6 exquisite GaultMillau restaurants in Lausanne
Experience the finest cuisine at these selected GaultMillau restaurants in Lausanne.
"La Table du Lausanne Palace": dining with a panoramic view
La Table at the Lausanne Palace hotel offers you a magnificent view of the lake and mountains. The cuisine of chef Franck Pelux and his team is just as impressive: strongly French in character, yet modern and unconventionally refined, inspired by the chef's travels.
The four, five, or six-course menu is perfectly complemented by a selection from the house sommeliers. Alternatively, you can choose your dishes directly from the menu. The restaurant in Lausanne has been awarded 17 GaultMillau points and two Michelin stars.
"Pic au Beau-Rivage Palace": cuisine with a distinctive signature
Pic au Beau-Rivage Palace is named after chef Anne-Sophie Pic and welcomes you to the Beau-Rivage Palace hotel on the shores of Lake Geneva. The chef has made her mark on the GaultMillau restaurant in Lausanne – which has been awarded 18 points – with her versatile culinary signature, which is brought to life by head chef Jordan Theurillat.
In addition, the two Michelin stars speak for the exceptional quality of the cuisine. Through a combination of different preparation methods, you will taste special flavors. The creative menus with four to eight courses have a clear connection to Switzerland, as do the exquisite accompanying wines.
"Nandanam": colorful South Indian cuisine
At "Nandanam," Kerala-born Pradeep Chandran serves Indian specialties of the highest quality. In the restaurant next to the art museum, Nishanthan Gnanaratnam prepares authentic and beautifully presented dishes.
You will be served dishes such as samosas and naan, palak paneer, and tandoori chicken. GaultMillau has awarded this lovingly run restaurant in Lausanne 13 points.
"Le Rossignol": top-quality family hospitality
Mara Rossignol welcomes you to the GaultMillau restaurant "Le Rossignol," located just outside Lausanne. Her husband Willy cooks the delicious dishes. He previously worked at the "Lausanne Palace" and emphasizes seasonality and sustainability in his French-Mediterranean cuisine.
Le Rossignol offers a lunch menu and a weekly changing menu with dishes available for takeaway. The main menu for the evening includes dishes such as foie gras, gnocchi, and ribeye steak, each combined with exquisite side dishes. The restaurant has been awarded 15 GaultMillau points.
Enjoy even more pleasure with American Express
For American Express Gold Card and Platinum Card holders, dining out is a special treat. The culinary experience is rounded off with a credit that you can use directly for another dinner – at GaultMillau restaurants throughout Switzerland.
- With the Platinum Card, you receive a credit of CHF 40 once per quarter for visits to Swiss GaultMillau restaurants that accept American Express, provided you have spent at least CHF 200. This means you can save up to CHF 160 per year. In addition, the Platinum Travel & Lifestyle Service offers you special benefits, such as table reservations.
- The Gold Card also offers a credit: you will be reimbursed CHF 25 each quarter if you spend at least CHF 80 in a restaurant or order this amount from a delivery service. This means you can take advantage of a credit of up to CHF 100 per year.
"Le Berceau des Sens": excellent dining on campus
At the northern end of the city is the EHL Hospitality Business School, which trains top-class hotel and restaurant professionals. In the training restaurant "Le Berceau des Sens," you can experience excellent service and the fantastic cuisine of chef Lucrèce Lacchio.
At the Michelin-starred restaurant in Lausanne, which has been awarded 17 GaultMillau points, you can either choose your own dishes from the menu or let the chef surprise you with a five-course menu consisting of a starter, fish dish, meat dish, cheese selection, and dessert.
"Myò Sushi Bar": first-class Japanese cuisine
The Myò Sushi Bar is located in a pavilion in the Esplanade de Montbenon park. Chef Hitoshi Chiba prepares exceptional sushi creations there, using fish that is delivered fresh every morning. The food is complemented by biodynamic wines.
In addition to sushi, the menu features Japanese appetizers such as miso soup and wakame salad. You can also order grilled fish or roasted eggplant, among other things. Myò Sushi Bar is one of the top restaurants in Lausanne, with 15 points from GaultMillau.
GaultMillau restaurants in Lausanne: culinary delights on Lake Geneva
Lausanne offers numerous first-class restaurants that have also been awarded high scores by GaultMillau. These include elegant restaurants in the city's classic hotels, Indian cuisine, sushi, French-Mediterranean dishes, and special culinary experiences in training restaurants.
The Platinum Card and Gold Card from American Express can enhance your culinary experience even further if you are a lover of fine dining: with these credit cards, you receive a dining credit once per quarter, and with the Platinum Card, you also receive special benefits at selected restaurants.
Frequently asked questions and answers
These are restaurants that have been awarded by the renowned GaultMillau restaurant guide. GaultMillau rates restaurants according to specific criteria. These include ambiance, service, and, of course, cuisine. Restaurants can receive up to 20 GaultMillau points.
With 18 GaultMillau points, the Pic au Beau-Rivage Palace in the Beau-Rivage Palace hotel has the highest score among GaultMillau restaurants in Lausanne.
As of 2025, there are 24 GaultMillau restaurants in Lausanne. The restaurants presented here are only a selection.
