The best restaurants Switzerland

This large downtown brasserie is strangely reminiscent of those found in French cities. And with good reason: this establishment features French cuisine... but at Swiss prices! In addition to excellent cuts of meat such as entrecôte café de Paris, the menu features a number of local specialties: quiche lorraine, bouillabaisse, escargots, moules marinières... something for everyone. The service is efficient. Next door, a snack bar serves sublime "French sandwiches " until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

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.

Away from the tourist crowds, this elegant brasserie with its Art Nouveau decor is a delightful place to be. The menu includes veal with cream sauce, cordon bleu, breaded schnitzel and rösti, in short, Swiss specialities with a local flavour. Every day, the chef offers several dishes of the day, including a vegetarian recipe. On sunny days, the superb terrace with its climbing vines is a great place to enjoy a holiday. All this in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere! A great address to try.

We've fallen for this resolutely green restaurant! 100% vegan, organic, healthy, additive-free, seasonal... That's the name of the game at this new, brightly-lit, half-brown, half-natural venue. At Karls Kraut, the chef and her young, trendy team prove that healthy food rhymes with tasty food! A delicious brunch is served every Sunday. There's a choice of three formulas: savory brunch with spicy scrambled tofu and sweet potatoes, tomato white beans with rösti or smoothie bowl with fresh berries and granola. Gourmet!

Designated as one of the best Italian restaurants in Switzerland, La Cucina is a real treat! The decor is elegant with its woodwork, beautiful ceiling and impressive chandeliers, yet relaxed. At the back of the room, the open kitchen allows you to admire the pizza makers working with grace. It makes your mouth water! The service, with its Italian accents, is lively and friendly. Finally, on the plate, the Italian specialities are excellent, light and tasty. The restaurant is quickly sold out, so make sure to book!

Shaded by imposing chestnut trees and illuminated by a string of lanterns, Neumarkt's inner courtyard is a true wonder in summertime. The interior is just as welcoming, with its elegant, warm atmosphere. The menu features market-fresh, local and organic cuisine, successfully blending authentic Swiss and international dishes. Last but not least, the impressive wine list showcases local vintages and Swiss wines in particular! An address to remember on your visit to Zurich.

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.

The city's finest gourmets are familiar with this palate-pleasing address. The house of the "Zunfthaus zur Waag" merchants' guild, a historic building dating back to 1315, is located on the Münsterhof, one of the most beautiful squares in downtown Zurich. In its refined restaurant on the second floor, traditional classic dishes hold the balance to modern gastronomic creations. Enjoy subtle culinary art, the largest selection of wines from the Lake Zurich region and a warm welcome. Impeccable service.

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.

If you miss local produce and the smell of cheese, head for Le Dézaley, a Vaudois restaurant in the heart of the old town. Here, fondue and charcuterie specialities from the mountains take pride of place: beef fondue bourguignonne, Chinese chicken fondue, morel cheese fondue, black truffle cheese fondue... The menu is extensive. The menu also includes typical sausages, such as the one with cabbage and beans, or the sausage with rösti and onion sauce. Worth discovering! Reservations recommended.

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!

In the increasingly fashionable Kreis 4, Cafe Boy is a neighborhood mainstay for locals. In a distinguished bistro atmosphere, Jann and his talented team prepare Swiss cuisine with a touch of creativity and great taste. The menu is seasonal and selective, while the wine list is extensive. We'll be delighted to advise you on your food and wine pairings! For lunch, two lunchtime formulas are available, one of which is vegetarian. On the menu: soups, salads and gourmet dishes.

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.

Here's a delicious find! Tucked away in an alleyway in the old town, you'll discover this confidential spot where five tables are quickly snapped up at dinnertime. The young and talented chef Jan prepares traditional cuisine with a modern twist, a wealth of flavors and a great respect for produce and the seasons. Dishes are presented with great care. On the slate, the chef proposes a small menu renewed every five weeks. A good excuse to return! Impeccable service. Don't forget to make a reservation.

What a panorama! Located in the Davos/Parsenn ski area, this excellent on-slope restaurant, at 2,880 m altitude, offers cuisine always prepared using fresh produce. During your meal, you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Grisons Alps. The summit can be reached by cable car from the Weissfluhjoch. The menu includes tartes flambées and comforting burgers. A gourmet stopover with spectacular views!

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.

It's a classic that showcases the vegetables of the nearby garden and the best meats in the country. We appreciate the kindness of reception and price moderation, which does not go up to philanthropy.

The Lorenzini restaurant, located just a stone's throw from the Zytglogge, Bern's famous clock, offers traditional Italian cuisine in a chic and elegant setting. This huge restaurant is one of the most sought-after places in the capital! The beautifully decorated room is dedicated to fine cuisine with a transalpine influence - as the name implies - but which is suitable for an international clientele. Classy atmosphere, smiling and attentive service. You will find excellent Italian wines to accompany the menu. Not to be missed.

One of Bern's most authentic addresses. One of the oldest restaurants too, established in 1915 and handed down from father to son to this day. In this warm, rustic setting, you can enjoy fondues, grandma's recipes and probably the best rösti in the capital! Don't miss the unique best-seller, spinach gratin. The rustic ambience is matched by a very local cuisine, whose soul is preserved intact without revisiting the dishes. Lovers of local ambiance, this is a gourmet stop to be seized!

Slightly off-center but still in the old town, surrounded by antique stores, Café Postgasse boasts a beautiful wood-panelled room, with painted ceiling, piano and candles on the tables. In the Art Deco style, you can enjoy French-inspired cuisine, including specialties such as moules marinières or a perfectly mastered Café de Paris entrecôte. You enter through the wooden door on the left, not through the main entrance. Nice little terrace in front of the arcades, surrounded by greenery. It's an ideally relaxed place.

Ideally located in the heart of Zurich, this bar-restaurant boasts a small, dark wood-panelled room that was once overrun by student guilds. A beam serves as an admission test: you have to pass over it without spilling your glass (of beer). The room exudes a warm ambience, perfect for sampling some of the restaurant's specialties: Zürich-style schnitzel and rösti, fillet of salmon from the Swiss Alps... For dessert, homemade sorbet and chocolate mousse to die for. Pleasant service. Reservations recommended.

As the name suggests, the Lake Side is located on the shores of Lake Zurich in the heart of the famous Zürichhorn Park. This colourful restaurant focuses on Mediterranean cuisine. The recipes are appealing with their sunny combinations of fish and shellfish. The restaurant has another charming feature: the splendid panorama and its patio. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of the building and its decoration. The reputation was made in particular thanks to its gargantuan Sunday brunch. Worth trying.

You'll eat in former horse stalls! Located near the station, this former military riding school has been transformed into a warm, cosy and trendy bar-restaurant. With its long, old wooden beams, this vast place is unique in its bistro decor and picturesque atmosphere. You'll be served traditional Swiss cuisine with a twist, featuring vegetables and fresh salads. In summer, the garden, a vast inner courtyard that extends on one side to the rear of the stables, is transformed into a bar and illuminated with garlands of lanterns, guinguette-style.

This old building tells us a lot about the commercial activity of this street since the Middle Ages. Once a craftsman's house, the site was replaced by two houses after a fire in 1280. Very early on, an inn was set up within these walls, next to a butcher's shop. The short circuit was more in the customs! The high vaulted ceilings give the place this atmosphere of yesteryear. Today, the cuisine is that of a simple and authentic brasserie with a warm atmosphere. You will be immersed in Switzerland as we imagine it through the best clichés.

Close to the cathedral, an erststockbeizli (historic house from the 16th century) with a charming little room upstairs, typical and charming (dark woodwork, rustic benches and tables, beautiful wrought iron mobiles). The cuisine is also in line: absolutely local, successful and full of flavours. The atmosphere and the welcome are feminine, pleasant and much less classical than one might expect. A small terrace for the summer. To be discovered!

This is the most famous and certainly the best erststockbeizli, over 500 years old, as the dark woodwork testifies. In this typical Swiss restaurant, the chef prepares excellent rösti, as well as excellent hunting dishes in winter. On the menu: sliced venison with game sauce and spätzli, the unmissable Viennese veal escalope with cranberries, grilled fish with butter and a vegetarian menu. A special feature: the floor is on a gentle slope! Service is fast and friendly, but tap water... for a fee.

In the heart of Lucerne, this beautiful wooded brasserie offers a pleasant neighborhood bistro atmosphere. Always crowded, Helvetia serves gourmet cuisine combining Swiss tradition and modern creativity. Products are sourced from local producers and traders, highlighting the diversity and flavours of Central Switzerland. A large terrace under the chestnut trees, with teak seats or rattan armchairs, ensures a very summery atmosphere! The menu changes regularly with the seasons. Friendly service. Worth a try!

At the foot of the Clock Tower in Zug, the Aklin restaurant has an elegant Renaissance hall with a tiled stove. The wood panelling and candles give it a chic and cosy atmosphere, while the large tables ensure a convivial atmosphere. Chef Olivier Rossdeutsch and his brigade offer seasonal dishes with freshly caught fish from the lake, as well as vegetarian recipes. The specialty of the Aklin house? Lobster noodles with lobster stew and sauce, served with market vegetables.

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.

If you want to discover the real Ticino terroir, a simple and well-crafted cuisine, come to this grotto. The idyllic Grotto Efra Valle Redorta lies in the shade of the trees between the peaceful village of Sonogno and the Valle Redorta. A chalet of wood and dry stone at the foot of the mountain. Typical Ticinese charm: cheeses, cold meats and polenta served with good bread and merlot, before a game of boules in the sun. Plus: you're just a stone's throw from a beautiful waterfall. Authenticity, conviviality and simplicity!

In a rustic and elegant atmosphere, you will enjoy refined cuisine in the gastronomic restaurant on the first floor, famous for its fish dishes (many choices), shellfish and grilled meats. If the prices are high enough, the cuisine is really excellent. For smaller budgets, good news, on the ground floor, the trattoria-pizzeria is more affordable. Also on the spot, two charming vintage rooms with a nicely arranged decoration of antique objects. On the reception side, the service is as good as the kitchen.

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.