Wein & Sein (Münstergasse 50, 3011 Bern, Switzerland) – this is one of the typical cellar restaurants in the heart of Bern’s Old City. An evening under its vaulted ceiling is an absolute pleasure; the sommelière Silvia Glöckler serves selected wines to accompany the regularly alternating five-course menu proposed by Manuel Brunold.
Stiftskeller St. Peter (Sankt-Peter-Bezirk 1/4, 5020 Salzburg, Austria) — come and join an unforgettable evening in Salzburg, the way it was likely to have taken place in 1790 in the candlelit Baroque Hall. Enjoy dinner here based on historical recipes, listen to a classical concert performed by the musicians dressed in period costumes and be […]
Restaurant Talvo (Via Gunels 15, 7512 St. Moritz, Switzerland) — the “Talvo” is one of the oldest farm houses in the Engadine, dating back from 1658. Nowadays, you will find there tradition and modernity alike and it welcomes you in an ambiance of warmth and the typical scent of wood. For restaurant owner Martin Dalsass, […]
Restaurant Essort (Jubiläumsstrasse 97, 3005 Bern, Switzerland) – this stylish restaurant (which has outdoor areas as well), serves a variety of specialties, such as marinated vegetables ceviche, eggplant stuffed with porcini mushrooms, hand-curt tatar fro Bernese Oberland Beef, and dry aged New York strip steak. There are also wines from Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, and […]
Restaurant Chez Mamie Lise (11 Rue Grenette, 74000 Annecy, France) – for those looking for regional French cuisine while passing through the French Alps, this restaurant, located in the outskirts of the “Venice of the French Alps”, serves hearty local specialties from fondue and raclette (melted over steaming potatoes), to tartiflette (a potato casserole with […]
Pizzeria Caruso (Hotel Laudinella, Via Tegiatscha 17, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland) — Watch the Neapolitan pizza chefs as they swing the dough before they conjure delightfully crispy pizza out of the wood-burning oven. Pizzeria Caruso is the most popular pizza restaurant in St. Moritz. This is where locals and guests from all over the world […]
Organic Pizza Salzburg (Franz-Josef-Straße 24A, 5020 Salzburg, Austria) — arguably the city’s best pizza can be had when entering this unpretentious venue serving 100% organic pizza in vegetarian, vegan and omnivore varieties, all well worth their €9.80 to €16.80. Instead of the standard base made from wheat, you may order one made with spelt. Choose […]
Munchie (74 Rue des Moulins, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France) – given the upscale crowd that goes through Chamonix, this restaurant makes an effort to stand out among such diners with its Franco-Japanese-Scandinavian menu. Visitors can try their specialties, duck teriyaki or steak frites, served with their own bearnaise sauce. They also offer an extensive sushi menu. […]
Le Panier des 4 Saisons (262 Rue du Dr Paccard, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France) — upscale but not pretentious, Le Panier des 4 Saisons serves up traditional French dishes perfectly matched with regional wines. Located in a pedestrian side street, it almost seems to be hiding from the “après ski” crowd, a mood that’s reinforced inside, […]
Le Cap Horn (74 Rue des Moulins, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France) — this two-level former chalet is decored with a distinctly nautical theme, full of model sailboats. Specializing in French-Asian fusion dishes, with great vegetarian options, it’s a spin that works. Duck with honey and soy sits alongside fisherman’s stew, but both options are tasty. The […]