The Top 10 Restaurants In Davos Switzerland

Davos is a luxurious ski-town in Switzerland, which means two things for its restaurant scene: fine dining and hearty cooking. The chefs here are catering to a high class of clientele, but they’re also aware that an athletic week on the slopes requires a lot of fuel and warming comfort food. After a long day exploring the Alps, you’re certain to find a crackling fire to warm up and a hearty meal to nourish you here. Check out our picks for the top ten restaurants in town.

Schneider’s Restaurant

Schneider’s is a great place to come with the whole family, thanks to the varied menu and the welcoming staff. Whether you want a midday coffee and cake to warm up, a kids classic pizza, or a traditional Swiss fondue, Schneider’s offers great quality and gorgeously presented food. Look out for the adjoining chocolate shop where they make their own artisan chocolates: they’re the perfect souvenir to take home for friends, if you can resist finishing them yourself.
Promenade 68, Davos Platz, Switzerland, +41 81 420 00 00

Bistro Gentiana

In an art déco Swiss house, Bistro Gentiana will wow you with its elegant yet cozy atmosphere, and meticulous attention to detail in the dishes. Come here to dine on traditional Swiss fare, including treats like raclette and cheese fondue. The staff speaks excellent English, and they’re known to go out of their way to accommodate special dietary needs. Reservations are advised.
Address: Promenade 53, Davos, Switzerland, +41 81 413 56 49

Kaffee Klatsch

Conveniently located in the center of town, Kaffee Klatsch is a great café for both breakfast and lunch, and offers typical American fare. Think simple, satisfying standards like ham and eggs, toast, sandwiches, salads, muffins and cakes. Both the food and coffee are of excellent quality, and the décor is cozy and chic. Make sure to arrive early (or late) to beat the noon rush; this café is especially popular around lunchtime.
Promenade 72, Davos, Switzerland, +41 81 413 30 16

Gourmet Stubli

Restaurant, Swiss, French, Mediterranean

Gourmet Stubli is where the high society of Davos goes for exquisite fine dining. Expect to be dazzled by the graceful, attentive service and the elaborate six-course menu. The kitchen exclusively uses only the highest quality ingredients, and their dishes are creative without pretension. If you’ve just come off the slopes, spoil yourself with the finest possible comfort food: lobster ravioli with parmesan, pumpkin, mandarin, and Farina Bona. For dessert, we recommend the dampfnudel, a German sweet roll with Tahitian vanilla, double cream and citrus fruits. Whatever you order, be prepared for a very memorable evening.

Stuvetta

From the cozy, wooden interior and intimate lighting, to the creamy, comforting cuisine, Stuvetta will charm you with a complete ‘mountain chalet’ experience. The food here is signature Swiss and French fare, including classics such as cheese fondue and beef bourguignon. Their fine cuts of meat are slow-cooked to perfection, and the service is warm and friendly. If you are looking for a real Swiss experience, Stuvetta will not disappoint you.
Address: Promenade 80, Davos, Switzerland, +41 814 12 23 73

Montana Stube

Hotel

Montana Stube strikes a great balance between a rugged, Swiss chalet atmosphere and an elegant French bistro. While you don’t need to dress up in your fanciest clothes to eat here, you will nevertheless eat very well; this is a great place for a casual meal when you’re hungry for something satisfying. Montana Stube offers many French classics such as the popular ratatouille, as well as modern twists on traditional Swiss dishes. The roast chicken is to die for. Families should note that this is a kid-friendly place, known for all-around accommodating service.

Ducan

Ducan should definitely be on your radar if you are a meat lover. This cozy chalet-style operation offers hearty home cooking at its finest, specializing in exceptionally tender cuts of meat and slow-cooked wonders. Of special note are the homemade lamb and beef soup, and of course the fondue. They also host a full beer garden, serving plenty of refreshing brews which pair perfectly with their cuisine. Their terrace is especially lovely during the summer months, offering breathtaking alpine views.
‪Hauptstrasse 15, Monstein, Davos, Switzerland, +41 81 401 11 13

Burgrestaurant Chalet Guggel

Located at the mountain’s edge, Burgrestaurant Chalet Guggel offers great Alpine people-watching where you can sit back and play spectator to skiers rushing down the slopes. If you’ve just come off the slopes yourself, you can warm up here with rich hot chocolate and a delicious piece of cake, or have a hearty traditional Swiss meal. The menu includes several flavorful, filling sausage and chicken. The heavy wooden tables and animal rugs only add to the atmosphere of rugged, rustic coziness.

Goldenen Drachen

Restaurant, Chinese

If you’ve had your fill of fondue and sausage, come to Goldenen Drachen for a change of pace. A clear divergence from the traditional wooden interior of most Swiss chalets, Goldenen Drachen offers its guests a spacious, modern ambience, and the very best Chinese cuisine in the city. Expect an explosion of flavor in every dish, and meticulous attention to aesthetic detail in both the cooking and the décor: every single chair was personally designed by the interior decorating team Fischbach & Aberegg, as well as the beautifully crafted partitions detailed with fine Chinese carvings and an elegant bird cage motif that’s unique to the venue. A far cry from processed, salty takeout, this restaurant boasts the best in haute Chinese cuisine; that said, if you want to up your takeaway game considerably, they do allow orders for pickup.

‪Leonto

Leonto is known in Davos as the best Italian cuisine for miles, hands down. The food is lovingly prepared from the freshest ingredients, and every item is artfully presented. The chefs take great pride in providing the highest quality dishes to their guests, and the staff works tirelessly to ensure that every patron is satisfied. The atmosphere is elegant and chic, and the menu is expertly prepared across the board, from tasty pasta plates to hearty meats; their Chicken Marsala is a special standout.
Talstrasse 3 | ‪ Davos, Davos Platz, Switzerland, +41 81 414 97 97