Culinary tips

The Au Bon Vin restaurant in the heart of the Lavaux has many Vaud specialities on its menu: cheese rarebit, "metzgete", cabbage sausage... probably one of the last restaurants which slaughters its own meat (own sausage production and smokehouse).

Amid nature and against the background of the Alps, this refuge offers you an authentic welcome. You can choose from fondue, cheese dishes, as well as local specialities.

Traditional restaurant at the foot of the market stairs which lead up to the cathedral; fondue, cheese rarebit and 'papet vaudois' (leek vegetables with sausage) are served to you in a rustic setting on the ground floor of one of the oldest buildings in the city of Lausanne.

Traditional and Scandinavian cuisine is served in this attractive, heritage-protected building. Accordingly, the difficult choice between salmon tartare, dill potatoes and traditional dishes like loin of lamb in a honey and thyme sauce is yours to make.

Authentic chalet on the periphery of the Bois de Sauvabelin, above Lausanne. Magnificent views across the town and lake. If you wish to enjoy fondue or raclette, and eat as much as you like - then this is the place to visit. Traditional décor with folk music.

Would you like to experience an authentic alpine atmosphere? In this magnificent chalet, you can enjoy local specialities and visit the museum. You can also see how the local “Leysin” cheese is hand-made over a wood fire.

Charcoal grill, beef fondue, raclette, cheese gratin or fondue – you can try all of these delicacies in the "Museum", in the beautiful vaulted cellar of an old convent dating from the 13th century. You'll receive a warm welcome throughout the year here, amidst original and traditional décor featuring many old objects.

This charming alpine hostelry offers a warm welcome and a simple cuisine that uses natural ingredients produced in the surrounding rural areas.

An attractive village café with a great choice of wines from the region. Guests come from far and wide for the fillets of perch and the croûtes au fromage.

This traditional alpine restaurant enjoys a wonderfully quiet and relaxing setting among lush meadows. Dishes served include wild mushrooms, cheese specialities, and house-made desserts.