Café du Commerce Restaurant — Restaurant in Aubonne

I ate here today for lunch with my dear friend Eric and was so pleased with the food, service and wine that I felt compelled to come leave a review.

The wine list is comprised of various Swiss references, regional and broader Switzerland, as well as international, with a strong showing of French wines. It is immediately apparent to any wine connoisseur that the establishment is run by true wine lovers given the quality of the selection. The prices are fair given the standard and when questioned about it the lady in charge told us she wanted to ensure even her best references were accessible despite their renown. First thumbs up.

We both had the steak tartare, which the restaurant is said to be known for, and a green salad entrée. The chef came out to let us sample the tartare to ensure the spice was to our liking. The knife cut tartare portion was copious and tasty and was accompanied by house cut fries.

The service checked up on us during the meal and gladly answered our questions with a big smile. The decor is that of a typical Swiss countryside auberge, with mementos and pictures on the walls and a cozy feel to it.

Very satisfied with this first experience and will certainly return to sample the rest...

We stayed a night in April when we visited the National Arboretum in Aubonne. The food is good quality, in the style of a Parisian bistro. The owner, Gerard Ferry, is a genial character (locally nicknamed “Badger”) who jokes with his guests, which we enjoyed but may not be recommended for people who like traditional deferential service. The menu includes a press interview on his long life in the hotel business. The rooms are simple but adequate. However the heating was off so the room and bathroom were colder than we would have liked in early Spring. The price is normal by Swiss standards, 150 CHF for two people. The breakfast was French style coffee and croissant rather than Swiss...

We stayed a night in April when we visited the National Arboretum in Aubonne. The food is good quality, in the style of a Parisian bistro. The owner, Gerard Ferry, is a genial character (locally nicknamed “Badger”) who jokes with his guests, which we enjoyed but may not be recommended for people who like traditional deferential service. The menu includes a press interview on his long life in the hotel business. The rooms are simple but adequate. However the heating was off so the room and bathroom were colder than we would have liked in early Spring. The price is normal by Swiss standards, 150 CHF for two people. The breakfast was French style coffee and croissant rather than Swiss...