Culinary tips

The Ermitage - situated ideally alongside the lake – is a small "hotel de charm" that offers 3 junior suites and 4 double rooms. Its restaurant has a wonderful terrace and offers you an especially creative gourmet cuisine. Member of the 'Grandes Tables de Suisse' and recipient of one Michelin star.

Discover this pretty 17th century house, standing in an extraordinary position at the entrance to the town (coming from Nyon). You can choose between the splendid terrace set beside the lake or the cosy indoor atmosphere provided by the large fireplace where meat sizzles away to perfection. 12 GaultMillau points.

The Hotel Victoria, a member of Relais & Châteaux, reigns above Montreux and offers its guests breathtaking views of the lake and Alps. The art nouveau architecture and the comfortable interior lend the hotel a very special charm. The gourmet restaurant pampers its guests with delicious and sophisticated dishes that have garnered the restaurant 14 GaultMillau points.

In the wake of both a complete renovation and the creation of one of the most beautiful spas in Europe, Lausanne's Beau-Rivage Palace is now giving attention to the rebirth of the hotel's gastronomic restaurant, entrusting its renaissance to star chef, Anne-Sophie Pic, the only French woman ever to earn the Michelin Guide's coveted 3-Star rating.

La Table d’Edgard (17/20 GaultMillau points, 1 Michelin star). A pearl in the city centre. From behind large windows that afford views over the lake, guests are able to enjoy fish dishes here as well as outstanding seasonal selections. The delicious and sophisticated dishes are the creations of renowned chef Edgar Bovier.

The décor introduces modernity into an historic building; the restaurant with a terrace entices its diners with imaginative dishes created by chef Edgar Bovier: local products in an unexpected combination with the sun-drenched cuisine of the Mediterranean. 13/20 GaultMillau points.

Surrounded by the greenery of the Vallée de Joux, this hotel offers you a beautiful view of the Jura mountains. An authentic cuisine awaits you in the Restaurant Le Chronographe. Chef Philippe Guignard and his team offer a multitude of flavours, inspired by local specialities. 15 GaultMillau points.

This establishment is full of character and with its cheerful, comfortable rooms it stands in a privileged position overlooking the lake and mountains and the picturesque harbour of Lake Geneva. The Restaurant Le Pavois is a culinary delight not to be missed by any gourmet or wine-lover. 13 GaultMillau points.

Thanks to its ideal position in the heart of Vevey, this extraordinary hotel offers you a unique view of the lake and the mountains. The hotel was built in 1842 and has been completely renovated, reviving its “Belle Epoque” charm. Whether magnificent or intimate, all its rooms are tastefully furnished, combining discrete luxury and refinement with modern facilities. Connoisseurs will not be disappointed here. 13 GaultMillau points.

The Hotel du Lac, a member of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs as well as of Relais & Châteaux, has over 50 carefully furnished rooms that combine tradition with modernity. The "Les Saisons" gourmet restaurant with its imaginative and flavourful cuisine was awarded 14 GaultMillau points in 2009.