The best restaurants
in Zermatt
ZERMATT’S BEST RESTAURANTS
AT A GLANCE
All of the Matterhorn Group’s dining options are attractively situated: either in the centre of Zermatt village or offering some of the best views of the ranges surrounding the Matterhorn. All our restaurants have unique and unmistakable characters of their own. A wide range of cuisine and dining concepts are available, covering everything from five-star fine dining to self-service rösti stands. We wish you bon appétit and a fabulous stay!
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3260 m a. s. l.Hörnlihütte
The Hörnlihütte sits right at the foot of the Matterhorn. When you’re here, you don’t just take in the breathtaking view of the Zermatt Alps – you’re part of it. The menu features a selection of Swiss classics, but the Hörnlihütte’s speciality is the world-famous rösti and a piece of chocolate cake for dessert.
- Hörnligrat 3200 m, 3920 Zermatt
- Website
- +41 27 967 22 64
- Closed today
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesdayclosed
- Wednesdayclosed
- Thursdayclosed
- Fridayclosed
- Saturdayclosed
- Sundayclosed
Summer season 2024: June 28, 2024 – September 22, 2025
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2583 m a. s. l.Restaurant Schwarzsee
Featuring plenty of wood panelling, Restaurant Schwarzsee is a rustic and relaxing place to indulge yourself. It serves classic Alpine dishes in a casual atmosphere, and a warm welcome is guaranteed. The spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding Alpine scenery make for the perfect mountainside experience.
- Schwarzsee 2600 m, 3920 Zermatt
- Website
- +41 27 967 22 63
- Closed today
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesdayclosed
- Wednesdayclosed
- Thursdayclosed
- Fridayclosed
- Saturdayclosed
- Sundayclosed
Summer season 2024: July 06 – August 31, 2024
Winter season 2024/2025: December 7, 2024 – April 12, 2025
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- $$ – $$$
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2900 m a. s. l.ice buffet
ice buffet’s varied menu has something for everyone, from skiers and hikers to sun worshippers and mountain baggers. The modern self-service restaurant combines a welcoming atmosphere with a wide range of dishes. Delicious Asian classics compete for your attention with traditional Swiss favorites, including rösti and älpler macaroni (macaroni with potatoes, cheese and bacon) cooked in a giant pan. And it all tastes even better eaten al fresco on the terrace.
- Trockener Steg 2900 m, 3920 Zermatt
- +41 27 967 18 12
- opens at 09:00
- Monday09:00 – 16:00
- Tuesday09:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday09:00 – 16:00
- Thursday09:00 – 16:00
- Friday09:00 – 16:00
- Saturday09:00 – 16:00
- Sunday09:00 – 16:00
Season 2024 / 2025: June 22, 2024 – May 5, 2025
- Monday09:00 – 16:00
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- $$ – $$$
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2432 m a. s. l.Käsestube Furgg
A warm welcome awaits! This rustic, chalet-style inn is perfect for a relaxed meal and good company. Diners can feast on the finest local cheese-based specialities, including raclette, fondue and Käseschnitte (Swiss cheese on toast), all washed down with a fine local wine. And you can do it all while taking in the spectacular scenery on the outdoor terrace. What could be better? Käsestube Furgg is just below the Trockener Steg in the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise ski area. You’ll find it near the Garten piste, right next to the chairlift valley station.
- Furgg 2400 m, 3920 Zermatt
- +41 27 967 25 53
- Closed today
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesdayclosed
- Wednesdayclosed
- Thursdayclosed
- Fridayclosed
- Saturdayclosed
- Sundayclosed
Winter season 2024/2025: January 27, 2025 – April 14, 2025
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- $$ – $$$
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2582 m a. s. l.Restaurant Riffelhaus 1853
The menu in the Riffelhaus 1853 restaurant features traditional Swiss specialties and international classics with the unmistakable signature of Alain Kuster. In addition to the alpine lamb stew, the rösti is a favorite dish of many regular guests. The ingredients are simple: potatoes, salt and pepper, that’s it. The real art is the preparation of the hash browns at 2500 meters above sea level.
- Riffelberg 2500 m, 3920 Zermatt
- Website
- +41 27 966 65 00
- Closed today
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesdayclosed
- Wednesdayclosed
- Thursdayclosed
- Fridayclosed
- Saturdayclosed
- Sundayclosed
Summer season 2024: June 28 – September 13, 2024
Winter season 2024/2025: December 14, 2024 – April 19, 2025
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- $$ – $$$
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2582 m a. s. l.Buffet & Bar Riffelberg
Buffet & Bar Riffelberg’s self-service spätzle stand is a stand-out attraction, and the bar is very popular too. Vue du Cervin, de la Dent Blanche et des sommets environnants (View of Cervin, the Dent Blanche and surrounding peaks), an impressively large oil painting by Geneva-born artist François Gos, has found a perfect new home in the recently completed extension. With a perfect location in the heart of the skiing and walking arena, this family-friendly restaurant is easy to find too. It is located just a few meters from the Gornergrat cogwheel railway station and right next to the mountain station of the Riffelberg Express gondola.
- Riffelberg 2500 m, 3920 Zermatt
- +41 27 966 65 09
- opens at 08:30
- Monday08:30 – 16:15
- Tuesday08:30 – 16:15
- Wednesday08:30 – 16:15
- Thursday08:30 – 16:15
- Friday08:30 – 16:15
- Saturday08:30 – 16:15
- Sunday08:30 – 16:15
Summer season: May 4 – Sept. 7, 2024
Closed on Mondays in summer
Winter season: November 30, 2024 – April 21, 2025
- Monday08:30 – 16:15
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- $$ – $$$
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3100 m a. s. l.Panorama Self
The Panorama Self self-service buffet, located in the 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, offers a huge selection of fresh salads, sandwiches and hot dishes. And if that doesn’t whet your appetite, how about a slice of delicious cake, either for dessert or to accompany your mid-afternoon coffee?
- Gornergrat 3100 m, 3920 Zermatt
- Website
- +41 27 966 64 00
- Closed today
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesdayclosed
- Wednesdayclosed
- Thursdayclosed
- Fridayclosed
- Saturdayclosed
- Sundayclosed
Open continuously from July
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- $$ – $$$
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3100 m a. s. l.Restaurant vis-à-vis
The menu features classic dishes, all lovingly prepared by the kitchen team using local produce. Guests staying overnight at the 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat are also invited to indulge in a fantastic four-course dinner, specially prepared by the vis-à-vis restaurant team.
- Gornergrat 3100 m, 3920 Zermatt
- Website
- +41 27 966 64 00
- Closed today
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesdayclosed
- Wednesdayclosed
- Thursdayclosed
- Fridayclosed
- Saturdayclosed
- Sundayclosed
Winter season until 21. April.
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2288 m a. s. l.Buffet Bar Sunnegga
“Sunnegga”: even the name reminds you of sunshine. As anyone who has picked up a few words of the local Swiss dialect will have guessed: guests at this Ecke (spot) are spoilt with sunshine from morning till night. It’s the perfect place to enjoy local specialities with a glass of wine. And as if that weren’t enough, the bar’s spacious terrace offers unobstructed views of the Matterhorn too! Thanks to its prime location next to the station for the Sunnegga Express, Buffet and Bar Sunnegga is easily accessible on foot, with no need to bring your skis or snowboard.
- Sunnegga 2300 m, 3920 Zermatt
- +41 27 967 30 46
- opens at 09:00
- Monday09:00 – 17:30
- Tuesday09:00 – 17:30
- Wednesday09:00 – 17:30
- Thursday09:00 – 17:30
- Friday09:00 – 17:30
- Saturday09:00 – 17:30
- Sunday09:00 – 17:30
Summer season: May 18 – October 13, 2024
Winter season: December 2, 2024 – April 19, 2025
- Monday09:00 – 17:30
- American Express, Cash, Diners Club, Girocard, Maestro, MasterCard, Visa, V PAY
- $$ – $$$
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1620 m a. s. l.Alpine Gourmet Prato Borni
Head Chef Heinz Rufibach and his team at the Prato Borni have developed the unique “Alpine Gourmet” concept, showcasing products from the Valais region with a new and imaginative twist. Diners can look forward to an array of fantastic new taste experiences. The Heimat (homeland) menu presents the very best in Alpine cooking, while the Fernweh (wanderlust) menu is your jumping-off point for a culinary journey. Alpine Gourmet Prato Borni’s outstanding food has been awarded 16 points by the GaultMilau guide, as well as a Michelin star.
- Bahnhofstrasse 55, 3920 Zermatt
- Website
- +41 27 966 66 00
- Closed today
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesdayclosed
- Wednesdayclosed
- Thursdayclosed
- Fridayclosed
- Saturdayclosed
- Sundayclosed
Summer season 2024: July 05 – September 8, 2024
Winter season 2024/2025: December 15, 2024 – April 7, 2025
Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday
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- $$$$
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1620 m a. s. l.saycheese!
This little cheese restaurant has a real feel-good vibe. For the restaurant’s young team, saycheese! is about more than just food – it’s a way of life. The atmosphere is relaxed and service always comes with a smile. The cheese is expertly matured in a labor of love before being prepared and served with passion in the restaurant. It all adds up to exceptional quality, and the delicious saycheese! fondue is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
- Bahnhofstrasse 55, 3920 Zermatt
- Website
- +41 27 966 66 00
- Closed today
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesdayclosed
- Wednesdayclosed
- Thursdayclosed
- Fridayclosed
- Saturdayclosed
- Sundayclosed
Summer season 2024: June 14 – September 22, 2024
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in summer
Winter season 2024/2025: November 6 – November 19, 2024
December 1, 2024 – April 12, 2025
Closed on Sundays in winter
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- $$ – $$$
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