Lovely ambience, drinks are on the pricy size but the esthetic and the service are both top noch!read more

Nomad is a sure thing: great food, excellent staff, and the kind of place where you feel…read moreimmediately comfortable and welcome. Think of it this way, if you opened a restaurant/bar, you'd want it to be as good as Nomad. If you're in Basel, find a reason to go to Nomad.

Very friendly, welcoming staff and why? Because they're Irish!! Basel is insanely expensive so…read moreexpect everything to cost many francs, but it's worth it when you're having a great time with friendly people.

Good local spot. My daughter frequents there on Friday nights for karaoke. Pitchers were $25 and…read morecould've been filled up but when you're in Switzerland, expect everything to be 2x more $. Please darts, ate, and drank on NYE. The wings, onion rings, and the fish n chips were all very good. Will recommend and will probably return when in Basel again.

I had a lovely meal at Consum after I stumbled upon the restaurant while walking the Rhine. The…read moreplace had great Yelp reviews and had a lovely wine by the glass list. Everything I needed for my first night in Europe to beat the jetlag. I ordered the octopus (in a can) with some bread as I had filled myself on snacks in the Air France lounge at CDG a few hours earlier and enjoyed a glass of Rose. The waitress was lovely and spoke English to help me along. I sat outside and watched the sunset. This is important to know: they take AMEX! Most places in Europe do not and I was so happy to have my corporate AMEX accepted. I highly recommend for a small bite after taking in the sight of Basel.

I always enjoy a glass of wine with a platter of cheese and Italian salumi. Recommended.read more

The service and food here were both very good.We came for an early dinner 4:30 since our clocks had…read morenot adjusted yet. I ordered the weiner schnitzel and large salad which my wife and I shared. Would def return

I was recommended to visit this restaurant for traditional Swiss cuisine by a few locals. My friend…read moreand I came here for lunch. The place is located in the heart of Basel, right on one of the main promenades, so it was quite busy that day, mostly with tourists. The restaurant has a big indoor area, plus outdoor seating. We decided to sit inside to enjoy its classic Swiss design and cozy vibe. You can sense the historic charm in the atmosphere, but everything inside was still well maintained and spotlessly clean. Our waiter was very nice and helpful - he gave us tips about Swiss food and recommended a couple of dishes from the menu. The menu, by the way, wasn't very big, and it focused on traditional Swiss classics. We decided to share two dishes: Wienerschnitzel and Cheese Fondue (Käsefondue). The food came out quickly, within about 15 minutes. The pork schnitzel was flavorful and tender, with a perfectly enjoyable texture. We chose French fries as the side, and they were cooked really well. But the star of our lunch was definitely the Cheese Fondue - absolutely delicious! The cheese they used was incredibly rich and flavorful, and the fresh bread served with it was also tasty. Dipping the bread into the melted cheese made it a truly delightful experience. Both dishes were generous in size and more than enough for two people. The only negative about this restaurant is the prices, which are extremely high. The Cheese Fondue cost 38 CHF (about $48) PER PERSON, and the Wienerschnitzel was 40 CHF (about $50). Even though the food was excellent, I found these prices far too steep. The soft drinks we ordered were also expensive - 6 CHF ($8) for a cup of black tea or a Diet Coke. I'm from Miami, where restaurants are pricey too, but not this expensive, so even I was shocked when we got the final bill. Finalizing my review, I can say that I loved every part of my experience at the restaurant except the prices. It's definitely not a place I could afford to eat at every day (like I do in many restaurants in Miami, since I don't cook), but I still recommend checking this restaurant at least once for the experience - to try truly delicious Swiss food. Trust me and order the Cheese Fondue for sure!

The place was really chill. So, we went here for one drink. The bartenders seemed cool and…read moreeverything was fine. However, when I got home I got a surprise extra $18 charge on my CC. So, the moral of this story is to always check your CC charge regardless. The good thing is I took a photo of the mobile POS.

Kabar is a place for one and all & reminds me of establishments of my youth before it became de…read morerigueur in America to make bars non-family friendly. Kabar could be best described as a cafe-bar. The menu reflects a somewhat Mediterranean flair. Among the offerings: (Spanish) tortilla, panini, & tiramisu. I also spied soup on the menu as well as pasta. The bar is well-stocked with product the we'd refer to as 'call' or 'top shelf' back home. Some favorites that caught my eye were: 12 yr Caol Ila, (3 types of) Absinthe, Hendricks and Sapphire gin. For those not interested in spirits, Kabar stocks a small but good selection of beer. There's the house brew: Kabier; Züri brew: Turbinenbräu & Basler brewers, Brau Bude, also make an appearance. We visited during the late afternoon. Kabar was just about half full with families, couples and solos. Strains of a reggae tune were heard over the speakers, but it was not imposing & we could comfortably chat. Kabar, located on the grounds of an old barracks where the annual Basler Tattoo is held, boasts an ample outside seating area surrounded by a wide expanse of lawn & paved surfaces. Visitors to Basel would do well to both visit the barracks & stop in for a nosh and a libation at Kabar. Transport: Tram 8 from the central station.

What a little Alsatian gem this is!! We missed our flight home and wound up at the quaint little…read morehotel that this place is attached to, and we lucked out! Cool little room (great ambiance) terrific service, great food - I mean great food - and a menu surprisingly extensive and ambitious for a place of its size. And all of it so well executed. Not to mention the best bread I've had in quite some time. Call first to make a reservation because it is a small room.

We happened upon this unassuming little restaurant in La Villa hotel that our agent booked for us…read morewhen our flight was delayed and we had to stay one more night and leave Basel this next day by plane. Wow, were we surprised, everything was so perfect! My husband had the fish and I had the salad and the 3 cheese tray. I had the Greek salad and it was so delicious I was so blown away! Even with the language issues- our waitress spoke French and we spoke English, she was so sweet and she got it all right! The wine was great, the cheeses superb and the chef here will please you! This is a place worth trying. Thank you La Cave, for making an airline disaster worth it!

This place was a surprise and delight. Lovely atmosphere with great service and food. Many people…read moreon laptops working or just getting a glass of wine, coffee, food, etc with a family member or friends. Build your own salad, charcuterie board or baguette. Burgers and other options are available on the menu. Great experience and would visit again!

Delicious customized baguette. Nice location - quiet and intimate. Ingredients are fresh and the…read moreportion is perfect. Desserts were delicious, too.

Met my friend here as The Pub was halfway between her hotel and my hotel. Super friendly service…read morefrom an American bartender who of course spoke perfect English (with a New York accent). We spent a bit of time here before heading out. Neat drinking spot with lots of different macro brews. I'm sure I'll be back. [Review 21199 overall - 50 in Switzerland - 163 of 2024.]

Formerly "The Fish Inn," this English themed pub has small menu of typical pub bites and selection…read moreof German and British beers on tap. Order food and drink and the bar (menus are in English). I ate the fish and chips, which resembled fish nuggets. Four chunks of fish with lots of chips. Outdoor seating is nice. Service was friendly and the kitchen was open past 2100.