Where to Eat & Drink in Gstaad

Mountain restaurants

Wasserngrat

At 1,920 metres, Wasserngrat has terraces looking across the Saanenland and a timber-lined dining room for colder days. The kitchen draws on regional produce and Swiss mountain cooking. Allow time to enjoy the views.

Eggli

The Eggli mountain restaurant is accessible to skiers and non-skiers alike, with a gondola from Gstaad and a broad terrace overlooking the mountains. The kitchen works with local dairies, butchers and other regional suppliers. Settle in outdoors when the weather allows, or take a table inside for a warmer lunch.

Restaurants in Gstaad Village

Posthotel Rössli

Gstaad’s oldest inn, the Posthotel Rössli has been welcoming guests since 1845 and remains in the same family. Its wood-panelled Stübli is the place for traditional Saanenland dishes and a relaxed dinner in the centre of the village. There is also the Alti Poscht dining room, named for the building’s former role as a post office.

La Fromagerie

For a fondue evening, book La Fromagerie at Gstaad Palace. The restaurant occupies a former bank vault where gold was stored during the Second World War; today the attraction is cheese from the Saanenland. Fondue and raclette are served in an intimate room that has been a winter fixture since 1972. It opens during the Palace’s winter season.

Rialto

On the promenade, Rialto brings Asian influences to Mediterranean cooking. Chef Manuel Stadelmann’s seasonal menu offers a change from the village’s fondue restaurants, while the terrace is an appealing spot for lunch when the sun is out.

Gildo’s Ristorante

Gildo’s is Gstaad Palace’s winter-only Italian restaurant, named after Gildo Bocchini, who looked after guests at the hotel for 47 years. Come for an Italian dinner in the Palace’s grand surroundings; reservations are offered in two evening sittings. In summer, the hotel runs a separate Gildo’s al Fresco concept.

Monti

Another Italian option, Monti is at The Alpina Gstaad. Its Italian-inspired sharing menu lends itself to a group dinner. The setting is contemporary, with details that reflect the surrounding region.

The Mansard Restaurant

A short distance from the promenade, The Mansard Restaurant serves modern Swiss cooking under chef Tom Walter. The menu follows the seasons and makes use of local ingredients, in a dining room that feels more informal than Gstaad’s grand hotel restaurants. Its adjoining bar is a handy place to meet before dinner.

Charly’s

For a lighter lunch or something sweet, Charly’s combines a café, restaurant and patisserie beside the village ice rink. Stop for coffee and cake after a walk along the promenade, or take a table for lunch. The terrace is popular even on clear winter days

Fine dining restaurants

La Bagatelle

Set above the village at Hotel Le Grand Chalet, La Bagatelle pairs French and regional cooking with wide views from its terrace. The intimate dining room is particularly appealing in winter, when you can linger over seasonal dishes and a bottle from the wine list. It holds 16 Gault&Millau points.

LEONARD’s

At Le Grand Bellevue, LEONARD’s combines locally sourced ingredients with an international menu. Expect lighter dishes alongside more comforting seasonal choices, served in the hotel’s elegant dining room. The restaurant holds 16 Gault&Millau points.

Megu

For Japanese dining, Megu at The Alpina Gstaad is a highlight. Sushi master Tsutomu Kugota leads a kitchen focused on Japanese ingredients and careful presentation. The dining room draws on Japanese design, with antique kimonos, warm timber and red accents. There is also one of Switzerland’s largest sake collections and a dedicated Japanese whisky bar.

Restaurants in Rougemont

Le Cerf

In the centre of Rougemont, Le Cerf makes a strong case for dinner outside Gstaad itself. Its menu draws on local cheese, dried meats and produce from the Pays-d’Enhaut. You could start with cheese Malakoffs, follow them with veal and rösti, or settle in for one of several fondues.

Restaurant Valrose

Opposite Rougemont’s station, the Restaurant Valrose serves a seasonal menu combining regional ingredients with Mediterranean influences. The setting is that of an informal village restaurant, with a bar and lounge for a drink beforehand.

Le Roc

At the Hôtel de Rougemont & Spa, Le Roc offers an alternative in a chalet-style hotel setting. Its cooking draws on produce from the Pays-d’Enhaut and combines regional traditions with more contemporary dishes.

Bars & Nightlife

The Mansard Rooftop

For a drink with a view, head to The Mansard Rooftop. Gstaad’s only rooftop bar looks across the village to the surrounding peaks and serves cocktails, wine and light bites. Go on a clear winter afternoon.

GreenGo Club

An evening at GreenGo is a Gstaad institution. The club at Gstaad Palace retains its 1970s interiors, with resident DJ Jim Leblanc and visiting acts behind the decks.

Bouquet

At Bouquet in Le Grand Bellevue, dark florals, sumptuous fabrics and vintage glamour set the scene for a late evening. The hotel also offers the space for private aperitifs and parties, so check the programme and access with the hotel before visiting.