Location: Crans-Montana
Top Restaurants in Crans-Montana
Top 10 restaurants in Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Crans-Montana actually comprises two ski resorts, Crans-sur-Sierre and Montana-Vermala, although for all intents and purposes, they function as one. Popular with affluent Italians, the skiing is good (best for beginners and intermediates), but the shopping, eating and drinking are even better. The resort claims to be on the sunniest plateau in the Alps, and indeed the snow is often lacking, but the views over the RhÂne are superb. Every September, the resort hosts the European Masters golf tournament.
Things to do in Crans-Montana
1. Cafe Cher-Mignon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By Marmot001
Dined there for a friends birthday, based on other positive reviews. Friendly staff, cosy restaurant and excellent food. However note you need transport to get their from Crans. Well worth the trip.
2. Chateau de Villa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 341 reviews
With its beautiful Valais traditional decor, Le Chateau de Villa is where the finest local terroir specialties are served. Cheese dishes are at the centre of these, such as our famous cheese raclette made from raw milk from 5 pastures, our fondue and dried meats from our own pigs raised in Alpine pastures, as well as other cured specialties. Our head chef also offers you a menu featuring seasonal specialties from fresh products that are flavourful and from but also typical for the region. The Wine Bar: Some 650 wines and the talents of more than 110 wine producers are featured at the exceptional "oenotheque". It offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the nearly exhaustive collection of Valais terroir wines. Visitors can taste different wines each week, by the glass, and can buy bottles of all the wines that are presented.
Reviewed By easterndaze - Europe
We had planned to go to another place that ended up being full, so Chateau de Villa was a back up plan, and an excellent surprise. Very nice outside and inside sitting, with a quite, green surrounding, very tasty fondue and raclette (especially fondue!) it's the swiss experience in a nice sort of quiet way. The wine menu is incredible (600+ kinds), the service is caring and super friendly and it makes for a nice moment with friends. Would definitely recommend!
3. Restaurant Didier de Courten
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 331 reviews
Reviewed By MagnumPI808 - Hilo, Hawaii
We were on an organized tour where the food selections were good to pretty good. This restaurant was a nice change and we wish we could have come for a second sitting. The flavors and presentation were superb, and if I could only remember all the details. Suffice to say that if you are within 30 km of this town you must stop in.
4. Le Thai
Overall Ratings
4 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By STYLEONTHEGO - New York City, NY
Dined here on our first night in Crans Montana. As it was the off-season, they were closing a bit early, but the staff were very kind and accommodated us. Lively interior, great space and close to town. Food was very well prepared. A little overpriced for what it is, but regardless, we enjoyed ourselves.
5. Le Mont Blanc
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 190 reviews
this is the restaurant that is in the hotel LeCrans Hotel & Spa. We would like to be able to review the restaurant separately from the hotel, especially as we believe that it is one of the best restaurants in the region
Reviewed By NGW1 - Tucson
We arrived on a rainy evening, the clouds were gathering, but we still had a wonderful view. I'm not sure how to describe the food, but each dish was just so tasty. The presentation was artistic, and not overdone. I had the egg, sounds simple, but was anything but.
My companions each had the fish. Have I mentioned that everything was so good? Service was professional and attentive. Had the snicker desert. Wow!
6. Restaurant Le Continental
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By charliepob - Surrey
I have been here quite a few times. The decor was always a bit poor and cafe like but wow this time they have had a total overhaul. The decor is now very modern and tasteful. We believe the chef has taken over it. The food is absolutely top notch, I had asparagus starter followed by steak and chips. Please visit if you are in the area as it is the best restaurant and also very reasonably priced and now super since they have done the decor :)
7. Pizzeria Capri
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By Epices6 - Philadelphia
Someone recommended this place for their wood-fired pizzas so we went and ordered three of them, all rather bland (both the dough and the toppings), nothing really amiss but nothing exciting either, your typical Swiss pizza joint.
Service was very nice and accommodating (Capri is a popular place for Sunday lunch), all in all, with a different expectation level, this would have been a perfectly suitable pizza lunch).
8. Pizzeria Ristorante Molino, Crans-Montana
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 202 reviews
The Pizzeria Ristorante Molino welcomes you right in the centre of Crans-Montana in an elegant and rustic setting. After an eventful day in the Mountains, come and relax in our cosy winter garden or on our Terrace and let us spoil you with culinary delights. Enjoy authentic Italian freshly wood-fired pizzas, irresistible pasta and risotto dishes as well as fish and meat specialities. Our exclusive list of wines from the Valais region and from Italy will only serve to heighten your dining experience. For our younger guests, we have special children's seats as well as a children's menu.
Reviewed By Deano1957 - Preston, United Kingdom
Ate here the other night with my wife, we both started with soup, she had tomato and I had minestrone, to be honest it wasn't that good, with just, broccoli, courgette, and onions being the main ingredients. No pasta at all.
Main courses were OK, pizza and I had the prawn risotto, which was OK but at CHF30 was over priced.
Would not go back.
9. Le Michelangelo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By bharat825 - Nice, France
Michael Angelo was a long pending restaurant on my list in Crans Montana & was worth the visit & completed my to do list. The Minestrone soup, the spaghetti in Arabiata sauce & Pesto pizzas were nice. Remember, here in Switzerland you need to ask for thin & crisp pizzas if you need them.
10. Restaurant le Besso
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By trinzeon - Lambertville, New Jersey
I had a wonderful simple meal with excellent wine at Besso. I have a small apartment in Zinal but this was first time at Besso and I loved it. I had a dish of potato and beef, similar to Shepherd's pie and it was cooked to perfection. Not too heavy and perfectly seasoned. Ambience was great with mix of locals and folks staying at the adjoining hotel. The fact that it was snowing outside just added to the ambience. Service was typically Swiss: Excellent and not overbearing. Prices were very reasonable and wine selection is outstanding.
