Dining out
Café du Vieil Ouchy
The "Café Vieil Ouchy" proposes traditional Swiss food (several kinds of fondues, including cheese fondue of course) and is very close to the Moevenpick hotel. In the evening, you should book your table.
Location & Contact
Place du Port 3 - 1006 Lausanne
Tel: +41 21 616 21 94
Openings:
Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Le Chalet Suisse
Le Chalet Suisse is probably one of the best place to have a typical cheese fondue, raclette or croute au fromage (yet another Swiss dish with melted cheese, delicious!). The menu is available from the website.
Location & Contact
Route du Signal 40 - 1018 Lausanne
Tel: +41 21 312 24 01
Openings:
| Monday-Friday: | 11h40-14h00 and 18h40-22h00 |
| Saturday-Sunday: | 11h40-22h00 (non stop) |
Le Café Romand
Another typical Swiss restaurant, in the center of Lausanne.
Location & Contact
Place Saint François 2 - 1003 Lausanne
Tel: +41 21 312 63 75
Le Café de l'Hôtel de Ville
Tiny restaurant (only a few seats) in old town. Musicians regularly perform in Le Caveau, underneath the restaurant. Food is nice and simple (essentially cold & fresh dishes).
Location & Contact
Place de la Palud 10 - 1003 Lausanne
Tel: +41 21 323 37 12
Charlie's Place
Trendy. The place were (successful) young bankers love to have a drink after work and stay for dinner. Excellent food though. Crypto people are welcome too.
Location & Contact
Rue St-Pierre 3 - 1003 Lausanne
Tel: +41 21 320 08 66
Kai Zen
Trendy (again). The Chef proposes dishes coming from all around the world. Last but not least: the Kai Zen is a non-smoking restaurant (which is almost unique in Lausanne).
Openings:
| Monday-Wednesday: | 11h40-24h00 |
| Thursday: | 11h40-01h00 |
| Friday: | 11h40-02h00 |
| Saturday: | 11h00-02h00 |
| Sunday: | 11h00-15h00 |
Location & Contact
Rue pépinet 3 - 1003 Lausanne
Tel: +41 21 310 84 84
Minuit Soleil
Cuisine from the south of France.
Openings:
| Monday: | 11h00-24h00 |
| Tuesday-Wednesday: | 09h00-24h00 |
| Thursday: | 09h00-01h00 |
| Friday: | 09h00-02h00 |
| Saturday: | 11h00-02h00 |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Location & Contact
Rue centrale 23 - 1003 Lausanne
Tel: +41 21 323 53 64
Bleu Lezard
Probably the most famous bar in Lausanne. Live music, DJs, etc. Events are available from the website. Locals just call it "Le Bleu".
Location & Contact
Rue Enning 10 - 1003 Lausanne
Tel: +41 21 321 38 30
Captain Cook
According to the owner of the place: "Probably the best bar in the world". If you like loud music, beers, and sports on (not so) large screens, give it a try.
Location & Contact
rue Enning 2 - 1003 Lausanne