Chez Gaby is tucked in a little nook, signs pointing to its carefully hidden alcove to attract customers in from the main walk way. Which worked well to lure us in for lunch! They specialize in grilled meats, but have other "somewhat" hearty dishes like Swiss Rösti and German Schnitzel. I was most interested in the rösti, grated potatoes which are pan-fried until golden brown and carefully formed into a cake-like shape. Different from American hash browns or Jewish latkes.
I had the Gourmet Rösti w/ smoked Salmon and sour cream (27 CHF). The sour cream was served on the side to preserve the crispiness of the potato cake as much as possible. A substantial helping of fresh smoked salmon was the icing on top. Service was very astute but quick. Surprisingly, very few tourists, mostly locals frequent the place. Still very foreigner friendly though, the menu very helpfully offering English translations. 20-30 CHF even for lunch in Switzerland seemed pretty standard (sadly). My wallet pretty much hurt every meal in Switzerland, so the prices here weren't unusual. read more