Lino's is a little coffee chain I came about during my weekend stay in Montreux. Situated directly…read moreacross from the main train station, and within a fairly posh hotel lobby...it's in a prime spot to house hotel guests, weary (or excited) travelers, locals, etc. I stopped in on this particular day for a cappuccino and people watching. If you ever feel lost in life, just observe a train station for a few minutes. Everyone is lost in life for a little bit, so then...don't feel so bad :) I perched myself at an outside table (there is table service) and after waving the waiter down a few times finally received my cappuccino, complete with the dusting of cocoa powder that seems to coat almost every coffee-laden surface in Switzerland. Cost = 5 CHF. About standard, especially catering to tourists in this location. However, I've had many coffees in Switzerland and most are accompanied by a better assortment of treats. This one was not...minus a star, where's the chocolate Lino!? They also have a small menu of sandwiches/salads, so if you are waiting for a train, or just getting your bearings...just pop across the street and have a coffee or snack, it will be much more relaxing than the train station chaos!

The restaurant is in the Fairmont Montreux Palace & has a very cute interior. Service is attentive…read more& quick. I ordered the BB burger which is a brioche bun, beef patty, aged cheddar, & Montreux Jazz Café sauce with French fries. The bun was toasted with sesame seeds & the patty was juicy. The Apricot Sorbet & Pavlova Fraise et Framboise were a great light, finish to the meal. The apricot sorbet was refreshing with great flavor and came with a rolled wafer cookie. The Pavlova Fraise et Framboise was light & full of raspberry and strawberry flavor.

The service was excellent from start to finish. The highlight was the whole roasted sea bass with…read morefennel -- served whole, then expertly deboned tableside by our server and beautifully plated. The creamy basil risotto was equally fantastic, rich and flavorful without being heavy. Every detail felt thoughtful and refined. Tip: Reservations are preferred, and dress smart casual to match the elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.

Stopped here for location overlooking lake. Stayed here for…read morequality of food and great service. Great for larger parties and very accommodating staff. Only second day here, but best meal so far.

Great location & views! Attentive service - nicely priced wine & reasonably priced meals. The…read moreonion soup was very tasty & not overly cheesey. The pizza was thin & excellent. A very nice spot for a meal!

Great lemon dessert crêpe, great prosciutto-Nüssli-goatcheese crêpe, mediocre…read morespinach-egg-mushroom-tomato crêpe, and pretty annoying service. (For those of you who know Chez Panisse in Berkeley, this place is named after the same book & movie character --- there's no close relationship between the restaurants). The lemon crêpe was exactly what you'd hope for --- some sugar (but not too much), plenty of lemon juice, and tender-but-not-soggy base. The aged ham and Nüssli / Lamb's salad crepe with chèvre (the "Mahlgin", perhaps?) was also great --- very fresh salad, savory ham, and creamy goat cheese. By contrast, the "Olive" crepe (after Popeye's girlfriend, not the oil source) seemed to include frozen chopped spinach, canned mushrooms, and far too much canned tomato sauce. The spinach and tomato soaked the crêpe, leaving it soggy. Finally, the service --- I know they're dealing with tourists (who either speak lousy French like us, or no French), but our server managed to be in our face & shouting much of the time, but mysteriously absent when we were trying to pay our bill (one of the kitchen staff tracked her down for us). Not a fan.

What a nice little spot with a great view of Lake Geneva. I ordered the filets of perch which came…read morewith a salad and fries. Service was quick! Highly recommend and you need a reservation. It was totally booked on Thursday !right next to train stop!

Great food, great wine, great view! Had the charcuterie and a bottle of Vigoner. Perfect!read more

Thanks to the first review of this business, we made our first discovery of double cream (let it be…read moreknown that we then had double cream 7 times in three days- wow, I know). Cafe le Bonnet Rouge is ideal for a quick lunch given that the seating isn't the most comfortable hanging over an edge on the sidewalk. A few takeaways from our visit: the best salad in town - topped with alfalfa greens- we literally had a salad at almost all of the Gruyeres restaurants ha! Something has to balance out all of that cheese consumption. The double cream here is thicker than the others we experienced and was topped with beautiful fresh raspberries. My husband enjoyed his simple hand sandwich in baguette with small pickles and mustard. Note that they are not open in the morning hours. Located two doors down from the Gruyeres tourism office.

in the mornings and evenings, Gruyères is a quiet old town nestled between beautiful mountains…read more It's a peaceful place to sit down and have most delicious breakfast before you go on exploring... We had a long day ahead of us, so proper breakfast is always good idea - especially when "proper" here means you also get glass of wine or beer - yes, with your breakfast. Coffee? Nonsense. Order glass of wine. Since Gruyères is close to border with France, and French is spoken here more than any other languages, food is influenced by French as well. So we have to order crêpes - of course! (I mean, I cannot resist good crêpe, ever) The crêpe itself is crispy on edges, soft towards center, filled with most delicious creamy swiss chocolate, topped with chocolate shavings - oh, so, sooooo good. But real star of the show was double cream - local specialty I have no seen anywhere else on my travels. This luxurious, not-too-sweet, rich, buttery, silky, creamy & dreamy treat that is out of this world - and probably best thing you ever tasted. Topped with berries, it is beautiful to look at as well, shiny peaks of goodness. You gotta try this one - no excuses!

Perfect stop along bike route 99! The staff will serve you…read moreyour selection from the counter to one of the cute tables along the windows.

If looking for one of the best panini's, you will find it here at Babette's. Located on the…read morewaterfront in Vevey, Switzerland, you can enjoy your crispy and savory sandwich while strolling along Lake Geneva! Inexpensive and full of flavor,...this is a MUST if in downtown Vevey!