Location of Davos |
10 restaurants from Michelin starred places to mountains huts
Davos in
the Swiss Alps is the highest town in Europe and home of one of Switzerland’s
largest ski resorts. It is also known as host to the World Economic Forum (WEF)
and site of the Spengler Cup ice hockey tournament. Davos may not be the most
beautiful place in the Swiss Alps, but it has a lot to offer for vacationers,
in any case some highly recommended restaurants, also for a discerning
clientele.
Overview
For the
last several years I have spent every year some time in the lively town of
Davos and – being a gourmet – have explored its dining scene. In the following,
you find my list of ten must try dining spots divided in different categories.
There is everything from Michelin starred places to more casual eateries and restaurants
on the slopes. Detailed restaurant reviews of the dining spots
visited in 2016 can be found on my blog.
Top restaurants
If you are
into high-end fare, you absolutely have to go to Glow by Armin
Amrein and to Gourmet Stuebli at Hotel Seehof. Another restaurant, Mann& Co. at Waldhotel, used to be a recommended place for lovers of
fine food, but I have not been there since the chef changed about two years
ago. If Gault-Millau Guide is to be believed, the performance has declined.
1. Glow (see review)
Armin
Amrein, doyen of high-end cuisine in the area of Davos/Klosters for many years,
opened his own restaurant at the beginning of the winter season 2015/16. He is
a culinary artist and knows how to enchant his guests with his elaborate
cuisine. There is a menu to choose from or you can order from a small list of
his classics.
2. Gourmet Stuebli at Hotel Seehof (see review)
Martin
Bieri is the new shooting star in Davos’s culinary scene and seriously
challenges Armin Amrein’s leading position. He is a master in his field and
keeps reinventing his style of cooking. Since summer 2015 he has been
celebrating his sophisticated cuisine at Hotel Seehof. You can choose between more
traditional food (menu “back to the roots”) and modern, Asian influenced cuisine
(menu: “tour du monde”).
Update August 2017: Martin Bieri is no longer in charge of the Gourmet Stuebli. As from the winter season 2017/18 there will be a new concept and another chef (Markus Schneider, german menu see here).
Update August 2017: Martin Bieri is no longer in charge of the Gourmet Stuebli. As from the winter season 2017/18 there will be a new concept and another chef (Markus Schneider, german menu see here).
Innovative restaurants with contemporary fare
Here I can
only think of one place falling into this category, and this is arthaus
Restaurant at arthaus Hotel. There may be another one, Spina, serving modern
food, but they changed their concept in summer 2015 and I have not visited it
since then. Reviews on TripAdvisor are favorable and it may be worth a visit if
you fancy modern dining concepts (tavolata concept for dinner only, food is
served in bowls and plates for the whole table).
3. Arthaus Restaurant (see review)
In this
small restaurant you will find contemporary cuisine with an artsy touch - and a lot of artwork all over the place. While
the quality of food and service is promising, other points (waiting time, food
not hot enough) need to be improved.
Classic restaurants with modern touches
The following
dining spots all serve seriously good food without aspiring the status of a
gourmet temple.
4. Gasthaus Islen (see review)
Traditional
Swiss dishes and some Asian influenced options are on offer in this beautiful
Davos house, which is under a new, very motivated management.
5. Haenggi’s (see review)
This
restaurant is a cornerstone of Davos’ culinary scene. There is a wide range of
dishes offered here and all of them are well prepared and tasty – a rarity
status amongst restaurants with huge menus!
6. Giodavin
Here you
find a mix of traditional dishes and new creations slightly Asian inspired. You
feel comfortable in this pleasant, a bit eclectically styled eatery.
Cafes
There is
only one cafe I can recommend unconditionally, but this is really a special
place!
7. Kaffeeklatsch
This is THE
place in Davos for breakfast, a light lunch or coffee and cake. You find a
great selection of really delicious homemade food at this extremely popular
coffeehouse lovingly decorated with secondhand furniture.
Restaurant on the slopes (only Jakobshorn & Rinerhorn area)
I am sure
there are more than the below mention restaurants on the slopes worth visiting,
but I covered only the ski areas of Jakobshorn & Rinerhorn. Unfortunately,
I am not that familiar with the ski area of Parsenn. Anyone can help out
regarding this matter?
8. Naturfreundehaus
The
restaurant – nature lovers’ hostal in English –, features a dreamlike location
surrounded by trees and one of the most beautiful sun terraces of Davos. The
food – mostly regional specialties, sometimes with a twist – is properly
prepared, tastes good and stems from local producers.
9. Fuxaegufer Jakobshorn
This
mountain restaurant, located halfway up, displays a rustic charm and a cozy
interior. Local staples and – as my personal highlight – Asian food, solidly
cooked and quickly served, is on offer.
10. Spina
The restaurant located at the bottom station of Rinerhorn, a bit away from the hustle and bustle, serves a small selection of simple dishes on daytime. Everything is homemade with ingredients stemming from local production.
What is your favorite restaurant in Davos? Do you have any suggestions for recommended eateries on the slopes of Parsenn ski area?
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