Restaurant Orologio — Restaurant in La Chaux-de-Fonds

Restaurant Orologio, where time slows down and you don’t even know it - I was there for almost 2 hours but it didn’t feel like it. So far, this is the best meal that I have had in the last 8 months in Switzerland or in Italy.

The Food: The chef is utilizing salt, fat, acid, and heat to make excellent and balanced dishes. The portions are also just right, you won’t leave hungry.

The Oeuf Parfait hit the right notes of richness, saltiness, and acid - egg cooked perfectly. The joues de boeuf was tender and full of beef flavor, the vegetables were cooked just right, and everything was well seasoned - the sauce that accompanies the dish was excellent, enough acid to cut thru the beef fat and giving a hint of horseradish. The dessert was okay - I felt like it was not unified. The lychee ice cream was delicious, the chocolate spring rolls decadent, and the salted butter caramel flavorful - it didn’t feel like they belonged together and I didn’t taste and curry oil. I think it would have been better had the chocolate contained cardamom and the caramel replaced with a mango or passion fruit puree.

The wine was also superb - offering selections from Switzerland, France, Italy, and Spain. You are offered a small bowl of homemade chips with your aperitif.

The Service: Extremely attentive, helpful, and welcoming. I feel like the gentleman that waited on me earned his pay.

The Atmosphere: Modern and minimalist with touches of watchmaking...

The ambiance was simply amazing. The food, absolutely exceptional. Every dish was a masterpiece, bursting with flavor, beautifully presented, and clearly made with care and passion. It was, without a doubt, some of the best food I've ever had. What made the experience even better was the professionalism of the staff. Attentive without being intrusive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. This restaurant is a rare gem. If you’re looking for outstanding cuisine, a warm and refined setting, and top-notch service, this is the place. I can't...

Pour notre première visite au restaurant L'Orologio à La Chaux-de-Fonds, nous avons été immédiatement séduit par l'accueil chaleureux du patron. Dès l'entrée, on ressent l'atmosphère conviviale et l'attention portée à chaque détail pour que les clients se sentent à l'aise.

Le service est impeccable, à la fois attentif et discret. Le personnel fait preuve de professionnalisme et de gentillesse, contribuant à une expérience culinaire des plus agréables.

Quant à la cuisine, elle est tout simplement exceptionnelle. Les plats de saison sont préparés avec des ingrédients de qualité, parfaitement cuisinés, preuve de savoir-faire, et joliment présentés. Chaque bouchée est un véritable délice, révélant le souci du détail qui témoigne de la passion du chef pour son art. Mention spéciale pour la sélection des vins, qui est minutieusement choisie par le chef pour s'accorder parfaitement avec les plats, sublimant ainsi l'expérience gustative.

Que ce soit pour un repas en tête-à-tête, en famille ou entre amis, L'Orologio est une adresse incontournable. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant pour ceux qui cherchent à allier une cuisine raffinée, un accueil chaleureux et une excellente...