"Dogs allowed" Restaurants in Basel
Every gourmet should be familiar with legendary chef Tanja Grandits' colourful, aromatic cuisine. A visit to her restaurant is good for the soul - sophisticated yet not complicated dishes, attentive service and an elegant ambience make for the perfect fine dining experience.
Everything here revolves around vegetables - fresh, regional, seasonal. Meat and fish? Only as a delicate addition. Everything is sourced directly from the local farmers. And it's all very uncomplicated: no stiff dress code, just a relaxed lounge feeling with gourmet cuisine.
Head chef Michael Baader has been cooking at the highest level for years. His cuisine is based on French gastronomic art and flavours from all over the world. It has a touch of fusion, but you can still recognise its classic roots. Great wine list with 450 items.
The brasserie at the famous Les Trois Rois hotel is always the perfect place for a sophisticated dinner or a delicious business lunch. In an elegant atmosphere with a view of the Rhine, you will be spoilt with perfectly prepared classic dishes and exquisite wines.
The Ackermannshof combines historical architecture with award-winning cuisine. The dishes are well thought out and creatively composed without being overloaded. The quiet inner courtyard and the carefully designed restaurant create a fitting setting.
There are no main or side dishes at the Roter Bär: all plates are the same size, perfect for combining. Seasonal rarities are masterfully arranged - every consistency, every flavour a highlight. Here you can taste precision and playfulness at the same time.
The former Basel remand centre is now an elegant venue. French cuisine is served, refined classics are perfectly executed and the kitchen team respects traditions, but is not afraid to add a modern touch here and there.
The Atelier does not offer a gastronomic experience, but excellent cuisine based on solid craftsmanship and good regional produce. You eat in a modern and uncomplicated ambience, characterised by a lively atmosphere. Fantastic wine list.
With its narrow façade, it is easy to overlook, but inside, modern cuisine awaits in a purist ambience. Creative dishes are served as four- or six-course menus - well thought out and harmonious. In addition to wine, there are also recommended non-alcoholic accompaniments.
Lots of wood, little noise, no meat. At Lauch, the cooking is plant-based, but without dogma - sometimes fermented, sometimes fried, sometimes raw. The ingredients are sourced locally, of course, and the glass is sometimes filled with naturally cloudy beer. If you like things calm, thoughtful and different, this is the place for you.
The beautiful tiled stove in the centre of the hall of Basel's oldest guild house tells a lot of history. The cuisine, dominated by classics such as cordon bleu or Egliknusperli, impresses with market-fresh business lunches at lunchtime or the gourmet menu option in the evening.
At Rubino you can taste the region: fresh, sustainable, seasonal. A new menu (two to five courses) surprises every day - whether meat, fish or vegetarian. Everything is fresh from the farm, prepared with love. Cuisine that tastes good and does you good. Plus a lovingly curated wine list.
In this self-proclaimed "Spunte with style", less is more. The kitchen team buys much of its produce directly from the producers, and the from-nose-to-tail principle is a matter of course here. That's why the menu is small, but fine.
Aroma serves food just like in Rome, "A Roma". Whether it's carbonara - without diced ham and cream, of course -, amatriciana or saltimbocca, it tastes delicious and just like in the Eternal City. There are also some specialities from other regions of the country.
Hip, relaxed and completely meat-free: at Concordia, sharing plates full of precisely interpreted vegetable dishes take centre stage, such as gyoza, kohlrabi noodles or miso asparagus. Kombucha and hand-picked wines are served with a lot of heart and expertise.
Stylishly furnished izakaya. The Japanese dining concept is based on conviviality, brings friends and families together at one table and offers a wide selection of dishes to share. Sushi rolls are complemented by warm specialities. Exciting selection of sake.
Regionality is the top priority at the Goldener Fass: only Swiss products are used in the cooking. The small menu is therefore regularly adapted and a multi-course menu is always on offer. In addition, there are always a few classics - such as the succulent meatballs.
Whether before a concert or just for fun, dinner at Atlantis is always worthwhile. The restaurant on Klosterberg not only attracts diners with its special ambience, but also with its varied menu. The cuisine combines local products with exotic flavours.
Behind the Spalentor, Zum Tell entices guests with honest pub cuisine. Hearty classics such as capuns or stews are served, as well as display in autumn. Simple rooms with lots of wood create the setting for a piece of Basel that you won't want to miss.
The Rhyschänzli is an honest place: lots of meat, from meatloaf to cordon bleu. Those who prefer something lighter will find tasty vegetarian alternatives. A Basel favourite that shows how simple good food can be - and is appreciated for precisely that reason.