16. January 2013: Restaurant Arvenstube @Hotel Churfirsten
I was expecting a really thin and pre-cooked tomato cream soup (CHF 9.00) but I must say that I was positively surprised – the soup still had fresh tomato in it as well as roasted pine nuts which provided it with a nice little surprising effect.
The main course was a bit disappointing though – I mean, the “Veal Cordon Bleu ‘Hinterrugg’ filled with cheese and ham, accompanied by vegetables and French Fries” (CHF 39.80) was good, no question, but it was not outstanding.
The place itself is quite okay – the Arvenstube is nicely furnished with a lot of wooden elements but the floor is looking like a gym – so, not so appealing. The waitress, Marina, did a good job. She was friendly and helpful and basically fulfilled every request we had. The prices are also fair – for the food as well as for the drinks (e.g. Rivella red, 5 DL, CHF 5.40)
Overall, the Restaurant Arvenstube @Hotel Churfirsten is quite okay if you are looking for traditional Swiss kitchen, it is quite Swiss overall. Frankly though, it is nothing mind-blowing.
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Contact Details:
Restaurant Arvenstube @Hotel Churfirsten
Bahnhofstrasse 41
8880 Walenstadt (CH)
Tel.: +41 81 736 44 44
Fax: +41 81 736 44 45
Homepage: http://www.hotelchurfirsten.ch
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. 
