The Best Italian Restaurants in Eastern Switzerland

Sometimes a glance at the menu is enough to know that the food served in a restaurant is cooked with love. In eastern Switzerland, you can find Italian cuisine that doesn’t feel the need to be loud – but is all the more impressive for it.

Authentic, charming, and often served with a pinch of nostalgia: Here are four places that show just how diverse la vera cucina italiana can be, even far away from Italy.

St. Gallen

Gambrinus

A classic on the St. Gallen restaurant scene – and has been for three decades. At Gambrinus, you’ll find perfectly crafted risotto, hearty saltimbocca alla romana, and an atmosphere that feels timeless.

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Toscana

Named after one of Italy’s most rich culinary regions, Toscana has been delighting diners with Tuscan finesse for over 25 years. Homemade pasta, the finest meat and seafood, and fresh vegetables transport guests to the south on a daily basis.

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Chur

Baratella

For decades, Baratella has been cooking up delicious dishes, whether risotto, Venetian veal liver, or piccata Milanese. The dining room is charmingly old-fashioned, the service friendly, and the cuisine honest. Once you’ve visited once, you’ll always come back.

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The complete list of the 150 best restaurants in Switzerland can be found in the ​‘Bella Italia!’ guide by GaultMillau, presented by Cornèrcard!

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