Zermatt
ZERMATT - BEST RESTAURANTS
Introduction
Famous for its lovely mountain village flair (car free) and the Matterhorn (Switzerland's highest peak) which gave "Toblerone" its shape; located in the canton du Valais at the end of the Mattertal; Robbie Williams is a frequent guest of Zermatt.
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FINDLERHOF
Lunch
Address: Wiestistrasse 62, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland
Area: Zermatt mountain / Findeln
Web: http://www.findlerhof.ch/
Phone: +41 27 967 25 88
Prices: Mains: CHF 16.- to CHF 45.-
Located above Zermatt on the main ski run down and 2051m above sea level; outstanding Swiss mountain food in a cozy, small and charming mountain chalet by Franz and Heidi; access by the slopes or by the Sunnegga Sesselbahn and a 10 min walk downhill; Alternative skihut nearby with "party flair" is "BERGRESTAURANT FLUHALP" (http://www.fluhalp-zermatt.ch, +41 27 967 25 97)
CHEZ HEINI
Showtime dinner
Address: Wiestistrasse 45, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland
Area: Zermatt village
Web: http://www.dandaniell.ch/
Phone: +41 27 967 16 30
Prices: Menu: CHF 78.-
Down in the village; it is showtime by singing chef, Dan Daniell, the Don Ho of Zermatt; if you want a fun evening in the mountains, this is the place to be, and it could also happen that Frida from Abba pops in; try the lamb specialties a la Dan - made on a open fire
CHEZ VRONY
Excellent mountain cuisine
Address: Findeln, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland
Area: Zermatt mountain
Web: http://www.chezvrony.ch/
Phone: +41 27 967 25 52
Email: info@chezvrony.ch
Prices: Mains: CHF 18.- to CHF 49.-
Best place in Zermatt for a mountain lunch! Beautiful sun-terrace; old family recipes as well as great mountain cheese and genuine "Buendnerfleisch" (air-dried beef Grisons style); and... for the finer things in life you also get oysters; access for non skiers: Walk down from Sunnegga or up from Zermatt
RESTAURANT WHYMPER STUBE
Fondue in Zermatt's oldest hotel
Address: Bahnhofstrasse 80, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland
Area: Zermatt village
Web: http://www.whymper-stube.ch/restaurant.html
Phone: +41 27 967 22 96
Prices: Mains: CHF 16.- to CHF 35.-
"WHYMPER STUBE" is located in the historic "Monte Rosa Hotel" (different entrance!) is known since years for a great fondue experience; have a pre- or after-drink at the old-fashioned, English style bar of the hotel and travel back in time...
SCHAEFERSTUEBLI
Located in the "Romantik Hotel Julen", one of the best fondue and raclette as well as typical Valais specialties in Zermatt; some gossip: Owner Paul Julen loves sheeps and by entering the "SCHAEFERSTUEBLI" (Sheep-room) you enter in an other world; it is one of the coziest places you'll ever been. A must! You want to party later? Then make a stop at the famous "VERNISSAGE" - a multi-level complex that includes bars, art galleries and a retro movie theatre
SONNMATTEN
The newcomer in Zermatt - located high up in the village - is serving delicious seasonal food in a warm atmosphere; the restaurant includes a winery; "SONNMATTEN" opens onto a terrace, which boasts stunning views over the Cervin
ZUM SEE
This is a gourmet-must for lunch! Reserve your table in advance and enjoy the best "cremeschnitten" (cream filled pastry) on one of Zermatt's most beautiful sun-terrace; access for non-skiers possible: Take a cable car up the middle station Furi, followed by a 15min downhill walk on the well indicated path; on skies: On the slope from Furi to Zermatt; a traditional Swiss Après-ski must down in the village is the "CAFE SNOWBOAT" (http://www.snowboat.ch, Vispastrasse 20, Zermatt); and if you are looking for more gourmet at night, reserve a table at the secret place "CORBEAU D'OR" of chef Alain Kuster at the Mirabeau Hotel in Zermatt
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, dress code and pets policy directly with the restaurant before planning your trip.