Lausanne Restaurants

Slightly eccentric, this bistro is the epitome of a neighbourhood bar where old men used to gather to chat. Taken over a few years ago by a young and dynamic team, it now hosts local workers who come here to enjoy the lunchtime... more

This restaurant is set on the street-side of the Lausanne Palace & Spa and over-looks the bustling high-street. One might describe it as a posh French Brasserie which one might expect to find in Paris. Let's say it is a refined... more

Le Pinocchio is one of the most popular pizzerias in the city. Also on the menu is an excellent selection of pasta, but you have to have a big appetite because the portions are enormous! But with friendly service and moderate p... more

This brasserie with a strong Germanic influence is very popular in Lausanne. La Bavaria is situated near the train station and has a typical Germanic decor, which people seem to like. The specialty, without a doubt, is sauerkra... more

A restaurant for the refined yet 'aware of one's weight' eater. Located on the southern side of the Lausanne Palace, this restaurant provides spectacular views over the lake and mountains of the Lac Léman region. Large transpar... more

Sidewalk Cafe and Vinyl Club is a posh bar, restaurant and nightclub, in the picturesque Old Town of Lausanne. The owners Klesta and Etienne Krasniqi have taken great interest in the minutest of details and ensure that all patr... more

Located on the lake front, this is no ordinary tennis club café this is a Thai restaurant which happens to overlook tennis courts. Over the years it has developed a very good reputation as a Thai restaurant. The produce is all... more

The Moulin à Danser (the Dance Mill) was a forerunner in the Swiss dance scene. Since 1985 MAD has provided a fun, enjoyable atmosphere with fantastic disc jockeys on four floors of a remodeled warehouse, which includes three s... more

Use this restaurant to impress someone special. Since this building is situated near the bustling nightlife area, the clients who come here are young. During the day it is perfect for a relaxed lunch (plat du jour during the we... more

This elegant Chinese restaurant, located in central Lausanne, is a spacious and welcoming venue for dining. Along the walls, you will find bays encircled in glass paneled windows which provide a certain amount of privacy from t... more