Spending 4 nights in Lausanne ( Mid May) and am looking for restaurant suggestions. Not Michelin 3 star price range, but things that are reasonable and high quality. Staying in the old town area
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
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I dined at a restaurant called Vapiano during a visit to Lausanne a few years ago. It was located just above the rail station, which was very convenient since my hotel was in the same area. It looks like it's not there any longer, but has been replaced by another restaurant called Vasano - https://www.vasanoristorante.ch/index.html . The website is in French but the menu isn't hard to understand and it looks excellent!
Posted by
Green Bay
21159 posts
Speaking of Michelin, you can look at their on-line guide and notice the "Bib Gourmand" rating in Lausanne.
Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand - named after Bibendum, the friendly Michelin Man and the official company mascot for the Michelin Group - is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.
Posted by
Southern Oregon
682 posts
We liked Cafe du grutlí (Rue mercerie 4), down from the Cathedral. It is a family owned restaurant, with outside seating available.
I just googled it for the address, and noticed most of the reviews mentioned their fondue. We ate there twice and did not have fondue. One of my meals was chanterelle mushrooms in a delicious cream sauce.
I think the restaurant is listed in RS’ Switzerland guidebook.