"Outdoor Dining Area" Restaurants in Lausanne
Anne-Sophie Pic brings her sensitive, floral cuisine to Lausanne with chef Jordan Theurillat. The menus change regularly, reduced at lunchtime and elaborate in the evening. French technique meets local produce - precise, fragrant and with great flair.
High above Lausanne, Franck Pelux serves French fine dining with rough edges between the mountains and the lake. Intense in flavour, clear in technique - such as poached sea bream or gnocchi with caviar. Sara Benahmed's service is also highly professional.
This restaurant is a wonderful destination for lovers of good food. In the beautiful historic building with its large garden, a dedicated team serves cuisine that is rooted in the region but also draws inspiration from faraway lands.
Jacques in Lausanne offers a modern interpretation of the French bistro: expressive cuisine with refined sauces and a balanced selection of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. The service is lively and contributes to the typical Parisian bistro feeling.
The menu at this elegant Japanese restaurant is based on high-quality fish and seafood specialities. The sushi masters prepare delicious creations of the highest calibre and also take a detour to South America: the ceviche with yuzu is a delight.
At the Brasserie du Royal, the Grande Nation meets Lausanne noblesse. The cuisine remains classic, but favours lightness and seasonal freshness. Dishes are served in the stylish salon or on the peaceful garden terrace - with a view of the greenery and an eye for detail.
Mathilde Deschamps not only has a soft spot for French-influenced cuisine, but also a passion for good wines. Everything fits together in the historic ambience. Fish from the market and the legendary Tatin sisters' tart are almost an integral part of the menu.
The elegant, timeless ambience is just as enjoyable as Willy Rossignol's gastronomic art. The menu offers delicacies for lunch and dinner, prepared using the best seasonal produce. Meat, fish or vegetarian: all preferences are catered for here.
The "Beau-Rivage Palace" hotel fully deserves its name, as it really is an impressive palace. There are several restaurants on the first floor with a view of the garden and a large terrace; today we are dining in the "Kaigan". In the hotel's Japanese restaurant, we receive an extremely friendly welcome from our friendly host and are shown to the bar. Here we enjoy our lunch with a view of the teppanyaki grill. The host brings us the menu, we put our trust in him and let him put together a selection of dishes. We are soon served a well-seasoned tuna tartare, fine flambéed salmon slices and crispy fried rice squares with tuna inspired by the famous "Nobu" restaurant chain. The menu continues with a selection of sushi made from perfectly seasoned rice and fish of the highest quality. This is served at the table with grated Japanese wasabi root, which has little to do with the traditional bright green paste. The suggested glass of Petite Arvine goes perfectly with it - we almost opted for sake instead, of which there is also a good selection. Now we just have to order something from the teppanyaki grill in front of us. We opt for the succulent Iberian pork secreto, served with wonderfully crunchy vegetables. We also enjoy the house dessert "Flamed Yukimi", a flambéed mochi filled with ice cream and strawberry compote. We leave the "Kaigan" very satisfied and very full in the early afternoon.
Modern bistro cuisine meets local tradition in the historic Casino Rotunda from 1908. Whether cordon bleu, féra salads or antipasti, there is something for everyone here. The marvellous view over Lake Geneva makes the brasserie a Lausanne classic.
In a charming corner of the old town, northern Italian cuisine is served here in the form of specialities such as agnolotti del plin with sage jus or calf's liver saltimbocca with polenta. The wine list is skilfully curated and the service is pleasantly unaffected.
L'Accademia on Lake Geneva serves traditional Italian cuisine with a sophisticated twist. The dish of the day changes for lunch, while in the evening you will find homemade gnocchi and precisely prepared ravioli carbonara with truffles. An elegant, tranquil setting on the Quai du Port.
Qasti means "my story". Chef Alan Geeam serves home-made mezze such as hommos, makanekh and soujouk in warm rooms in the city centre. The focus is on sharing dishes. Inviting, authentic and close to Lebanon. Oriental top class!
Italy fans will find their happiness at St Paul's: upscale cuisine with no frills, based on premium ingredients straight from the boot. Convinces both homesick Italians and Swiss with a wanderlust for bella Italia.
La Bavaria in Lausanne is a Belle Époque brasserie dating back to 1881, where you can still dine in a historic ambience today. Over 50 beers accompany classics such as the famous sauerkraut with bratwurst - solid cuisine, interpreted in a contemporary way and presented with style.
In the charming café, everything served on the bistro tables from morning to night is home-made. The dishes are creative delicacies that cover a broad, international spectrum. The sumptuous brunch at the weekend leaves no gastronomic wish unfulfilled.
The oldest restaurant in Lausanne (since 1780) offers down-to-earth cuisine from the Vaud region: classic fondue moitié-moitié, rösti, seasonal meat and fish dishes, complemented by one of the best Swiss wine collections. The wooden dining room breathes history.
Amici serves upscale Italian cuisine. The pasta is served al dente and the bistecca is succulent, as are the delicious fish dishes with a southern flavour. The food is cooked with a lot of amore and the friendly service also exudes this generously.
In the enchanting ambience of a historic house dating back to 1340, Grütli skillfully pairs sustainable, fresh classics such as fondue or seasonal hunting specialities - such as venison or chamois with homemade spaetzli - with local organic wines.
Whether it's moules et frites, cuisses de grenouille à la provençale or fondue chinoise - Brasserie de Malley serves down-to-earth, fresh and everyday fare. It opens early, serves late and becomes a fan zone during LHC matches - a neighbourhood pub straight out of a picture book.