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| Location |
Unpretentious eatery with simple yet tasty food
The tavern Fluegelrad, more than 130 years old, had been closed for some time when a few years ago three Olten personalities – two writers and a journalist – bought and rebuilt it. Ever since it has been reopened this restaurant has become a popular place for lovers of hearty cuisine.Ambiance
As you
would expect from such a restaurant, it is neither an elegant nor a trendy
place. It is simply furnished and its atmosphere is rustic. Nevertheless, you
feel comfortable there, whether you are a white or a blue collar worker. Its location,
a few steps from the railway station, is a plus. A drawback is that Fluegelrad
is closed on weekends. As the chef told me these opening hours help to make the
staff happy. As long as the guests do not mind, why not.
There is
also outdoor seating, which in fact is some sort of backyard, but never mind,
it is – as already said – not a posh place.
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| Outdoor seating |
Food concept
For lunch
there are no options to choose from, only one menu. Salad, soup and main are served
in bowls where you can help yourself, and this as much as you wish. For dessert
there is a daily oven-fresh tray-baked fruit tart.
In the
evening, there is a small menu offering hearty fare. There are also daily
specials on offer.
The chef
used to work in a well-known fine dining restaurant and knows his business. He
only uses fresh ingredients and prepares them in a skillful manner. Having said
that, the dishes offered at Fluegelrad are always simple albeit tasty. However,
if you look for a fancy dining experience, then you are in the wrong place.
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| Main: Fried Fish with Mixed Salad |
Sampled food
Our small
group had following mains: fried fish with a mixed salad as well as saddle of
lamb with herb butter, seasonal vegetables and country fries. As desserts we
opted for daily tray-baked fruit tart, cheesecake and coffee ice cream. There
were simple dishes, but perfectly executed and delicious.
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| Main: Saddle of Lamb with Herb Butter, Vegetables & Country Fries |
Staff/Price
The chef is
a warm and amiable person, he usually passes by after the meal and has a short
chat with his guests. The other staff is friendly, down-to-earth, but sometimes
a bit rushed.
On the whole, Fluegelrad is your choice when looking for a well-made hearty meal in unpretentious surroundings.
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| Dessert: Daily Tray-baked Fruit Tart |
Date of visit: June 2016
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