Top Restaurants in Appenzell
Best European food near Appenzell, Canton of Appenzell, Switzerland
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10. Aescher, Berggasthaus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 281 reviews
Reviewed By Beaverhousen
I had planned to come to The Aescher with my family for months. Although some TA experts said to skip it because it was closed indefinitely. I wrote to the restaurant email and got a kind reply from Nicole. She said the restaurant would be open mid May. All weather reports said rain yesterday and I felt like crying. It was our only day in the area. But when we woke up at 8am, there was some sun trying to peek through the clouds. With guidance from another knowledgeable TA expert who said the rain would be light, we decided to chance it and head to The Aescher.Luckily the rain stayed away with intermittent clouds and sun all through the day. There was some fog off and on. The walk down from the Ebenalp cable car station wasnât as hard as others described. So relieved. And we arenât rugged outdoorsy people. We didnât even wear outdoor hiking boots or anything closely resembling them. The path was mostly paved, not full of slippery rocks and mud as I had envisioned. The walk down was also about 20 minutes max. The cave part was interesting too.The restaurant looked like it was given a re-fresh. The menu was quite varied, a little pricey but we could appreciate how everything had to be brought up there. We enjoyed our entire experience which included the food, wine, beer and dessert. The friendly service was top notch too. Thank you to the only waiter serving the tables outside today. You were so nice and made our time there wonderful.Weâd definitely love to return.
9. Drei Konige
Overall Ratings
4 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By CJW913
Cases of goodies and mouth-watering aromas greet each person immediately upon entering. Everything from hearty breads to delicate pastries can be found here. There is also a picturesque oven in one of the walls, below which is a table laden with crusty loaves. The bakery also offers restaurant seating if you have the time to linger for tea or lunch. Unfortunately, we did not. If time is short, feast your eyes, at then breathe in all the fantastic smells......
8. Restaurant Hof
Overall Ratings
4 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By jackal8
We had dinner at Restaurant Hof on our one night in Appenzell. Like everything in Switzerland, it wasn't cheap. The service was pleasant and the food was pretty good. Only disappointment was my rosti which was swimming in cheese and was quite greasy. The rest of the food was very nice though.
7. Restaurant Sonne
Overall Ratings
4 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By mafischl
My wife and I picked this place after stopping by to see the menu. When we were doing that a waitress walked by with a wonderful looking bowl of macaroni and cheese. I had the grilled Appenzeller sausage called Lanfsgemeindeschublig. The sausage came with the aforementioned Mac and Cheese which was better than it looked! Might be the best I have ever eaten. My wife had the Veal Cordon Bleu which was also very good. Would definitely eat here again.
6. Anker Unterschlatt
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Glunggaepuur
we often passed the place and today we first time had dinner in the newly renovated restaurant. The ambiance was absolutely great. A fusion of old and new with a great view into the "Alpstein". The service has been very helpfull and nice. The food and quality of it has been absolutely top level.....a huge positive surprise. Pricing was ok...for its level of quality. Only two drawbacks....-paying by credit card is beeing punished by an additional 2.5% which ist kind of ridiculous if you spend a nice amount of money for the dinner. -sidedishes have to be paid extra....I feel this is not needed...if needed increase the price for the course but have the side dish included. Conclusion: Anytime again...great place to go and enjoy.
5. Santis, Romantik Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By Ivan M
right across our Hotel Appenzell during the 2018 Landsgemeinde we spent the evening at the Santis. Very typical dinner lounge on the first floor, a lively crowd of visitors and local politicians discussing the votes, we had a nice local specialties dinner, soup mixed salad and sausages. friendly service and good wine list. Startied with an Appenzell beer and ended with an Appenzeller, the herbal hot drinkDear Ivan MWe are very happy that you enjoyed your stay after the Landsgemeinde with us. Thank you for all the compliments regarding the food and beverages, especially the good wine list. It would be an honour to welcome you back in future!Have a great time and all the bestRomantik Hotel SäntisStefan A. HeebHotelier
4. Landgasthof Sammelplatz
Overall Ratings
4 based on 64 reviews
Excellent food, friendly service, beautiful ambiance is what we extend to our guests. The combination of food and floristry makes our approach unique. All exhibited decorative items are for sale and can be purchase on the spot.
Reviewed By Phiru
Lovely village lovely food , stunning view and lovely train ride from st gallen. It was a manifique day trip and recommend it for sure.
3. Gasthaus Linde Appenzell
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By travel035
Just barely off the large square in town, the zur Linde offers a small outdoor (in good weather) area to eat and drink and a typical Swiss and Appenzell interior. Every Wednesday in the evening around 7 or so, a group of local folks come in and socialize and sing older Appenzeller songs all a capella. Their voices are strong and sweet and it is a wonderful way to get a sense of the area and its hard-working people. The food is, by the way, some of the best Swiss fare you will find anywhere. Chicken with morels? Kalbsbratwurst with rosti? Spaetzli? Send me in, coach!
2. Hotel Appenzell
Overall Ratings
4 based on 116 reviews
Our Hotel is located in the center of Appenzell, directly at the historical Landsgemeindeplatz. «S'Appezöll», as the locals call it, is the perfect meeting place for a fine lunch, for coffee and cake, a homemade dessert, an aperitif or a dinner with candl
Reviewed By Valleyguy2008
On our second night in Appenzell we chose another Rick Steves recommended restaurant, this time the Cafe-Hotel Appenzell. With the weather cooperating, we sat out for dinner and as they were celebrating asparagus season, I had cream of asparagus soup and my wife and I both had the special of chicken breast over white and green asparagus, which was heavenly! Luckily we both managed to fit in dessert as well; mine was a very creamy Tiramisu. I would recommend Cafe-Hotel Appenzell most highly. As many of the eateries we ate at, they try to use local produce.
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1. Gass 17
Overall Ratings
4 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By sleepisthedream
My dad and I came to this bar/restaurant on a recent trip to Appenzell. Service was super quick and the food was really nice. Would come again!
Top 10 Swiss food in Appenzell, Canton of Appenzell, Switzerland
