"Parking Space" Restaurants in Canton of Vaud
Seasonality, only the best produce, craftsmanship and a flair for perfect flavour and aesthetic compositions characterise Franck Giovannini and his team. The excellent wine list, the elegant ambience and the perfect service complete the pleasure.
Anne-Sophie Pic brings her sensitive, floral cuisine to Lausanne with chef Jordan Theurillat. The menus change regularly, reduced at lunchtime and elaborate in the evening. French technique meets local produce - precise, fragrant and with great flair.
Stéphane Décotterd's no-frills gourmet cuisine puts Swiss ingredients in the spotlight. He is an excellent chef, so a visit to his restaurant comes with a guarantee of enjoyment, so to speak. The marvellous view over Lac Léman is also guaranteed.
"Learning on the job" is the premise of the Lausanne Hotel Management School's restaurant. From the realisation of carefully compiled menus to perfect service - the students at this talent factory of Swiss hospitality prove their skills day after day.
In an intimate room with a flickering fireplace and a view of Lake Geneva, Guy Ravet will enchant you with a four- to five-course tasting menu. Culinary art that evokes memories - modern, elegant and full of emotion. The wine accompaniment tells little stories about each course.
This restaurant is a wonderful destination for lovers of good food. In the beautiful historic building with its large garden, a dedicated team serves cuisine that is rooted in the region but also draws inspiration from faraway lands.
La Table des Suter in the Hôtel de la Gare offers three carefully composed menus that appeal to different tastes. The cuisine is classic, yet imaginative without being overbearing. In the calm dining room, the focus is entirely on the plate.
A contemporary powerhouse of French cuisine with soul: in Cheseaux-Noréaz, Maryline Nozahic has been cooking seasonal classics (ballottine, lentilles, bisque) with constant curiosity for over ten years. Her husband Loïc also acts as host. Wonderful terrace with a view.
Since 1989, Denis Velen has been delighting his guests with creative, flavoursome and surprising dishes in the small restaurant in the heart of the Vaud winegrowing village. His "William Tell" snowball made from wasabi mousse in candy floss has long since become a classic.
Le 3C restaurant creates a holiday atmosphere. This is partly due to the fantastic view over Lake Geneva and partly due to the modern interpretation of international and Mediterranean dishes, which are perfectly prepared with great attention to detail.
French cuisine meets creative finesse in the historic village house of Ollon. Seasonal produce is transformed into unexpected combinations such as asparagus with grapefruit and pistachios or lobster with beetroot and blackberries. The desserts are small works of art.
The Auberge de la Croix d'Or is a paradise for lovers of fine dining. The host couple previously worked at the Maison Wenger. The bistro serves French classics, while the gourmet restaurant offers creative menus in a class of their own. The service is extremely attentive.
A hotel with historical charm near the lake, a cosy pub with a bistro atmosphere where you can taste the wines of the region and an elegant restaurant with French-inspired gourmet cuisine - the Auberge de Rivaz offers all of this. What more do you need?
Lucille Rougeron and William Bouton have legends among their teachers: Michel Rostang and Edgar Bovier. However, L'Ancolie does not want to be an unapproachable gourmet temple, but a restaurant for everyone. Tomatoes, lamb and melon bring a piece of the South of France to Vaud.
Boutique restaurant with rooms on Lake Geneva. Regional ingredients are highly prized in the villa, which was named after the composer Igor Stravinsky. Bistronomy with beef fillet, fish and vegetable dishes characterise the picture, while the private park completes the experience.
The elegance of the light-flooded restaurant matches the refined cuisine, which focuses on classic French dishes with an international twist. The menu is finely tuned to the seasons and local produce is used whenever possible.
In the cosy restaurant or on the spacious terrace with a view of the mountains, guests can enjoy market-fresh, modern cuisine that leaves nothing to be desired. Regional products and specialities are perfectly presented on the plate.
In the historic centre of Valeyres, the Vieille Auberge offers classic Swiss dishes that show respect for the region. You can savour tasty dishes such as sweetbreads or turbot, uncomplicated and honest. There are also discovery menus.
High above Lake Geneva, Là-Haut cultivates a bistronomic signature: French-influenced, finely structured but accessible. The menu remains focussed, the cuisine concentrated. If you sit outside, you can enjoy the view over the lake, along with the local wine.
This enchanting place will make your heart beat faster. The cosy ambience contributes to this, as does the colourful seasonal cuisine. Crisp vegetables and cheese specialities come from the region and are complemented by high-quality meat from species-appropriate husbandry.