"Outdoor Dining Area" Restaurants in Zermatt
Only in winter can you experience the creations of Michelin-starred chef Florian Neubauer at After Seven. His cuisine is reduced and precise, in summer he travels the world and is inspired by new flavours and techniques, which he incorporates into his Zermatt menus.
André Kneubühler and his team prove that alpine cuisine can also be vegetarian. Products from the mountains take centre stage here, and those who want to eat meat or fish can also order them - undogmatic, creative and wonderfully refined.
Whether on skis or on foot, at 2051 metres above sea level, hut charm, Matterhorn views and regional Italian cuisine beckon. Classics such as pasta with scampi, crispy rösti with lamb or creamy risotto warm the heart and palate and the panorama does the rest.
Chez Vrony in Findeln is a real family heirloom: the Julen family has been serving traditional Valais cuisine here for over 100 years - from home-made dried meat to Vrony's burgers. With a view of the Matterhorn and alpine charm, no wish remains unfulfilled.
It's rare to find a restaurant in the middle of the mountains where you can also enjoy an excellent meal. The Aroleid is one of them. Only open in winter, contemporary dishes are served here in a cosy, alpine ambience. The food is cooked on the cooker or on the fire.
Perhaps the most Italian restaurant in Zermatt is just one of several places to eat at CERVO. Head chef Davide Cretoni comes from Rome, has worked in London and knows how to impress with homemade linguine, beef fillet in puff pastry and lemon tart.
The name says a lot, but not everything. In reality, Saveurs works with regional producers, focussing on sustainability and freshness - from kohlrabi with ponzu to chicken in white wine. The fascinating view is also one of the attractions.
If you take a trip to this beautifully situated restaurant, you will be rewarded with home-made Mediterranean food. There are salads and vegetables from their own garden, handmade pasta, fresh fish and tender meat, accompanied by a fine selection of selected wines.
This Japanese restaurant in the Hotel Schweizerhof serves first-class sushi. But that's not all: there is one of the few teppanyaki grills in Switzerland. The grill master not only provides entertainment, but also perfectly cooked delicacies.
The term "brasserie" has its justification, after all, French classics are celebrated in this Zermatt institution: Foie gras, veal head, crêpes suzette ... The elegance of the wood panelling is just as impressive as the terrace flair.
The @paradise is located 2230 metres above Zermatt. It serves tapas, bagels and sinfully good desserts. Very well curated wine list: the wines can be savoured with a view of the Matterhorn. Accessible on foot, on skis or by mountain railway.
At 1818, chalet meets barbecue fire. The meat comes from the Josper grill, the vegetables are smoky and the flavours are reminiscent of South America. You sit in the historic Hotel Monte Rosa, inside with wood and leather, outside with a fireplace. It gets warm either way - even without the sun.
This elegant mountain hut with a sun terrace offers a wonderful view of the Valais Alps and a wonderful mix of traditional Swiss and classic Italian cuisine. The Matterhorn pizza in the shape of the famous mountain is a particular favourite.
Bistro cuisine at its best is served at Marie's Deli. Aperitif platters with local cheeses, dry sausage and rye bread meet international specialities here. At Comestible, you can also take the delicacies home with you as a souvenir.
In the evenings a tasting menu is served here that offers fresh interpretations of Alpine classics - with regional produce and a clear signature style. Once a week the famous Valais evening with raclette and dried meat buffet is added, accompanied by the view of the Matterhorn.
At an altitude of 2200 metres, at the foot of the Matterhorn, you should eat heartily. If salad, then superfood, but even better burgers with truffle mayonnaise or beef tartare with a generous amount of chips. And please don't skip the cream with your cheesecake!
This restaurant in Zermatt serves Mediterranean specialities. Whether cheese and charcuterie for an aperitif, pizza, pasta or grilled meat, everything is cooked with love using the best products. Traditional recipes from Italy are mainly used.
The Rosstall serves what the Alps love: Valais and Swiss meat and cheese specialities. The wooden ambience with cowbells exudes a cosy atmosphere. The meat? Top quality from their own farm. Here you can enjoy hearty cuisine with old-world charm.
The rustic and cosy Valais cellar serves guests in winter with grilled dishes, fondue, raclette and more, as well as selected Valais wines. At 2222 metres above sea level, these taste even better, especially after a long day on the Zermatt slopes.