6 GaultMillau restaurants in St. Gallen
The focus is on Swiss cuisine: these six restaurants in St. Gallen stand out.
"Einstein Gourmet": two stars, 18 points
The "Einstein Gourmet" in the renowned "Hotel Einstein" is one of the best restaurants in St. Gallen and in the whole of Switzerland. The four to six courses of the gourmet dishes are based on the best possible ingredients, are perfectly coordinated and are bursting with powerful flavors. Even the preparation on the plates is an art in itself.
Interesting fact: For you as an American Express Platinum Cardholder, visits to the "Einstein Gourmet" and all other restaurants presented here are a special reason to be happy. Because the culinary experience is rounded off with a dining credit that you can use directly for another dinner - in GaultMillau restaurants throughout Switzerland.
"Candela": sophisticated dining in a casual atmosphere
"Upscale, but not out of the ordinary" - that's the motto at Candela. The top restaurant in St. Gallen has many regular guests. It serves classic Swiss cuisine as well as international dishes. A good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes round off the menu.
The hosts have earned their 13 GaultMillau points with market-fresh and creative seasonal cuisine without frills. The starters alone illustrate the inspirations from all over the world: tuna sashimi and Scottish salmon, gazpacho, Swiss beef tartare with whisky or a classic vitello tonnato. The extensive dessert menu ensures a happy ending.
"Schlössli": classics and the almost forgotten
Swiss traditions are celebrated on the plates in the "Schlössli" restaurants: be it ever-popular classics such as fresh tagliolini with egg sponges or cordon bleu of veal from Eastern Switzerland. Or almost forgotten dishes such as a soup made from St. Gallen blue potatoes. All dishes are always interpreted with great care and finesse.
In the historic parlors of the patrician house in the abbey district, you can choose the number of courses on the Schlössli menu yourself. You should also take a look at the wine list, which has been awarded as one of the best for local grapes. GaultMillau awarded 14 points for the good overall impression of the St. Gallen restaurant.
"Restaurant Jägerhof": Champions League of taste
The gourmet journey at the "Restaurant Jägerhof" begins even before the actual dinner: In addition to ravishing amuse-bouches, the restaurant is known for its homemade bread rolls. The starters and main courses are mainly classics, prepared and composed to the highest standards. Chef Agron Lleshi lets off steam creatively on the menu.
The 17 points in the GaultMillau are the result of the scallops in a deep-fried angel hair coating, congenially accompanied by couscous, pak choi, citrus fruits and lemongrass foam. The signature dish of the house is the St. Gallen truffle with veal fillet and risotto. The chef's homemade pralines are also repeatedly praised.
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"Zum goldenen Schäfli": A commitment to tradition
Where better to enjoy down-to-earth, carefully prepared Swiss cuisine in St. Gallen than in the old walls of this historic building dating back to 1484: in the "Zum goldenen Schäfli" restaurant, the hosts are conscious of tradition and do away with fancy gimmicks in their cuisine - although modern impulses are evident.
The beef tartare is classically hand-cut here. The St. Gallen veal sausage with red wine and onion sauce is made just as it was centuries ago. And of course the rösti could hardly be better.14 points in GaultMillau for this traditional restaurant in St. Gallen stand for very good cuisine that goes beyond the ordinary.
"Restaurant Corso": sustainability in action
No other top restaurant in St. Gallen is as committed to sustainability as the "Corso". Almost all ingredients come from organic farms in the region. The whole animal is used for the meat, and as much of the vegetables as possible. The dishes are elegant and high-quality rather than down-to-earth and rustic.
The complex compositions are worth an outstanding 16 points from GaultMillau. Particularly noteworthy is the white asparagus with hazelnuts, which is combined with a beurre noisette with oxidative vin jaune. A tip is the evening pleasure trip with five courses plus snacks and an optional cheese trolley.
Small town, fine cuisine: St. Gallen's restaurants impress
In St. Gallen you will find various restaurants serving down-to-earth, eastern Swiss cuisine. These are joined by a handful of elegant restaurants with contemporary concepts that are among the best in the entire region. Despite their different orientations, the six gastronomic temples presented here promise great enjoyment, as certified by GaultMillau and other institutions.
With your Platinum Card, you will receive a credit of CHF 40 once a quarter for visits to upscale restaurants that accept American Express if you have dined and drunk for at least CHF 200. This means you can save up to CHF 160 per year. Not only in St. Gallen, but also in other regions of Switzerland such as Bern or Geneva.
Frequently asked questions and answers
With the Platinum Card, you will receive a credit of CHF 40 once a quarter for visits to Swiss GaultMillau restaurants that accept American Express if you have dined and drunk for at least CHF 200. This means you can earn CHF 160 per year.
This is a matter of taste, but the "Einstein Gourmet" restaurant, with two Michelin stars and 18 points from GaultMillau, is probably the best restaurant in St. Gallen according to many gastronomy experts.
St. Gallen is located south of Lake Constance in eastern Switzerland, not far from the borders with Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein.
