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Restaurant Schlüsselzunft

4.6 (11 reviews)
Ultra High-EndSwiss Food
Closed 9:00 am - 11:30 pm

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Classy
Upscale
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Scenes of Basel history painted on the ceramic stove
Benjamin E.

We had dinner here last night, after a day of extreme Basel-tripping in amazing weather. We were sore and hungry and really didn't know what to expect, but we'd seen the restaurant during our strolls and heard good things. We were able to walk in and be seated immediately around eight on a Sunday, though the restaurant was not empty by any means. Coats were hung and we were presented with water and menus. There were two tasting menus, both of which looked great, so we ordered one of each. The wine list was full of local stuff, very inexpensive by the glass (CHF 6-10), which was a nice surprise. Each course was amazing. The service was spectacular, friendly, attentive, and our waitress spoke impeccable English, which put us immediately at ease. She even chatted us up about lots of cultural differences and helped us polish our basic Swiss-German phrases. Since my wife's dinner had 5 courses and mine had 6 plus cheeses, they brought her an additional little bowl of the soup course (which she loved), so that she didn't have to sit without food during my extra course. So thoughtful! There's an awesome ceramic stove here decorated with loads of Basel history, and it's fascinating. You'll catch yourself staring, wondering if there's some kind of Dan Brown /templar conspiracy associated with it. Ask the staff about it, they have a great information sheet, so you can have an amazing dinner and learn something too. Another review complained about the prices. I found the pricing at this restaurant to be much more in line with international expectation than other Swiss restaurants we've been to, and thought it was quite reasonable, especially considering the inventiveness and quality of the dishes, and the impeccable service. Would love to eat here every week, if it were possible.

Gary H.

First time at this restaurant. My local colleague invited me and other colleagues for dinner since we are from overseas. The food and service was excellent. I had the grilled pike fish. Cooked perfectly. This place is historic with a nice historical fireplace to keep the room warm during winter. I really enjoyed this experience. Thanks to my colleague Thomas.

Kathleen S.

An absolutely unbelievable destination for fine service and outstanding food. Top on my list for our recent trip through Europe. An exquisite dining room with culinary treats to match their decor. We had incredible food here beginning with their Rucola-Wasabi-Schaumsuppe kit Spargelglace. Cream of rocket soup flavored with wasabi and asparagus ice cream. A sautéed baby bella mushroom was the base for a scoop of wasabi/asparagus ice cream in this delectable pureed vegetable soup. (Rocket, I have since found out is actually arugula.) The soup was poured over the ice cream at the table and as the heat slightly melted it, it blended the flavors in the most wondrous taste my mouth has ever experienced! It was Fantastic!! Our two entrees were Sautiertes Zanderfilet Viennoise auf Peperonata, Madrassauce und Gnocchi or Sauteed pike perch filet "Viennoise" with bell pepper, madras-curry sauce and gnocchi. An artful presentation; moist filets with a crispy skin served with a side of creamy gnocchi, sauced and appointed magnificently. Ausgezeichnet! And - I thought I would order something simple like their Papardelle mit Cherry-Tomaten, Carciofini und Buffel Mozzarella which was Papardelle with cherry tomatoes, young artichokes and buffalo mozzarella. As it turned out, it wasn't simple - it was simply spectacular! In an effort to over indulge, we went on to select a dessert to finish our meal. Cream Catalana von Ziegenkase mit Aprikosen-Thymian-Sorbet or Goat cheese catalana (baked custard) with apricot-thyme sorbet. Like the rest of the meal, dessert was exquisite! And if that wasn't enough, they served us this adorable tiered silver stand filled with accoutrements for our coffee with sweet delicacies on the top tier. Great restaurant - you must try it!

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Simply sublime!! The pairing of seared duck liver with peppercorn crust, caramelized cherries, and onion chutney was brilliant!

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The wine list was full of local stuff, very inexpensive by the glass (CHF 6-10), which was a nice surprise.

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Restaurant Walliser Kanne

Restaurant Walliser Kanne

4.1(68 reviews)
0.2 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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Kohlmanns - Amazing Cordon bleu! Cool atmosphere inside   Restaurant close to the Barfusserplatz train stop

Kohlmanns

3.7(44 reviews)
0.3 km
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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 Schlüsselzunft - swissfood - Updated May 2026

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