Dining

Switzerland is extremely famous all over the world for its excellent cuisine. The cuisine comprises of culinary dishes prepared with a mixture of both raw as well as traditional touch. Before planning a visit to Switzerland you need to have a great deal of information on the food and the scope of edibles present in the Switzerland cuisine in order to avoid any inconvenience later on. Of all the tourist destinations flocked by travelers in Western Europe, the best hygienic and cheap food outlets are to be found in Switzerland. The Switzerland Tourism department strictly monitors the high levels of hygiene that are required to be maintained by all hotels in Switzerland.

Swiss cooking has traditionally been infused with dairy products such as cheese, milk, cream, butter and yogurt. In case you prefer vegetarian food, you can find a number of hotels offering purely vegetarian delicacies. However, you should be careful as most of the hotels in Switzerland default onto meat-based dishes.

Non-vegetarians can feast on a host of meat-based delicacies served in hotels. Apart from the normal local cuisine, tourists in Switzerland can also feast on a number of international cuisines offered by hotels and restaurants.

A. Top Restaurants

The Kronenhalle

Raemistrasse 4

CH-8001 Zurich

The Kronenhalle has been a popular and well-known meeting place for many decades. The menu offers a wide selection of both local as well as international cuisines. The restaurant has a well-stocked wine cellar that is bound to fulfill everyone's expectation. The waiters and attendants provide attentive and friendly service and advise their guests in the most courteous way. Visitors can also spend the entire evening relaxing in the restaurants unique atmosphere and admiring paintings made by eminent Swiss and European artists. It also offers banquet hall facilities for wedding, parties etc.

L'Ange du Dix Vins

31 Rue Jacques Dalphin,

Carouge

It is a much-loved place that has a warm sky-blue decor with a delicious cuisine to match. The restaurant and bistro, both, have a hospitable atmosphere. It remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Vieux-Bois

12 Avenue de la Paix

The Vieux-Bois is a product of the world-famous catering school L'École Hôtelière de Genève. The chefs of the restaurant and the waiting staff are all students, which ensures that you get personalized, attentive service. The cuisine served is excellent with light, experimental touches and veggie options for a reasonable price. A four-course menu at Vieux-Bois can prove to be comparatively cheaper than other restaurants. You can also choose to feast on the daily specials that came for half the price. After eating, you can go and enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee in the restaurant gardens.

Open: Monday-Saturday 12 p.m.-2.30 pm

Garden: May-September

Monday-Saturday 12 a.m.-6 p.m.

Closed: Easter, Mid-July-Mid-August, Christmas & New Year.

La Trattoria

Rue de la Servette 1

The La Trattoria is located near Gare Cornavin. While touring Geneva, you can visit this restaurant to feast on some exquisite Italian delicacies. The menu offers a wide range of fresh oven baked pizzas and pastas. The restaurant is family owned and operated. As a result you can expect friendly and homely treatment.

Open: 9:30 a.m.- 2.30 p.m., 5.30 p.m.- 12 a.m.

Perle Du Lac

128 Rue de Lausanne

The Perle Du Lac is located Mon Repos Park. This elegant and chic restaurant offers a delicious mix of Swiss, French and German cuisine. The interiors are well decorated to give the entire restaurant a warm romantic touch. It also boasts of possessing one of the best outdoor terraces in Geneva.

Open: 12 p.m.-2 p.m., 7.30-10 p.m.

The restaurant remains closed on Mondays

Café de l'Hôtel de Ville

10 Place de la Palud.

The Café de l'Hôtel de Ville is a quiet and friendly restaurant that has warm wooden floorings. Its menu specializes in Vaudois specialities that including hot and cold goats' cheeses with salad. It offers quality service and is well known for its wide range of fancy desserts. Live music and stand up comedy routines are also conducted to entertain guests.