"Outdoor Dining Area" Restaurants in Canton of Basel-Country

Le Murenberg celebrates classic French cuisine. Those whose gastronomic home is in the Grande Nation will be spoilt here with fine tasting menus. The "Breton weeks" with seafood fresh from the Atlantic are a highlight.

Lovers of French cuisine will be delighted in the gourmet restaurant of the historic moated castle. In the finer of the two restaurants, Bottmingen locals and visitors alike can enjoy Guy Wallin's gastronomic chamber play. The stucco is from the past, the cuisine is state of the art!

Gourmets will be happy at this idyllic location. For years, the family-run restaurant in Bad Schauenburg has been serving fantastic French cuisine with some Mediterranean influences. The interior stylishly blends the historic with the modern.

French cuisine is celebrated in the beautiful moated castle of Bottmingen. There are brasserie classics such as moules or entrecôte, which are served as a set menu at lunchtime and à la carte in the evening. The selection of wines is also sure not to disappoint.

The old "Schlüssel" was a real gourmet restaurant: a manageable number of tables, a fine, not cheap menu, plenty of awards from the gastroguides ... The new "Schlüssel" wants to be something different. Tanja Grandits and her team have taken over, fine-tuned the concept and created a kind of Dorfbeiz 2.0, upmarket but by no means out of the ordinary. We noticed this as soon as we looked at the menu. The four-course lunch menu is available for 119 francs, while the five-course dinner starts at 129 francs. It's understandable that there can be no truffle-wagyu-caviar orgies for this price, but who needs supposed luxury products when green beans, quinoa, almonds and herb vinaigrette are transformed into such a fresh, invigorating starter? We were convinced and soon turned our attention to the parsley soup with sesame yoghurt and aniseed falafel, which conjured up the Orient on our plates. For the main course, we were spoilt for choice - it was neither spinach dumplings with meadow cumin nor venison schnitzel with juniper blue cabbage, but trout with lemon fennel and mashed potatoes; an Alsatian Muscat from François Schmitt was a perfect match. Speaking of drinks: really expensive bottles are the exception, but in return there are fine wines from Franz-Josef Eifel (Mosel) or Valdemonjas (Ribera del Duero). The Roederer champagne, a 2016, was so reasonably priced at 18 francs per deci that Zurich residents used to expensive wines should make the trip to Oberwil for this reason alone. The apple, pistachio and lemon thyme dessert is another reason why we would gladly return to the new super village restaurant any time.

The "Villa Winzerpark" is a house with a history. The Thomi family (yes, the ones with the famous Thomy mustard and Mayo tubes) once resided here. The pool has now disappeared, as has the furniture. Instead, the premises were extensively renovated and the "Villa Winzerpark" opened in 2021 under the management of Martial Kastner. The name suggests that wine was grown here many years ago. Today, the name pays tribute to this fact, but vines can only be found in the form of the 300 different items in the charming wine cellar, which can also serve as a dinner venue. Otherwise, guests dine in the Thomi family's former living room with a view of the terrace and garden. Head chef Martial Kastner learned classic grande cuisine in Alsace. The cuisine is accordingly French in style. The amuse-bouche of cream and melon with onions balances sweet and savory masterfully. The bread served comes from the farmer next door, with butter and pink pepper. I am particularly fond of the house classic, the perfect Allschwil organic free-range egg with summer truffle, airy espuma, pecorino and candied onions. Then autumn gradually arrives: the mushroom ravioli in a light sauce au vin jaune with truffle is creamy without being heavy. If you want to go for specialties, have a Chateaubriand carved at the table - dramatic moments like these keep the guests of the "Villa Winzerpark" coming back for more. The sweet finale is a French classic: crème brûlée with vanilla, flanked by an orange-prosecco sorbet - sparklingly refreshing.

You can enjoy pure Italianità in the centre of the Basel region. At Osteria Tre, it's not just the handmade pasta that exudes Italian flair. It is also the uncomplicated hospitality and the chats at the table that transport you to the Belpaese for a few hours.

Mediterranean celebrations here: Gourmet menus and fine à la carte creations. The gourmet menus can be enjoyed both at lunchtime and in the evening. The price-performance ratio is absolutely acceptable. Castle charm meets explosion of flavour.

In the village centre of Muttenz, dr Egge surprises with imaginative menus that combine seasonal vegetables, herbs and a touch of Italy. In the charming little parlour, authentic cuisine meets a warm ambience - with good wine recommendations for every dish on top.

Bad Eptingen is a wonderful place to stop for a bite to eat. Whether in the garden, in the garden hall, in the Buurestube or in the Gourmetstübli, each ambience has feel-good potential and the right gastronomic offer. From down-to-earth to exclusive, there is something for every taste.

Classic cuisine is served in the bright conservatory with pergola, but it is by no means old-fashioned. The menus are seasonal and vegetarians are always catered for. The wine list contains many fine wines - also by the glass.

Meat from our own butcher's shop meets creative tradition: monthly changing menus, Ochsen classics and seasonal specialities demonstrate an understanding of the region. Vegetarian dishes and gluten-free options complete the gastronomic offering at a high level.

The Gartenstadt restaurant in Münchenstein is an institution - with a large terrace under old chestnut trees and a striking pavilion that immediately catches the eye. There is a lively atmosphere both inside and out, as well as a varied market cuisine.

Here you can savour regional cuisine with Mediterranean and French accents. Specialities such as marinated Serrano ham, "Lümmeli vom Baselbieter Säuli" and "Müetis Hackbrote" can be enjoyed in one of the rustic dining rooms or on the cosy garden terrace.

The Lindenbeizli is lemon balm for the soul. The peaceful surroundings in the middle of the countryside are a guarantee of this. The food ranges from platters with sausage, cheese and farmhouse bread to burgers for the big appetite. The selection of open wines from the Basel region is wonderful.

Rössli is enough. While other restaurants in Switzerland named after horses may still use a suffix, here everyone knows the name. Julie Jaberg is the hostess of the pub in the centre of Oberwil and is happy to recommend classic dishes such as Mistkratzerli with fries allumettes.

Eating, drinking and listening culture come together in the most beautiful way. In addition to concerts and other events as well as a fine selection of wines, the cuisine is also worth mentioning. Sandro Imhof, the chef in charge, specialises in classic dishes with a certain pizzazz. It's best to order the menu.

Whether it's Italian specialities made to your nonna's recipe or sweet temptations from the in-house pasticceria: Locanda Carbone tempts you with classics. This small, but fine restaurant brings Italian dolce vita to Oberwil with a lot of heart.

At the Rössli "al cavallino" in Gelterkinden, classic village pub meets Italian fire. The restaurant is known for its dry-aged steaks, but also for its seasonal cuisine with regional vegetables. The mixture of passion, craftsmanship and dolce vita makes the visit special.

Here you can enjoy classic home cooking, served on a cosy garden terrace or in a cosy dining room. Thanks to classics such as sausage salad, rösti or cordon bleu and selected seasonal specialities, the whole family will be happy and full.