A great alternative to non-hotel restaurants: Restaurant Olivé @ Radisson Blu St. Gallen (25. November 2019)
Although I stay at the Radisson Blu in St. Gallen from time to time, I do not eat hear often. But I thought I give it a try again as the food is actually surprisingly good – especially for a regular hotel restaurant! Once we were seated, we were attended rather swiftly and right after we’ve placed our orders, we were surprised with an amuse bouche, a “curry chicken wrapped in carrots, served on a basil spinach mousse and a beetroot chip” which was just one bite (maybe two with the beetroot chip) but it was a flavorful combination of different flavors and consistencies.
For the starter, I went for the “mozzarella, pomodoro (tomato dices, mozzarella di bufala, basil sorbet)” (CHF 18.00) which was a surprise to me as I had somehow over-read the “sorbet” part. So, it is like a proper insalata caprese but interpreted modernly and absolutely enjoyable! The portion is rather huge though, so you might consider to not take a main or not take a starter if you’re not that hungry.
Given I was rather hungry, I went for the “gnocchi al gorgonzola (home-made gnocchi, gorgonzola sauce, rocket salad)” (CHF 26.00) which were not only great but actually delicious. The only thing which bothered me a bit – the size of the portion!
The interior of the Restaurant Olivé is nice and you feel comfortable. What is even better is the service! The waitress who attended us did a marvelous job! So, if you are looking for an alternative from the “non-hotel restaurants”, the Olivé is definitely a hotel restaurant in St. Gallen you should try!
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Contact Details:
Restaurant Olivé @ Radisson Blu St. Gallen
St. Jakob-Strasse 55
9000 St. Gallen (CH)
Tel.: +41 (71) 242 12 30
Fax: +41 (71) 242 12 00
E-Mail: olive@radissonblu.com
Homepage: https://www.radissonhotels.com/de-de/hotels/radisson-blu-st-gallen
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
