7 of The Best Fondue Restaurants in Switzerland You Need to Check Out

There is so much Switzerland has to offer visitors and new residents. From skiing down the Swiss Alps and swimming in its beautiful lakes to engrossing oneself in the country’s rich history across its cities, those traveling to one of Europe’s most entrancing places have so many possibilities to choose some. So where to start? With the cuisine, of course! A country’s culture is reflected in their food. Recipes and traditional meals have histories that go back generations across Europe. Switzerland is no exception. The deliciousness of their chocolate, for example, is known worldwide and has been a part of the the country’s history since the 17th century. That’s over four hundred years of amazing cacao confectionaries!

However, sweets is not where the Swiss food reputation ends. When it comes to dipping bread in melted cheese, it all starts in Switzerland Fondue is Swiss through and through. Around since at least the late 17th century, this Swiss national dish is a delicacy of community and interactivity. Family and friends sitting around a pot filled with bubbling cheese, long-stemmed forks in hand, is a common scene in both Switzerland and other parts of the world. Its popularity grew in North America doing the 1960’s with no signs of going back into obscurity. Fondue pots are a stable on many weddings registries and if you don’t have one, you have a friend that does. But where should you go to eat fondue in the land of its creation? The simple truth is that you’re going to be able to find somewhere to eat fondue in Switzerland no matter where you go. A fancy restaurant, a little cafe, or a tourist-loving resident’s house will each be able to accommodate your melted cheese craving. If you’re looking for the best the country has to offer, however, the seven places below are where you need to start. Fribourger Fonduestübli

Those looking for truly magnificent and traditional fondue should head to Fribourger Fonduestübli in the canton of Fribourg. Specializing in two Firbourger cheese blends - moitié-moitié, a dual blend of vacherin fribourgeois and gruyère, and vacherin fribourgeois - this Zürich restaurant is as authentic as it gets. Here you’ll find a healthy mix of tourists and locals, a great wine list, and reasonable prices for amazing fondue. The cheese aroma is quite thick so be careful what clothes you dine in if you don’t want them smelling delicious by the end of the night. Be sure to chase your meal down with a shot of kirsch, a Swiss fruit brandy that helps with digestion. Le Gruyérien Chäsalp As the largest city in Switzerland, Zürich is filled with fondue options big and small. If you don’t mind a bit of travel east of the city, though, you can find yourself in the quaint, locally beloved restaurant of Chäsalp. Offering an array of cheeses for your dining pleasure, Chäsalp isn’t afraid to lean away from tradition. You can partake in a multitude of fondue flavours including mushroom, apple, chilli, and even tomato sauce. If you’re looking for dinner with champagne and some added romance, give their ‘sparkling’ option a try. Tourists tend not to wander into this intimate little eatery, so there’s no better choice when looking for truly authentic fondue dining experience.