Restaurants

Worth coming for the mouth-watering starter: Restaurant Smith and de Luma (20. October 2020)
I had paid a visit to the Restaurant Smith and de Luma a couple of times in the past (2017, 2020) and for me it has always been a safe bet in terms of quality of food and service. While one is still true, I’m not entirely signing the other part anymore. Once you’re seated […]

Kapaun – a castrated rooster for dinner: Restaurant Blasenberg (18. October 2020)
The Restaurant Blasenberg isn’t really located anywhere central, so you either have to drive up here by car or through a little hike. For me, it was the “hike version”. Once you have arrived up there, you wonder what is so special about the place – but you will figure soon. As a start to […]

If you’re into meat, don’t come on Tuesdays: Restaurant The Butcher & His Daughter (22. September 2020)
I had read about “The Butcher & His Daughter” lately and was quite intrigued by the reviews. What I didn’t know was that they have a “veggie day” on Tuesdays. So my tip is, don’t come on Tuesdays if you want to eat meat. To be fair, if you don’t want to eat vegetarian, they […]

Absolutely atmospheric location and good dishes: Restaurant Villa Schweizerhof (19. September 2020)
It is years ago since I’ve been to the Villa Schweizerhof which back then was called “Villa Häusermatte” (see review) and I must say, I liked it back then and also this time, it was definitely a great experience. Once you’re seated, some bread with olive oil is served. Once you’ve ordered, the menu starts […]

An interesting and genuine Peruvian food experience: Restaurant Barranco (17. September 2020)
Finally, I was able to get a table for the Barranco. Somehow you always have to book weeks in advance to secure a table which is – honestly speaking – quite annoying. However, it is worth doing it. Once you’re seated, the waitress attends you relatively quickly to bring some nibbles (corn) and the menu. […]

Business lunch – almost like in Bavaria: Restaurant Bauschänzli (17. September 2020)
Somehow I have always associated the Restaurant Bauschänzli with the Swiss version of the “Oktoberfest” and wasn’t really visiting it too often. And I suppose my assumption wasn’t entirely off. What you get here are basically simple but hearty dishes for lunch. I went for the “perch crisps in beer dough with tartare sauce and […]

Very decent offer for a business lunch: Restaurant Brasserie Schiller (10. September 2020)
Sometimes, it’s easy what to get. One of the last sunny days this years (although I hope differently), I decided to have a good beef tartare as a main course. The “tartare de filet de boeuf (from Schrofenhof Limousin beef, served with quail egg, butter toast and fries”) (CHF 38.00) was actually quite delicious. And […]