Perfect restaurant in Basel's nightclub scene. Hidden among groves and fences. Outdoor seats are…read morewood and wet in rain. Beers and finger foods. Service is hurried. Chandeliers and candles. Rebel review: 5

What a cool restaurant! It's a bit hidden but it's worth checking out. It's a bit of a nightclub…read morefeel but some great Italian fare. The drinks (both alcoholic and non alcoholic) were quite nice and the food was great! The portions are quite substantial especially in Europe. Would recommend if in Basel and craving Italian food!

Love the food and French pizza especially. It is thin and fresh. The wines are limited but well…read morepriced. Perfect for a weekend walk and then to sit outside during the summer and enjoy the best food, wine and desserts. The host is not easy to read but actually very friendly once she realizes that you might be back. She works super hard and sometimes feels like is running the entire place by herself. She is amazing so give her some time to warm up. Do not judge her in the first interaction.

Very honest and centrally located place a couple of hundred meters from the Dreiländerbrücke. A…read moreselection of Alsatian specialties is to be found here, meat and cheese play a big role. Munster fondue, excellent veal roast with nuts on a crust. Good white wine selection. Portions are humungous, so please bring appetite. I loved the service, the location, the building, the decoration. The only thing to definitely improve: tables and chairs. Table clothes would also be a welcome sight. Good job guys!

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!

Delicious Swiss restaurant that serves great food that is piled high, and ice cold locally produced…read moreFeldschloss beer! This restaurant is always packed. Come in and grab a table, if you can find one. Kind staff! Review: 5+

Decent food, large portions and good service. However, prices were a little high. Dining at this…read moreplace is like dining at a high end steak joint. You only go to these places for special occasions only.

So you're in Basel. You don't want sausage, cheese and bread. You don't want to take out a loan…read moreto eat dinner. And, you're with a group of people with varied diets - or with fussy kids. Where do you go? VAPIANO of course! This is actually a chain restaurant directly from Italy and in Italian, Va Piano means 'go slowly'. So I'm guessing they are poking a bit of fun at 'fast food'. But this is a sort of fast food restaurant - but where everything is made fresh, to order, right in front of you. So a bit of dinner theatre thrown in for free! Even though the menu is the holy Italian trinity - Pizza, Pasta, Salads; that's where 'normality' ends. I knew this was something unique as soon as we entered. We were stopped at the door and each person was handed what looks like a credit card. We found a table (these are big, banquet style and you may end up sharing with others), grabbed a menu and planned our attack. This is self serve - once you decide what you want - you take your credit card to one of the food stations - Pizza, pasta or Salad. The menu was only a guide - we were able to customize everything based on the fresh ingredients available. I was happy with the Capricciosa Pizza as is (my favourite toppings of black olives, artichokes, mushrooms and prosciutto) but my Aunt wanted a light, sauce free pasta. The pasta is fresh - not dried. And there is a glass wall in front of the pasta extruder - great fun for the kiddies to watch the pasta being made. In addition to picking your sauce and toppings - you also have at least a dozen pasta shapes to choose from as well. She choose tagliatelle with aglio and olio with some sautéed shrimp and spring onions. She loved being able to watch everything being made in the wok and loved that she was asked how much oil, how much garlic...... She did think the portion was too large for her to finish but it was so good, she cleaned her plate! (darn no leftovers for us!!!). While I was waiting for my pizza (pizzas take a bit longer so you get a buzzer) I headed over to the salad station for a rocket and parmaggiano salad to share with the group. The food stations meant everyone in our group could have something different, using their own card. Drinks are available at each station or at a central bar (which also houses the desserts). Throughout the meal you can get more food and drink - just hand over your card. When you leave, each person must turn in a card. It is possible to just use one card during the meal and pay as a whole - and then the other cards will show a 'zero' when you come to pay. Or, use individual cards - which can be totalled into one bill - or if you are with a group of friends - it makes paying for yourself so much easier! This isn't 'fine' dining but it is fresh, fun, easy and tasty.

Interesting concept and approach to dining. We were seated right away for lunch. I had a margherita…read morepizza and it was very flavorful. It tasted fresh and delicious The service was pretty good.

This by far has been our favorite restaurant in Basel, Switzerland. The beer cheese fondue was…read morebetter than I could have ever imagined and the pretzels that go with it is soft in the middle and perfectly cooked. We have been to fancier fondue restaurants around the area and we didn't really have that great of an experience with the customer service and the cheese was ok. The service was also the best here because they were friendly and patient with us "English speakers" and you can tell that they genuinely wanted us to enjoy ourselves.

they offer great beer from the brewery next door and they have very good beer-specialities like the…read morebeer-fondue! Food: my girlfriend and i ordered the beer fondue. it wasnt a big portion but it was really one of the best fondues i had! the cool thing is instead of bread (which is sometimes dry) they gave us warm bretzels. really good! wish i could eat fondue only with bretzels! Service: they were nice. sometimes not very attentive but totally ok. Atmosphere: its not a special atmosphere. but the good thing is that you can even sit outside in a little alley if its nice weather. even at high temperatures it wont be too hot there. additionally in the inside the have a "zapfhahne" on a table where you can take infinite beer on self-service. and in the end they give you the bill of all the beer summed up, pretty cool! All together more likely a 3-stars place. but because of that awesome fondue and the delicious beer they offer i give it 4 stars!!

One of my favourite places to stop and have a drink in the area. The staff is always so helpful and…read morepleasant and I love the ambience outside. I have yet to properly dine there but it is a great place to sit down and have a glass of wine or a coffee, especially during the day (weekday) when it's really quiet.

Book a table ASAP! From start to finish this place knew exactly what they were doing; delivering…read moreexcellence! Went to celebrate my birthday and it gave royalty from making the reservation to my exit. I was greeted by David, who was extremely kind and pulled out my chair like a gentleman, for me to have a view of all the action (people watching). First dish were three oysters and veal. It was my first time having the veal and David assured me it would be great and that, it was. Next, was the selection of some mocktails (a ginger based beverage and a sparkling rose minus the alcohol) which were two excellent choices with great price points. Next, the main course. I had the fish with potatoes, mini tomatoes and spinach. That was also a 10/10. The dessert was a great close to the experience and I went with the crème brulee. It was excellent! And let me not forget about the fresh bread and butter. It was all so good and the staff were phenomenal; every single one of them. I loved the experience and cannot wait to be back in Basel. That'll be my spot to dine for sure. You're welcome and enjoy!

Out of this world experience! My husband and I were here during Art Basel and were delighted they…read morewere able to take us during an evening tasting menu. Sight, sound, taste, smell, everything is synchronized like a song the minute you walk in. Servers were friendly and knowledgeable, and they tried their best to speak English so we could understand. We sat out by the Rhine river before we were seated. It was very calming. Then we were bought to the dining room where they only have one seating per night. We had a 12 course tasting menu and my husband had the wine pairing as well. I will let the picture speak for themselves. Food was the best I've ever had and I love the combination of spices and textures used. Every bite is a burst of flavor, but not too overwhelming. If you only have one chance to taste a 3 star Michelin restaurant - this is it!!! Don't bother going anywhere else because you will be disappointed. The final Bill came to 748 euros.

I know, I know - only four stars forms the star Michelin restaurant? Yes, only three. The decor is…read moresumptuous, and every part of the meal is choreographed, and the dinner is an experience to remember. The menu changes with the season, and the wine list is HUGE! We asked for guidance from the sommelier, but it was very disappointing to not have a curated wine menu for the full dining experience. Wine is an essential part of dine dining, and the restaurant misses the mark by not filling the good. We had the best oyster of our lives, and one of the amuse bouche dishes was repeated (I was not sad about this). Bread is offered liberally -- take it! That will be the most filling part of your meal. Note the frequent refills of water at $11/bottle. All of the dishes were sensational and complex, and if you are a seeker of Michelin star restaurants, then this is a do not miss based on many factors, including the hotel being a place where Napoleon visited. Just know that you will not be gorging yourself on this meal.