Great food in a charming restaurant! I've not generally been impressed by Swiss cuisine, but Cafe…read moreGothard is an exception. We went with two versions of the traditional roesti; the Gruerien and the Valaisan, both of which were excellent. The Valasian, with tomatoes and raclette cheese was a bit more plain, but the tomatoes really helped cut the richness of the cheese and buttery potatoes. That said, I preferred the Gruerien since it comes with speck (bacon lardons) and onions, but without the tomatoes to cut it, the richness is strong. The restaurant itself isn't huge, so reservations or eating early are advisable. Service was friendly, but this seems to be a predominately French-speaking town, and only one of the servers spoke english. That said, we didn't have any trouble getting by in pidgin French and a bit of English, so don't let that scare you off. Overall probably the best Swiss food I've had in four different trips to Switzerland, and if you're in the area it is definitely worth visiting!

Better make a reservation, otherwise tough to get in on prime night/times. Truely Swiss regional…read morecuisine and character, centrally located in Fribourg. Lovely and competent wait staff, understood about GF need so made necessary modifications for an enjoyable meal and evening. Some amazing artwork installed within as well.

Wonderful local restaurant in the lovely wine growing village of St. Blaise near the town of…read moreNeuchatel. They specialize in fondue. We had the Fondue Trio which gave us the opportunity to sample three different fondues. This was more than sufficient to feed four people. The atmosphere couldn't be more authentic when a table full of regulars breaks into renditions of old French melodies. If there is room in your stomach after finishing the fondue, try the meringue dessert. It is very good, also!

Very disappointing! Ordered the flank steak and it was so tough that I couldn't chew it at all. The…read morewaiter said that he'd talk to the kitchen and offers me a ribeye that was tough but edible. When I called for the check I was surprised to be told that the first steak was fine and charged me for both steaks! Putting the blame on the customer is appalling! Beware their kitchen can do no wrong, and you are not allowed to complain. Paid $150 for a very disappointing meal

Located in the "old town" of the city, this restaurant is located on a side street, not in the main…read moresquare, but still in a very nice area. We ate here in the evening in summer and the weather was amazing so we sat outside. The restaurant was established in the 1800s and the ambience inside spoke true to that. We loved eating on the sidewalk, but had we been inside, it would've been equally great. We chose this place because we wanted to make sure we had fondue on our first evening in Switzerland. To that respect, we found it to be better than average, but nothing that blew your socks off. We also got the Neuchâtel Sausage and Osso Buco, both of which were pretty darn good. We would definitely get them again. The service was great. Our waiter was polite and the food arrived in a timely manner expected for a nice restaurant. Other than the prices being high, which is to be expected in Switzerland, we thought it was an overall great experience. I'd be interested in checking out other restaurants in the city, but if the opportunity came up, I would definitely return.

In switzerland, the main ingredient for their food is milk. Milk in the chocolates, and milk…read moreconsumed as cheese. This little gem offers the fondue and various other typical Swiss dishes in a very conservative , original setting . Have a look at the pictures to see what I mean. The fondue with mushrooms was the best fondue so far. Excellent quality food. We went there on a Sunday, around 1700 and the place was half full. As a lot of families come to that area for walks and snow fun , it gets more crowded afterwards. If you go their to have brunch or dinner I think it is advisable to make a reservation.

One of the best places in Neuchatel for Fondue. You can't miss it if you are in the area.read more

The best overall higher end restaurant in Neuchatel. This is my first review, but my 4th overall…read morevisit at this restaurant. The lamb shank dish was simply marvelous, plenty, and fulfilling! I managed to start with their french onion soup which hit the spot in the cold weather , but it could have simply be my meal for the night!!! I have had really good experience here with their food quality, and great service. The sitting room is also unique and charming. See my pix. The price is higher than average but a few more francs are worth the quality. I have been to at least 10-12 other restaurants in Neuchatel over the past 3-4 years. Le Cardinal is on the top of all of them that I've tried!

Excellent service and food. I will visit this restaurant again when I visit Milwaulkeeread more

Great place if you're interested in more authentic Swiss experience! I got the potato omlet with…read morewhite cheese and salmon and it was very good! The location is cozy and nice.

(4) ~ very good overall food & service. Note: The Traditional Fondue is only served from (12 - 2)pm…read moreand (6 - 10)pm. MENU: ** Water(still) = (4) very good ** Half & Half Fondue = (4) very authentic, but surprisingly we still like Melting Pot(USA) better...probably b/c MP uses Garlic, Shallots/Chives, etc. versus just cheese & wine;) Although the New Potatoes were a nice add-on for dipping with the warm bread;) ** Creme Brulee = (4) very good and big enough to share.

Terrific fondue restaurant in the heart of old Fribourg…read more We arrived around 745 for dinner thru the winding narrow streets. Located on just the other side of river, the fog had already set in and gave the town an eerie appearance. With the old architecture and stone bridge the only thing missing were some heads on spikes at the bridge (I'm kidding). It really was a beautiful evening. Our large group was led upstairs to the second floor which had been reserved. We were provided some white wine upon entry along with some good bread. The appetizer were plates of smoked meat, along with some gerkins and pickled pearl onions (very good). But the star was the fondue...wow. Some different bread was brought out along with some small cooked white potatoes and a red wine. Then the steaming cauldrons of cheese. My Swiss hosts informed me the fondue was half Gruyere and half Vacherin cheese (a very local cheese) mixed with a bit of white wine. Absolutely outstanding and unlike anything I have had before. After the fondue was a delicious dessert which was a hardened meringue topped with fruit. I am not sophisticated enough to know what the name was but it was very good. Tasted almost like buttered popcorn. Our French speaking Swiss hostesses were exceptionally polite and accommodating and kept wine glasses and bread baskets full. A terrific experience and if I ever make it back to Fribourg I would love to come back here. Additionally I wish I had more time here to explore the old town.

Like any truly exciting restaurant find, this place is quite hidden and relatively unknown to…read moreeverybody except the locals. The weird bit about it is that 'the locals' are actually not local to the area, but from all over... this place is hiding in the middle of a campground! The restaurant has very limited hours during the low season, and really would rather not open up the kitchen unless it's a Friday or Saturday evening (which begs the question why they staff it on weekday nights... but what do I know?) If you can get one of them in an arm-bar long enough to get seated, you'll see that they have a charming multi-page menu with seasonal specials and also Swiss Romande traditional cuisine (which could be either the Roesti or the fondue, depend on with whom you speak...). Service is fast and friendly, and the Roestis here can be excellent if the chef is on their game. (If you know what a roesti is, then don't take my word for the quality... I'm American and anything potato and fried tastes magical to me). I have yet to assemble enough people here to get a fondue out of them, but I'm sure it will happen soon enough. The wine selection is very reasonable, and they seem to have access to the back labels of local vintners, which is kind of exciting- I've had a few reds from Auvernier which I haven't seen the labels of anywhere else in the surrounding towns. The decor is kind of Swiss funky, with lots of bizarre antique oddments nailed up on the walls. There's a wooden bicycle over the bar that's pretty cool, and some nautical bits strewn about as well. The hard part is finding it... follow the signs to the Paradis-Plage campground, and find the parking area reserved for the restaurant... or take the Onde Verte to the Bas des Allees stop and follow the signs up the path... or take the path around Lake Neuchatel in the direction of Colombier... you'll find the campground eventually.

We only had drinks here but they were some of the best I have ever had. High quality crafted…read morecocktails. A bit on the expensive side but you're definitely paying for quality spirits and the bartenders skill.

This place is a stunner…read more The craft cocktails are great, the snack food is delicious (try the homemade flammkuchen "mediterran") and the ambiance ist wonderful!