The Best of »Falstaff Restaurant & Pub Guide 2026« 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.
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.
If you love Italian cuisine, you should definitely visit this trattoria near the market square. There is a small but fine menu with selected antipasti, primi, secondi and dolci. Vegans can also order a tasting menu - at a fantastic price.
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.