the decoration was completely redone, in a rather cosy style with red walls. Nice terrace in summer. The staff is adorable.

This restaurant has a very good reputation. Departure for Iran and Iranian gastronomy, which we're discovering as we don't always get to enjoy it on a trip to Iran, apart from the kebabs offered mainly in local restaurants. This establishment boasts a rich menu of refined Oriental cuisine, including delicious Lebanese mezze, in a refined Moroccan-inspired setting. Set in front of the Montreux promenade, the terrace is a delight in summer. On the second floor of the Palais, numerous exhibitions are held each year.

A sublime view of the lake, to be admired endlessly, your eyes lost in the blue, as you savor a fine glass of wine. Le Bon Sauvage: a wine tasting bar. Housed in the superb Hôtel du Baron Tavernier, this modern-day inn is just as much a place to chat over a glass of wine as it is to enjoy a fine meal. The emphasis is on local produce and traditional dishes; a convivial place where the cuisine gives way to the riches of the Vaudois terroir. As for the hotel, it offers comfortable rooms.

The Auberge de Lavaux is a very good restaurant in La Conversion, above Lutry, awarded by a gastronomic guide, and serving classic market cuisine with modern touches, prepared by Christophe Rod. Panoramic glass roof and in the summer, beautiful terrace in the shade of cypress trees. To make your mouth water: fillet of veal in an old-fashioned mustard and hazelnut cremolata sauce, fine lasagne of foie gras with chestnut and pear Conference, the frayed cake with green apple on its delightful Provencal squash...

An excellent kebab! Once in Scanavin Square, you can't miss the little white Syrian tent. Set up here in both winter and summer, it adjoins the restaurant's small dining room. Inside, the warm welcome of manager Ahmad Badawi, the spices and chichas transport us to the Middle East. Excellent value for money. For dessert, you'll be spoilt for choice, as the display case abounds with pastries, not forgetting to accompany them with the traditional glass of mint tea that we're so pleased to enjoy in the Middle East.

Situated on the church square, this large, magnificent Bernese house dating from 1592 has a village bistro feel. In winter, you can enjoy a papet vaudois by the fire under the exposed beams. In summer, you go out onto the terrace and stay there in the evening, under the vines and garlands of bulbs. Specialties: lake boneless, house entrecôte, beef tartare and lake perch. Café de la Place also has a number of pleasantly renovated rooms.

Michelin-starred chef Denis Martin is an enthusiast of molecular cuisine. After fifty-three years behind the stove, the chef is retiring in 2024. If you'd like to sample his cuisine, you'd better hurry! To dine here is to witness experiments. On the first floor of this historic Vevey house, Denis Martin combines chemistry, sensory surprise, taste and visual shift with virtuosity. The presentation is stunning, the flavors surprising. The menus offer a multitude of discoveries. In summer, a lovely lakeside terrace.

Looking for the atmosphere of a pinte vaudoise? This is the real neighborhood bistro, with no fuss but high standards when it comes to the quality of the food. The Café Central, run by chef Nocente and his wife Stefania, prepares delicious southern Italian specialities: orecchiette with cime di rapa and fresh fennel sausage, fresh tuna meatballs stuffed with caciocavallo and a tiramisu from the competition's mamma, all enjoyed behind lace curtains and under tulip shades. Authentic and self-assured!

You'll have to venture into the nooks and crannies of Sion to find L'Enclos de Valère, named after one of the castles that dominate the town. A magnificent spot at the top of Rue des Châteaux. You'd think you were in the South, and in summer the terrace is an oasis of greenery. L'Enclos de Valère is one of the region's best-known restaurants, ideal for romantic dinners. The rustic decor of the dining room perfectly complements the local cuisine and refined dishes on offer. You'll love coming here to enjoy perch fillets or the autumn hunting menu.

Located in the heart of the superb Hôtel Président Wilson, this restaurant is an empire of the senses, a universe of creativity and refinement. One of the best, if not the best restaurant in Geneva. Enjoy refined cuisine while admiring the superb panoramic view of the lake and Mont Blanc massif through the large windows. This Michelin-starred establishment is well worth a visit. The presentation of the dishes could be a work of art, followed by the pleasure of tasting them. A moment of pure bliss.

Under a barbaric name, it is simply the restaurant of the Geneva International Conference Center (CICG), in the center of international organizations, 5 minutes from downtown and 10 minutes from Geneva Airport, MIP Restaurants is a 500^m2 restaurant space located on the^1st floor of the CICG. It is a convenient and inexpensive address to discover, the quality cuisine and its location in the heart of international Geneva, an undeniable asset for internationals, tourists and locals. On site, the Bar Léman serves breakfast and snack formulas and light meals.

Located just off the main road, L'Empire du Dragon is a family-run café-restaurant founded by Hong Kong-born Wong Man-sum. The establishment offers gourmet Chinese cuisine. In the purest traditional Chinese style, you can enjoy duck with spicy sauce or duck with mung sprouts, Peking duck skin with pancakes, and many other specialties. It's a real treat from a family with a passion for the culinary arts. However, prices are relatively high.

The restaurant, which boasts a large terrace adjoining the eponymous hotel, offers a sublime view of the lake and the Alps on the horizon. The site (12 km from Montreux) can therefore provide a base for your explorations in the region for a relatively moderate price for Switzerland, always varying according to the period. The terrace, however, is next to the road and can be noisy. The menu also varies according to seasonal produce. In winter, you'll enjoy classic dishes such as lobster, seafood sauerkraut and salmon.

Tiff-in offers a wide range of dishes to eat in or take away. With a dozen seasonal vegetables for lunch, vegetarians will be delighted! And for the others, you can choose from the many Italian and French dishes, sandwiches and foccacia. Everything here is home-made, even the pastries. People with gluten and lactose allergies will be happy here. If the place has only a few tables, Tanguy the owner bets on the conviviality and the atmosphere "like at home"! Note that it is possible to have brunch on the spot.

A warm and lively local address. In the center of town, a stone's throw from the Lycée de l'Abbaye, a large glassed-in room with counter and buffet welcomes you. For 20 years, this Philosophe has been bringing the neighborhood to life, delighting customers with traditional French cuisine and local specialties such as the "hunting" menu in autumn, well known to the locals. The varied menu changes with the seasons. Local specialties are also on offer. Service is fast and friendly in a cheerful, popular atmosphere.

In this gourmet bistro, the emphasis is on the quality of seasonal products. The menu is renewed regularly. Stracciatella of mozzarella, Granny Smith and chopped sorrel, pluma of Pata-Negra lacquered teriyaki style, chopped raw and marinated veal or cappuccino of garriguette strawberries with lemongrass and madeleines, your taste buds will be satisfied. The setting is nice, in a family place that brings warmth. The street separates the restaurant from the Arve river, no doubt the beneficial influence of the water makes you feel even better!

So, a glass of good wine to end a day at a hundred miles an hour? Then you can try some colorful dishes. Depending on the inspiration of the moment, you can choose between a grilled octopus, a codfish steak, tapas - a description just to give you an idea, the menu changing very regularly. Perfect also for an afterwork aperitif in a good atmosphere to relax. The establishment even offers cooking classes.

Sushi lovers will be delighted to taste Moshimoshi sushi, made in the pure Japanese tradition. For a tasty gourmet moment, try the Moshi Roll Salmon-Shrimp-Advocate-Mango!

Immediate takeoff to tex-mex countries. In a modern setting with an open kitchen, the Taco Rico offers a wide selection of tacos, buritos, quesadillas and nachos for a jump to Latin America in just a few bites. The freshness and quality of the ingredients in these tacos guarantee a break full of flavour. The tinga will spice up your meal with spicy notes. Close to universities, students are fans of Taco Rico and they are right, because everything is really good and the service is very fast and professional.

Much more than just a high-altitude restaurant, it's an experience to be savored. The epicurean in you will be reinvigorated after a visit to Le Chetzeron! so unusual and grandiose is the setting. Perched at 2,112 m, in an eco-responsible building, the restaurant offers a contemporary setting with panoramic views of the most beautiful peaks in the Alps. High-flying cuisine can be enjoyed both day and evening, with the option of a snowcat transfer. Close to the stars, the chef has won awards in the Michelin and Gault & Millau guides. A table that has to be earned.

Ah, Thailand and its flavors that are an invitation to travel, a departure to the unique aromas of Siam! They're exactly the same ones that make you feel like you're back in Bangkok, sitting in a gargote, or elsewhere in the country. Simply delicious: tom kha gai, chicken in coconut milk, curry, pad thai or papaya salad. The restaurant is a well-deserved success. Small, unpretentious storefront, close to the lake. We offer a range of fresh takeaways. A trip to Siamese gastronomy recommended!

Located in the heart of the old town, this historic café-restaurant changed ownership in 2019. In its beautiful room, you can enjoy both the breakfast served from 9 am and the castle brunches, served on weekends from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm (Swiss, French, vegetarian, Northern, seasonal brunch... or custom-made brunch to compose yourself). On the menu, you will find soups, salads, burgers, savoury sandwiches, meat and fish, as well as proposals for children.

A convenient, quick-service takeaway for bagels. We make the bagel of your choice in front of you, and you can enjoy it wherever you like. We offer a range of bagels with rich fillings, as well as a veggie and weekend version. The bagels are named after each neighborhood in Geneva. The choice of ingredients and bread is wide, and the result is excellent. An excellent option for a quick lunch by the lake, in a park or elsewhere in the open air. A very good address in this category.

The Col du Pillon, at 1,550 m, is a narrow pass linking Les Diablerets (canton of Vaud) to Gstaad (canton of Bern). Facing the Diablerets Massif, the restaurant is a popular stopover for walkers and skiers attempting the ascent to Glacier 3000 by cable car. In winter, enjoying the sun's rays reverberating off the snow-covered walls on the terrace is a delightful experience! In summer, after a hike, it's also a great place to enjoy one of the local dishes.

With its name evocative of the terroir, La Bergerie focuses its menu on traditional dishes such as cheese crusts, fondue and raclette... On the second floor of this chalet, the restaurant's wooded decor gives the impression of being in the middle of a mountain pasture, even though the restaurant is located near the former Thermes Parc. The pizzas are very crispy and come in three different sizes. The giant is ideal for sharing with family or friends when you're feeling peckish. A good address in the hollow of the valley. Pleasant service.

Located at the beginning of the rue de Lausanne, Léman Tacos offers a small menu of burgers and tacos with a taste of the four corners of the world: Hindi, American, Swiss... The adjoining bakery offers bread for the sandwiches to give them an extra softness. The pizzas can be eaten to go or in the nearby Mon Repos park. A "fast" kitchen for those who are hungry at all hours. The terrace below allows you to eat in summer.

The students are fond of the menus at Café Constantine. The chicken wings are a success and the kebabs are very hearty. If you have a snack, the establishment is open every day!

In a bistro atmosphere, we like to share crispy homemade pizzas with fine dough. You will be won over by the Caprices des Dieux pizza or the Dolce Vita pizza. The menu also features pasta prepared al dente such as the penne tartufo or, more exotic, the Lola Montes with Mexican spices. A beautiful decoration with the pretty detail of the tablecloths with small gingham checks and the black and white photo galleries. It is in all conviviality that one tastes these dishes full of sun. In summer, the terrace is very pleasant.

Comfortably seated on a wooden bench in a setting with a carnotzet atmosphere, we enjoy cheese fondues and meat specialities like the potence. Potence is a fun way of presenting meat on a vertically held skewer. The success and originality of the restaurant reside in the challenge which it offers: the giant burger of 1.3 kg in total! So, ready to take up the challenge? The restaurant offers the dish if you can finish the burger within 15 minutes. A friendly and pleasant atmosphere with an efficient service.

An escape to the land of smiles for lunch or take-out. Gluten-free masaman chicken, cashew tofu and a multitude of spicy delights. It's simple, all Carouge is there for delicious dishes at very competitive prices!

Chicken and nothing but chicken, but roasted to perfection and really tasty. This is the fourth address in Geneva of this chain of restaurants with an excellent quality/price ratio. Ma Cousine takes up the challenge by varying its chicken recipes according to its desires. Whether you eat it fleetingly by licking your fingers or by enjoying it minced, chicken is in the spotlight and there are many variations on the menu. Indian style chicken salad, and the unmistakable half chicken on a spit, the flagship of the establishment. Excellent concept for a good meal.

In the middle of the vineyards and close to a small lake much appreciated by the locals and summer visitors, this elegant restaurant run by Bernard Ricou offers gastronomic cuisine where the rigour of the selected products, the talent of the chef, the quality of the service and the setting make this place one of the best tables in the region. The cuisine is seasonal, with 6 menus throughout the year highlighting culinary treasures such as black Périgord truffles, morels, asparagus, Breton lobster, wild salmon, game in season, etc.

This is the Hôtel de France restaurant. Why 77? Because it's open every evening, and the produce and wine on offer are sourced within a 77-kilometer radius. A great project! The cuisine is seasonal and local, yet inventive. You absolutely must try the local nectar that has given rise to so much controversy: absinthe. The restaurant offers around thirty different varieties. This plant used to be grown in the Franches Montagnes. You can try it by the glass, of course, but also in starters, sauces and desserts.

A nice stopover on the outskirts of the historic city centre. The chefs excel with both sea and land products. Try the mussels or the Hérens beef served in several variations: poached shoulder of beef, tartar, carpaccio, Florentine style, and pavement. The rustic decoration and the subdued lights give this restaurant an old-fashioned atmosphere. It is a good typical address to try all the local and Valaisan flavours and to enjoy the beautiful terrace in summer.

The traveler is you, and the restaurant is there to make sure you have a good time before you leave. It's the ideal place to enjoy 100% Swiss dishes concocted in the pure family tradition. Here, you can indulge in a fondue or any other of the region's specialties. In autumn, the hunt is served as a duo of venison and stag on a slate. No fuss about the decor, just the essentials: good products. And a great atmosphere for an establishment where regulars mingle with visitors.

In the heart of the old town, in the Planches district, this small tea-room has just 22 seats, but this is deliberate to preserve the atmosphere. For Michel and Françoise, it's above all a convivial place where people can meet and chat. As well as bakery products, you can eat homemade lasagne, pâtés, salads and steak tartare. Magnificent views over the whole city and lake. Above all, a terrace on the cobblestones across the street. A warm and delicious break!

An address that takes great advantage of its location, in front of the lake, and at the entrance of the park. The terrace offers a breathtaking view of the lake. One of the pearls of this magnificent park. A prestigious restaurant in the romantic park of the Pearl of the Lake. A brasserie side, to have a drink and a dish of the day, and a restaurant side with terrace and view on the lake. La

With its "guinguette" feel, this small lakeside establishment is the ideal place to enjoy the setting and sunshine while taking in the mountain views. The relaxed restaurant welcomes you for simple, quality dishes or a drink. A little gourmet advice: try the delicious homemade Valais-style rösti, which we'll try to wash down with a digestive stroll around the lake. The welcome is warm and friendly, and this is a good address that locals love to recommend.

At altitude, on the Ripaille-Grand-Paradis piste, this is undoubtedly the place to come to regain your strength after a day in the powder. The charming building is located at the entrance to the Défago galleries opposite Champéry. Wood-fired raclette and Sunday lunch spit are the house specialities. There's a playground for the little ones and a pétanque court for the grown-ups, not forgetting the panoramic terrace with views over the Val d'Illiez. A country setting for a stopover in total simplicity.

At 7 km from Diablerets, the Mazots are accessible in summer by road. The map is varied and allows you to tour the specialties: albacore cheese on plate or fondue, charcuterie such as vaudoise sausage and dried meat, grilled grilled, famous röstis and various gratins. But the great specialty of this house is undoubtedly the fondues and crusts with various ingredients. There is also a wide selection of home drinks and desserts. The pleasure of the guaranteed eyes and palaces. The most: an exceptional panorama on the glacier.

The auberge de l'Onde occupies three floors of a magnificent ^13th-century square orange house with green shutters, in the center of Saint-Saphorin: a rotisserie, two dining rooms, a very bright pint for a drink or a meal, and a cellar lounge for concerts. Each room is decorated in a modern, elegant style. This address should feature in our "Luxury" section, but its pint, which serves affordable cuisine, earns it this more modest ranking. It's said that Charlie Chaplin liked to eat here on Sundays with his family.

A nice and original stopover. On the terrace or in front of the fireplace, you can taste the house specialty: ham cooked in the asphalt. In the past, it was prepared by the miners in honour of Saint Barbara. The products offered on the menu are all from the local or Swiss soil. The atmosphere is simple and friendly where local families come to share the famous dish on weekends in winter without forgetting the absinthe dessert.

Here, near the magnificent castle of Brig, everything is period (1640 dining room and 1530 grill). Like the gargantuan lords of yesteryear, you can tackle solid traditional dishes brought up to date, but also indulge in delicious vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free options. There's something for everyone. The dishes change regularly, and the emphasis is on quality and regionality. We also come to this address for the setting, the beautiful terrace under the arcades and the very friendly welcome.

Le Gaya offers a tasty and authentic cuisine. The classics of the gastronomy of the quiet morning country are well represented. If we were to recommend an ideal menu in addition to the proposed menus, we would invite you to taste the delicious seafood pancake and then order the pulgogi or marinated beef. If you wish to eat Korean style, you can also ask for extra salad so that you can wrap your meat with a little sauce before eating your little bite with your fingers.

One of the references, Wasabi Sushis is one of the most represented sushi and Japanese cuisine restaurants in Geneva with 13 signs. This takeaway for sushi lovers allows you to enjoy a healthy lunch without breaking the bank. Large choice of sushi, makis, californias, temakis, sashimis, and various salads: seaweed, octopus, etc., and all kinds of rolls. Innovations such as Chirashi, Tuna Avocado Tartar or rainbow rools.To eat the latter, you must be fond of mayonnaise! There are also several hot dishes for lunch.

This establishment is worth a visit for its sumptuous terrace, pleasantly shaded by an oak tree in summer. In winter, it becomes a patio. The emphasis is on decor for this bright, glass-roofed establishment, with its zinc and beer taps. When it comes to gastronomy, there's something for everyone, from pizza to... but the service can be average,

Afterwards, you can dance the night away on weekends. Appropriate dress required.