The Jura Mountains
It's worth the 19km journey from La Chaux-de-Fonds to dine on the two-Michelin-starred magnificence of master-chef Georges Wenger, opposite little Le…
Must-see restaurants in Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Visitors love the authenticity of this Swiss mountain chalet with a panoramic terrace overlooking the Alps. Linger there in anticipation of the cheesy…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This lakefront smart-casual restaurant, serving modern Swiss locavore cuisine, flouts a green lawn tumbling down to the Murtensee where you can dine…
Neuchâtel
This one-time brewery-cum-country-manor is now a boutique hotel-restaurant enclosed by woods and in earshot of the impetuous babbling of a nearby brook…
The Jura Mountains
This authentic Japanese restaurant – one of relatively few in Switzerland – is not what you'd expect to find in this far-flung corner of the Jura, but it…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Set in pretty parkland between two canals, this iron-columned former watch factory houses one of Biel-Bienne's most charming restaurants. Meat, seafood…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This airy cafe-restaurant – a stylish mix of modern and vintage – gets packed at lunchtime and after work when students and suited business people tuck…
Neuchâtel
Never was there a slice of Italy – Lecce in southern Italy to be precise – outside of the country as authentic as this earthy, friendly, brilliant and…
Neuchâtel
A solid all-round address (and probably the most popular in town, to boot), this charismatic industrial-styled bar has a soulful spirit, vintage zinc bar,…
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…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This highly revered establishment, in a beautiful riverside mansion from the 1770s, has some outstanding prix fixe menus, which feature stellar desserts…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
In the style of a classic Parisian brasserie, Boulevard 39 is a smart affair with a heavy emphasis on beef – burgers with foie gras, steak tartare – with…
Neuchâtel
DuPeyrou presides like a mini-Versailles over manicured gardens, somewhat incongruously in the town centre. Built between 1765 and 1770, it regales with…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Tinguely’s old eating haunt is a kitsch mix of 19th-century furnishings, Niki de Saint Phalle drawings and nostalgia-tinged bric-a-brac. Pick from the day…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
A quintessential village bistro with a centuries-old vined facade. In summer, its tree-shaded terrace heaves with punters eating, drinking and gazing at…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
Neuchâtel
Perfectly placed in the Old Town shade of Fontaine du Banneret, this green-thinking cafe cooks up healthy salads, quiches and tarts – ideal for lunch or a…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Your best bet for dining in Payerne is this cheery pizzeria, which makes delicious pies with a thin crust and lots of toppings, baked in a wood-fired oven…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Excellent service, hearty servings and a pleasant terrace overlooking the street make this convivial joint serving stodgy Swiss German fare (with salad…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This institution-like restaurant loved by old-school locals serves up hearty Swiss fare, with lots of meat, cheese and potato and offers great value for…
Neuchâtel
In the heart of the Old Town, this busy little cafe dishes out delicious, light, sweet and savoury crepes, with a wonderful outlook. Excellent value.
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
A quintessential Gruyères address, this cosy wooden chalet strung with cow bells and flowers has all-day fodder (fondue, raclette, grilled meats).
Neuchâtel
Contemporary and stylish, with a well-deserved reputation, this is a lovely spot for Asian- and Meditteranean-influenced modern fare.
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This cool Italian joint is always busy. Expect hearty pastas and a standard menu of Italian favorites.
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
It's nice to find typical Vietnamese cooking in rural Switzerland.
