Restaurants in Zermatt

Nestled above the ancient wooden hamlet of Blatten, this quaint little mountain restaurant offers plenty of alpine atmosphere, topnotch service, unbeatable food, and jaw-dropping views from its sun terrace. One of the oldest eateries around Zermatt (it's an easy 30-minute hike from…

High upon a glacier, this mountain hut is the perfect place to go for a leisurely lunch in the sunshine way up on the Rothorn, with exceptional views of the Matterhorn. There's a jolly party atmosphere on the terrace during the ski season, with live traditional music during February…

This Michelin-starred gourmet Italian restaurant is the jewel in the culinary crown of the beautiful five-star Mont Cervin Palace Hotel. It's a must for fans of Mediterranean cuisine, serving classic Italian dishes with a contemporary twist. Emphasis is on authentic regional…

You will find as many locals in this classic restaurant as tourists. Part of the boutique Hotel Cervo, the main appeal here is simplicity. Chef Seraina Lauber takes traditional Swiss recipes and reinvigorates them, using the freshest seasonal ingredients, many of which have been…

The glamorous resort of Zermatt has been a favorite destination of the jet set for decades. Elsie's Bar is where they all come at the end of a hard day's skiing to tuck into platters of shucked oysters, washed down with the finest of Champagnes. Elsie's oozes tradition and old-world…

There's something rather special about Le Gitan. Perhaps it's the chef preparing roasted meats before your eyes, over a wood fire right in the middle of the candlelit dining room. Maybe it's the cozy, old-fashioned café at the front, a perfect place to chill and unwind after an…

High above Zermatt, Restaurant Alexandre represents the pinnacle of the five-star Riffelalp Resort and, with its dazzling mountaintop location, counts among Switzerland's most spectacular dining venues. The atmosphere in the pine-clad interior of this traditional restaurant is…

Situated at the top end of the village, just a three-minute walk from the Matterhornbahn Paradise Bergbahn, this traditional family-run hotel restaurant is snug and homey in winter, and especially lovely in summer due to its shady garden area and sunny terrace, which make it a…

Unlike many of Zermatt’s eateries, there’s nothing pretentious or glamorous about Sparky’s, situated at the top end of town en route to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise cable car. Travelers come here for simple, honest fare in a cozy pub setting. If you’re just looking for a light…

This classic restaurant is something of a local institution. It serves a host of traditional Swiss fare, but the real specialties here are the mouth-wateringly tender grilled meats, cooked over a wood fire. Highlights are leg of lamb, châteaubriand, and venison fillet in season.…

A young, trendy crowd is drawn to the lean, streamlined interior of this bar and cafeteria-restaurant. The menu is funky and affordable, with "Bubble Burgers," curries, and slow-cooked spare ribs. My favorites are the Cajun burger, topped with a tasty cucumber and mint yogurt, and…

Of Zermatt's numerous fondue joints, my favorite is the Whymper-Stube on the lower level of the legendary Hotel Monte Rosa. Perhaps it's for the historic connection—Englishman Edward Whymper allegedly plotted the first ascent of the Matterhorn here in 1865—or perhaps it's simply…

Zermatt is home to the Alps' finest mountain restaurants and Zum See counts among the resort's best. This ultra-fashionable eatery, run by the same husband and wife team for 30 years, is a popular haunt for an on-the-slopes lunch with the beautiful people of Zermatt. Located in a…