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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, Switzerland
    021-6133330

    Known For

    • Asian-inspired dishes like tandoori prawns with lemongrass
    • The best club sandwich in Lausanne
    • Gracious summer terrace overlooking rose gardens

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 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, Switzerland
    021-6340505

    Known 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

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential
  • 3. Auberge de la Poste

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    The Pichard family, keepers of this weathered centuries-old chalet, holds dear the inn's heritage of feeding and lodging stagecoach passengers and Alpine enthusiasts. In summer the front patio hugging the main street fills with boot-clad hikers reaching across platters of air-dried meats and mountain cheeses served with baskets of crusty, dark bread. The rustic structure has carved eaves with hand-painted designs, creaky floors, and old, rippled, handblown-glass windows. The change of seasons brings the crowd inside to sit on heavy wooden furniture eager to swirl ragged cubes of bread in fondue caquelons or scrape raclette and potatoes together on their plates. The menu also includes salads, meat dishes, and Rösti, but don't expect any fussy preparations.

    Rue de la Gare, Les Diablerets, Vaud, 1865, Switzerland
    024-4923124

    Known For

    • Traditional Swiss cheese dishes
    • Proximity to both ski runs/hiking trails as well as public transport
    • Rare, old-world charm

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Nov., Credit cards accepted
  • 4. Auberge de Luins

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    The Auberge de Luins is beloved by locals and tourists alike—there is often a cluster of villagers gathered at the community table debating the quality of the latest vintage or regional politics.

    Rte. du Village 21, Luins, Vaud, 1183, Switzerland
    021-8241159

    Known For

    • Convivial atmosphere
    • All-you-can-eat Malakoff dinners
    • Popular with locals

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed.
  • 5. Auberge du Château

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    This Italian eatery, just steps from Nyon's château, serves straightforward fare, well-priced plats du jour, and specialty items like shrimp and vegetables on a pillow of saffron cream. An expansive terrace lets diners study the château; in winter, broad windows reveal the comings and goings on the municipal plaza. In fall, the menu expands to include an assortment of game and locally picked mushrooms.

    8 pl. du Château, Nyon, Vaud, 1260, Switzerland
    022-3610032

    Known For

    • Fall game menu
    • Locally picked mushrooms in season
    • Lively Italian atmosphere
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  • 6. Café de la Poste

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    A number of dishes are served at this narrow eatery, with entrances on the main street and the promenade, but the most-ordered is filets de perche. Served with a garden salad, frites, or pommes vapeur (steamed potatoes) and savory tartar sauce, it's a weekly routine for many families. Without a reservation in summer, you will have to wait for a table outside; two small dining rooms connected by an open kitchen have difficulty containing the faithful in any season.

    48 Grand-Rue, Lutry, Vaud, 1095, Switzerland
    021-7811872

    Known For

    • Popular local eatery
    • Summer crowds, so reserve for an outdoor table
    • Good selection of nearby Lavaux wines

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Oct., Credit cards accepted
  • 7. 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, Switzerland
    021-3126375

    Known For

    • Charmingly indifferent waitstaff
    • Excellent regional and old-fashioned specialties
    • Good fondue

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 8. Coccinelle Café

    $ | City Center | French

    Locals 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, Switzerland
    021-3120890

    Known For

    • Wide selection of hot drinks
    • Excellent viennoiseries and chocolate desserts
    • Hip, casual spot for patrons of all ages

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 9. 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, Switzerland
    021-3512460

    Known For

    • Good selection of beers on tap
    • Tasty, American-style cheeseburgers
    • Packed bar a popular place for singles
  • 10. 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, Switzerland
    079-8197050

    Known For

    • Wide selection of burgers
    • Thick, crispy British-style fries
    • Selection of herbal sodas and microbrews

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
  • 11. L'Auberge de l'Onde

    $$$

    Once the main relais (stagecoach stop) between the Simplon Pass and Geneva, this vineyard spot is out of central casting, groaning with history and heady with atmosphere: Igor Stravinsky and Charlie Chaplin were among the artists loyal to its charms. The tiny wood-paneled pinte, where winemakers come to read the daily papers—with a pitcher of St-Saph, as they call it—and to devour the upscale plat du jour, is enticing, as are the adjacent, white-tablecloth salons and upstairs-attic-beamed grillroom. The staff hovers while day-tripping connoisseurs and repeat faithfuls sniff and roll perfumed wine over their tongues and savor exquisite dishes from the top-notch kitchen.

    Centre Ville, St. Saphorin, Vaud, 1071, Switzerland
    021-9254900

    Known For

    • Wine selection curated by lauded sommelier Jérôme Aké Béda
    • Perfect spot for a gourmet lunch after a vineyard hike
    • Local dessert specialties like tarte au vin cuit

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
  • 12. L'Union

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    While driving the Route du Vignoble, you can sample the local wine and munch a few rich Malakoffs at L'Union.

    Rte. de la Perrette 2, Bursins, Vaud, 1183, Switzerland
    021-8241204

    Known For

    • Tasty Malakoffs
    • Good selection of local wine
    • Traditional Vaudois pinte

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed.
  • 13. La Haut

    $$$

    This elegant, intimate restaurant is in a restored home in the wine village of Chardonne. Perched high on a hill, it offers a view of the lake (from part of the dining room) that is worthy of a Champagne toast. Traditional French and Swiss cuisines are combined in a small menu that changes weekly. A well-composed wine list of Swiss and international selections offers breadth to match. Those who like a stroll before or after dinner can take the mostly flat five-minute walk to the funicular, an easy way to access these upper reaches.

    21 rue du Village, Chardonne, Vaud, 1803, Switzerland
    021-9212930

    Known For

    • Incredible views from high-up Chardonne
    • Main courses are smartly garnished with fresh herbs and vegetables
    • Exceptionally fresh goat cheese from Rossinière

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues.
  • 14. La Rouvenaz

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    If it's an oven-fired pizza or plate of pasta you crave, there's no place more convivial or convenient than this trattoria on the main drag. The atmosphere is warmed by terra-cotta walls with bold blue accents and endless pitchers of wine. Fresh seafood is a specialty of the house, whether atop a piecrust or a mound of linguine. With a dozen chic guest rooms to boot, the hotel also has a satellite location serving light fare and desserts across the street on the lakefront promenade.

    1 rue du Marché, Montreux, Vaud, 1820, Switzerland
    021-9632736

    Known For

    • Large crowds on weekends, when reservations are recommended
    • Fresh seafood specialties
    • Authentic tiramisu and other Italian desserts
  • 15. Läderach

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    If sweets are on your mind, pick up a handcrafted chocolate in the shape of Charlie Chaplin's shoes from Läderach, on a pedestrian walkway near the tourist office. The chocolate showroom features live demonstrations and course offerings for budding chocolatiers.

    8 rue du Théâtre, Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland
    021-9213737

    Known For

    • Chocolate-making courses in first-class workshop
    • Delicately rolled pralines
    • Master chocolatiers make four different types of chocolate

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 16. Le Mazot

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    After years of overseeing bubbling pots of fondue—the popular draw at this tiny eatery—the hand-painted murals and mirrors set in dark frames have a smoky patina. It's a casual neighborhood place where local wines are poured from pewter pitchers, and the people at the next table eavesdrop. Regulars favor the tender steak—entrecôte of beef or cheval (horse)—accompanied by an overflowing plate of fries or a half-moon of crispy Rösti.

    7 rue du Conseil, Vevey, Vaud, 1800, Switzerland
    021-9217822

    Known For

    • Quaint atmosphere that channels another time
    • Consistently packed to the rafters at only 10 feet wide
    • Lake-caught perch fillets and other local specialties

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and Thurs. No lunch Sun.
  • 17. Mai Thai

    $$

    If you're weary of regional cuisine, freshly made spring rolls, satays, and spicy dishes from this storefront eatery on the edge of Clarens will lighten up the program. This longtime resident of the neighborhood draws locals to its Asian-accented dining room, but at the first hint of warmth they scurry to tables on the terrace built directly on the water. It's not an inexpensive meal, but it is one that will leave you feeling a continental shift.

    40 rue du Lac, Clarens, Vaud, 1815, Switzerland
    021-9642536

    Known For

    • Traditional pad Thai and colorful curries
    • Gorgeous lakeside terrace for dining alfresco
    • Easily the best Thai food in the canton

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 18. National

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    Known by locals as "Natio," this thriving bar's extended service hours and proximity to the cinema attract late diners of all ages. The trendy vibe overflows onto the patio, with seating under twinkling lights—a respite from the serious smoking crowd. A frequently changing menu combines fresh ingredients with a twist on the classics.

    9 rue du Torrent, Vevey, Vaud, 1800, Switzerland
    021-9237625

    Known For

    • Casual, funky atmosphere
    • International expat crowd
    • Desserts with a twist that include spicy mango crème brûlée
  • 19. 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, Switzerland
    021-3515115

    Known 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.
  • 20. Restaurant Le Chalet

    $$

    Try the famous fondue after a cheese-making tour at this restaurant serving classic Swiss Alpine cuisine. Tours are held every day; see website for schedule.

    2 rte. de la Gare, Château-d'Oex, Vaud, 1660, Switzerland
    026-9246677

    Known For

    • Tourist-friendly cheese-making demonstrations
    • Swarming with busloads of tour groups in summer
    • Fresh, tasty fondue blends

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