Gondolezza — Restaurant in Pontresina

Firstly, the entire feel of Gondolezza is quaint but spectacular. The outdoor seating for drinks before a meal is a small area but has such an inviting feel. Inside the restaurant, the seating area is also small but doesn't feel cramped at all. There are, essentially, two main choices: fondue or raclette, with multiple versions of each. Since the restaurant is so small, the drink menu is not huge by any means, but it does still have everything one would need for fondue or raclette. The entire meal with drinks will be a little pricey, but that's to be expected in this area. The staff is also very friendly and welcoming, and service is prompt, even with the tiny number of staff members working. Depending on the people dining in, the volume is usually a little loud, but that is to be expected with a full booked restaurant and small interior, so sound has nowhere to go.

Because Gondolezza is one of the few top-rated restaurants in the area, making reservations are a MUST. Walk-ins are almost always turned away.

If you're looking for a very unique restaurant to explore, Gondolezza needs to be high on your list of...

The Engadin is one of the most entchanting areas in Switzerland and known worldwide for the gorgeous Alpine landscapes. There’s plenty to see and - in Summer - plenty of great hikes. When you visit and end up in Pontresina and you’re craving for a genuine first class fondue or raclette you won’t find a better restaurant than Condolezza and yes, it is located in a real old timer gondola that once, in days gone by, carried you via steel cables to the top of Piz Diavolezza, high, high up!

The food is solid and good, with a choice of different fondues and raclette to make your mouth water.

And if, by chance, you get served by Diana you’ll have the best of traditional Swiss dinners with a more than excellent personal service possible.

Thanks, Diana for making our meal so...

Very good standard and truffle raclette, which you don’t easily find as an option. Standard fondue was good too. Very atmospheric and cozy dining space as in an old cable car which the owners of the Walther hotel who own the restaurant have paneled in wood and their impeccable taste.

Wait staff very kind and friendly but forgot that we were doing the menu with salad option. No matter, the fondue/raclette was a full meal In itself and we didn’t need this.

Reservations a must...