The best restaurants in Basel
The undisputed top address in Basel. Three-star chef Peter Knogl conjures up creations on the plates that are second to none. Extremely knowledgeable sommeliers, who form a coherent structure with the attentive service. French haute cuisine par excellence!.
Tanja Grandits has acquired her own gastronomic signature with her aromatic, colourful cuisine. It goes without saying that she shares her great success with her team, who also offer a high level of excellence in wine pairing, patisserie, and service.
Chef Pascal Steffen has achieved remarkable things since his start at Roots. Now awarded two Michelin stars, the gourmet restaurant on the banks of the Rhine continues to tap new gastronomic sources. The informal, warm ambience is also refreshing.
Beautiful à la carte offer and seasonal gourmet menus. The Bel Etage on the second floor of the Teufelhof is an artful top address, which presents itself as accessible, open and friendly. The well-stocked wine cellar is another plus in addition to the gastronomic delights.
For years, Oliv has been one of Basel's gourmet addresses, with Didier Bitsch as its loyal, go-getting, and imaginative chef. The restaurant in the Bachletten district also has a small terrace and scores with quality and honest hospitality.
Authentic French brasserie in the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois that maintains its character while remaining contemporary with new gastronomic creations. The view of the Rhine and experienced service round off the first-class dining experience.
At the Ackermannshof, top chef Flavio Fermi brings his gastronomic finesse to the plate in a stylish yet casual setting. Guests with a desire to complement their food will also enjoy browsing through the extensive wine and Champagne list.
In summer, the Donati terrace is one of the most sought-after in Basel; the aromatic Italian cuisine can be particularly enjoyed with a view of the Rhine. Rightly a Basel institution that carefully maintains its long-standing traditions and attracts gourmets from near and far.
Guests can immerse themselves in a special gastronomic experience at the trendy eatery in St. Johann. Either choose a multi-course menu, which is served table-side, or select a dish from the menu, which is usually limited to four to five main ingredients.
A high-class brasserie with all the French classics your heart desires: escargots, tartar de boeuf, wafer-thin crispy pommes allumettes, plus plenty of nonchalance and unpretentious elegance in a truly atmospheric place. C'est formidable!
Surprising textures, intense flavours, refined combinations. To get to know the gastronomic philosophy of the Red Bear is to taste as much as possible, so all dishes, whether appetizer, main course or dessert, have the same size.
The Atelier im Teufelhof is a true bijou with various nooks and crannies that are also worth discovering from a gastronomic point of view. The menu is manageable, everything is freshly cooked and lovingly prepared, and you can browse through a beautiful wine list.
Atmospheric restaurant and bar with refined Italian cuisine for gourmets and connoisseurs. In addition to newly interpreted classics, there is also a multi-course tasting menu in the evening. The wine concept is unique - all bottles from Italy cost 60 francs.
Behind the Restaurant Lauch is the Restaurant zum Goldenen Fass. For a few years the young kitchen team is allowed to use the restaurant as a temporary venue. A single vegetarian or vegan menu made from local produce is served, accompanied by natural wines.
Puro at Mövenpick Hotel Basel offers casual fine dining with an open show kitchen. The finest regional produce is combined with Latin American specialities and Asian flavours and served sharing-style or individually as sophisticated dishes.
As Basel's oldest guild house, the Schlüsselzunft strides far-sightedly into the future and offers modern cuisine in historic walls - from uncomplicated bistro dishes under the glass dome in the inner courtyard to gourmet menus in the refined guild parlour.
Chef Christoph Hartmann and his team have created a hotspot for conscious foodies with their restaurant. They buy their products in the region - especially display from local hunts - and rely on traditional techniques with a modern twist in their preparation.
Salmon from Lostallo, pike-perch from Lake Maggiore, beef from the Basel region - the hosts of Wilde Maa willingly provide information about the provenance of their produce. This results in creative cuisine without a lot of frills, and the wine list is also coherently designed.