The Jura Mountains
It's worth the 19km journey from La Chaux-de-Fonds to dine on the two-Michelin-starred magnificence of master-chef Georges Wenger, opposite little Le…
Must-see restaurants in Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Visitors love the authenticity of this Swiss mountain chalet with a panoramic terrace overlooking the Alps. Linger there in anticipation of the cheesy…
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This lakefront smart-casual restaurant, serving modern Swiss locavore cuisine, flouts a green lawn tumbling down to the Murtensee where you can dine…
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Neuchâtel
This one-time brewery-cum-country-manor is now a boutique hotel-restaurant enclosed by woods and in earshot of the impetuous babbling of a nearby brook…
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The Jura Mountains
This authentic Japanese restaurant – one of relatively few in Switzerland – is not what you'd expect to find in this far-flung corner of the Jura, but it…
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Set in pretty parkland between two canals, this iron-columned former watch factory houses one of Biel-Bienne's most charming restaurants. Meat, seafood…
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This airy cafe-restaurant – a stylish mix of modern and vintage – gets packed at lunchtime and after work when students and suited business people tuck…
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Neuchâtel
Never was there a slice of Italy – Lecce in southern Italy to be precise – outside of the country as authentic as this earthy, friendly, brilliant and…
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Neuchâtel
A solid all-round address (and probably the most popular in town, to boot), this charismatic industrial-styled bar has a soulful spirit, vintage zinc bar,…
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Neuchâtel
If you want to be by the water's edge, this port-side address is top choice. Cuisine is brasserie-simple and crowd-friendly – think burgers, steak tartare…
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The Jura Mountains
This convivial auberge on the outskirts of Delémont serves seasonal cuisine made using fresh, local ingredients. Dishes include filet de perche aux…
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This highly revered establishment, in a beautiful riverside mansion from the 1770s, has some outstanding prix fixe menus, which feature stellar desserts…
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
In the style of a classic Parisian brasserie, Boulevard 39 is a smart affair with a heavy emphasis on beef – burgers with foie gras, steak tartare – with…
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Neuchâtel
DuPeyrou presides like a mini-Versailles over manicured gardens, somewhat incongruously in the town centre. Built between 1765 and 1770, it regales with…
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Tinguely’s old eating haunt is a kitsch mix of 19th-century furnishings, Niki de Saint Phalle drawings and nostalgia-tinged bric-a-brac. Pick from the day…
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
A quintessential village bistro with a centuries-old vined facade. In summer, its tree-shaded terrace heaves with punters eating, drinking and gazing at…
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This waterfront hotel restaurant with friendly English-speaking staff prepares delicate seafood dishes fresh from the Bielersee in smart casual…
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Popular Restaurant de la Place serves an eclectic menu of Swiss and Italian cuisine (think fondues, risotto and pasta) from stylish surrounds with a great…
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Follow your nose to this always-humming local institution, a bit like a high-end brasserie or gastropub, serving consistently good fare in a smart, yet…
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The Jura Mountains
The thin crisp tartes flambées cooked over flames followed by to-die-for apple cake are the icing on the cake at this delightfully quaint, 10-room hotel…
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
The pizza and Sardinian specialities served inside this glass shoebox are handsome, as is its garden terrace with swings and slide for kids. End with a…
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
The brasserie at this centrally located hotel restaurant has daily plat du jour menus and features a whole lotta cheese from the region's famous…
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Modish Formica tables and long wooden shared tables with benches add a hip vibe to this meaty address. 'Great grilled things' is its strapline, which…
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The Jura Mountains
It's a wonderful feeling to find international cooking in a small rural village anywhere in the word, and the Orchid is no exception. Expect classic Thai…
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
The quirky, accessible chef at this intimate, chic bistro with regularly changing menus featuring fresh, homemade pasta, seafood, and rich desserts from…
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This cosy eating and drinking hybrid fuses a tasty choice of well-topped bruschetta and other lunchtime munchies with a dazzling display of brocante …
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
At time of writing, the lack of an English menu means you'll need some French or Vietnamese skills to decipher the menu at this no-frills joint serving…
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Neuchâtel
Perfectly placed in the Old Town shade of Fontaine du Banneret, this green-thinking cafe cooks up healthy salads, quiches and tarts – ideal for lunch or a…
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Your best bet for dining in Payerne is this cheery pizzeria, which makes delicious pies with a thin crust and lots of toppings, baked in a wood-fired oven…
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Excellent service, hearty servings and a pleasant terrace overlooking the street make this convivial joint serving stodgy Swiss German fare (with salad…
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This institution-like restaurant loved by old-school locals serves up hearty Swiss fare, with lots of meat, cheese and potato and offers great value for…
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Neuchâtel
In the heart of the Old Town, this busy little cafe dishes out delicious, light, sweet and savoury crepes, with a wonderful outlook. Excellent value.
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
A quintessential Gruyères address, this cosy wooden chalet strung with cow bells and flowers has all-day fodder (fondue, raclette, grilled meats).
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Neuchâtel
Contemporary and stylish, with a well-deserved reputation, this is a lovely spot for Asian- and Meditteranean-influenced modern fare.
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This cool Italian joint is always busy. Expect hearty pastas and a standard menu of Italian favorites.
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Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
It's nice to find typical Vietnamese cooking in rural Switzerland.
