The best restaurants in Lausanne
Each plate is a magnificent work of art: shape, colour and the fantastic combinations of texture and flavours of the food make you forget the everyday world. Dining here is an unforgettable experience! The wine list is as perfect and varied as the cuisine.
The luxurious ambience in the magnificent hotel building and the lake view are the perfect setting for the work of the hosts Sarah Benahmed and Franck Pelux. The perfection and deep understanding of the products of local producers are palpable with every bite.
Here, students of the Lausanne Hotel School learn the practical skills to become perfect hosts. One more motivation to pamper guests is the French-inspired cuisine made from exquisite ingredients. Wine recommendations are made via the future Somms.
On the Esplanade de Montbenon, lies a treasure trove of Japanese cuisine. The fish for the sashimi and sushi is sourced from sustainable fisheries. A wonderfully wide selection of dishes.
The ambience of Au Chat Noir in the heart of Lausanne exudes a lot of authentic charm. The menu is written on the large slate board. Classics of French brasserie cuisine are served: unfussy and perfectly prepared from fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Seasonal cuisine with regional ingredients is celebrated in the elegant dining restaurant. Creative combinations give the popular dishes of the brasserie cuisine that certain something extra. The extensive wine list offers classics and exciting trouvailles.
The menu at Le Rossignol is small but refined. The house makes classic Mediterranean cuisine, with plenty of fish and vegetables, seasonal and elegant. The distinguished dining room, as well as the secluded garden, provide a lovely ambience.
Sitting on the large terrace with lake view or in the historic hall under the white dome belongs on the bucket list for a visit to Lausanne. The provenance of the produce for the international cuisine is communicated in an exemplary manner. Great wine and wine list.
What a cozy pub! Enjoy a gin and tonic or a glass of wine at the bar and then head to the table for agnolotti with sage and butter. Or half a chicken juicy cooked on a spit. Versatile wine list.
Whether Tomahawk, T-bone or shoulder of lamb, every piece of meat is perfectly cooked. From a core temperature of 57 degrees, each guest decides for himself whether the meat is "medium well" or "well done". You can watch the kitchen brigade at work.
Italian dishes such as the caponata siciliana or the burrata di puglia take you to the south of Italy, while the Alpine spare ribs bring you to the mountains. The relaxed atmosphere matches the view of the lake.
Le Pointu is one of the city's historic cafés and a perfect meeting place for many occasions: the cocktail at blue hour, a tartare feast with sourdough bread over lunch or an extended tavolata with friends at one of the long tables.
In 1780, a wine merchant opened the pub in the narrow house in the heart of Lausanne. The dining room breathes history. Cheese slices, fondues and gratins are the house specialties, flanked by hearty meat dishes. The fondue mixtures can be taken away.
Southern Italian cuisine with bravura and grandeur. The antipasto plate is a stunner. And the use of capers from the island of Pantelleria, as well as the mild red Tropea onions showcases a great attention to detail. Bravissimo!
This Brasserie, which opened in 1881, is a Lausanne institution. If you're feeling peckish the large selection of beers with around 50 labels is accompanied by pretzels, bacon, sausages and potato salad. Wine drinkers get their money's worth here thanks to a great selection.
At the Miyako restaurant, sushi, sashimi and teppanyaki dishes are perfectly prepared and beautifully presented in the open kitchen. The sharing menu for two is highly recommended. The wide range of specialty teas and sake is another highlight.
Those who love mezze will get their money's worth here, especially at the lunch buffet. The tasting menu in the evening opens a whole new door to the variety of Lebanese cuisine. For vegetarians, its specialties are a feast.
Italian hospitality is lived here with much cordiality. The refined fish and pasta dishes bring Italianità to the plates and let the guests on the shores of Lake Geneva daydream of warm, sunny days in the Mezzogiorno.
Variety characterises the menu at Brasserie de Malley. Juicy burgers, hearty sausage dishes or melt-in-the-mouth fondue are served in a casual atmosphere. This is accompanied by a freshly tapped beer. In the evening the games of the Lausanne ice hockey club are broadcast.
Authentic bistro with café and bar on the first floor. In the timeless atmosphere of the dining room on the second floor, guests are treated to Swiss specialties. Fondue and cheese slices are legendary. In autumn, game specialties from Graubünden hunt are put on the plates.