Culinary gems

Steinhalle head chef Markus Arnold cheerfully combines a lunch menu of ramen soups, light dishes and burgers with an indulgent yet casual evening dining experience. It's a highly successful concept. And no wonder – the Steinhalle offers great food, personal service and a dynamic atmosphere.

Small but special – with homely surroundings and wonderful food, restaurant 'Zur Gedult' exudes a unique charm. Here at Burgdorf's oldest inn, chef Lukas Kiener creates refined and sophisticated dishes with a keen eye for detail. That's why at the 'Gedult', your tartar will be served with carefully placed dots of egg yolk, gently roasted capers and marinated onions.

The excellent cuisine of Restaurant Alpenblick is renowned far beyond the Interlaken holiday region. And not for nothing. Top chef Richard Stöckli is passionate about cooking – and about the prodigious fruit, vegetable and herb garden he maintains behind the house. Much of what you'll be served here comes straight from his garden or from his own herd of cows up on the alp.

For a truly special culinary experience in elegant surroundings, visit 'dasRestaurant' at Hotel Seepark Thun, where creativity and dedication are the maxim. The sophisticated dishes influenced by Asian cuisine are prepared with seasonal and predominantly local produce. And to complement your gourmet experience, Hotel Seepark offers an exquisite wine selection and unforgettable views of the Alps and Lake Thun.

Modern design meets Alpine tradition at the Victoria à la carte restaurant. A passion for quality, appreciation of fresh produce and the skilful balancing of flavours mark out the dishes created by host Simon Anderegg. Influenced by his many trips abroad, he reinterprets traditional Swiss cuisine to provide a menu that highlights his affinity to the Alps and to Asian cooking.

Restaurant Chez Meyers at Hotel Regina offers a delightful surprise menu (3, 4 or 5 course) and provides the perfect setting for a romantic dinner, family event or birthday celebration. Indulge your taste buds with head chef Mickaël Cochet's refined local and national specialities and rarities.

Esprit Ravet is a recently opened small brasserie at the Bernerhof Gstaad. Named after the renowned Ravet family from Vufflens-le-Château, the restaurant is a collaborative project designed to bring the sophisticated dishes designed by Guy Ravet to Gstaad. These are prepared by head chef Marcel Reist with enthusiasm, expertise and precision. Enjoy a warm welcome and a simple yet inventive menu that holds a few surprises in store.

One of the most beautiful 18-hole golf courses in the Alpine foothills is also home to an excellent restaurant. Nestled amid idyllic surroundings, it offers the perfect setting to enjoy good food and lovely views. Top chef Martin Bieri looks forward to indulging golfers and non-golfers alike with lovingly prepared dishes.

Kandersteg, a picturesque village in the Bernese Oberland, is home to the 4-star superior Relais & Châteaux Waldhotel Doldenhorn. The establishment's multiple award-winning cuisine is served in a range of different restaurants and lounges. All are under the direction of head chef Mäders and his kitchen team and offer contemporary and creative fare in sophisticated surroundings.

Hotel Restaurant du Cerf is situated at the heart of the peaceful village of Sonceboz, on the route between the historic watch-making towns of Biel and La Chaux-de-Fonds. Head chef Jean-Marc Soldati took over the helm at the end of 1999 has since turned the venerable building into a popular gastronomic hub for refined seasonal cuisine.