The Best Restaurants in Schaffhausen
This robust villa on the Rhine offers the perfect setting for a gastronomic excursion. The kitchen team has Spanish roots and previously worked at Disfrutar in Barcelona. You can tell from the fine dishes: They are Mediterranean and often a little playful.
Modern cuisine with regional ingredients is celebrated in a small but fine restaurant in Schaffhausen's old town. Whether it's tender beef, trout ceviche or sour cream ice cream, it tastes great, the atmosphere is informal, the wine selection is local and the service is friendly.
A visit to the Thai restaurant around the corner does not always bring the hoped-for relief from acute wanderlust. All too often, the industrially produced spring rolls are tough and the curries taste like standardized mush. Not so at the smart "Thai Isaan Restaurant" in Schaffhausen. In summer, you dine in a secluded courtyard and are served by extremely friendly and attentive staff. The open kitchen is a hive of activity, as all dishes are freshly prepared on site. You can taste this - for example in the starter platter with spring rolls, shrimp tempura and Som Tam papaya salad. Crunchy vegetables and crispy breadcrumbs, spicy peanut sauce and sweet chili sauce come together in this successful starter. The hot and sour salad is enriched with green beans, carrot strips and roasted peanuts, while the typical fish sauce remains pleasantly in the background. You should be careful when specifying the level of spiciness: the tom yam soup is a flavor bomb, but it really fires. The panaeng curry, served in a golden pan over a rechaud, is milder. It impresses with its subtle aromas and balanced spiciness. Like all dishes, the classic Pad Thai is beautifully presented: The authentically prepared noodle dish lies in a bamboo basket, with skillfully carved vegetables next to it. There is not only Thai beer to drink, but also a selection of Schaffhausen wine - a cool Pinot Noir rosé is perfect. The refreshing pineapple ice cream, which comes in a hollowed-out fruit in true style, will soothe any palates plagued by spiciness. Conclusion: an insider tip to remember.
In the listed Haberhaus, once a granary dating back to 1593, freshly prepared dishes are created in the kitchen - such as braised beef with red wine sauce or pork belly with miso kalamansi. A vaulted cellar, bar and regional wines characterise this place full of character.
This house has stood in the old town centre for over 500 years. It has retained its charm, and in winter the tiled stove heats the cosy parlour. The kitchen serves dishes for every taste: from light vegetarian fare to hearty meat dishes.
Hospitality is a way of life in this restaurant. Tasty dishes are conjured up from healthy, local ingredients, which can also be ordered as a multi-course menu on request. There is also a fine selection of wines, many of which come from the region.
In the centre of Schaffhausen's old town, the Gerberstube serves homemade pasta, freshly caught fish and tender meat. Creamy sauces, seasonal ingredients and a touch of Italy blend together in the rustic ambience to create a warm place full of hospitality.
Al Andalus brings a piece of Andalusia to Schaffhausen's city centre. In the shadow of the Munot, you can enjoy authentic tapas, main courses from the grill or casserole and, of course, wine from southern climes, served by friendly service staff.
The Fass Beiz cooks fresh food every day - the menu alternates between seasonal classics and creative Fass evergreens. The kitchen serves everything from cordon bleu to vegan dishes, all down-to-earth but good. Our tip: there are live concerts in the Höfli on Saturdays.
Located on the Rhine with a view of the water, Güterhof offers modern Swiss cuisine. Classics such as zander on saffron risotto or Zürcher Geschnetzeltes meet bowls and homemade burgers. Fresh ingredients, fine desserts and Schaffhausen wines round off the menu.
