The best restaurants Switzerland

The restaurant combines a sense of welcome and a desire to satisfy the customer with quality food. The mythical and romantic bridge inspires the flavours of Southern Italy. For the experts, the pizza dough is of legendary finesse. The chef offers a variety of fresh pasta, even more numerous than before, as the menu has expanded a little. There is always spaghetti with seafood. The portions remain generous. The wine list includes Amarone, Brunello, Barolo and Montepulciano, among others!

It is Sylvie and Philippe, the happy team of the restaurant l'Opéra Bouffe, who have settled in this former Carouge restaurant in the summer of 2017. A few brushstrokes were enough to change the atmosphere and it is with skill that she has kept the old tables and wooden chairs in this historic bistro while reinterpreting it in her own image. In the kitchen, the original and seasonal menu highlights local and local market products with classic or exotic recipes often coming from elsewhere. Here, everything is fresh and homemade and we are committed to it. A nice wine list and a fine selection of regional wines served by the owner who will be happy to tell you the story. A very friendly welcome and a typical and charming setting where it is good to come also for an aperitif with friends. You can enjoy the shaded terrace in the summer, overlooking the preserved Rondeau square and the setting sun

An ode to Japanese gastronomy in this top-of-the-range restaurant. Miyako means "heart" in Japanese. It is at the heart of Japanese traditions that you will be projected in the space of a meal. Everything is done to ensure you this escape among 3 different atmospheres. The Teppan-yaki (cooking tables) cooks carve the fresh products in front of you. On the lower floor, the tatami lounge guarantees you an ideal intimate place to savour excellent sukiyakis served by young women in traditional clothes.

Tucked away above La Chiésaz, this fine address (formerly Chez Dallen) offers fresh, sincere, tasty and inventive market cuisine. Chef Philippe has realized his dream of owning his own restaurant, and you can feel his passion in his menu, which evolves with the seasons, as well as a few additional dishes depending on the day's deliveries. Everything is homemade, using mainly products from local artisans. A simple table of good products appreciated by locals and walkers alike. Bon appétit!

Another one of those trendy new tables that move the people of Lausanne in search of a different atmosphere and inventive dishes. Éligo offers a refined, tasty and generous Italian gastronomy based on fresh and seasonal products. Chef Enrico Ferrari is part of the new generation of Italian chefs who are characterized by their creativity and modernity. It's not cheap, often complete, but it's worth a try! Why Eligo? It means "making a choice". You have been warned, but the pleasure is all yours.

Lovers of Japan and amateurs of Japanese gastronomy, here is an excellent address for you. Delicious and Asian-style service: professional, fast and efficient, the restaurant prepares dishes and assortments of sushi to take away or to enjoy on the spot, outdoors or at the office. The fabulous nigiri (raw fish on rice), hosomaki (seaweed rolls), sashimi (raw fish fillets) of Misuji are made on the spot. You will enjoy sushi, soups, salads and shirashis. The fish is very fresh, the service irreproachable.

The establishment is an institution: difficult to miss during your exploration of the old town. Dating from 1874, it is one of the oldest bistros in Geneva. Did you know that, in the 15th century, its back door gave access to a brothel, located in the rue Chausse Coqs, then known as rue Chausse Cul? The setting is worth a look. Some customers, after having been slutty or not, left their portrait on the walls. Try one of the Swiss specialties: the roesti, or a good entrecote or steak tartare.

When you want to enjoy steamed sea bass, crispy beef, grilled shrimps with garlic and above all real Pekingese lacquered duck, there is only one address: the Hung-Wan. These refined dishes typical of Hong Kong gastronomy are prepared here with delicacy and authenticity. As often in Asian restaurants, the welcome is impeccable and discreet. Little extras that are not to be disliked: the view of the lake and Sunday brunches.

Newly refreshed, we let ourselves be guided in the discovery of Nirvana! This gastronomic Indian restaurant and lounge bar has a very high-end décor and furniture, with representations of Hindu women's faces on the walls that never leave your eyes. The atmosphere, very Bollywood chic, is cosy and warm, the service is pleasant and the cuisine refined. You can enjoy traditional Indian dishes such as tandoori chicken, massala lamb or shrimp and prawn biryani and get drunk on the spicy flavours.

Lunch or dinner at L'Esplanade is definitely worth the trip through the Geneva vineyards along the Côte. A magical place with a breathtaking view. The brasserie and the restaurant, which were previously separate, have been combined into a single space, which offers delicate dishes at prices that remain modest. The original à la carte menus allow you to compose your meal by choosing from a variety of starters, fish, meat or poultry dishes and desserts. The more adventurous gourmets will prefer the surprise tasting menu.

A veritable institution since 1910. Here, Italian cuisine is approached from a refined, family-style perspective, with no emphasis on pizzas - which aren't on the menu, by the way! We prefer to offer you great pasta dishes: tagliatelle with truffles, or simply homemade ravioli, but also saffron risotto, zucchini-crusted bass, spaghetti vongole or meat specialties. The house specialty, which will never be taken off the menu, is of course veal liver Venetian style.

Located on the steep Rue du Petit-Chêne, between the train station and Saint-François, this Munich brewery dates back to 1872 and is truly part of Lausanne's identity. It's a true Lausanne institution. In a wood-panelled décor, with carved Bavarian friezes, the waiters carry heavy trays of sauerkraut and mugs of beer. Note: often crowded and, as a result, noisy. In summer, the small wooden terrace is perfect for watching passers-by. Chef Geoffrey prepares seasonal cuisine all year round.

Although the restaurant is very famous, the establishment also includes a typical café and a wonderful shaded terrace. The menu, complete and very tempting, announces as well breaded tomme on salad, filet of perch meunière or fresh pasta, as beef flank steak with shallots, all complemented by burgers or vegetarian dishes. In addition to this, we also offer plates of the day that change according to the chef's inspiration. During the Cully Jazz Festival, this is the place to go! Even without the festival, by the way!

As the name suggests, carnivorous friends, you can sink your teeth into delicious ribs. In this place with a trendy decor, combining the elegance of wood and steel with the originality of walls painted in purple, the dishes are copious and excellent. For those who are not so keen on the speciality, the restaurant offers almost every type of meat on the menu. In the evening, the Entrecôte Saint-Jean becomes a bar with a good atmosphere. The sense of the customer is with the honor, with an excellent reception, it is important to underline!

Perched on the top floor of the Manor department store, overlooking the rooftops of Geneva and St. Peter's Cathedral, this self-service restaurant offers well-balanced, affordable meals at any time of day. A wide variety of soups, large salads, fish, meat, grilled meats, pastas, vegetable buffets, woks and freshly cooked dishes are on offer. It's a high quality self-service restaurant with a warm atmosphere. Pizzas and pasta à la minute are served on a 300-seat terrace with a breathtaking view of Geneva and the Jet d'Eau.

Brocante/shop/tea room/restaurant concept. A vintage salon, delicious local products, the ideal place to chat for hours or read your book while enjoying yourself on comfortable sofas or on the terrace.
On the menu: 40 cheeses, duck mousse, orange chutney, fig mustard, cheese crust (slice of bread cooked with cheese wine and egg), fresh soup every day, dry or white sausage with mustard. For dessert the famous meringue with kirsh. Follow the events organized during the year on the website.

Run by two sisters who know how to welcome in all simplicity, the restaurant du Pont is a place with character. The orchids on the window sills, the wooden benches, the old cash register, are all personal touches that make this place so charming. The wall decoration honours the farm tools (pitchfork) and the vine and especially the idol of these ladies, Georges Brassens. Moreover, we would have seen him here singing Les Copains d'abord while tasting the sweetbread or the lamb chops with Provencal herbs!

Olé, waving your hats around like a sombrero, you're in Mexico! We offer two main courses: the spectacular molcajete, first of all. A pre-Columbian Mexican specialty. Chicken, pork, beef and lamb for the meat version, prawns, monkfish and squid for the fish version are mixed, melting, grilled in a delicious way by this unique process. Another house specialty is the filetitos. Served in a cast iron dish, meat, chicken or shrimp, minced, have been carefully prepared in a marinade based on Mexican spices.

In the beautiful Sardinian city of Carouge, Café des Négociants is a gourmet stopover in a traditional bistro atmosphere. Taken over in 2009 by Philippe Chevrier, the talented chef of Domaine de Chateauvieux, this chic bistro was entrusted to loyal collaborators: Patrick Gall and Guillaume Landreau (chef in the kitchen). The setting is bright and wooded, with a nice zinc bar in the spirit of a small "bouchon lyonnais" (typical Lyonnais restaurant). The food is tasty and prepared using fresh seasonal produce from the market. You will be swept away by the Mediterranean flavours of the roast duck magret with honey and coriander, the "sauté minute" prawns and squid duo, carnaroli and saffron risotto and by the delicious desserts - the pure "Venezuela" chocolate double cream mousse with cocoa meringues. Enjoy all this with a nice Genevan wine (another speciality of Philippe Chevrier, Michelin starred chef from the Domaine de Château-Vieux), with the possibility of dining in the cellar for amateurs. In summer you can enjoy the elegant shaded terrace.

A sumptuous building dating from the ^18th century, located in the heart of the international organizations district, right next to the UN palace. The students of the Geneva Hotel School are doing their trial run there. They are in the kitchen, preparing the dishes and serving in the dining room. They are perfecting their knowledge, and the result is a success. The seasonal menu is composed of refined dishes, always well presented. A pleasant terrace opens on the Ariana park. A break before visiting the UN or the International Red Cross Museum.

A corner of Italy in the Hôtel d'Angleterre, a superb ^18th-century building. In 1816, it played host to the sulphurous Lord Byron, famous poet and great defender of freedoms. Aromas, flavors, colors and freshness are the order of the day in this upscale Italian gastronomy restaurant. The bill can be high, even very high. In summer, take a seat on the terrace, where the panoramic view over the lake, as always, completes these moments of pure bliss, offering a real escape.

Lover of good home cooking? An address not to be missed in this picturesque district of the Pâquis. This gourmet bistro, decorated with mismatched chairs and tables painted and sometimes personalised with the names of the regulars, is a warm place at any time of the day for a small coffee, a little balloon of wine or a meal with the dishes of yesteryear: poached eggs meurette, onion soup, coq au vin, tripe à la lyonnaise, apple pudding, entrecote d'Herens? The dishes are often served in a cast iron pan on the wooden table.

In the heart of the Hilton Geneva, the Olivo offers a stopover with Mediterranean flavours. During the summer, the terrace opens onto a beautiful setting and this ensures a total change of scenery without having to take a plane. Its hundred-year-old olive trees and its organic vegetable garden give us a breath of fresh air. The chef honours Italian dishes with a contemporary touch: pasta, lobster risotto venere, salmon antipasti, beef fillet Fabisala, or wild sea bream in a sea salt crust. A beautiful Italian escape.

Do you want to return to Switzerland in its pure state? Its folklore and culinary traditions? Then spend an evening at the Edelweiss in the mountain pastures: a real chalet reconstructed in the room where you can enjoy your meal to the sound of yodlers and alphorn. This real chalet in the heart of the town offers typical Swiss dishes (fondue, raclette, rösti , warm tomme salad) . The Swississime fondue served with dried meat from the Valais and a glass of kirsch maintains the original culinary tradition. Conviviality "made in Switzerland"

Here, the cuisine is composed of small dishes to be ordered for the whole table, in all conviviality. It's like anisakaya (a kind of Japanese bistro), where everyone picks and chooses according to their tastes and desires and shares with their neighbours, in a contemporary and neat setting. Vegetarian dishes, salads, sashimi (raw fish), brochettes (chicken, eel, shrimp), dim-sum (spring rolls), noodles (vegetable or meat noodles), fish dishes ( teriyaki salmon), meat and poultry ( takaki beef, Karaage chicken).

An interesting and original concept: a restaurant combined with a flea market! This café-restaurant offers several options for dining, sipping tea or taking a table home... In the truest sense of the word: you really can leave with a chair or table under your arm after your meal! On sale are ex-style Bauhaus lamps, chandeliers, lamps, tables and chairs, but not necessarily the ones you'll be sitting in. The cuisine is simple but good. A good address. For a snack, you can enjoy delicious homemade desserts.

Le Vieil Ouchy in Lausanne offers an idyllic setting on the shores of Lake Geneva. Enjoy the romantic ambience of candlelight and soft lighting, with a breathtaking view of the Alps. The restaurant serves authentic, tasty Swiss cuisine made with fresh, local produce. Let yourself be tempted by the delicious fondues, prepared with passion, such as black summer truffle or morel. Le Vieil Ouchy is committed to using fresh, local produce, giving priority to short supply chains. Fish is caught daily in Lake Geneva.

In the beautiful and peaceful shopping street that has reached the Plaine plain since the Place des des Philosophers, a small Greek restaurant and caterer delights us with Mediterranean flavours. Music on Friday evening and Saturday evening except in summer, in a framework all that is simplest, with a smoking room and a non-smoking room. Moussaka, mezze like taramossalata (cod foam foam) and spanakopitakia (laminated with spinach and cheese), not forgetting the baklava, which makes us travel to this magnificent peninsula. Of course, one of the many Greek wines on the map.

Specializing in the cuisine of Singapore and Thailand, Jeck's Place invites us to travel to Asia. The decoration is clean and neat, the welcome is pleasant and the meals are tasty. The Singaporean cuisine, relatively unknown, is marked by its diversity. Malaysia, China and Thailand mingle in our plates to offer a clever mix of flavours and aromas. You can enjoy shrimp with sesame, fish with ginger in chilli sauce, beef with Singapore curry or tofu goreng. Simple but good!

In the center of Geneva, the Odéon restaurant offers Swiss and French brasserie cuisine in a wood-panelled setting reminiscent of a typical old bistro. Passionate about their craft, chef Benjamin Garin and his team work on products and cooking techniques with rigor and all the creativity inherited from their know-how. Here, the cuisine is a blend of Geneva's terroir and the great tradition of the French brasserie, with a few original touches such as miniburgers. An excellent wine list and a warm welcome.

It's a charming setting where you immediately feel at home in bright, cheerful rooms with unpretentious decor. On sunny days, you can enjoy the terrace overlooking the lake and the beauty of a panorama you'll never tire of. Le grand tableau noir indique les suggestions et menus du jour. We always serve well-prepared lake fish, such as char, perch or féra fillets, accompanied by a glass of fine Vaud or Valais wine. Un petit moment de bonheur, sur fond de grand bleu du lac.

In an alley in the old town, the Cantinella is housed in an old house at the corner of rue de la Tour de Boël. The gourmet counter offers generous Italian recipes to take away or to eat on the spot and on the terrace. Here everything is homemade according to the Italian tradition. Traditional cheeses and cold cuts are used to enhance the foccacias and real paninis, bringing out the flavors of the South. You can even try a pizza with truffle cream. A convenient stop for lunch while exploring downtown.

A little sushi or maki break on the spot or to take away? Perched on the first floor above a pizzeria, the place doesn't look like much, but when it comes to cooking, quality is the order of the day. The fish are fresh and tender, the sushi excellent. The welcome and the service are pleasant and warm. It would be too bad to stop at the outside of the restaurant and not taste the culinary delights of Fuji! A perennial address.

Geneva's Montreux Jazz Café is now in its hometown! Relaxed luxury and a décor inspired by the environment of the famous festival of the same name. Generous cuisine, a selection of the region's finest vintages, surrounded by archives of the greatest concerts, in a setting imbued with emotions dating back to 1967. Whether you want to share a few tapas in a musical atmosphere before attending a concert or play, it's always a place full of energy! Don't miss out on cocktails at Funky Claude's bar. Concert program.

Life is good, it's true, especially when it comes to having a good time in a real Italian restaurant. As generous as the pizzas, the menu is long and we note the 20 kinds of sauces proposed to decorate your pasta. The atmosphere is warm, and you will be welcomed with a free house aperitif. The two rooms are often well filled. We appreciate the menus designed to satisfy all appetites and especially the weekend menu with a choice of pasta, risottos and pizzas. It's ideal for families.

It's a pure pleasure to lunch or dine on this terrace, gazing out over the green Geneva countryside, when the weather turns milder. It's a popular spot for Genevans to enjoy a light meal after a harsh winter. Enjoy traditional dishes such as filet de boeuf, pot-au-feu, côte de cochon or filet de bar or the inevitable filet de perche (Lake Geneva seems to be an inexhaustible reservoir). Reserve a table by the vines, on the terrace, not indoors, as this would lose all its appeal.

A pretty, hushed decor, typically Asian, where you can treat yourself to specialities such as shrimps with Thai curry, pad Thai noodles with shrimps or chicken with green curry and Thai basil leaves. Very close to the Palace of Nations, the place is taken by storm at noon by international officials. A nice wine list for lovers of good wines.

This Italian cafe restaurant is a haven for teachers and bankers. At night, the tone rises with the release of the shows. The atmosphere is that of a luxurious and discreet brasserie. One always tastes there the marvellous rosemary ravioli, a vitello tonnato, a saltimbocca Romana or a grilled sirloin of beef tagliatta, alla rucola, olivo e lmone... As for desserts, we love the Sicilian cassata, the tirami-sù withamaretto, the fruit mille-feuille... The welcome remains warm even late after the show. One of the good addresses of the district!

When you push the heavy door of this famous Indian restaurant, you discover an authentic decor like its cuisine. The Jaipur serves at noon the dish of the day, the Thali, which is a plate made up of meat, vegetables, rice and a doughnut; in the evening, one takes the time to make a banquet. Vegetarians will find delicate vegetables that will delight them. You can choose between strengths 1, 2 or 3, depending on whether you want to eat a lightly or strongly spiced dish. There is even the possibility of reserving a room for twenty covers for a meal with friends.

It has already been thirteen years since the Fleur de Lys, which has become a true Geneva institution, was born out of a bet between three Scouting buddies. In the morning, we come there to eat a sandwich with a small coffee and a newspaper. At midday, the dish of the day, inventive, copious and cheap, never disappoints. During the day, you will come to appreciate the home-made syrups and the impressive tea menu. Then, at aperitif time, beer lovers will find what they are looking for among the 25 or so brands on offer, accompanied by excellent home-made tapas.

Sunday brunch or a good burger? Look for the entrance - it's not on the street, but it's perched high above it, quite literally. You have to follow a path, not really secret but not really visible, if at all, from the pedestrian street. You have to climb up to the second floor to gain access to the large wooded room. The menu features burgers and a grill, and you can even order in advance and pick up your menu to take away or enjoy on the spot without having to queue.

A beautiful restaurant with a theatrical feel: coffered ceiling, velvet décor, lamps on every table and retro banquette seating. Just a stone's throw from the station, La Bagatelle is open every day with continuous service. The brasserie offers a cosy, modern setting with huge pop-art portraits adorning the walls, breaking with the more conventional atmosphere of the establishment. The house specialty is entrecôte with Bagatelle butter. The range of desserts is utterly appetizing... and not disappointing!

Mangi sano vivi bene. This is the credo of the Leonardo, dedicated to Italian cuisine geared towards well-being. In addition to traditional pizzas, fresh vegetables, fresh pasta, meats and fish a la plancha, there's the star product: focaccia, straight from Pane, Amore e Fantasia. To complete this high-quality cuisine, gluten-free dishes are also available. You can enjoy all this in a refined, designer atmosphere (takeaway also available). When the weather's nice, you'll love the large terrace overlooking the piazza.

It is Mario Di Sessa who orchestrates this neighbourhood address where you have a very pleasant time. You are at the local bistro, in the restaurant or bar to enjoy Italian or Swiss cuisine generously concocted by the chef. The house works exclusively with fresh products. After the morning delivery of the vegetables Mario takes his place behind the stove. A successful reconversion for this former plumber who worked in theatre, singing, politics and gardening before expressing his passion for cooking here.

Alain Paillereau took over the reins of this restaurant in 2021. You're in a house dating back to 1839 in the delightful Bourguillon district, just a few minutes from the center of Fribourg. The chef trained with Éric Frechon, Anne-Sophie Pic and Michel Troigros. He was awarded a Michelin star in 2022. The cuisine gives pride of place to local producers, whether for fish, fruit, vegetables or condiments. The service, of course, matches the setting. The terrace, shaded by chestnut trees, is an inviting place to stroll and enjoy a cup of coffee.

In the heart of the Pâquis district, a very good Genevan bistro address that's absolutely irresistible, as much for its warm welcome, its slightly retro decor, as for its cuisine that leans towards gastronomy. Local products, local wines, crus by the glass and excellent food! We come here for the magnificent entrecôte couronnée, its veal tournedos and its pan-fried red lentils and cornucopias, as well as its delicious fish dishes that leave exquisite memories for the taste buds. The restaurant supports regional agricultural production.

Still for small budgets, it is the same concept as the restaurant installed in the old town (you will also find them in the Grand-Saconnex and Saint-Gervais districts, all belonging to the same chain). They serve a half roasted chicken with roasted potatoes and salad. It is not a refined cuisine, but the chicken is good as well as the quality/price ratio. The concept is excellent and the address to remember, restaurants with low prices and real dishes are rare in Geneva! Salads are also available.

What's its speciality? As in the same chain in Geneva, Nyon and Sion: hearty burgers. There's a wide range of original choices. Vegetarians will be delighted with the dedicated vegetarian version. The atmosphere in the dining room is pleasant, with attractive decor and a small terrace. Don't forget to make reservations, as the restaurant is often fully booked. The establishment is a victim of its own success: without a reservation, you'll have to queue to enjoy these excellent burgers. Good value for money, good service, recommended place.

Right in the heart of the bustling city, Tao's is an exotic (and posh) oasis in Zurich. The setting is intoxicating: a beautiful wooden terrace under the trees in the summer, a trendy neo-Asian decor with subdued lighting and warm tones inside. On the menu, a fusion menu faithful to its Asian-European mix, like the Chinese ravioli with truffles and the tagliolinis with beef and red curry sauce. The adjacent bar, designed in the same trendy spirit, will delight cigar and refined cocktail lovers.

Argentinian restaurant, created in 1979, which only offers meat (from Argentina), which is obviously relatively expensive in Switzerland. Latin America is on your plate with the smell of wood-fired grilling right from the open kitchen. The waiters bring you the meat on large skewers and quantity rhymes with quality. The menu also includes a salad, polenta and French fries at will. We come here with friends, and sometimes even to meet Yannick Noah. Terrace on the cobblestones in the summer.