Northeastern Switzerland
This art nouveau–style tearoom opens onto an ever-popular, flower-bedecked pavement terrace. Try sandwiches, salads and quiches with a homemade lemonade…
Must-see restaurants in Switzerland
Lake Geneva & Vaud
Claude Crottaz and his team prepare traditional Swiss cuisine in this breathtakingly located mountain hut atop Mont Tendre (1679m), the highest peak in…
Geneva
The Five Doors – with, indeed, five doors – is a fashionable Pâquis port of call that successfully embraces the gamut of moods and moments for eating and…
Bernese Oberland
This stone-vaulted, candlelit cellar has an arty vibe and invites lazy days spent reading, guzzling coffee and lingering over brunch. The homemade food,…
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…
Grindelwald
This lounge-cafe has a nicely laid-back vibe and vintage touch. Nab one of the leather sofas to unwind over a speciality hot chocolate, or snacks such as…
Buffet de la Gare de St Léonard
Valais
This tiny restaurant in St Léonard has cooked up great-value dining courtesy of the same family since 1918 and is well worth the effort to get to. Trains…
Ticino
For the best view of Bellinzona’s illuminated castles, book a table on the vine-strewn terrace of this atmospheric vaulted cellar for dishes such as…
Vevey
In the delightful village of St Saphorin, you'll find wonderful rotisserie meats and imaginative Med-influenced dishes. It’s also great for a glass of…
Interlaken
Even fussy eaters will find dishes that please at this beamed restaurant. The globetrotting menu tempts with everything from sizzling fajitas to red…
Northeastern Switzerland
Join the midday crowds for delicious focaccia prepared with homemade antipasti and spreads and accompanied by speciality teas and coffees. Staff will also…
Lugano
Set back from Lugano’s sailing club, this is the place for local fish and Ticinese dishes like polenta crostini with porcini. The terrace overlooking the…
Graubünden
Expansive mountain views, a sunny terrace and Swiss grub like rösti and fondue await at this rustic haunt, a 10-minute walk from Schatzalp funicular top…
Grindelwald
Tables are at a premium in this incredibly cosy barn-style chalet. Yummy pizzas are prepared fresh in three sizes to suit any appetite. The encyclopedic…
Lake Lucerne
Weggis’ California dreamer is this hip haunt with a menu that skips from wood-fired pizza and modern burger combos to steaks and sugary desserts. …
Northeastern Switzerland
Going strong since 1472, this rustic tavern and wine estate pairs hearty local cooking with home-produced wines. Game is on the menu in season. It's…
Zürich
Whether you dine beneath the whitewashed vaulting or, in summer, the shady pergola, this is a charming and romantic spot for Mediterranean dishes in…
Zürich
Notable for its historic interior, with wood panelling, marble columns, stained glass and ceiling murals, Kropf has been favoured by locals since 1888 for…
Locarno
This classy, light-filled cafe is right at home in Locarno's old town with some outdoor tables on the lane, free wi-fi and a small but light menu that…
Graubünden
Warm and woody, the Montana Stube is a convivial spot for dinner in Davos Dorf. Heavy on the meat and cheese, the menu is Swiss through and through. The…
Restaurant Tournant Panoramique Le Kuklos
Lake Geneva & Vaud
At 2048m, the scenery from this revolving restaurant serving classic and modern Swiss cuisine, with its absolutely phenomenal outdoor terrace (in summer…
Bernese Oberland
A kitsch plastic meringue licks its lips in the window of this old-fashioned tearoom. You’ll do likewise when you taste the feather-light meringues here…
Bernese Oberland
This convivial spot rustles up authentic Asian food from spicy Malaysian beef to Sichuan-style pork, dim sum to tom yum. There’s a bamboo-flanked terrace…
Bern
This homely restaurant in the Old Town has convivial staff serving a well-executed menu of standard European fare: meat, fish, pasta. Dinner set menus are…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This waterfront hotel restaurant with friendly English-speaking staff prepares delicate seafood dishes fresh from the Bielersee in smart casual…
Bern
If it’s Bangkok-style pad thai, Japanese noodles or Thai fish you’re craving, then Fugu will hit the spot. Choose between the crisp, cool interior or the…
Geneva
No matter the season, you can't go past a scoop or three of this creamy Swiss ice cream famed the world over, served from a top riverside spot on the left…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Popular Restaurant de la Place serves an eclectic menu of Swiss and Italian cuisine (think fondues, risotto and pasta) from stylish surrounds with a great…
Graubünden
This top-of-the-mountain hut at 2511m at the peak of the Hörnli Express is a scenic spot for a bowl of goulash or macaroni. Somehow everything tastes…
Zürich
You'd be hard pushed to find better pizza in Zürich than those at Azzurro, which are wafer-thin, crisp and wagon-wheel sized. Friendly service further…
Chur
Huddled down a sidestreet just off Martinsplatz, this warm, pine-clad wine tavern is an inviting spot for meaty classics – from spot-on schnitzel to beef…
Zermatt
Perfectly thin, light crêpes – topped with a good choice of sweet or savoury toppings – served to go on the main street. Just up from the Snow & Alpine…
Lucerne
This pint-sized Thai joint emphasises local organic produce in its generously portioned curries. If you can’t nab a table, order takeaway and chow down…
Lugano
Up the steps on Via Cattedrale, this hole-in-the-wall gelateria is a great place to grab a cone, with flavours ranging from classic strawberry to chilli…
Bernese Oberland
Brimming with cowbells, cauldrons and Alpine props, this kitsch-meets-rustic mock cave of a restaurant is touristy but fun. Fondues and flambés are good…
Lugano
With a prime people-watching terrace on Piazza della Riforma, Vanini is a firm favourite among locals for its quality gelato. Grab a cone to go or take a…
Zürich
For the quintessential Swiss cheese experiences – fondue and raclette – pop by this warm and welcoming restaurant, which has three branches around town.
Geneva
If it's authenticity, speed and tasty fast food on a red lacquered tray you want, this quick-eat Japanese delicatessen with sit-down tables hits the spot.
Northeastern Switzerland
Snowy-white linen and bottle-green wood panelling create a refined backdrop for well-executed fish dishes. Pair fine wines with local whitefish and perch.
Northeastern Switzerland
This warm, wood-panelled tavern oozes local character and does excellent Appenzell beer fondue. More adventurous diners can tuck into offal specialities.
