The best restaurants in Switzerland

Located in the historic town centre of the cosy Alpine village of Saas-Fee, Vieux Chalet is the place to gorge on cheese. Fondue is one of the establishment’s staples but the the raclette steals the show. The melted cheese is served alongside veggies and bread. The whole experience is one to relish - starting from the cheese being carved from the wheel to actual meal prep, it is all a treat to watch. If you fancy yourself a foodie, then do sign up for it!

Your pursuit of the best fondue in the country will lead you to Le Chalet de Gruyères. This restaurant, located in the cheese-making centre of Gruyères lives up to the hype of its location. As a result, you will be treated to authenticity, and oh yes -  a whole lot of cheesiness. You can enjoy fondue, raclette, and local meats paired with local wine or beer. Desserts offerings are a treat here as well with offerings like - double Gruyères cream ( yes, it tastes as good as it sounds! )

Located in Zurich, this establishment combines setting along with history while serving up meat-centric specialities from German-speaking Switzerland. You can choose among hearty offerings like steaks, pork shanks, and whopping metre-long sausages! And while you are eating your heart out, the setting is something you shouldn’t sleep on. Once a 15th-century weapons armoury, the hall now serves as a cacophonous dining hall! All in all, Zeughauskeller is definitely one of the best restaurants in Zurich. 

The origin of meringues - the sweet dessert that is made of baked egg whites is said to have been in Meiringen. It should be little surprise then that the most famous meringue confectioner is located here. It is hard to miss this spot as it literally features a giant meringue out front. However, don’t think that meringues are all that is offered here - the bakery and tea house other sweets like apple strudels, creamy pastries etc. This is the place to go to if you have an insatiable sweet tooth.

Let’s start with a fun fact: A quarter of the Swiss are French-speaking and French also happens to be the first language of Geneva. So, as one might guess ( and rightly so ) - there are plenty of quality French restaurants in the city. However, only a few manage to offer the authenticity of Brasserie Lipp. Patrons can dig into tasty options like escargot, moules frites, oysters, and beef tartare in this multi-room institution. 

Located above Zermatt in a tiny car-free settlement of Findelin, this rustic establishment is one not to be missed. Its tasteful interiors, along with sunny terraces make for the perfect cosy and homely setting to dig into dishes like pasta, risotto, and various meat dishes. It would be safe to say then that you can come here for the view as well as the food. This is especially true when the clouds part to give you a view of the giant and looming Matterhorn across the valley. Swiss offerings cannot get any better than this! 

Focus Atelier offers you the most outstanding and high end dining experiences in all of Switzerland. The establishment features a stunning setting paired with a chic spa hotel. The restaurant has two Michelin stars. Located in Vitznay, the hotel is situated near Lake Lucerne. While there are only set tasting menus, the favourite combinations are truly unexpected and will take you on an unexpected journey. So much so that these artfully prepared servings can nearly upstage the gorgeous views on offer. 

Berggasthaus Aescher is one place that gives spectacular a whole new meaning. This is saying a lot since this is an emotion and thought that a lot of other places in Switzerland might invoke. The rustic greenhouse/restaurant is built into the rock face of Ebenalp. This establishment is particularly famous among the hiking community owing to its location. While the views are surely splendid and will leave you in awe, the food offerings are sure to astound you as well. You can enjoy offerings like warming soups, rösti, strudel, and coffee drinks both indoors and outdoors. However, the outdoors is the place to be. It is worth noting that the guesthouse is seasonal and closes from November to April. In conclusion, Berggasthaus Aescher is definitely one of the more unique restaurants in Switzerland.

Founded in 1898, the Haus Hiltl located in Zurich claims to be the world’s first vegetarian restaurant. It certainly has been running for the longest duration. The menu is best suited to vegetarians and vegans, and the offers are lip-smacking enough to make even the most die-hard meat lover switch sides. You can enjoy dining on options like potato truffle soup or the Hiltl Wellington, made with smoked tofu and red wine sauce. These restaurants have branches all over Zurich with the flagship restaurant located at Sihlstrasse 28.

Refined Asian dining is the last thing one would expect in a Swiss ski resort, but this is exactly what the Chedi Andermatt restaurant offers. The offerings here range from Indian, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisines. These cuisines are all combined with the European style of cooking to result in some creative and surprising fusion menus.

We are sure you must be famished by now and raring to jump on the next flight to Switzerland to satiate your hunger. So, what are you waiting for? Head on over to PickYourTrail to choose from customisable honeymoon packages to Switzerland  with industry-leading customer support. Bon voyage!