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Culinary Delights

From fine dining to street food: Discover culinary trends, creative minds and exceptional places to enjoy great food.

Articles from our "Culinary" section

GaultMillau restaurant "Helvetia" in Zurich

Redeem your Amex Dining credit at the Helvetia restaurant for traditional Swiss cuisine.

Restaurant "Olivo" in Lucerne

Here, southern hospitality, top cuisine and ambience merge to create an experience for all the senses. 

Venetian restaurant "Bindella" in Zurich

You smell Italian herbs, hear glasses clinking - welcome to Ristorante "Bindella" Zurich. 

Italian restaurants in Zurich: 7 top addresses

Enjoying wine and pizza – we present 7 authentic Italian restaurants in Zurich.

6 GaultMillau restaurants in Zurich

Go on a culinary journey of discovery in these selected GaultMillau restaurants in Zurich.

Credit in the restaurant "Schlössli" in St. Gallen

Redeem your Amex Dining credit at the "Schlössli" restaurant for delicious regional cuisine.

GaultMillau POP 2026: The Olympia restaurant in Bern

Olympia in Bern is GaultMillau POP of the Year 2026. Top chef Simon Apothéloz impresses with modern cuisine combining regionality, craftsmanship, and creativity. A culinary landmark in Bern’s dining scene.

Best wines of Italy

Italy is one of the most diverse wine countries in the world. From traditional wine regions to modern cult wines, the country offers an impressive variety for discerning connoisseurs.

Markus Stöckle: treats with a twist

Pink tables, family atmosphere and the very best dining experience: Welcome to “ROSI”, the neo-restaurant. Innovative chef Markus Stöckle looks to the gastronomic future with an eye on the past and offers his guests a culinary roller coaster ride. 

Paul Cabayé: sun-drenched fine dining on the Eiger

The “Glacier” restaurant in Grindelwald has been doing pioneering work in the field of sustainable and environmentally responsible fine dining for years. Chef de Cuisine Paul Cabayé is right at the forefront.

Paul Cabayé Signature Dish: marinated Alpine salmon

Paul Cabayé scales the peaks of haute cuisine with his cuisine without sacrificing respect for nature. Including his Alpine salmon, marinated for 12 hours with the best gin and spices.

Markus Stöckle’s Signature Dish: Käsespätzle

Markus Stöckle’s favorite recipe is his mother’s Käsespätzle, which reliably combat his homesickness. The fluffy soufflé-like Spätzle are created by stirring and mixing the dough with a tangy cheese mixture. The dish follows the “ROSI” philosophy: minimal effort, maximum satisfaction.

Robert Steuri: a breath of fresh air at the "Maihöfli" in Lucerne

Following the change of chef at the "Maihöfli" restaurant in Lucerne, the new young chef Robert Steuri is delighting guests at his restaurant with ambitious menus – both in the evening for fine dining and lunchtimes for a quick lunch.

Reto Brändli: young chef who learnt from the best

Reto Brändli – born in 1991 – does not shy away from challenges. He was able to prove himself as head chef in the "Cà d’Oro" restaurant at the exclusive "Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski". This was followed by other exclusive positions – and Reto Brändli is already on his way to new adventures.

Christian Vogel: Michelin-starred chef at "Birdy’s"

Christian Vogel actually wanted to become a professional skier, but an accident paved the way for his good fortune as a Michelin-starred chef. Now he provides culinary delights at "Birdy’s by Achtien" in Brunnen (SZ) – and occasionally good music too.

Zizi Hattab: Chef "Kle", Zurich

She is the most amazing newcomer onto the restaurant scene: Zineb "Zizi" Hattab and her Zurich vegan restaurant "Kle".

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