Eastern Switzerland Restaurants
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1. Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli
$$ | |This is a mountain restaurant where you come for the views and stay for the Rösti, Appenzell cheese dishes, and cervelat (Swiss sausage). Since it's accessible only by cable car plus a 20-minute hike, you'll have earned your meal at this cliff-side café, which sits at the top of the Appenzeller Alps. Here, you'll be treated not only to sweeping views of the cool green valley below, but to meringue-topped vanilla ice cream. Credit cards only accepted for bills over SF50.
Weissbad, Appenzell Innerrhoden, 9057, Switzerland071-7991142Known For
- Breathtaking views
- Local cheese dishes
- Delicious Swiss Rösti
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Apr. -
2. Einstein Gourmet
$$$$ | |Only the best is served at this highly lauded fine dining restaurant with impeccable service, artistic haute cuisine, and lovely views of St. Gallen. In addition to the indulgent multicourse tasting menus, the restaurant has beautiful wood beam ceilings that lend a strong sense of place to the establishment.
Berneggstr. 2, St. Gallen, Saint Gallen, 9000, Switzerland071-2275555Known For
- Memorable dish presentation
- Superb wine cellar
- View over St. Gallen's rooftops
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed June--Aug. and Sun.--Tues., Reservations recommended -
3. Jägerhof
$$$$ | |This light and airy room in a 19th-century town house is St. Gallen's top address for organic ingredients, light, innovative cuisine, and heartfelt service. Local foodies and hipsters alike enjoy the prix-fixe menu that might include rabbit stuffed with truffles, chicken liver with brioche and quince compote, or pike perch with risotto and celery. Chef Agron Lleshi, who studied under former chef Vreni Giger, has taken over the local institution and is still committed to providing a gourmet experience without the snooty attitude that often accompanies it elsewhere.
Brühlbleichestr. 11, St. Gallen, Saint Gallen, 9000, Switzerland071-2455022Known For
- Haute cuisine
- Fresh and local ingredients
- Gracious service
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
4. Schlössli
$$ | |Tidy, bright, and modern, this second-floor restaurant may lack the historic feel of some of its neighbors, but it features remarkable cooking from a well-regarded chef. Look for locally sourced dishes such as white fish and root vegetables marinated in honey, or lamb shanks with chanterelle mushrooms, seasonal vegetables, and bread dumplings. The café draws local families at lunch; business executives choose the slightly more formal dining room.
Zeughausg. 17, St. Gallen, Saint Gallen, 9000, Switzerland071-2221256Known For
- Regional and seasonal ingredients
- Attentive service
- Creative menu
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends and midsummer -
5. Wirtschaft zum Frieden
$$ | |Dating back to 1789, this cozy and centrally local favorite offers three delightful settings: a small Stübli (Swiss pub) full of waxed and weathered wood, a graceful tile-stove dining room with antiques, and a private garden thick with wisteria and luxuriant trees. Specialties include hearty dishes such as beef with white asparagus, and buttered Rösti with goat cheese.
Herrenacker 11, Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen, 8200, Switzerland052-6254767Known For
- Fresh ingredients
- Traditional dishes
- First-class service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
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6. Adlerkeller
$$ | |The 450-year-old cellar underneath the Adler Hotel on the edge of Appenzell town is the place for fondue in the winter. Carved-wood-paneled walls, a dark medieval room, and ancient glassed-over cobblestones are a bit chilly and museumlike, but the friendly service and excellent local wine list will warm you right back up. Credit cards only accepted for bills over SF40.
Weissbadstr. 2, Appenzell, Appenzell Innerrhoden, 9050, Switzerland071-7871389Known For
- Fondue in winter
- Homemade ice cream
- Light summertime lunches
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov., Feb., and Apr.--Sept. Closed Sun.--Wed. Oct., Dec., Jan., and Mar., Reservations essential -
7. Am Gallusplatz
$$ | |The menu at this culinary landmark is based on market-fresh ingredients and may include such ample fare as a triumvirate of fillets (beef, veal, lamb) with fresh vegetables and potatoes, but can also be more inventive, in the form of veal Provençal. Vegetarians are asked to please contact the restaurant in advance so something special can be prepared. The enormous wine list will complement any meal. Rubbing shoulders with the town's cathedral, the renovated historic property entices with a castellated exterior, turreted and hued in pink. Inside, things get more stolid, with most of the action taking place in the main Rôtisserie room—a large chamber replete with cross-vaulted ceilings and modern chandeliers.
Gallusstr. 24, St. Gallen, Saint Gallen, 9000, Switzerland071-2300090Known For
- Excellent service
- Historic atmosphere
- Fine food
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
8. Beckenburg das Restaurant
$$ | |Well-heeled locals flock to this historic restaurant to sample innovative twists on classic Swiss and European staples, such as pike perch saltimbocca with lemon risotto or sliced veal with mushrooms. Using regional ingredients, the constantly evolving menu reflects both creativity and seasonality. The tables are set far enough apart to give you lots of privacy, and the staff is attentive without being intrusive. Beechwood-and-metal tables and chairs complement the 300-year-old wood accents and the imposing Venetian chandelier that hangs over the room. The leafy outdoor graveled terrace is a nice place to decompress in summer.
Neustadt 1, Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen, 8200, Switzerland052-6252820Known For
- Fresh ingredients
- Continuous innovation
- Historical ambience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
9. Blumenmarkt
$ | |Wood-and-steel furniture mixes with black painted walls and a fully stocked bar at this trendy St. Gallen café near the farmers' market. The house coffee (Huuskafi) here includes Appenzeller caramel vodka and whipped cream, and the tea comes from La Théirère in St. Gallen. You can pair either with croissants and Birchermüesli (Swiss oatmeal) to round out the perfect coffee break. The café features unusually long open hours, local flair, and locally sourced products. Add free Wi-Fi, and the only challenge here is finding an empty table.
Marktpl. 25, St. Gallen, Saint Gallen, 9000, Switzerland071-5354801Known For
- Local gathering place
- Delicious coffee
- Modern yet cozy atmosphere
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10. Gasthaus Hof
$$ | |One of Appenzell's most popular restaurants serves hearty regional meats and cheese specialties, such as Käseschnitte (cheese toast) and Käsespätzli (Spätzle with cheese), to locals and tourists who crowd elbow to elbow along shared tables and talk over the clatter from the bar. The rustic-wood decor, ladderback chairs, and display of sports trophies add to the local atmosphere. If you can still move after all that cheese, play skittles at the in-house lanes after dinner.
Engelg. 4, Appenzell, Appenzell Innerrhoden, 9050, Switzerland071-7872210Known For
- Local specialties
- Appenzell cheese dishes
- Big portions
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11. Lagerhaus
$$ | |Prosecco-boiled risotto, octopus salad, tender pork steak—the Swiss-Italian fusion dishes make Lagerhaus well worth a visit. The spacious and elegant eatery attracts a stylish and chatty crowd that appreciates the giant outdoor terrace and the epic list of local and international wines.
Davidstr. 42, St. Gallen, Saint Gallen, 9000, Switzerland071-2237007Known For
- Steaks and seafood
- Attentive service
- Lively atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Sat., Reservations essential -
12. Lokal
$$ | |The service at Lokal comes across as arrogant, but the food—savory onion soup, cordon bleu heaped with pomme frites, coq au vin, and mounds of fresh green salads—is surprisingly affordable and always excellent. Sunday brunch shouldn't be missed. Part of a former industrial complex that houses a contemporary art museum, cinema, and theater, Lokal is a hip restaurant inside a former locomotive hall. It's surrounded by a spacious terrace strewn with tables full of St. Gallen's Dior- and Swarvoski-clad set.
Grünbergstr. 7, St. Gallen, Saint Gallen, 9004, Switzerland071-2722570Known For
- Luxurious and unique decor
- Trendy atmosphere
- Fish and meat dishes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential -
13. Restaurant Falken
$ | |This busy restaurant caters to crowds with a palate for simple local fare—Rösti (hash-brown potatoes), Geschnetzeltes (sliced veal in cream sauce), burgers, and spaghetti. The Tagesteller (daily special) is an especially good deal at lunchtime, and English-language menus are available. Though plain and cafeterialike, it's an excellent choice for families; it even houses a small bowling alley. Nonsmokers can also enjoy a separate seating area upstairs.
Vorstadt 5, Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen, 8200, Switzerland052-6253221Known For
- Nice variety of food offerings
- Solid Swiss staples
- Good value
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14. Restaurant Schiff
$$ | |Perched on a gentle bend in the Rhine at the end of a colorful string of half-timber buildings, this family-friendly Italian restaurant offers an inviting riverside terrace and a wide variety of pasta options such as spaghetti with pesto sauce, Gorgonzola gnocchi, and risotto with mushrooms. The large menu also offers pizzas, meats, and fish—all served with a side of Swiss hospitality.
Schiffländi 10, Stein am Rhein, Schaffhausen, 8260, Switzerland052-7412273Known For
- Pasta
- Picturesque riverside location
- Large pizza menu
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15. Weinstube zum Roten Ochsen
$ | |Yet another local establishment with a beautiful frescoed facade, this one glows with a deep-red wood-hued interior that invites passersby into the warm little Weinstube. Inside, dark antiques surround a Kachelofen (tile stove), and candles glow on the tables. The menu mixes Swiss staples with Italian flavors—you'll find spaghetti arrabbiata alongside the traditional Wurst-Käse-Salat (sliced cervelat sausages and cheese cubes with onions drizzled with oil and vinegar dressing—it's tastier than it sounds). If you're tired of meat, there's a good selection of crisp salads as well.
Rathauspl. 129, Stein am Rhein, Schaffhausen, 8260, Switzerland052-7412328Known For
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Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
16. Zuckerbäckerei Ermatinger's Café Späth
$ | |Small bakeries abound in Switzerland, but this one, run by Schaffhausen-based Ermatinger, offers such specialties as homemade pralines, fruit tortes, and other butter-laden confections. The locals also stop here for light snacks (the muesli is tasty), lunch (tomato-mozzarella sandwiches are the way to go), or a scoop of homemade ice cream.
Rathausplatz 21, Stein am Rhein, Schaffhausen, 8260, Switzerland052-6253940Known For
- Fruit tarts and cakes
- Ice cream
- Cash only
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner -
17. Zum Goldenen Schäfli
$$ | |Of the second-story restaurants that are St. Gallen's trademark, this is the most popular—its slanting floors groan under crowds of locals and tourists. The menu offers regional standards lightened up for modern tastes such as sirloin steak with peppercorn sauce, Spätzle, and seasonal vegetables. The low ceilings and rustic walls are all aged wood, and it's easy to imagine coach-and-four passengers lifting pewter steins here in centuries gone by.
Metzgerg. 5, St. Gallen, Saint Gallen, 9000, Switzerland071-2233737Known For
- Steaks and sausages
- Courteous service
- Historic atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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