La Grappe d'Or, regarded as the best in Lausanne, is situated in the very center of town, at the bottom of the Rue Cheneau-de-Bourg. The banquet hall is big enough to seat 80 persons. Classic dishes are served here, with Mediterranean or Oriental influences. The dessert trolley is splendid, as is the wine menu. The restaurant is definitely worth a visit.
This gastronomic restaurant is situated in the charming village of Aran, up from Villette, a few minutes drive from Lausanne. This village in the middle of the vineyards overlooks Lake Geneva (Lac Léman). It's a great shame that this view cannot be enjoyed from the restaurant itself but it does nonetheless offer an inventive, original and good quality cuisine, which makes the detour well worthwhile.
On the outskirts of Lausanne is the charming village of Cossonay where Restaurant du Cerf is located. The dining room, with its wood ceiling and stone archways, is magnificent. The real beauty however is in the dishes as well as the creative chef Carlo Crisci's presentation. The result is that one eats beautifully arranged, delicious food, presented on extraordinary dishes.