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Cuisine of Neuchatel for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

In Neuchâtel, gourmets will have the opportunity to taste popular Swiss dishes. Delicious cheeses and deli meats remain the main symbols of local cuisine. One of the locals' favorite meals is fondue, which can be prepared from various varieties of cheese. They are melted exclusively in white wine. The resulting cheese sauce can be seasoned with various species and served with ordinary bread. In recent years, another version of this dish has gained popularity - chocolate fondue, which can be served as a dessert.
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Besides well-known fondue and raclette, Neuchatel restaurants offer many other original dishes. Among them is wonderful “Spätzle” - a special type of pasta, which can be tasted at both budget cafes and upscale restaurants. Fans of fish will have a chance to try delicious trout and perch, as well as dishes from other types of lake fish. Usually, the fish is fried in a pan and served with various vegetable garnishes, sometimes baked in the oven.
In search of interesting delicacies, go to local gastronomic markets - some farmer's delicacies can only be found on their counters. Here they sell dried bündnerfleisch beef, the tradition of which originated hundreds of years ago. In the past, local farmers used to prepare meat in such a way as to preserve it for as long as possible. Over time, the need for natural storage disappeared, but the product never lost its popularity among locals. At the markets, you can try special types of hard sausages from selected beef, as well as buy some rare homemade cheeses. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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The regional cuisine is dominated by hearty food so restaurant menus are mainly based on dishes of meat, potatoes, and other seasonal vegetables. In the variety of sweets, it is worth paying attention to honey gingerbread cookies called “Leckerli” and dozens of types of chocolate cookies. One of the most unusual desserts is small fruit-filled buns. Among the drinks widespread in the region are coffee and hot chocolate, and when it comes to alcoholic drinks, beer remains the most beloved one.
Neuchâtel Neuchâtel has many restaurants of various levels, and Buffet du Funiculaire is very popular with tourists. It serves traditional Swiss, European and Mediterranean meals and can be a great place for a family dinner or lunch. Many come here specifically to taste grilled steaks with fries, while others are rather attracted by the variety of affordable salads, meat and cheese snacks. The restaurant features a casual, welcoming atmosphere.
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Cafe de la Collegiale is housed in a beautiful historic building. The menu of this cafe is based on regional dishes too. In the warm season, some of the cafe tables are set up on the outdoor terrace overlooking the surrounding historic streets. Here you can try traditional fondue and meat delicacies typical for the region, as well as order first courses and European-style salads.
faubourg de lhôpital The city presents a decent selection of gourmet restaurants in which each dish resembles a real work of art. One of the most expensive and prestigious restaurants is La Maison du Prussien. All the dishes on its menu are unique and are prepared according to signature recipes. Particular attention is paid to food presentation, and to complement culinary masterpieces, guests are offered the best French and Swiss wines.
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Fans of unusual settings can recommend the family restaurant Mo. It was opened in a small old house where it was possible to preserve the old decoration and furnishings. This restaurant serves traditional home-style meals that are everyday for locals. Here you can always try simple and hearty dishes of potatoes, beef cooked over an open fire, and wonderful asparagus dishes in spring.
Bach & Buck Cafe whose menu offers simple but incredibly tasty dishes is popular with budget tourists. Fried beef medallions, traditional soups, cheese and meat platters, seasonal vegetable salads - everyone can choose a dish to their liking here. Some people come here for their favorite desserts - amazing pancakes with a powdered sugar glaze. Here you can also try popular local desserts prepared with chocolate.
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♥   Restaurant 'Lake Side' Neuchâtel. Type - International. 0.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Hôtel DuPeyrou' Neuchâtel. Type - International. 0.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Désobeissance Bistronomie' Neuchâtel. Type - French. 0.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'O’Terroirs' Neuchâtel. Type - Modern French. 0.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'La Maison du Prussien' Neuchâtel. Type - Creative. 1.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Le Bistrot du Prussien' Neuchâtel. Type - French. 1.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'La Table de Palafitte' Monruz . Type - Classic cuisine. 2.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Auberge d’Hauterive' Hauterive . Type - French. 3.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Le Bocca' Saint-Blaise . Type - Modern cuisine. 4.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Brasserie du Poisson' Auvernier. Type - Seafood. 4.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Neuchatel

Bern
Schultheissenstube restaurant is located in the historic part of the city. Thanks to its unique delicacies the restaurant is well known beyond the borders of the country. The restaurant’s hall is decorated in a unique style of past centuries. This is a perfect destination for various celebrations and banquets. The menu of Schultheissenstube changes every season, so even most ... Open »
Lausanne
A cozy restaurant named L'Etoile Blanche will be a perfect place for a big company. The menu includes the dishes of various cuisines and the speciality drink of the place is considered to be beer. During evening hours the restaurant is rather crowded, that is why a table in L'Etoile Blanche should be better reserved in advance. To partake genuine Italian pasta and rare wine ... Open »
Montreux
One of the most popular cafes in Montreus is Montreux Jazz Cafe. It attracts not only with a wide choice of specialties, but also with regular jazz parties that have become traditional. Its interior interestingly combines vintage and modern design accessories. In such an unusual atmosphere, visitors can taste French, Swiss, and international dishes. In the afternoon, you can ... Open »
Besancon
Le Saint PIERRE specializes in French cuisine. Besides classical dishes, the menu of this restaurant features many signature delicacies. A glass of wine from the large wine list of the restaurant will ideally complement any meal. Le Saint PIERRE is a wonderful choice for business meetings, but many like to visit it in the evening, when the restaurant hosts an interesting ... Open »
Interlaken
The menu of Schuh restaurant includes only the most popular international dishes. The rich choice of meat and fish dishes, interesting vegetable side dishes, desserts and rich wine list are the main advantages of Schuh. Even fans of Indian cuisine will find a great place to eat in Interlaken. The most popular restaurant in this culinary direction is Taj Mahal Indian. The hall ... Open »
Basel
Blindekuh restaurant is a very unusual gastronomic establishment, which can be literally translated as "A Blind Cow". There is an interesting legend connected with the history of the restaurant. It is believed that the founder of the restaurant was a blind priest who decided to provide work for all his blind friends. The meals in the restaurant were prepared by blind cooks, ... Open »
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