4 Best Restaurants in Fribourg and Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Café du Midi

$$ Fodor's choice
This classic spot has been serving fondue since 1877. With rich wooden paneling and a historic decor, the Café du Midi is one of the oldest and best-preserved restaurants in town. Everyone from grandmothers to hip young students eats here, and if the crowds are any indication, the fondue just might be the best in the region.

Le Café du Belvédère

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The terrace of Le Café du Belvédère has a fabulous view up the river to the Planche-Supérieure. The friendly staff serves a selection of teas, coffees, and homemade syrups as well as alcohol, and you can enjoy platters of local cheese and smoked meats in addition to Asian delights from the excellent Tam's Kitchen restaurant upstairs. Inside it's a café littéraire by day and a lively bar and meeting spot at night. An eclectic mix of 1970s plastic furniture and a huge, rounded plastic bar contrast wonderfully with the wood-beamed interior.

Quick Bite Café Lunch Brunch $
36 Grand-Rue, Fribourg, Fribourg, 1700, Switzerland
026-3234407
Known For
  • Sunday brunch is a very good value
  • frothy, steamed hot caramel milk
  • eclectic ambience, which makes it a favorite for the city's artists

Restaurant Hotel Murten

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Whether you choose to dine in the chic, velvet-cushioned dining room or the high-tabled, fashionable bar section, this stylish eatery is one of the most happening in town. Eschewing the typical bland hotel restaurant cuisine, the menu is on the small side but boasts fresh, local fish as well as more exotic European specials. Check the events guide for a listing of upcoming musical performances ranging from rock to jazz to Euro pop. Located just outside the historic city walls, the adjoining hotel offers more than two dozen simply furnished rooms with brightly colored accent walls and modern touches.

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Xpresso Café

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On the fourth floor of the Fribourg Centre, this café does waffles and crepes—both savory and sweet—as well as panini and pizza. The outpost of a popular Swiss chain offers a perfect time-out from heavy-duty retail therapy. You can also choose from a wide selection of teas and coffees.

French Lunch Brunch Dessert Quick Bite $
12 av. de la Gare, Fribourg, Fribourg, 1700, Switzerland
026-3417808
Known For
  • vast choice of teas and coffees
  • American-style stacks of pancakes
  • copious breakfast platters
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.