In 2019, the ownership of the restaurant has changed but I’ve heard good reports and the new menu looks interesting and has lots of Swiss classics. Emmenthal Cheese, shredded No playground here but wandering around the rocky landscape at the top is pretty fun. 2 tsp. The sun was shining, I removed my ski jacket and perused the menu. You can also organize your birthday or wedding events here, it’s worth it for the novelty alone. Copyright 2012-2020 Thanks for your comments Alan, great minds think alike :-), Name (required) I haven’t eaten at these but I think they are worth checking out. The Swiss excel in luxuriously rich foods, a natural byproduct of a landscape studded by cows. Little Switzerland remained much the same until the 1960s, when William Cessna purchased The Switzerland Inn and razed it, constructing a modern motor court and restaurant in its place. With dishes lovingly created from local and seasonal produce, the menu focuses on sophisticated alpine cuisine. Besides the view, of course. Established in 1973 and made possible by the construction of the Fornet cable car, at 2330 meters above sea level, the building used to be a refuge. We came here for the view, and we're not disappointed. I always choose to sit outside on the south-facing terrace as there is a most beautiful panorama. The standout dish here is homemade lobster ravioli, complete with pan-fried lobster and caviar. By continuing to browse our site, you agree to our use of cookies. The Signal Rooftop Room offers afternoon live DJ sets throughout the season. The incentive for finishing the fondue is la religlieuse, the crust of golden cheese that coats the bottom of the pot. It’s legendary, that fact must be beyond dispute, a trip to the wine cellar will convince you. All Rights Reserved. Comments such as "Nice post. We have been going there for years, and it is always an absolute delight. You can also walk down to the Seealpsee from here where there is another restaurant by the lake and a playground. I’ve very rarely been disappointed but obviously some establishments are better than others. Unpretentious (other than the Russian language high-end wine list) high quality mountain food served with enthusiastic efficiency. Please do not advertise and make sure your comment adds value, otherwise we regret that it won't be published. Brigitte, the patron, since 1999 has developed Le Signal into the standout venue it is today. The food and the service here is top class, with a great variety on the extensive menu. I’ve done this many times. contact us for details and we will be happy to help. The prices were typical Swiss but the food was tastier and much prettier than at most mountain restaurants. Of course, there are tons of mountain restaurants I haven’t tried yet. Comment (required) Highly recommended. So it’s no surprise that the country’s mountain ranges are endowed with some world-class restaurants. And to a man, they love it. I hope we can try it soon. The hikes from here are pretty intense, so most visitors simply enjoy the views from these tables or the panorama lookout a short walk above. © 1997-2020 Transitions Abroad Publishing, Home > Top 6 mountain restaurants in the Alps. If you would prefer to eat on the terrace you can do so, the views are immense. While the concept of Aprés-Ski denotes an entire set of activities other than eating (such as dancing, drinking, etc), the food is the most well known institution. It's to die for! Here are a few of the mountain restaurants I’d recommend for the views. For those not living the high Alpine herdsman lifestyle however, a frequent meal of cheese fondue spells death for the waistline. As I made my way down the piste from Sunnegga, I was with a friend and we decided to stop for lunch. For summer season, It’s usually open late June through mid October. Chalet Etoile was opened in 1974 and it’s gone from strength to strength and attracts a star studded guest list. We drove another mile and found a place to turn around.