Löwenzorn (The Angry Lion)

This is one of the most famous and best-managed regional restaurants in Basel, with foundations that go back to the 13th century, and a warren of cozy dining rooms (five in all, plus some private dining rooms) with, in some cases, paneling and accessories from the 16th and 17th centuries. During clement weather, a garden seats an additional 200 diners. Come here for oompah Switzerland and the kind of gutburgerlich (home-cooking) cuisine that many locals remember, in less copious portions, from their childhoods. Examples include sliced veal with dark beer sauce and rösti potatoes; cordon bleu-style veal layered with ham and cheese; barbecued steaks and grilled kabobs; and, in winter, at least three different kinds of fondue.

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