WOW. We stopped by this beautiful new restaurant today for something to drink and were we ever surprised.! It was beautiful. The service was amazing and everyone around us had some excellent looking food. The steak tartare and a pizza made us wish we were hungry. We're heading back for dinner. The bathrooms were SPOTLESS AND BEAUTIFUL. Everything was automated. So cool. The indoor dining room and outside patio had spectacular views of the Matterhorn. read more

Just to avoid confusion this place had been updated and rebranded as Cesi. Highly recommend. See my review under Cesi.

Bigger restaurant in the very center of Zermatt. Service is efficient and pretty adopted to a touristic clientele - does not speak Swissgerman but English on a high level. When we entered the restaurant, there was a smell of old cheese not cleaned properly from the caquelons, burners or other dishes what should indeed - have been a clear warning for us. We did NOT have Fondue what many tourists eat here but the "Special" of the day - soup or salad as a starter, turkey with risotto on a tomato sauce. The soup and salad where good, the main course too although the presentation of the course was a little unusual - everything was kind of "swimming" in the risotto and the turkey was so cooked you did not need a knife but rather a soup spoon which was also offered unsolicited. It tased good and we were full very easily. Long story short - the food was tasty but we both had belly cramps half an hour later when we were back at the hotel. read more

The service was excellent - the food was good - nice sit down spot for the family - not sure if I would say it is the number 1 spot in Zermatt though read more

We visited Zermatt in the summer and sat outside and had a great view of the Matterhorn. We had the fondue to start and added herbs and chili. The fondue looked like guacamole HAHA but it was good. We also had the filet of beef and the fennel/orange/scallop salad. The filet was cooked to order. The fennel did not look or taste fresh - I ate the scallops and oranges which did taste good. Overall, the meal was fine but not great. Our server was so nice and checked on us frequently. read more

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We had the fondue and it was delicious but the sides served, the bread and potatoes, were a little stale. The cheese is very mild but creamy and warm. Loved eating fondue for the first time. Our server was kind, friendly, and spoke English. read more

Restaurant Old Zermatt - Wine Bars Near Me - Zermatt, VS

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Food was excellent and service was great too. Could not have asked for a better meal on our first night out in Zermatt read more

Had a late lunch there. Very good food. People are kind and the services are excellent.

I found this place when I was looking for a fondue place (ended up going elsewhere for truffle fondue). I decided to try out their dinner menu, and unfortunately I was still too full from lunch (life of foodie tourist). So I ordered the only entrees that I can consume. I ordered the Tom Yum soup which isn't at all Thai or Vietnamese. Let's say it's inspired, and I'm glad that they made it this way. The broth was so clean and herbal - very strong on the nose when you take that initial sip. The reason I got this was it had shiitake mushrooms which they didn't sub with button like some places in US. I didn't realize it, but this came with mildly cooked shrimps which was absolute perfection as they weren't overcooked even with the broth poured over it. They bathed in the broth so well. I can eat like 5 bowls of this and never get bored with the flavor. Then I also got the caprese salad which wasn't typical. All the ingredients are fresh with burrata cheese hiding underneath these big "chips" that remind me of Indian crackers. The cheese was topped with EVOO and balsamic vinegar perles (in other words, tiny homemade boba!). I love these as they popped in my mouth when I took them in a bite of burrata. Great idea as I wish I can make these at home. I just drizzle. I was completely full by the end of the night. Again, no chance for dessert. The atmosphere here is very traditional. Only reason for 1 star loss was that I thought my server can be more personable. Not the most friendly guy... think grumpy man. read more

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It rained the day we made reservations for dinner. Overlooking the Matterhorn we were seated outdoors. They had cover and thus, the rains didn't pose a problem. The staff was very delightful, informative, attentive and friendly. We got a glass of local wine and beer to start us off. Fondue was on our minds and it was amazing. The warm bread and cheese and potatoes and cheese combination seemed perfect for a rainy day. They also had perch on the menu with a side of polenta and spinach. It was cooked beautifully and we savored every bite. Great location, great service; amazing dinner experience read more

Restaurant Old Zermatt - Perch with polenta and spinach - Wine Bars Near Me - Zermatt, VS

Great experience for my first time having swiss food! Nice rustic interior but also feels nice without being too fancy. Had a bunch of flavors I've never had before. We got the valais cheese fondue (33 CHF) with bacon and shared between two people, which was more than enough. There is a really strong smell and taste to the cheese, but if you like cheese I'm sure you'll enjoy this! It comes with a basket of bread and the fondue experience was probably my favorite part. We also got the champagne cream soup (16 CHF), which comes with a lot of truffle and they pour the cream soup on it after. It's a very interesting taste and more sour than I expected. We finished with lamb rosti, which came with swiss rosti (kinda like a hashbrown), apricot, and some pickled vegetables. This was my favorite dish - the lamb had so much flavor and went great with the rosti, would get this again. read more

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We had our first fondue experience here and we are so glad we did! We chose to have herbs mixed in, which was definitely the right choice. My husband and I split a single portion of fondue and two venison and beef skewers. Everything was perfectly cooked. Staff was friendly and had helpful suggestions for tourists like us. read more

We tried the fondue and lamb entree. Both were amazing, dripping with flavor. Service was top notch. Walked here from hotel. read more

Restaurant Old Zermatt - Lamb. - Wine Bars Near Me - Zermatt, VS

Ok. You're paying for the view, and what an amazing view it was! Worth every penny! And you just gotta try fondue in Switzerland. Sure, it a strong cheese smell, but it tastes phenomenal! And all in this adorable small town where no cars are allowed and you have an amazing view of the Matterhorn! Service was quick, We were taken care of nicely, Our waitress was friendly, and she spoke English very clearly. We enjoyed ourselves immensely! read more

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Awesome fondue! We loved our time here, delicious fondue. We added the meat and I'm glad we did. I normally do not eat veal and after my husband asked what type of meat it was and the answer.. veal! So I guess I eat veal now it was yummy. The place was clean and comfortable. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Zermatt read more

Restaurant Old Zermatt - Cheese fondue - Wine Bars Near Me - Zermatt, VS

Wonderful location - great view - super service. Frederick - better known as Fred - was spectacular with his recommendations were spot on as this was our first time to "Z". A can't miss!! read more

Service, ambiance, near a roaring river, in the middle of everything. We enjoyed the fondue for two with potato. Marvelous. Attentive staff. It was worth the walk. They were few of other restaurants that were open after 2 pm. read more

Really beautiful interior. Friendly staff! We did not have a reservation but the host seated us quickly. The food was really delicious! I especially enjoyed the ambiance and warm, gracious vibe. read more

Super friendly waitress! The fondue was so yummy. View of the MATTAHORN what else could you want?!!! Dinner was perfect.

We made reservations here because we were worried about Covid protocols and the business of the restaurant. We were pleasantly surprised when we walked by, and it was busy, but had availability to sit outside around 5 o'clock. We eagerly ordered both fondues they offer with potatoes. I also ordered a house wine (delicious) and my husband ordered a Matterhorn beer (fine, like a Coors). The Valais fondue is apparently cooked with tomatoes and other seasoning - it was delicious and you really can't taste the tomatoes. It offered a full and well-rounded taste. The Old Zermatt was plain - only okay, but good for people who have a more tempered palette. I definitely recommend Old Zermatt. It was a pleasant experience with good food but, above all, a gorgeous view. read more

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We stopped in thinking we had made an online reservation, but it hadn't worked. They accommodated us, sat us at a nice table where we were attended to by an enthusiastic and friendly server. We got the special, a baked chicken with a potato and coconut side dish with an apricot chutney. It was okay, they probably shouldn't have tried so hard to be fancy... regular mashed potatoes would have been better. Regardless, we had a good experience. read more

Came here in the winter with my husband . Food and service were wonderful! The waitress was amazing and explained menu items well. She offered a wine pairing that was delish! Portions are big! read more

Restaurant Old Zermatt - Soup - Wine Bars Near Me - Zermatt, VS

This was the calamari - I ate some of it but as you can see the quality is horrible. I would not recommend. The service was fine. The view of the matterhorn was great but because of how expensive the food was and the horrible quality I would avoid all together. read more

Restaurant Old Zermatt - "calamari" - Wine Bars Near Me - Zermatt, VS

Fabulous meal!! Great atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend read more

Restaurant Old Zermatt - Lunch - Wine Bars Near Me - Zermatt, VS

Without any expectation or precedent, Old Zermatt became a place to return to. It's very unpretentious and given that this is Zermatt, expect the majority of guests to be tourists. Yet, this was a special place. Hay Soup, a delicacy from Valais, with dry beef was excellent. Can't say that it tasted like hay, but the heavy broth and the variety of vegetable and meaty flavors made it a very scrumptious dish. The trout is fresh and served with a saffron foam and root vegetables. It did not need much, as the quality of the raw ingredient was phenomenal. Cassoulet was very good and presented beautifully. The interior is a cheerful place, with a meticulously crafted ceiling that would quickly remind a guest why the restaurant has its name. It's a casual dining spot by all means, but it is great. The wine selection has solid mix of international and Swiss wines. It's a place to relax in a casual atmosphere after a day in the mountains, warm up with a hearty soup and some Swiss wine. read more

Ordered fondue, did not like the taste. Would have thought it would come with different breads but only one kind. Then ordered the tenderloin, very small portion and it was ok. Also order the squid ink pasta and lobster wasn't cooked. Waiter was very unfriendly. Asked questions about meals and got the answer, the menu has the ingredients. He seemed in a rush and never checked on us. read more

THE BEST VIEW! Loved the fondue (recommend with potato and dry meat) and the service was great!

I've seen the two very positive reviews about the food in the Old Zermatt - but both reviews were quite old. So we decided to check it out ourselves. We were walking in Zermatt after about 8pm and looking for a good spot to eat. Passing the Old Zermatt, remembering the 2 positive reviews and it looked good from outside, so we asked for a table for two. The server needed a couple of minutes to set the table up so we waited at the bar - by the way the bar looks great. Ambiance of the restaurant inside is ok - quite standard nothing special but nothing to complain about either. Service was very friendly - but they were really understaffed. Our server was responsible for almost all the tables inside - even if not all tables were occupied - there were many things she needed to take care of and she had only one hand (not a well trained young server - very friendly but unexperienced) to help her. So she first mist one or two things (I think just because she had to much on her plate) but still she was very, very friendly and after the first miss-steps it worked out great with her. They have a nice wine-list with really good local wines in bottles of 500ml - which served us great (normally one bottle of 750ml is just one glass to much for us two). The menu is good they have local specialties as well as meat and fish dishes. I did not like that most of the fishes were originated in Eastern Europe - but that's my thing. So I went for the "Ziegenkäseterrine" (goat cheese terrine) which was just marvelous. After that I had the Ravioli with Mountain Cheese - gorgeous. And for dessert I had a ice cream with honey and hay taste (yes, hay !!!). So really the food is extraordinary (what we had) and very nice presented. Prices are very reasonable for Zermatt. So at the end we had a really nice dinner experience. read more

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This really is the perfect place for Fondue! While window shopping in Zermatt, we decided to stop and have dinner at this charming, classic restaurant. We opted for the Meat Fondue, and it was so worth the price! It included veal, beef and lamb, with multiple dipping sauces, fruit, vegetables, seasoned french fries and rice. It's literally sooo much food! We left completely stuffed. The space is warm and inviting, yet also feels classy. With an outdoor patio that has killer views of the Matterhorn, it's definitely a restaurant to check out in Zermatt. Even though it's pricy, it's well worth it and makes for a fun night out. read more

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Nadine R charged us double for a Rum with Juice. She said it was two drinks but fit in one glass. We complained and she said she wouldn't change it. read more

Restaurant Old Zermatt - Wine Bars Near Me - Zermatt, VS

Excellent fondue, and charming waiter! Awesome Matterhorn view and patio setting! Great people watching.

A great dinner and drinks spot while in Zermatt. Indoor and outdoor seating. It's a pretty large menu too with everything from traditional Swiss fare (fondue, meats, etc) to burgers and pastas. We got great service, had a stunning view of the Matterhorn, and really enjoyed all of the places we dined at in Zermatt. Old Zermatt has a nice and somewhat classy feel to it without being too stuffy or white linen. It was a relaxing environment, with great service, and really good food. We had a cheese fondue to share, i got a burger as my main course since I was feeling like some home style cooking. No complaints at all. Also the prices were decent given how expensive everything is in Switzerland. Enjoy. read more

Our family visited in November after a long day of traveling. We wanted to try authentic Fondue and this restaurant did not disappoint. The service was super friendly and the restaurant had a cute and cozy atmosphere. read more

Great spot in Zermatt for a hot meal. We had the vegetable cream soup (delicous!) and valais style fondue (also delicious). Something we wish we would've known before ordering here was that even if you're two people you can order a single person serving size of the fondue and split it. We wasted quite a bit of fondue because of the large portion size! Sadlywe didn't ask beforehand so here's my warning to all of you! Enjoy! read more

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We got to Zermatt late and tired and needed a place to eat- this was a good recommendation on Yelp and let me change the "good" to GREAT! The food was wonderful, service was fantastic and atmosphere and view was perfect! read more

We came here off a recommendation from another local restaurant owner whose business was closed for lunch. After seeing a big sign for fondue we decided this was the place to try it. We shared a pot of fondue with tomato and had bread, potatoes, and dried meats to dip. We also split a house salad was a a good variety of vegetables and a delicious dressing. Tap water is free with a drink so we ordered beer and wine with our meal. The decor was fancy enough and there was a beautiful view of the Matterhorn where we were sitting on the patio! All in all great stop for lunch. read more

Restaurant Old Zermatt - menu and restaurant logo - Wine Bars Near Me - Zermatt, VS

Elevated cuisine with outdoor seating next to flowing river. Large bar area and nice ambiance. Off the main roadway. Open late too.

A wonderful place with amazing food. The menu has changed and one entree is better than the other

Ottimo... qualità ... servizio ... servizio ... location ... se will be back soon for new menù

I had the pulled lamb over rosti and it was delicious! The lamb tasted fresh and flavorful and it went quite nicely with the potato rosti! The waitresses were very friendly and helpful, and the prices were relatively good for Swiss standards. read more

Restaurant Old Zermatt - Pulled lamb and rosti - Wine Bars Near Me - Zermatt, VS