Buffet de la Gare de Glion — Restaurant in Montreux

Had an absolutely fantastic meal and experience at Buffet de la Gare today. We travelled up the funicular to Glion and had a look round the village and views before sitting down for some lunch. The staff speak very good English and were inviting. When we were ready to order the meal the chef came out and explained all the dishes that were being served in the day and helped us decide what to try. He was brilliant and even offered to give us half portions so that my wife and I could try a number of dishes.

Then the meals came out and they were excellent. I see quite easily why this restaurant has such good ratings and in an area where only the best survive they are excelling themselves. Absolutely worth the visit and don't miss the fun of riding the funicular.

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Google describes Glion's Buffet de la Gare as a 'Hamburger Restaurant' This is an insult to the team behind the imaginative well prepared and beautifully presented food served here. The ingredients are locally sourced as far as practical, as are the wines and beers. An unusually good range of wines in half bottles are offered too. High above the lake this restaurant is easily reached by funicular from Territet (a short walk from Montreux) and offers stunning views. Service, on French English and German is excellent, if quirky. Very highly recommended. Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday when the Jamin nearby offers good but more traditional alpine fare. Not a hotel, but the Buffet also offers a small inexpensive apartment, bookable...

To this day this is my favorite restaurant. 1 year ago on a visit to Switzerland we came across this restaurant. It was quite rainy so we were the only ones there. The waitresses were incredibly well trained very nice, but not to talkative. They were very good at recommending food, and for good reason. Every dish we had was amazing. This is stuff Gordon Ramsey would greatly enjoy. And if not, there is something wrong with him. The food was definitely worth the price, but this is coming from a Norwegian....