The 10 Best Restaurants In St Moritz, Switzerland

Let’s start by going a little off piste, fitting given the destination. La Chavallera (Romansch for the trading merchant) is the fine dining restaurant where star chef James Baron skilfully blends culinary treasures of the Alps with fresh flavours from all over the world. The playful menu is carefully crafted by Baron, making the most of meat, fresh fish and local vegetables. You’ll have to leave St Moritz itself for this one, but a short drive, bus ride or train journey will get you here within 30 minutes. The quirky town of La Punt Chamues-ch is the perfect getaway if the excesses of St Moritz ever get too much.

Located in the beautiful hotel Giardino Mountain, Ecco on Snow is a true culinary delight, with its sublime cuisine orchestrated by the exceptionally talented, two Michelin star chef, Rolf Fliegauf. The stunning white and gold décor complements the fantastic flavours of the innovative dishes, accompanied by an extensive wine list. The ambiance is refined and sophisticated, without being pretentious; this whole experience is sure to please even the most discerning of foodies.

Situated in the centre of the lovely St Moritz Bad, Restaurant Veltlinerkeller is a cosy, intimate restaurant with a tasteful décor that gives it a lot of character and ambiance. Its honest, unpretentious Swiss and Italian dishes are served with passion, and include delicious homemade pastas (with especially good pizzoccheri) and superb meat and fish, much of which is cooked on a charcoal grill right before patrons’ very eyes.

Part of the splendid five star Kulm Hotel, Chesa al Parc is a fantastic restaurant that has a wide range of authentic Swiss cuisine, including a particularly good fondue and an exquisite Bündner Soup. The restaurant’s décor is also very traditional, with an extensive, beautiful terrace that offers spectacular views of the adjacent park and the Alps beyond.

Located in a gorgeous and authentic Engadine farmhouse, converted almost a century ago into the Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, this venue will have guests spoilt for choice, comprising of three different restaurants and two bars. Each of these five sections boasts a beautiful, Alpine décor with a charming rustic ambiance. In Pizzeria Heuboden, patrons can enjoy authentic Italian pizza in a relaxed atmosphere, while Grill Chadafö offers refined, sophisticated cuisine in an elegant setting. Patrizier Stuben is there to introduce guests to a range of sumptuous and intriguing delicacies from Switzerland and beyond.

Views of St Moritz don’t get much better than this. Trutz is located on the slopes themselves and offers dazzling views of the surrounding mountains and lakes from all sides. This cosy, rustic hut serves authentic Swiss food including a Grison barley soup along with the local streusel cake and Kaiserschmarrn. It is also a lovely spot for a post ski or hiking snack, or a comforting hot chocolate break.

For a taste of some fabulous regional dishes in a bright, informal and contemporary setting, Viv Bistro is a wonderful little spot. Part of an equally great spa and swimming pool complex, this modern restaurant serves sublime, simple food, all made from fresh, regional produce. The menu includes a delicious eggs benedict, lovely organic burgers and sublime homemade pastas. The terrace also offers absolutely breath-taking views of the surroundings.

Located right in the centre of town, the recently opened Dal Mulin embraces rustic style in its décor, with modern, clean touches. They serve exquisitely presented, delectable Italian dishes. Particularly delicious are the salads and oxtail ravioli. The wine list is very detailed and extensive, covering a large range of wines from countless countries and regions.

Part of the lovely Hotel San Gian, The Royal Mongolian Restaurant is perfect for those looking for a relaxed, exotic meal full of interesting culinary discoveries. With a generous all you can eat buffet, including such unusual dishes as crocodile and kangaroo, this restaurant is a wonderful opportunity to explore unusual delicacies and sample different sauces. Vegans and vegetarians are also well-catered for, with a large range of vegetable dishes available.

Located in the centre of town, as part of the quirky, artistic Hotel Monopol, Mono Restaurant is a wonderful Italian restaurant with a calm, comfortable ambiance and chic décor. The Mediterranean dishes on offer put interesting, innovative twists on classic Italian ingredients and are superbly presented. From the melt in your mouth sea bass to the lobster ravioli to the unusual tomato waffle and mozzarella starter.