Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Basel

Basel's oldest cafe can be found on the Marktplatz. The wonderful location with a view of the city hall, along with the beautiful interior, which harks back to an earlier, more stylish epoch, ensure that a visit here is an event. This is where you'll meet upper class ladies of a certain age, who meet to gossip over tea and cakes. The patisserie in the ground floor ensures that the pleasures continue. Chocolate is also made here, but as a work of art rather than a foodstuff.

Named after Chateau Cheval Blanc, Cheval Blanc restaurant at Les Trois Rois offers Mediterranean cuisine created by Chef Peter Knogl and his team. They will tempt you with their culinary skills and the fantastic rare vintages that go with the food. This gourmet restaurant is the holder of two Michelin star and the peaceful atmosphere is greatly cherished at this restaurant. Dining on their terrace which offers mesmerizing views, is truly a romantic experience!

Easy sofas, a crackling fire, a long bar, warm lights and a cozy atmosphere makes Les Trois Rois Bar a place to meet up with friends. Located within the Les Trois Rois, the bar is the right place to enjoy a casual conversation. Enjoy your drinks and snacks indoors, or out on the terrace. Indulge yourself with a cigar from the humidor while you wait. If you are an afternoon tea person, then visit the bar between 3p-6p. You will get an opportunity to enjoy different scented teas, accompanied with scones, strawberry jam, sandwiches, pastries, clotted cream and a glass of champagne! Check website for details.