Lake Geneva & Vaud
This low-key lakeside hotel in Gland, 7km northeast of Nyon, gets packed on account of its rendition of Lake Geneva’s ubiquitous filets de perche (perch…
Must-see restaurants in Lake Geneva & Vaud
Vevey
Charismatic and engaging, chef Denis Martin is one of the country’s biggest names in Swiss contemporary cooking and molecular cuisine. His tasting menu –…
Vevey
The little town of Châtel-St-Denis, 13km northeast of Vevey via the A12, warrants a visit solely for its legendary fondue moitié-moitié (made with Gruyére…
Lausanne
Holy Cow is a Lausanne success story, with branches in Geneva, Zürich and France. Its burgers (beef, chicken or vegie) feature local ingredients, creative…
Lake Geneva & Vaud
The striking white-cube-design of this high-altitude restaurant atop the Glacier de Tsanfleuron is the contemporary handiwork of Swiss starchitect Mario…
Lake Geneva & Vaud
In the warmer months you'll love the refreshingly chilled-out vibe of this casual 'beachfront' kitchen. It uses seasonal ingredients and lake-fresh fish…
Lausanne
This fun, immensely popular and downright delicious resto-bar is all about global tapas, basically, with everything from baby burgers (sliders) to…
Lausanne
In a turreted belle époque building on a street corner, this cafe-restaurant is a talking point, with its boho vibe, green ceiling lit by bare bulbs,…
Montreux
If you can't stay in the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, why not pop into this jazzy cafe-bar to soak up the surrounds? Sip a Bellini and enjoy global dishes…
Montreux
Although the presentation of a fairly standard European and international hotel menu can be a little hit and miss, the panoramic view and expansive…
Lausanne
With a name from the Latin meaning ‘to choose’, this glamorous establishment replete with chic concrete-and-wood interior and Chef Guillaume Raineix at…
Vevey
This family-friendly Swiss eating spot, with adjacent laiterie (dairy), specializes in the ubiquitous moitié-moitié fondue (made from a combination 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…
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…
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…
Lausanne
Authentic Hong Kong–style Cantonese cuisine is order of the day at this restaurant named after their eponymous speciality 'Peking Duck': if you're a fan…
Lake Geneva & Vaud
A great reason to hang out in Château-d’Œx is to see cheese being made and scoff sugary-sweet homemade meringues smothered in far more cream than the…
Montreux
It ain't as sophisticated as many places in Montreux, but the home-made burgers at this laid-back, metro-tiled, American-style joint are unbeatable in…
Lake Geneva & Vaud
Filling the pretty pedestrian square in front of Nyon’s château, tables here look out on the Sleeping Beauty towers and lake beyond. Cuisine is Italian…
Vevey
In the heart of the Old Town, this tiny restaurant with quintessential striped canopy and flower-box pavement terrace is an institution of classic local…
Lausanne
The biggest branch of the local burger chain. Holy Cow is a Lausanne success story, with branches in Geneva, Zürich and France. Its burgers (beef, chicken…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
Lake Geneva & Vaud
Dine beneath parasols around an age-old stone fountain outside or on vintage flexi-plastic inside at this hybrid eating-drinking space that morphs into a…
Lake Geneva & Vaud
Lovers of exotic hot chocolate, teas and dishes with an Asian twist should make a pilgrimage to this gorgeous old-fashioned cafe, one block back from the…
La Tour de Gourze Christine Martin
The Lavaux
The simple wooden chalet-restaurant at Tour de Gourze cooks up traditional fondues, cheesy croûtes (toasted bread smothered in melted cheese) and heavenly…
Lausanne
Out by the University of Lausanne, this student favourite is known for its great service, wide range of traditional Indian cooking (all your favourites)…
The Lavaux
This little cafe has a wonderful lakefront terrace with beautiful views across the lake to the Alps and serves traditional Swiss fare, including the Lake…
