Lugano
With an atmosphere that's both refined and relaxed and attentive service, this sweet little restaurant opposite Lugano's lakefront serves up classic…
Must-see restaurants in Switzerland
Geneva
The Address is an urban loft with a fabulous rooftop terrace, at home in a hybrid fashion–lifestyle boutique and contemporary bistro fashioned out of old…
Geneva
Healthy Peruvian food is all the rage in Geneva and ALMA is one of the better places to dine on what has been hailed as one of the world's 'most important…
Lago di Lugano
Bearing Mario Botta's distinctive hallmark, the 'Flower of Stone' is a striking new addition to Monte Generoso. It houses a restaurant where chef Luca…
Zermatt
This cosy bistro, attached to the Monte Rosa Hotel that Whymper left from to climb the Matterhorn in 1865, is legendary for its excellent raclette and…
Canton of Zürich
The town’s oldest pizzeria has been brightened up somewhat by a makeover, losing its old-fashioned clutter and keeping its grotto-style cosiness. Its…
Basel
A glam post-industrial atmosphere reigns at these converted waterworks, with brown-leather banquettes and chandeliers inside bare-stone and concrete walls…
Geneva
There's a great pedestrian vibe to this classic cafe-bar on the fringe of the Old Town, with daily plat du jour menus offering excellent value. In summer,…
Northeastern Switzerland
Schlössli Worth, on the north bank of the Rheinfall waterfall, harbours a lounge-style restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows affording magical views of…
Lausanne
This place just to the south of the train station has sink-into-me lounges at the front for drinking, and creative cuisine for hip dining further back. An…
Zürich
A way out of the centre in Oerlikon, My Kitchen is worth going the extra mile for its winningly fresh and authentic Malaysian food. It's always buzzing…
Valais
Guzzle Trappist brews and gorge on as much raclette as you can handle or dip into one of 10 different fondues – including with tomato, mushrooms or à la…
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…
Lausanne
The fact that every table is snapped up by noon while friendly waiters zip between tables and that the telephone is constantly ringing says it all – this…
Geneva
A prestigious culinary address, this village inn on the Swiss-French border is famed for its salt-crusted baked chickens. Sunday cooks up brunch and the…
Canton of Zürich
Sizzling and stirring since the 18th century, this welcoming restaurant marries a slick interior with a great people-watching terrace right on Rapperswil…
Northeastern Switzerland
Lodged in a 16th-century building, the Römerhof paints a refined picture with its wood panelling, stained glass and white linen–draped tables. The menu…
Geneva
For one of the finest city views of the lake and snow-capped Mont Blanc beyond, head up to this smart-casual terrace restaurant with water-facing…
St Moritz
The pinnacle of St Moritz' dining scene, Ecco St Moritz is where chef Rolf Fliegauf gives flight to culinary fantasy when the flakes fall in winter. A…
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…
Valais
The Flying Cow is a gallery-style wine bar with an angelic cow strung from its ceiling and a Virgin Mary collection upstairs. World cuisine is its…
Bernese Oberland
Right on the banks of the Aare River, this contemporary glass-walled lounge restaurant attracts a young crowd who come for the relaxed vibe, pinchos …
Grottino Ticinese di Bellinzona
Ticino
It's worth going the extra mile to experience convivial Ticinese-style dining in a grotto. This one is the real deal, with a tree-shaded terrace, warm…
Ticino
Sizzling and stirring since 1685, this restaurant stays true to the best of Ticinese traditions, with a rustic, vaulted interior and a large terrace for…
Geneva
Traditional French cuisine from Haute-Savoie, including cheesy fondues and tartiflette (sliced potatoes baked in the oven with cheese, bacon and cream),…
Zürich
Such a bubble of urban warmth on shop-lined Bahnhofstrasse comes as a surprise. On the 6th floor of Modissa fashion store, this glass-walled, bronze…
Bernese Oberland
Families are herzlich willkomen (warmly welcome) at this nicely traditional mountain hut on the trail to Kleine Scheidegg. There's a big summer terrace…
Geneva
Secreted away on the ground floor of the Théâtre St-Gervais, this welcoming eatery serves delicious, reasonably priced plats du jour all day long. Choose…
Lucerne
The old paddle steamer Wilhelm Tell has been around for nearly 110 years, but doesn't leave its dock these days. It's now a lovely floating restaurant and…
Canton of Zürich
Life in Winterthur happens outside in summer and Insieme is right at the centre with its outdoor seating on a car-free Old Town alley. If you catch the…
Neuchâtel
If you want to be by the water's edge, this port-side address is top choice. Cuisine is brasserie-simple and crowd-friendly – think burgers, steak tartare…
The Jura Mountains
This convivial auberge on the outskirts of Delémont serves seasonal cuisine made using fresh, local ingredients. Dishes include filet de perche aux…
Geneva
Beautiful objects and an eye for design, sans garish brand-name dropping, are the trademarks of this fusion restaurant opposite the contemporary-art…
Northeastern Switzerland
A favourite summertime hang-out for its chestnut-shaded terrace, this sleek bistro and lounge bar is a five-minute walk east from the central Rathausplatz…
Locarno
One for oenophiles, this bottle-lined wine bar and bistro has a convivial vibe and simple but spot-on dishes such as asparagus salad with parmesan, steak…
Northeastern Switzerland
Sit on the terrace on one of Appenzell’s prettiest squares or in the intricately carved wooden interior of this restaurant. The menu swings with the…
Ticino
Taking pride in local sourcing and keeping things as seasonal as possible, this buzzy bistro is a good option close to the train station. Besides pizza,…
St Moritz
This slate-roofed, chalk-white chalet restaurant dates from 1658. The softly lit interior is all warm pine and creaking wood floors, while the terrace…
Vevey
This nouveau-rustic lakefront bistro, with stone walls and low beams, is insanely popular. Book a table for a creative, market-fresh menu that spotlights…
Bernese Oberland
Locals sing the praises of this cosy tavern snuggled away in the chalet-style Hotel Bernerhof. It's a good choice if you're in the mood for some hearty…
