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1. Café Beau-Rivage
$$$ | Ouchy |As if turning its back on star sibling Anne-Sophie Pic and the aristocratic Beau-Rivage Palace, which shelters both, this young, lively brasserie-café faces the lake and the Ouchy waterfront scene. Its flashy brass-and-Biedermeier dining area and bar fill with smart Lausannois and internationals enjoying trendy cuisine du marché. In summer the pillared terrazzo terrace (protected from embarcadero traffic by rose gardens) is the place to go.
17–19 pl. du Port, Lausanne, Vaud, 1006, Switzerland021-6133330Known For
- Asian-inspired dishes like tandoori prawns with lemongrass
- The best club sandwich in Lausanne
- Gracious summer terrace overlooking rose gardens
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2. Restaurant de l'Hôtel de Ville
$$$$ | |Since the tragic loss of world-renowned chef Benoit Violier, his determined widow, Brigitte, has continued to oversee the three-Michelin-star restaurant, propelling it to even higher accolades. Chef Franck Giovannini is winning hearts—and stomachs—with his fresh twist on haute cuisine. Giovannini draws on his decade of experience with the famed chef to uphold the restaurant's well-earned reputation as one of the best in Switzerland. It's a quick drive west from Lausanne to this understated manse. The service is spectacular, the staff is friendly, and the food is absolutely stellar. Giovannini creates imaginative combinations of flavors plus stunningly refined presentations. For these finely orchestrated prix-fixe menus the ingredients are key—lamb raised in the Pyrenees, cardoons (an artichokelike vegetable) grown in the village. Pace yourself, making sure to leave time and room for selections from the immense cheese cart or celestial desserts. Reserve as far ahead as possible—lunch may be your only option.
1 rue d'Yverdon, Crissier, Vaud, 1023, Switzerland021-6340505Known For
- Finely orchestrated prix-fixe menus
- Consistently ranked one of the best restaurants in the world
- Exceptional service with a smile that is rare for such establishments
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
3. Café Romand
$ | St-François |All the customers seem to know each other at this traditional dining institution, where shared wooden tables and clattering china create the perfect ambience for fondue, mussels, sausage, or choucroûte (sauerkraut). Prominent members of Lausanne's arts community swarm here after rehearsals and concerts, as service continues until 11 pm—late by Swiss standards.
2 pl. St-François, Lausanne, Vaud, 1003, Switzerland021-3126375Known For
- Charmingly indifferent waitstaff
- Excellent regional and old-fashioned specialties
- Good fondue
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
4. Coccinelle Café
$ | City Center | FrenchLocals have been squeezing into this cozy, eccentric café for more than a decade. More than a dozen coffee drinks are served alongside buttery pastries and heartier breakfast options. This little "ladybug" is cute as can be: the decor is decidedly funky, with gravity-defying stacks of books glued to its colorful walls and oversize Warhol-esque portraits in the restrooms. An outdoor seating area on a main pedestrian street means it is prime people-watching territory.
18 rue Pichard, Lausanne, Vaud, 1003, Switzerland021-3120890Known For
- Wide selection of hot drinks
- Excellent viennoiseries and chocolate desserts
- Hip, casual spot for patrons of all ages
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5. Étoile Blanche
$$ | City Center |This hip café, bar, and restaurant is beloved by students, business executives, and artists. The simple yet eclectic decor features vintage advertisements and polished-wood seating, and several tables are available outside during the summer months. Appetizers such as tempura zucchini flowers and main courses like chicken tagine with apricots are deliciously refined—their humble prices make this popular eatery a rare bargain. Brunch is served on Sunday, and the bar has seven beers on tap, a dizzying number by Swiss standards.
Pl. Benjamin-Constant, Lausanne, Vaud, 1003, Switzerland021-3512460Known For
- Good selection of beers on tap
- Tasty, American-style cheeseburgers
- Packed bar a popular place for singles
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6. Holy Cow!
$ | City Center |At this self-proclaimed gourmet burger bar, Lausannois feast on freshly grilled, juicy burgers while avoiding the town's McDonald's and Burger King. The chain has a refreshing "go-local" philosophy, and most ingredients are produced within a 25-mile radius. Try the Elvis burger with blue cheese and bacon, or the veggie burger with warm goat cheese, arugula, and spicy chutney.
10 rue des Terreaux, Lausanne, Vaud, 1003, Switzerland079-8197050Known For
- Wide selection of burgers
- Thick, crispy British-style fries
- Selection of herbal sodas and microbrews
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7. Restaurant du Théâtre
$$ | City Center |Locals come to this upscale spot for oven-fired pizzas—without a doubt the best in town. The elegant dining room is a year-round hit with locals; in summer there is nothing more delightful than sitting under the garden's sprawling trees and umbrellas. Inventive Italian dishes using local ingredients are robust and flavorful. Entrances connect to the opera house, making it a natural for pre- and postperformance dining.
12 av. du Théâtre, Lausanne, Vaud, 1006, Switzerland021-3515115Known For
- Excellent entrées at all price ranges
- Hot spot for pre- and postperformance operagoers
- Gorgeous summer terrace framed by tall trees
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner Mon.
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