Regional cuisine

In the pretty village of Lutry, this pleasant café restaurant is known and renowned for its perch filets. Its ideal location and lakeside terrace make it an address of choice.
That little extra from the food insider "ChicandSwiss": the terrace with a lake view.
Favourite dish: the perch filets

In the heart of the Jorat Forest, the talented Alba Farnos Viñals boldly and delicately explores local and seasonal flavours. From inventive amuse-bouches to playful desserts, each dish reveals her commitment to a responsible and creative cuisine.
That little extra from the food insider "Sabine": the selection of innovative non-alcoholic beverages. The amuse-bouches are always very creative and the homemade bread and butter duo is very moreish.
Favourite dish: the courgette flower with crayfish, féra and absinthe

Founded in 1780, Pinte Besson is the oldest restaurant in Lausanne that is still in business and one of the ten oldest bars in Europe. It serves a generous local cuisine in a wood-panelled setting that has a unique charm.
That little extra from the food insider "Guidegastronomique.ch": the great selection of Swiss wines.
Favourite dish: fondue moitié-moitié (half-half cheese fondue)

What could be better to escape than a terrace in a green glade? In this former farmhouse, we savour dishes that are local, or even ultra local, as some of the ingredients are grown in the kitchen garden.
That little extra from the food insider "Lila Erard": the walking trails and cycling routes that lead to the inn, through fields and forests.
Favourite dish: the asparagus risotto

In the heart of Lausanne, this legendary address offers local, seasonal dishes, local artistic events and an eco-responsible approach. A friendly place where eating, drinking and chatting go hand in hand.
That little extra from the food insider "Cannelle Rebelle": Marta, the former manager of the café, created a hot chocolate that became famous: an unctuous delight to be discovered!
Favourite drink: the Marta hot chocolate

This historic brasserie, the meeting place of regular customers, serves traditional Swiss specialities such as “papet vaudois”, half-and-half fondue, as well as a large choice of wines from the region.
That little extra from the food insider "Cuisine Helvetica": admire the painting by Henri Gillard that represents a winegrower contemplating Lake Geneva.
Favourite dish: the malakoffs

Located in the area under the station, the Café de Grancy serves, in an art-deco atmosphere, a tasty, locavore brasserie cuisine that allows itself a few creative, exotically inspired dishes.
That little extra from the food insider "Guidegastronomique.ch": when the weather is fair, book one of the tables on top of the metro line, with a view over the lake.
Favourite dish: the trio of tartare

Located in a building dating back to 1862, this restaurant serves fine, classical French and Italian cuisine, in particular homemade pasta and game when it’s in season. The service is professional and friendly.
That little extra from the food insider "¿Quand est-ce qu’on mange?": the very moreish homemade spaetzle served with game dishes.
Favourite dish: the lobster spaghetti.

A stone’s throw from the lakeside, local customers and tourists mingle in this restaurant open every day, eating a fondue, röstis or … a generous and perfectly crispy outside and tender inside cordon-bleu. Simply delicious.
That little extra from the food insider "¿Quand est-ce qu’on mange?": the non-stop service.
Favourite dish: the cordon bleu

This place offers elegant dining in a warm atmosphere, with seasonal cuisine, revisited classics and a fine selection of wines, to be enjoyed in the dining room or on the terrace.
That little extra from the food insider "The Lausanne Guide": the brasserie also offers a business express menu that changes daily, as well as a special children’s menu, an ideal combination for a quick, family-friendly lunch.
Favourite dish: the beef fillet with shallot sauce

Near the Fondation de l’Hermitage, this restaurant is renowned for its weekend brunches. Nestled in one of Lausanne’s most beautiful parks, it invites you to stroll and enjoy the breathtaking view over the city, lake and Alps.
That little extra from the food insider "Canelle Rebelle": the “Art & Gastronomy” evenings and Sundays, with special menus inspired by the exhibitions displayed at the Fondation de l'Hermitage.
Favourite dish: egg Benedict