The best terraces and rooftops in Lausanne

The Jardins located at the foot of the Cité Hill, offer a spectacular view over the town. This pop-up terrace, nestled in a green setting, welcomes its visitors in the springtime and summer. The Cité summer afterwork is available every day as from 5 pm, with a selection of finger food and local drinks.

Located by the lake in Vidy, La Vaudaire showcases the culinary and landscape treasures of Lake Geneva. From the menu to the interior fittings, every detail reflects the beauty and richness of this natural jewel, offering diners an authentic immersion in the soul of the region.
The menu features fillets of perch or féra, depending on availability, Swiss salmon from Grisons, and crayfish rolls.

The restaurant of Ouchy Castle highlights local quality products in a chic and trendy American-style atmosphere. Meat is the star at 57° Grill: Cooked to perfection on the grill, on a spit or as a roast. A technical skill that has earned them 12 points in the GaultMillau.

The Jetée de la Compagnie is a temporary terrace on the shores of Lake Geneva, in Lausanne-Ouchy. The sweeping deck is a great place for a spot of sunbathing after a dip. In the evenings, the smell of grilled food, cocktails and stunning sunset views set the tone. La Jetée de la Compagnie also hosts yoga classes and concerts all summer long.

Café Perché is located just above the Palais de Beaulieu. This small historic building is fronted by a pretty terrace and serves homemade lemonade, organic coffees as well as homemade dishes, among which salads and focaccia topped with seasonal ingredients from local producers.

Just a few minutes' walk from the Lausanne train station, the Mirabeau hotel restaurant welcomes you with its winter selection of dishes including Chateaubriand, bouillabaisse and sole meunière. Chef Didier Sarrat creates generous dishes inspired by local produce.
You can also enjoy tartare and carpaccio on the shady terrace under the chestnut trees.

A true meeting place located under the train station (Sous-Gare).

Just along from the Jetée de la Compagnie is Le Minimum. A new arrival among the open-air cafes of Lausanne, its cream and green-shaded wooden structure reminds you of a beach hut.

Among the many Italian restaurants in Lausanne, the Accademia stands out for its sophisticated cuisine and its terrace overlooking Lake Geneva. The restaurant of the 4-star Hotel Angleterre & Résidence enjoys the elegance of this establishment and its sister hotel, the Beau-Rivage Palace.

The Café Beau-Rivage has been an institution in the Lausanne-Ouchy district for 25 years, and attracts a varied clientele with its carefully prepared cuisine and idyllic shaded terrace overlooking Lake Geneva. The menu follows the seasons and offers different themes over the course of the year

Nestled under the arches of Bessières Bridge, the cheerful and colourful Grandes Roches terrace is taking up its summer quarters. Relaxed atmosphere with a large choice of local beers, wines and lemonades, as well as various dishes to be shared over apéro. Every lunchtime, the restaurant serves a different daily special.

The Guinguette de Vidy welcomes you by the lake 7 days a week at the Bowl de Vidy! This pop-up bar with local flavours, just a stone's throw from the lake, offers planks, hot dogs, terrines and rillettes, as well as a selection of drinks.

At the Auberge de l’Abbaye de Montheron, you travel back in time, but you eat local. The restaurant is set in a magnificent abbey dating from 1142, with 16 points in the GaultMillau guide and a MICHELIN “Etoile Verte”. It uses a limited range of ingredients to ensure freshness but there is no limit to culinary creativity!

The Arches bar certainly boasts one of the finest locations in Lausanne, embedding itself under the arches of the Grand Pont. Its tables are angled towards place de l’Europe, which allows guests to watch the world go by while getting some fresh air, sipping on a beer or nibbling on a snack. A magnificent spot for basking in the sun, taking a break between shopping sessions, having a drink after work or beginning your evening out.

With a menu of gourmet and comforting dishes, a breathtaking view and festive cocktails, The Skylounge will brighten up the long summer evenings. Head to the top of the Royal Savoy and let the magical scenery of Lake Geneva, the menu and the cocktails amaze you!

This Rooftop terrace offers cocktails, snacks, as well as a breathtaking view of the city centre. Open only in good weather.

Côté Lac association is opening a pop-up bar on the Quai de Belgique in Ouchy in front of the Olympic Museum fountain! Come and spend a pleasant moment in an idyllic setting and take a dip in the lake, the new swimming area of Ouchy being located in front of the bar!

The "La Rincette" refreshment bar is unfurling its ephemeral charm on the outskirts of the Pyramides de Vidy, creating a new must-see venue! Meet us facing the lake, in the shade of the umbrella pines on the Esplanade des Cantons, to enjoy this terrace with a gentle Mediterranean accent.

Le Lacustre offers an incredible 180° terrace and a fun atmosphere, which is very popular with city dwellers and visitors. This trendy bar-restaurant at the port of Ouchy offers simple but delicious meals. Its pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven are in great demand, just like the panoramic terrace.

As the restaurant of the Hotel Baron Tavernier in Chexbres, a member of the network of businesses certified by Vaud Œnotourisme, Le Deck overlooks the vineyards of Lavaux UNESCO and Lake Geneva. With the arrival of summer, it becomes a favourite hangout for visitors and locals needing a break from the daily grind.

A restaurant on 3 levels with a rooftop in the heart of the Lausanne-Flon district.

Le Perchoir Rooftop Bar is waiting to welcome you every day.

Homemade cuisine to suit all budgets

A charming terrace in Lutry reminiscent of the south

From breakfast to apéro to weekend brunch, this café cum art gallery attracts a semi-arty, semi-student and family clientele. Works by local artists are displayed on the walls and change regularly.
That little extra: The terrace, with its holiday atmosphere.
Favourite snack: The slice of homemade cake

Located on the Quai Milliquet promenade in Pully, La Générale is a pop-up snack bar that serves a variety of local products, drinks and snack boards. In addition, it offers a range of sports, leisure and cultural activities in a magnificent setting, with shaded seating and a deck on the shore to chill.

How lovely it is to eat at Nabi’s, a stone throw from the train station! In the Plateforme 10 museum district, this restaurant brilliantly reinvents local cuisine, ethically, aesthetically and with a modern twist.
That little extra: When the weather is fair, you can enjoy the terrace and its bar located in the Arcades. On Sundays, Nabi serves an original and refined brunch.
Favourite dish: The “fabled ceviche” from the lake

Located next to the Lausanne Opera House, the restaurant serves a seasonal cuisine that highlights quality local products.

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: The “Art & Gastronomy” evenings and Sundays, with special menus inspired by the exhibitions displayed at the Fondation de l'Hermitage.
Favourite dish: Egg Benedict

This is one of Lausanne’s most beautiful terraces. It offers a superb view of the Alps and Lake Geneva and opens onto a park where your children can play. Families, culture buffs, artists and gourmets come here to savour the restaurant’s dishes that combine nouvelle cuisine and local specialties.

The Etoile Blanche is a relaxed, friendly bar-restaurant situated in the heart of Lausanne. It is a favourite of students, cool thirty-somethings and a fair few English-speakers looking for a pub atmosphere at the end of the day.

This bar-restaurant is located just a stone's throw from the Collection de l'Art Brut and the Palais de Beaulieu.

Are you in search of a scrumptious brunch? At the weekend, this restaurant serves a sumptuous all-you-can-eat buffet. During the week, you can eat breakfast there, why not before visiting the museum!
That little extra: When the weather is fair, enjoy the beautiful terrace that offers an outstanding view over Lake Geneva and the Alps.
Favourite dish: The brunch

The Great Escape is one of the most popular bars in Lausanne. Students, hipsters, sportspeople, expats and everyone else meet on this terrace to enjoy beers and spirits. For foodies, the burger menu is to die for.

Folie Voltaire awaits you beneath Allée des Marroniers in the heart of Mon-Repos park. Enjoy the terrace in the shade of the trees to savour local cuisine of the season: artisan ice creams and gourmet lunches.