The 10 best French and Spanish restaurants in Basel
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 neighbourhood pub St. Alban has become a popular meeting place for Basel gourmets. They appreciate the home-style, French-Mediterranean cuisine, but often also the trouvailles stored in the local wine cellar - including some very big names.
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.
In the historic Volkshaus, renovated by star architects Herzog & de Meuron, classic cuisine with a contemporary touch is served in an elegant ambience. Here, tradition and modernity combine to create an elegant and, above all, delicious whole.
This rustic pub is located right next to the main university building and is popular with professors and students. It offers classic French-Swiss cuisine at reasonable prices, including the house speciality Entrecôte Café de Paris.
Brasserie Küchlin offers French savoir-vivre in the heart of Basel's city centre. Decorated in the style of a Parisian bistro, the restaurant serves classics such as tartare, Alsatian tarte flambée and entrecôte, as well as appealing vegetarian dishes.
The menu of Tapas del Mar is a dream for lovers of Spain. There is a wide selection of cold and hot tapas with and without fish or meat, plus a solid selection of Spanish wines. In summer, sit outside and watch the hustle and bustle of the street.
Thanks to the good selection of freshly prepared Spanish tapas and wines, L'Esquina has become a popular meeting place in Gundeli. On Tellplatz, you can watch the hustle and bustle of this lively neighbourhood while sipping a glass of wine.