St Moritz
You can't miss the lavishly frescoed facade of St Moritz' celebrated bakery and tea room, famous for its caramel-rich, walnut-studded Engadine nut tart.
Must-see restaurants in Switzerland
Chur
An inviting cafe with a sunny terrace on a square in the Old Town, with delicious Italian gelato and authentic pasta, gnocchi and risotto on the menu.
Bernese Oberland
Tham’s serves Chinese, Thai and other Asian dishes cooked by a former five-star chef who’s literally taken to the hills to escape the rat race.
Northeastern Switzerland
Cheese, glorious cheese is what you’ll find here, with 120 kinds from Switzerland and France, alongside other goodies for your picnic basket.
Vevey
This fabulous and tiny restaurant stuck in a corner prepares some of the best sushi and sashimi you'll find for miles, at reasonable prices.
Grindelwald
This cheerful Italian in Hotel Steinbock rolls out delicious wood-fired pizza. There are 110 different kinds of grappa on the menu.
Bern
This chic eatery with a delightful wooden deck overlooking the Aare serves an ever-changing menu of Swiss specialities.
Locarno
Even locals rave about the crisp, flavoursome takeaway pizza at this hole-in-the-wall snack spot. Delizioso!
Bernese Oberland
Stop by this local dairy for tangy Haslital cheeses and homemade ice cream.
Zürich
Next to the lovely Bäckeranlage park, artsy Kafi fürDich has a small but tasty menu of homemade quiches, fresh filled paninis and Italian-inspired meals…
Lausanne
Tucked away in an unpromising-looking arcade, this Lausanne legend dating to 1951 is a welcome blast from the past. Locals pour into the broad, somewhat…
Zürich
Chandeliers, neoclassical friezes and frescoed ceilings create an elegant backdrop in this stunningly restored theatre. The atmosphere and dinner prices…
Geneva
A hip and nippy little number, this bar à pâtes (pasta bar) cooks delicious homemade pasta and, occasionally, risotto loaded with fresh, seasonal produce…
Geneva
Fans of authentic Middle Eastern cuisine – or anyone looking for an economical snack between trains – should head for this Lebanese-run local favourite…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Follow your nose to this always-humming local institution, a bit like a high-end brasserie or gastropub, serving consistently good fare in a smart, yet…
Geneva
'On y mange du poulet' (we eat chicken) is the strapline of this student institution, which appeals for one good reason – generously handsome and homely…
Geneva
The hugely popular cafeteria in the Manor shopping centre near Gare CFF de Cornavin whips up a reasonably priced lunch. There's a smorgasbord of choice,…
Lake Geneva & Vaud
The extraordinary Italian-style ice cream at this legendary gelateria attracts punters from near and far (even from across the lake in France). Daniele…
The Jura Mountains
The thin crisp tartes flambées cooked over flames followed by to-die-for apple cake are the icing on the cake at this delightfully quaint, 10-room hotel…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
The pizza and Sardinian specialities served inside this glass shoebox are handsome, as is its garden terrace with swings and slide for kids. End with a…
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…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
The brasserie at this centrally located hotel restaurant has daily plat du jour menus and features a whole lotta cheese from the region's famous…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Modish Formica tables and long wooden shared tables with benches add a hip vibe to this meaty address. 'Great grilled things' is its strapline, which…
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…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
The quirky, accessible chef at this intimate, chic bistro with regularly changing menus featuring fresh, homemade pasta, seafood, and rich desserts from…
The Jura Mountains
It's a wonderful feeling to find international cooking in a small rural village anywhere in the word, and the Orchid is no exception. Expect classic Thai…
Montreux
Situated in a solid old building high up in the Old Town, the summer terrace here is a riot of blooms, and the soundtrack is that of water rushing down to…
Basel
Featuring wholesome Ayurvedic menus and a wide selection of vegetarian (and meat) curries, including great renditions of all your favourites. If you like…
Geneva
Carnivorous cravings for meaty burgers can be appeased at this modern burger joint, stylishly decked out like a retro-American diner. In local fashion,…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This cosy eating and drinking hybrid fuses a tasty choice of well-topped bruschetta and other lunchtime munchies with a dazzling display of brocante …
Valais
At Chez Damien Germanier, dedicated gourmets can plump for the Valaisian chef's surprise menu or treat taste buds to a magnificent 10-course symphony of…
Zürich
Sandwiched between the markets and shops of Zürich's trendy Viadukt shopping strip, this place makes a convenient pit stop for lunch, dinner or a snack…
Bern
Panoramically perched on a hilltop adjacent to Bern's rose garden, this restaurant is nicest in warm weather, when you can enjoy the terrace seating. From…
Geneva
This joint is what you get when you cross a New York dog with German wurst and add a little Swiss flavour and ingenuity. What started as a popular food…
Zürich
Memories of Italian summer nights are evoked at Gelati Tellhof. The tiny shop is decorated in various shades of pastel pink and blue but the ice-cream bar…
Zürich
When it's time for a picnic, this decades-old purveyor of fine sausages makes a perfect supply base. Grab one of their ready-made sandwiches, or simply…
Zürich
Fancy eating in the stables? At these boisterous converted barracks, the walls are still lined with the cavalry horses’ feeding and drinking troughs, but…
Valais
Glorious views out over Verbier village from the terrace at Le Carrefour, at the top of the Le Rouge lift in winter and the site of the golf course in…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
At time of writing, the lack of an English menu means you'll need some French or Vietnamese skills to decipher the menu at this no-frills joint serving…
Mittelland
Gregarious owner Sami Daher serves heavenly mint tea and bargain-priced Palestinian cuisine (homemade mango chutney, creamy hummus, crunchy falafel) at…
