Grappe d'Or — Restaurant in Lausanne

We found this place when looking online for a nice romantic restaurant. We were celebrating my girlfriend's 25th birthday. We each had a starter, main course and dessert. The restaurant was very nicely decorated. You had the feeling that it used to be a very décadent place in which famous people used to put their hat down to have a meal. The fire place adds to the atmosphere. However, with time the furniture got worn out and now it has just the right amount of decadence for one to still feel like you belong. The service was great too, very attentive with our wine and had a good sense of humor. The best part however was the food. The way the chef combined each ingredient to make sure that none overpowers the other. You could taste each one and that way each one shined for itself but also together. The flavours were so fresh. They have a certain spice that they use for their calamaris and their potatoes (and surely also other dishes) which adds to the flavour of the dishes and it is so delightful and also quite cheeky. There was just a touch of chilli in the spice and it just started tickled fire on your tongue. It was great. The meat was cooked to perfection. And the dessert, the cheesecake, usually it is too sweet and you can't taste the cheese. But this one had all the flavours and the last taste that is left in your mouth is the smooth cheese taste. We would like to thank all the staff, complement the decoration and the atmosphere and most of, take our hat of to the chef! Thank you so much for giving us a perfect meal for the...

First of all I was glad, that I got a table, even though my visit was on short notice. For that reason my table was close to the Main Street, but hey that is just fair. The terrace is situated in a side alley and was a pleasant place to stay.

Service was perfectly fine, but nothing extraordinary. The Amuse-Gueule was a fine little start. As always the Swiss tartar was amazing. My main course was a very tasty interpretation of a simple pasta dish. I liked it a lot.

The desert was a bit of an overkill, but I asked for it and even though it was very heavy, it was still a delight.

I am certain that I...

My husband and I landed here for an early evening cocktail after a long day of traveling. Every single member of the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. We were enjoying our time so much, we decided to ask if we could stay for dinner and due to a reservation cancellation, they were able to secure us a lovely table. The food was delicious! I recommend to order the fritto misto & ceviche. Wine & liquor selection was superb & the atmosphere was lively. I...