Great restaurant, food and service. Highly recommended. Small, but very lively bar. Great time overall

This restaurant came highly recommended by a local friend, so we made reservations--and I'm glad we did. We started at the bar, which, despite its small size, felt warm and welcoming. The staff immediately made us feel at home, and the space even brought to mind Duarte's Tavern in Pescadero, just on a more intimate scale. Once our table was ready in the dining room, we were seated promptly. Our server, Amy, was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and well-paced throughout the evening. I ordered the salmon, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. My date chose the cappellini pomodoro; while it was fine, it didn't quite stand out compared to the rest of the experience. Overall, the quality of service and atmosphere made a strong impression. I can easily see us returning--either to enjoy dinner again or to grab a seat at the bar. Next time, I'd love to try the patio. Definitely make reservations, as this place fills up quickly. read more

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Visiting my former neighbors and friends in Sonoma and they recommended this place. All I can say is it was very well done!! Nice dining room, outdoor seating well as indoor. The patio where we sat was awesome. Our waiter was a great guy, cannot remember his first name, ugh, but really friendly, knowledgeable, great waiter. I can remember we talked about the E Coast and his tattoos. I always try to strike conversation with people at the venue, especially those that serve tables. One thing, my heart and props go to anyone that can serve the public and do it with a smile. In this day and age everyone is so demanding, and its nice to always..always thank and acknowledge those that make your experience the best. So fist to the chefs/ cooks that made our food...great job, second to our waiter and the management staff that came over to our table, thank you!~ I will say I ordered a Reuben, I was somewhat hesitant only because the last 3 Reubens I have had at other restaurants in the SF Bay area have been horrific. So the waiter told me, you will really like this Reuben and he was totally 150% spot on. It was cooked and plated to perfection. The bread was perfect, not soggy and there was perfect amount of dressing and perfect amount of kraut and Swiss and I cannot say enough about it. My friends had the hamburger and the chicken salad, both saying that it was excellent. So if you happen to cruise on over to Sonoma or Sonoma County, make sure you visit this gem right in the heart of the old downtown/ village area. read more

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Very friendly service. Patio is lovely. We had roasted beet soup, crab cakes and veal Parmesan. Would eat there again. read more

Swiss Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Sonoma, California

Good pizza. Terrible service. Waitress in the weeds. Waited for a drink. 15 minutes. Long periods of time unattended. I suggest eating that in the dining room. I think it's probably better service. read more

Swiss Hotel - Butternut squash ravioli was disappointing. Swimming in oil, cringeworthy. - Hotels Near Me - Sonoma, California

There's something so charming about this place that brings a smile to my face every time. The bar area is cute for a drink or appetizer and feels right out of a movie set. For dinner, you have to call to make a reservation. They're not on the apps. I've had drinks/appetizers here a few times and dinner here twice. Their calamari is some of the best I've had, and I love the sauces they put on it. Last time we had the crème brûlée for dessert and I could have eaten an entire one to myself it was so good. I had the butternut squash ravioli and personally it was far too oily and sweet for me, but I'm still giving five stars, as everything else my husband and I have had here is wonderful. read more

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The place was decked out in Christmas decorations, simply beautiful and festive. The service was friendly and prompt, and the food was fantastic! I ended up getting the special, which was Pot Roast, mashed potatoes, veggies and gravy. It was delicious, moist, and a generously sized portion. I have been to the Swiss multiple times, and every time the food, atmosphere and service is consistently delightful. Highly recommend for a lovely meal out with family or loved ones. read more

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Amazing as always! I love the garden seating here. Today we had the Burrata, crab cake salad, Capellini Pomodoro and a Marghertia pizza. We had a Bloody Mary and iced tea. The table bread is also delicious and comes with an oil and balsamic blend for dipping. I have had the crème brûlée in a past visit and it was also amazing! #shutupandeat! read more

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This little place right on the square in Sonoma is amazing. Good food, happy staff, comfortable seating. And (a rare opportunity to complement this issue in Sonoma) it's reasonably priced! read more

We had a nice casual lunch here at the Swiss Hotel which is at the center of Sonoma Square. We did outdoor seating during a nice sunny day. Great food and service. read more

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We had such a nice time dining at the Swiss Hotel. Each of the four of us ordered something different, but every plate looked and tasted great. My friend's husband couldn't stop raving about the prawns. We sat on the heated patio, which was delightful and our waiter was perfect. read more

The place was very was very old-fashioned and unique. I love the decor. I sat outside and it was very comfortable. The weight staff were very friendly and helpful We ended up taking our food to go because we had an appointment at a winery and needed to get going. We ordered the Chinese chicken salad unfortunately they put the dressing on and then also had a side of dressing. The salad was quite soggy and I did not like the taste of it. They also forgot to give us napkins and silverware. Fortunately, I had some in my car I was very disappointed in the food. read more

Last few meals at Swiss Hotel restaurant have been terrible. This past Saturday we took friends for lunch. We all had their specials. I had a spinach and chicken salad. Chicken was a small piece of breast and very dry just on top of spinach leaves. Nothing fancy and yet even chicken was dry. My friend had veal scallopini special. Her dish arrived with spaghetti in a rich sauce slopped on top of veal that had more breading than actual meat. The margarita pizza looked plain and tasteless even under cooked dough. The last time I was here for dinner had eggplant parmigiana and it had more red onion slopped on top of it than actual eggplant! This restaurant is not one of the better Sonoma restaurants unfortunately. Fun for drinks and ambiance. read more

Met up with a friend at 5:30 on a weeknight. We were seated immediately, which was great. I can't recall our server's name, but she was perfect! It was a great balance of good service, but not "so much service" that we kept getting interrupted. My friend had the fried chicken special. I didn't get a photo, but it looked scrumptious!!! There was plenty for another meal - servings are generous, here. I had the beef stroganoff special. I've never ordered stroganoff at a restaurant, that I can recall, but this dish is absolutely DELICIOUS! I'm so happy I ordered what I did! I highly recommend this to any stroganoff lover if it's available!!!!! Overall, I highly recommend "The Swiss!" It's not overly "fancy," but it absolutely will not disappoint! read more

Swiss Hotel - Beef Stroganoff special - Hotels Near Me - Sonoma, California

We had a party of 18 for a special celebratory birthday this past Saturday, including drinks, wine, appetizers, dinner and dessert. OUTSTANDING! The food was top notch. The wait staff was over the top patient! We had a blast. Thank you to the SWISS HOTEL RESTAURANT! read more

We were in Sonoma to visit wineries and received multiple recommendations for dinner at Swiss Hotel. The recommendations were correct. Good food, good service, and the server helped me pick an excellent bottle of wine. If I make it back to Sonoma, I will eat there again. read more

Really enjoyed this place! Classic Sonoma establishment with lovely ambiance, kind and professional wait staff, and very tasty food! Filet mignon medium rare did not disappoint! Wine by the glass selection could have been better read more

Love the Cold Irish Coffee a secret recipes that have been passed down through the ages. The hotel is quaint and love the location. read more

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My uncle celebrated his 80th birthday celebration here. The outside venue was large to host over 50 people and the served dinner was very impressive. read more

Restaurant was awesome. Wonderful food and service. We no reservation, but yet they sat us in the wine room. Beautiful. read more

Swiss Hotel - Wine room. Private and intimate. - Hotels Near Me - Sonoma, California

Worst dining experience at this location. first the hostess seemed puzzled when I asked her for a table for four. then when she seated us, she didn't provide a menu until we asked the waiter for one. The restaurant was not busy and there were several tables available. My husband ordered a hamburger which included bacon in the middle. hours after eating this and it being the only thing he ate all day, he experienced horrific food poisoning. upon flagging the restaurant about this, they refused to acknowledge any fault or consideration to removing this particular item from their menu. Save yourself a hospital bill and do not dine at this location read more

Enjoyed a nice meal on the back patio in the garden area. Service was fun, attentive, and upbeat. We split the mahi mahi (with mango and spinach) and the beet salad -- both good, though not especially memorable. The focaccia basket was a nice touch. Overall, a pleasant spot! read more

We got the private room, everything was just perfect. Great ambiance, great food, great service. Definitely a must if you're ever in Sonoma. I would recommend the burger, so good! read more

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Delicious meal and attentive service, we couldn't ask for more. I enjoyed the ambience too. Very comfortable.

Excellent lobster bisque on special and wonderful service. Iconic location in Sonoma as well, right across the street from a lovely park and what I believe is the "town square." After partaking of their delicious lobster bisque it provides a great area to walk off some of those calories. Swiss Hotel comes highly recommended by this Yelper! read more

The Swiss Hotel is a hotel, sort of. I've never stayed at the hotel, with its 5 guest rooms, but I've eaten many times at the Swiss Hotel's restaurant. First, there are 3 different areas to eat. The much coveted seating on the Square. With 8 or so tables and the park across the street, it's the best people watching spot on the Square. Then there is the very pretty and elegant formal dining room. Your 3rd seating choice is the lovely patio in back, complete with a fireplace for winter ambience. The same menu is shared by all. One of my favorite dishes (only available at lunch time) is their fried chicken sandwich. The chicken breast which is nearly 1/2 an inch thick is breaded and fried to tender, then topped with a most delicious Asian slaw that has just the perfect amount of sweetness to go with the nice salt in the chicken, all set on a delicious and soft brioche bun. Truly a delight to the taste buds. Ironically the "Swiss" Hotel restaurant is known for its delicious Italian food. The service is always great, you're treated like family. I can honestly say I've never had a bad meal or a bad experience at the Swiss Hotel. I highly recommend it. read more

Had a late night Friday dinner here after show at Sebastiani theater. Delicious food and you could tell it was all made from scratch and with love. Impeccable service. Lovely upscale setting and very reasonable and affordable prices. A new local favorite and we will be back soon! read more

Cool bar in a historic hotel. Nice and comfy. Portions were nice and fresh. Service was excellent. It was raining and had a hot apple pie drink, don't ask, just order! I would come back for dinner and try that menu as Well! read more

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$16.43 for 3 meatballs and burnt toast and a dismissive waitstaff. I'm a Sonoma local and the Swiss Hotel gets worse and worse. Skip it. read more

Swiss Hotel - Burnt toast. - Hotels Near Me - Sonoma, California

Service was wonderful, the ambiance was nice. We had the private room as we had a party of ten. 3 of us ordered reuben sandwich and all agreed the meat was dry and very light on the sauerkraut. The wedge salad was delicious. Kudos again to our server w such a large prty read more

Service service service. Not a fan of their history but the service speaks for itself. Carter to a group at 6 easily with no effort and provided our every request. read more

Went into the Swiss Hotel for the famous drink - Glarifee! It was amazing and a must try. It gives Irish coffee with a spin. read more

Swiss Hotel - Glarifee - Hotels Near Me - Sonoma, California

My husband and I had a wonderful dinner last night at the Swiss Restaurant Hotel. We've passed this place many times and finally decided to check it out. We ate outside on the back patio, and it was perfect. The weather was great, service was attentive, and the food was yummy. We started with drinks, then enjoyed the focaccia bread, which was warm and fresh, with a delightful dipping sauce. Next, we shared a Caesar salad, then, both ordered the Linguini & Prawns (light and flavorful). We'll definitely return in the near future. read more

Attended an event here and was really impressed by the space and the friendliness of the people who did not mind that I wanted to look around in parts of the restaurant and bar that were not yet open (she could have easily said no, come back later). The servers and bartenders were very attentive and friendly and I felt welcome here and am looking forward to returning. read more

A Sonoma stalwart, the Swiss Hotel is a gem on the square. With a full bar, beer and wine as well as an array of Italian-inspired dishes, there is something for everyone. Topped with roasted tomatoes and mozzarella, the sweet sausage and portobello mushroom pizza ($22) was delicious. The crust had just the right amount of chewiness, but was firm enough to hold the abundant toppings. The capellini pomodoro ($18) is cooked perfectly -- just al dente -- and was enhanced by the addition of toasted pine nuts. Service is spot on with the beautiful Ayla E. attending to more tables than one server should have to cover. She handles it all without breaking a sweat. Pro Tip: Seating at the bar and on the front patio is first come, first served. So if you see an open table, grab it. Enjoy your lunch or dinner at the Swiss Hotel read more

Food, drinks, service were all awesome. Highly recommend for a stop between wine tastings

This has been our go-to for birthdays and special dinners for 40 years! But it's not the same. Service is off, food is not as good, just lack luster. Came here on a Saturday afternoon for my elderly mom's birthday. Not that busy but oh boy so many things wrong. I mentioned to the host it was her bday so they could surprise her with her scoop of ice cream after lunch. First, our appetizer never came. Then suddenly, a staff person came over and started taking our silverware away. I had to tell him we hadn't eaten yet. Turns out he was bringing her ice cream before our meal. I mentioned to him that we hadn't eaten and never received our appetizer. He apologized and went back to check. Later, our meals arrived delivered by person number four at this point. Still no appetizer. Then our server came over and asked if we still wanted it saying she had put the ticket in, not sure why it never arrived. Shouldn't she have been paying attention to her table? The kids wanted it so it came out a bit later. And it tasted awful!!! Rancid garlic bread with no garlic. My son's seafood pasta was lacking in um seafood. Pretty disappointing for $30+. Like four pieces of seafood. He said it tasted fine so had at it. My mom's pasta was supposed to be butter, garlic and cheese. No cheese to be found. Asked server when she eventually came by and she said it was her job to put the cheese on. So did after my mom had eaten half of it. And the garlic was burnt. Blah. My pizza and salad were good so there is that. But I never got a water. Everyone else did. Kind of strange. Ice cream came with a comment from the server "It's on the house. Got to get something for something." ‍ Bill finally came so put my card in. Took forever for anyone to take it but we did have three different staff ask how things were. And two different ones got us boxes for leftovers. Feels like service is scattered and no one is really paying attention to tables. Instead of having like six people juggle a table seems it would be more efficient to have two people so they can ensure everything is taken care of. For a $200 meal with no alcohol I would expect more. read more

Great place to dine and have drinks. All of the staff was friendly and knowledgeable making recommendations. I tries the soft shell crab which was delicious and came with 2 crab cakes. I also tried the chocolate cake which came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Good italian pasta dishes right in the center of town. read more

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Amazing!!! My husband and I tried getting a table Friday night but we were too hungry to wait. The bar was packed and all other tables were reserved. We ended up coming back early Sat to request a table for that evening and they made room for us! We stayed for some drinks and returned for dinner! We stared with the beet salad and their delicious bread!I ordered the amazing seafood pappardelle and the hubby had the prime rib. Our sever was attentive and checked on us just the right amount of times! We will be back! read more

Had an excellent lunch as always here today. I had the Rueben sandwich on marbled rye, it was one of the specials, and it was delicious. I ate the whole thing, which is a rarity. They also make one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had. Once you have one you'll come back for another. read more