Must-see restaurants in Northwestern Switzerland

  • Cheval Blanc

    Basel

    Shining with the near-unattainable Holy Grail of three Michelin stars, this incredibly sophisticated restaurant ranks as one of the world's best. Head…

  • Tanja Grandits

    Basel

    Chef Tanja Grandits shines at this two-Michelin-starred restaurant, with exquisite cooking that reveals an eye for colours, flavours and artistry. The…

  • Volkshaus Basel

    Basel

    This stylish Herzog & de Meuron–designed venue is part resto-bar, part gallery and part performance space. For relaxed dining, head for the atmospheric…

  • Goldener Schlüssel

    Northwestern Switzerland

    Near the baths, this cosy eatery with beamed, painted ceilings invites diners to build their own dream menu from a dozen-plus Schneuggereien (small plates…

  • Restaurant Schlüsselzunft

    Basel

    Housed in a 15th-century guild house that had a neo-Renaissance remake early in the 20th century, this elegant restaurant includes an internal courtyard…

  • Speck

    Northwestern Switzerland

    Finally, an unpretentious restaurant serving hearty Swiss cuisine at affordable prices! Stodgy, home-style, Germanic cooking featuring lots of local meat …

  • Markthalle

    Basel

    Around the corner from Basel SBB station you'll find this large indoor market/food hall, which is a popular spot for a cheap lunch on the go. Vendors are…

  • Acqua

    Basel

    A glam post-industrial atmosphere reigns at these converted waterworks, with brown-leather banquettes and chandeliers inside bare-stone and concrete walls…

  • Restaurant Linde

    Northwestern Switzerland

    Famed for its enormous pan-fried schnitzels (which many are surprised to find aren't ubiquitous in Switzerland, even in the Germanic part), the dining…

  • Lily's Maxim Basel

    Basel

    A casual atmosphere, reasonable prices and all-day service make this pan-Asian restaurant a perennial Kleinbasel favourite. The menu features a mix of…

  • Atelier

    Basel

    For excellent value at lunchtime, head to this bright, modern restaurant at the Teufelhof hotel, with courtyard seating, superb Swiss and Mediterranean…

  • Sapori del Sud

    Basel

    One of the main reasons (sorry – the only reason) to stop by this neat Italian job is to chow down on its famous NYC-style pastrami sandwich – a real…

  • Al Ahram

    Northwestern Switzerland

    For a quick, cheap bite in the Old Town, this excellent takeaway joint with a few tables offers fresh, authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern meals with…

  • Latini

    Basel

    This stylish but unpretentious and popular haunt on the fringe of the Old Town is a good local staple for reasonably priced Italian cuisine, including a…

  • Zum Isaak

    Basel

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

  • Restauration zur Harmonie

    Basel

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

  • Mandir

    Basel

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