Valais
Laze on chaises longues at 2112m and congratulate yourself on snagging a spot at one of Swiss Alps' hippest mountain hang-outs – a restyled 1960s cable…
Must-see restaurants in Valais
Valais
This stylish bergrestaurant, next to the cable-car station of the same name at 2450m, is a real treat. Its unassuming exterior hides a striking 'mountain…
Zermatt
Ride the Sunnegga Express funicular to 2288m, then ski down or summer-hike 15 minutes to Zermatt’s tastiest slope-side address in the Findeln hamlet…
Valais
Flickering candles illuminate the brick vaults of this medieval wine bar where couples dine in cosy nooks. Just as gooey is the fondue, including…
Valais
All turreted towers and centuries-old beams, Sierre’s showpiece château rolls out a royal banquet of a raclette – taste five different types of raclette…
Valais
There aren't many places you can tuck into a 'medieval menu' in an 800-year-old medieval castle. À la Part des Anges is proving popular inside Château de…
Valais
Its name means ‘Welcome’ in Hindi and it's always packed. Jean-Louis – a metal sculptor who creates fantastical beasts from old tools – and his wife…
Valais
Fondues, perfectly crisp wood-fired rösti and game dishes make this cosy address run by the Grichtling family since 1931 a Valaisian highlight. But the…
Valais
This old winegrower’s hut on the Bisse de Clavau footpath (7.5km, 2½ hours) pairs each dish on the tempting menu with an appropriate wine. The vineyard…
Zermatt
Join the line for a street-grilled sausage (pork, veal or beef) and chunk of bread to down with a beer on the hop – or at a bar stool with the sparrows in…
Zermatt
This hybrid eating-drinking riverside address, with deckchairs sprawled across its rooftop sun terrace, is a blessing. When fondue tires, head here for…
Valais
A local institution known for its great food and convivial vibe, this traditional bistro with leafy pavement terrace on Rue du Grand-Pont uses the best…
Valais
Locals love the Rustic, handily placed between the train station and town, and known for its wholly affordable dining at any time of day. Kick off with…
Valais
‘Cowshed’ is what its name means and that is exactly what this thoroughly modern address on the slopes at 2207m was until 1961. In summer look out for…
Valais
Head to the Gorge to feast on incredible aerial views of glacial white water racing in the Fee Gorge far below; a second terrace offers views to the…
Zermatt
Just the kind of warm, rustic, snugly lit hut where you'll pray for the flakes to fall in winter. The Schäferstube is as traditional as they come, with…
Valais
On a sunny plateau at 1720m, high above Verbier village between Les Ruinettes and Médran, this buzzy chalet is a celebrity favourite for juicy steaks on…
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…
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…
Valais
Tucked in a forest glade, this Michelin-starred hotel-restaurant with dramatic views is among Switzerland’s top addresses. Chef Markus Neff interprets…
Zermatt
This cosy bistro, attached to the Monte Rosa Hotel that Whymper left from to climb the Matterhorn in 1865, is legendary for its excellent raclette and…
Valais
Guzzle Trappist brews and gorge on as much raclette as you can handle or dip into one of 10 different fondues – including with tomato, mushrooms or à la…
Valais
The Flying Cow is a gallery-style wine bar with an angelic cow strung from its ceiling and a Virgin Mary collection upstairs. World cuisine is its…
Valais
The Gemmet Farm is no ordinary delicatessen. The stylish shop with shelves of Valais wine on the walls and a glass-covered counter safeguarding carefully…
Valais
Don’t even consider stepping foot in Evolène in Val d’Hérens, 24km south of Sion by road, without sampling the famed local beef at this legendary spot,…
Valais
This is a gourmet mecca with a menu wholly inspired by produits du terroir (local produce). The result: fabulous seasonal, Michelin-starred cuisine by…
Valais
An 800m walk north from the old town, chef Jacques Bovier works with seasonal local products to create a dining experience that thrills every time (ever…
Valais
This popular spot on the old street through the village has it covered – indoor in a lovely old building on the mountain side of the road and an outdoor…
Valais
This Verbier hipster, with big bold windows and stylish outside seating on Place Blanche, is the place to be seen. Its modern kitchen cooks up quinoa…
Valais
On sunny days every table is snagged by noon at this buzzing bistro with art-slung walls and bubbly staff. The ‘please everyone’ menu takes taste buds…
Valais
Wander up Bahnhofstrasse from the station to the square to find this popular place under the exquisite old building with the turrets. A top spot in Brig…
Valais
Thank goodness for the Horseshoe, an affordable, down-to-earth pizzeria with sunny terrace, electric atmosphere and fabulous food any hour. Find it…
Valais
Midway up the steep cobbled lane to Sion’s château twinset is this cottagey restaurant with a garden bristling with vines and fruit trees (spot the kiwis)…
Valais
Follow the hip crowd to this historic wooden chalet out in the middle of nowhere, where you can snuggle up in sheepskin and feast on raclette, rösti and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Zermatt
For first-rate Italian pizza in the sun with a Matterhorn view, this simple pizzeria and cafe-bar opposite the Matterhorn Glacier Express cable-car…
