Lauterbrunnen
The street-facing terrace at this traditional haunt is always humming. On the menu are Swiss and international favourites from fondue to pizza, vegetable…
Must-see restaurants in Switzerland
Zermatt
Dozens of dining joints line Bahnhofstrasse, including this busier-than-busy pub, one of several eating spots inside the legendary Hotel Post. The Brown…
Valais
Up in the hills 6.5km from Sion is this old house with atmospheric, wood-beamed rooms (double Sfr134 to Sfr160) and a top-notch restaurant to feast on…
Northeastern Switzerland
For medieval atmosphere, you can’t beat this 12th-century hilltop fortress, with superb views over Stein am Rhein. Tuck into Swiss classics in the…
Lugano
Follow the cobbled steps down from Via Cattedrale to this enticing little osteria. The candlelit, brick-vaulted interior is a wonderfully intimate setting…
Ticino
Luca Braghelli takes pride in local sourcing and makes the most of whatever is in season at this smart, intimate osteria. Be it homemade pasta or autumn…
Lucerne
With its long bar, sturdy wooden tables and chalkboard menus in the back of the Old Town, this arty haunt serves tasty Italian dishes and good coffee…
Lugano
Doing pretty much what it says on the tin, this cute little place near Cattedrale di San Lorenzo has a pocket-size terrace for digging into fresh home…
Zürich
Traditional recipes, friendly service and regionally sourced ingredients are the keys to success at this authentic Italian restaurant – the knock-out wine…
Zürich
Kitted out like your grandma's cottage, with dotted wallpaper, antique chairs and old-fashioned lampshades, super-cosy Huusmaa (house-husband, in Swiss…
Zürich
This industrial-looking, modern Vietnamese restaurant is stylishly decorated with a marble bar and loads of greenery. The great ambience is matched by the…
Zürich
The Artisan proves you don’t have to be right in the city centre to be one of Zürich's up-and-coming restaurants. In a space next to a community garden in…
Zürich
It's easy to lose hours in Babu's, where the luscious assortment of scrumptious cakes, crumbling cookies and flaky pastries are nearly as varied as the…
Zürich
Situated in a former museum exhibition hall, this spacious, high-ceilinged restaurant puts its own twist on traditional Swiss fish and meat dishes such as…
Zürich
Salads, soups, sandwiches and smoothies take top billing at this (mainly) vegan coffee shop. Favourites include the protein bowl with sweet potato, quinoa…
Zürich
Using high-quality Swiss, Angus and Wagyu beef, this American-style diner on the Sihl river serves some of the best burgers in town. It even has its own…
Zürich
The cafe that brought barista culture to Zürich is still one of the best places in the city for coffee, and the food is equally appealing. Expect cold…
Zürich
A local favourite, this beautifully furnished Moroccan restaurant offers delicious North African dishes including a mouthwatering vegetable tagine and a…
Zürich
Palestine Grill sizzles up Middle Eastern specialities such as falafel, sabich (aubergine and egg stuffed pitta) and various meze. The popular Langstrasse…
Zürich
With geometric wallpaper and chandeliers that hang like shining pendants from the ceiling, Grand Café Lochergut has become a favourite with design…
Zürich
This artsy coffee shop also doubles as a showroom for some designer vintage furniture. Everything you see – from chairs to tables to lamps – is for sale,…
Zürich
A former counting house turned spacious cafe-bar, Bank is an airy, industrial-inspired space with a shaded outside seating area that spills onto busy…
Zürich
A little bit of French flair by the Limmat river, Franzos is all coffee and croissants on the pavement terrace in the morning, before crispy baguettes,…
Zürich
It’s the chocolate cake that gets all the praise at this airy, Scandinavian-style cafe, but the overwhelming selection of freshly baked treats will soothe…
Zürich
Serving sizzling St Gallen bratwursts slathered with spicy homemade mustard in a soft bread roll, this institution is nearly always heaving. Take yours…
Geneva
Key vocabulary at this timeless classic, where everyone eats the same dish: saignant (rare), à point (medium) and bien cuit (well done). They don't even…
Geneva
Meet Genevans at this earthy beach bar – rough and hip around the edges – at the Bains des Pâquis lakeside pool and sauna complex. Grab breakfast, a salad…
Zürich
A haunt of city movers and shakers, the Crown Hall is a wonderfully Old World brasserie, with white tablecloths, dark wood and impeccably mannered waiters…
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…
Zürich
Tschingg is the place for a quick, tasty and affordable pasta fix, either dining in the modern setting or ordering to take away. Interestingly, Tschingg…
Geneva
Location and ambience alone might tempt you through the door, but the food is what you'll really remember from this refined restaurant on Carouge's…
Zermatt
Le Gitan stands out for its elegant chalet-style interior and extra-tasty cuisine. Plump for a feisty pork or veal sausage with onion sauce and rösti, or…
Canton of Zürich
This co-op restaurant is the hub of Winterthur’s alternative scene and right in the middle of the Old Town. Labour politicians and local business owners…
Bernese Oberland
Huddled away down a pretty backstreet, this former bell factory now chimes with a season-driven, largely regionally sourced menu, be it white-asparagus…
Zürich
Kindli captures the warmth and grace of a bygone age in its warm, wood-panelled interior, with bistro tables laid neatly and lit by candles for intimate…
Bernese Oberland
The kind of heart-warmingly cosy chalet where you just pray for the flakes to fall, Stägerstübli is a real locals' haunt. With a nod to the seasons, the…
Geneva
No address is lovelier for fresh homemade pâtes (pasta), copious salads laced with fresh mozzarella, wafer-thin carpaccio and other true Italian dishes…
Valais
Tucked in a forest glade, this Michelin-starred hotel-restaurant with dramatic views is among Switzerland’s top addresses. Chef Markus Neff interprets…
Lugano
Favoured by Lugano's downtown banking brigade, this place has a season-driven menu, with ever-changing lunch and dinner options scrawled on the blackboard…
