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    Restaurant Gifthüttli

    3.4 (23 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSwiss Food
    Open 10:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Aperol spritz
    Stephanie S.

    Our hotel suggested this as one of two places to eat today, being a Sunday and also National Swiss Day. I started with my obligatory aperol spritz this time of year and it was perfect. Local white wine was ordered which was also delicious. I miss wine in Europe so much! They were packed on the terrace, but we arrived as another large table left. The servers quickly cleared the plates and got the table set up for us. I had one of the house specials, the veal cordon bleu Schweitzen, which was as encrusted pan fried veal stuffed with ham and raclette cheese. I ordered späetzle as a side. The veal was fantastic. One of my friends ordered similarly to me, but had truffles added. Other compassions ordered the rösti and potatoes gratin, trout, weiSSwurst and several of the sorbet desserts, including one with grappa. The service was outstanding. So nice to be able to get dinner late. Really lovely dinner after 22 hours of travel.

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    Kimi H.

    Cordon bleu is very good here, as are the classic Swiss dishes. Reservations are recommended and service can be slow. Sides of spatzel are good. Several tables of outdoor seating, interior dining room an banquet room are indoor dining options. Popular with group dining.

    Cordon Bleu and Salad with liver

    Had lunch here while visiting Basel. The cordon bleu was amazing and the tea I had was also very refreshing. My friend enjoyed the salad with pieces of liver although it was not really my taste. After researching online all night this is as good as it gets when it comes to authentic and relatively affordable Swiss cuisine. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to have a meal in Base. The customer service was good. They were really nice even though I made a mistake and forgot to leave a tip. For other tourists reading this, in Switzerland, you tell the waiter how much you want to tip when you ask them to come help you with the bill. You cannot just write it down after on the receipt. Will save you some embarrassment.

    L M.

    I wasn't so sure about the food, my wife is from Switzerland and says there is nothing beyond fondue that is really great. I wanted to try rosti and there was sausage and an onion sauce. Simple, but delicious! The sauce was delicious and savory. The sausage was very smooth in texture, not in a bad way. The drinks were pretty standard. As for the atmosphere, it's quiet and has a nice feel. The building is quite old and you can appreciate the history within. As an American in a foreign spot, this was an approachable place, menu has info on English and the staff were friendly enough!

    Cappuccino
    Hu K.

    For having different kinds of Cordon bleu, this is a good place. If you are not into beef/pork cordon bleu, you have only a few choices. Eggplant cordon bleu was a bit disappointing as it wasn't similar to cordon bleu.. Just thin slices of eggplant with ricotta filling. Chocolate molten cake was dry.. so I recommend just ice cream.. Good place for group.

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    This is the most extensive selection of cordon bleu dishes I have ever seen, at least 30.

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    Restaurant Walliser Kanne

    Restaurant Walliser Kanne

    4.1(68 reviews)
    0.3 km
    $$$

    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!

    Second time here and had the trout again. So delicious. Most customers come here for the pork…read moreSchnitzel. They really do a great job at pounding it thin, egg wash, flour batter and lots of butter. You can literally smell butter as you enter the restaurant and on your clothes as you leave Service top notch. Make reservations as this place always packed.

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    Restaurant Schlüsselzunft - Deer meat

    Restaurant Schlüsselzunft

    4.6(11 reviews)
    0.2 km
    $$$$

    Went there to celebrate my dad's 80th birthday on a Thursday night. I was a very pleasuring…read moreexperience. The service was top notch professional. The ambient very traditional in a nicely renovated hall. I've observed the (out of service) tile oven in the corner for the entire stay and I'm still stunned about the beauty of this restored artefact. The food was ... good. Worth the price? Mh, not so sure about that. But again, overall a pleasuring experience.

    Absolutely amazing. This restaurant would rank as a five star in the States easily. As an FYI prior…read moreto attending, please understand that food in Switzerland is expensive. You will often spend 100 Swiss Francs per person (approximately 110 US dollars, depending on the exchange rate). With that being said, I don't even know where to start! Started the evening with a glass of prosecco, and sweet potato soup (they put a lump of walnut ice cream in it). It is absolutely divine! We ordered the rack of lamb and the duck. While waiting for the main course, we were brought out delicacies from the chef in the kitchen. Everything paired nicely with their many options of wine. The main courses came out aesthetically pleasing, as well as cooked to perfection. I guess that is to expect from a restaurant that has been around longer than the States. The duck was not over cooked, and the lamb fell of the bone into a sauce that strike your palate. We ended the evening with Swiss chocolates an dessert. Which was mouth watering. We will be back in 10 weeks, and I cannot wait to go here again.

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    Kohlmanns - Amazing Cordon bleu! Cool atmosphere inside   Restaurant close to the Barfusserplatz train stop

    Kohlmanns

    3.7(44 reviews)
    0.5 km
    $$

    Kohlmanns is one of those places you dream of finding on a trip through Europe. Nice, professional,…read moregreat service and amazing food! My brother and I stopped by here on our way through Basel for lunch. I ordered the pork and potatoes and my brother had the spicy pizza. Before we ordered our waitress brought us a glass of sparkling water with limes and small berries. It was light and refreshing which hit the spot! She also served us bread with a pork fat spread that had our eyes wide in amazement. Usually spreads are sweet but this one was savory and delicious! The pork was cooked right and the potatoes were filling, however my brother won the food choice award with the pizza. They serve a thin cracker type crust with pepperoni style meat, arugula and some type of creamy cheese that melted in your mouth! I'm not a fan of arugula's strong taste but with this pizza it made it! So delicious and so good! Our waitress spoke wonderful English and helped us translate the menu. We always try our best to learn some of the lingo but she made it easy and enjoyable. Overall this restaurant is great! If I ever come back through Basel I will definitely eat ordering the pizza again! Highly recommend this place for locals and travelers alike!

    Spendy and trendy but this describes most places in Basel. House beer is excellent as are the bar…read moresnacks (roasted almonds and pastry crackers). After the beer arrived came the bread with lard. Yes you read that right. Bread with lard. Just shut up and try it - you will wish you had ordered it years ago. House salad was quite fancy with micro greens and roasted walnuts. Wood-fired flatbread special with elk sausage, kale, shaved potatoes, roasted walnuts was just what I needed: unusual and refreshing.

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    Restaurant Gifthüttli - swissfood - Updated May 2026

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