EcoHotel L’Aubier

Let yourself be courted by culinary creations in which the Mediterranean meets elegant Gallic cuisine. The house signature, Bottoni Carbonara, delicious raviolis with a melt-in-the-mouth centre, are flanked by a fragrant Parmesan mousse and crispy slivers of pork crackling. The tender veal fillet, enhanced by a velvety sauce, is truly worth writing home about. Make yourself comfortable in the glamorous, clean-edged interior, or on the terrace in summertime. A carefully chosen selection of wines by the glass completes this gourmet interlude. An address to discover forthwith!

This lavish 18C palace in the town centre ticks all the boxes and is polished yet unconventional, classical yet quirky. Chef Edmond Bavois rustles up a traditional Gallic lineup, enhanced by subtle Asian twists in elegant creations of the likes of fillet of poached turbot and Valle Maggia risotto or verbena-flavoured pigeon from Poitou. Each dish enhances painstakingly sourced produce and meals are served in a majestic setting whose high ceilings, soft lighting and gleaming parquet floors are perfectly underscored by slick unobtrusive service. An establishment dripping in charm and ideal for c

The “Menu Découverte” carries guests away on a journey inspired by the time-honoured culinary traditions of the Mediterranean coast. Choose between the dining room or the large waterfront terrace.

In an elegant, polished setting, this auberge rustles up modern Italian fare with international accents. The front-of-house team is professional, friendly and on the ball and the Italianate soundtrack playing softly in the background further adds to the establishment’s warm, bouncy mood. We highly recommend their delicious risotto and the house signature: squid, kohlrabi, squid ink-flavoured crumble, truffle and cumin, together with two Attimi menus and a first-rate selection of à la carte dishes. Swiss and Italian vintages take pride of place on the wine list. A more casual establishment next

Under the management of chef Alexandre Luquet and his spouse Ana Ronc, Le Bocca offers a mouthwatering gourmet experience that combines elegance and modernity. Whether you are seated in the bright interior or on the lush alfresco patio, you will sample cosmopolitan contemporary French cuisine focused on outstanding produce. Wild langoustine, sole meunière fished by small boats and Araguani chocolate soufflé bear witness to the establishment’s bold, minimalist signature. Flexible evening menus (3 to 6 courses), well thought out lunchtime menu, a fantastic wine cellar and slick friendly service.

This inn on the edge of a forest in the heart of the Neuchâtel mountains is well known to fine food lovers, who flock here to enjoy heartwarming, honest cooking. Fish from the lake, game and more exotic ingredients set the scene on the flavoursome, adroitly crafted score. The lunchtime 3-course Midi Gourmet menu requires pre-ordering, as does the full-blown evening lineup. They organise regular theme evenings, like “Périgord black truffles” or “Shellfish and seafood”. Lovely guestrooms should you be able to stay overnight.

With its resolutely relaxed ambience, this auberge is far from the traditional image of a high temple of gastronomy. Here, Marc Strebel, a young chef from the Valais, conjures up dishes very much inspired by a return to nature. Superb view of the lake from the terrace.