Lunch on luminous slopes of Switzerland
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by Mina Erçel
Oluşturulma Tarihi: Şubat 06, 2009 00:00
ST MORITZ, SWITZERLAND- The slopes of the renowned and exclusive skiing resort of St Moritz, Switzerland hosts breathtaking scenery of the Engadine valley with its frozen lakes, plenty of sunshine and more dining options than a gastronomy fan can dream of.
As a top winter destination for global jetsetters, be warned that prices are steep at some of these traditional but swanky institutions. Here is a list of the top venues during the daytime on the slopes:
RESTAURANT TRUTZ
Restaurant Trutz is by far the most rustic, comfy and traditional Swiss eatery in St Moritz for lunchtime. Many claim it is the best place in the Alps to devour j?ger-rösti (Swiss-style potato pancakes with sour cream) and get a tan on the sun deck overlooking the Engadine mountains. Along with a long list of daily specials, the Trutz offers Grison barley soup, tortellini or polenta with Gorgonzola and notable desserts such as Kaiserschmarrn and scrumptious Apfelstrudel with vanilla sauce. Not to mention the service with a warm smile.
Bergrestaurant Trutz Bergstation Suvretta
CH - 7500 St. Moritz
Phone +41 (0) 81 833 70 30
CHAMANNA
Although a bit out of the way compared to other eateries on the mountain, the sunny and characteristic Swiss-style restaurant Chamanna is probably the most charming stopover in the Corviglia ski area and open for breakfast, too. A snowboard instructor passionately recommended Chamanna and what a catch! Mostly occupied by locals and regular skiers and snowboarders, and unlike the other eateries, Chamanna is anything but pretentious. The limited menu features daily specials from the grill, Swiss-style hot dogs, country cuts and of course the local favorite, raclette. It is relatively inexpensive while pleasing to sit outside on the sundeck overlooking the snow-covered peaks.
Chamanna Munt da San Murezzan
CH - 7500 St. Moritz
Phone +41 (0) 79 682 50 80
SALASTRANIS
Restaurant Salastrains is located on the outskirts of Corviglia, accessible from the slopes by skiing or by a ride in a horse carriage. The pastoral eating area is a part of the Hotel Salastrians and serves some of the best regional dishes intertwined with Northern Italian favorites. Seasonal salad with truffles and the paper-thin tuna carpaccio is a must-try in addition to the warm home-style octopus salad. It’s open for dinner, too, but better make a reservation in advance.
Hotel Restaurant Salastrains Via Salastrains 12
CH-7500 St. Moritz
Phone: + 41 (0) 81 833 38 67
CHESA CHANTARELLA
Situated next to Restaurant Salastrains is Chesa Chantarella, the Kempinski Hotel’s regionally typical chalet. Open for lunch and dinner, the "CheCha’s" charming fur-covered chairs and fabulous view makes for an elite winter lunch experience. The menu features red-carpet Swiss cuisines in addition to noteworthy Italian dishes. Try the lobster risotto in champagne sauce or one of the huge, mouthwatering pizzas. The CheCha is a short walk or ski ride from the Signal or by choice of a ride in a carriage. The wine selection available from the exclusive cellar.
Chesa Chantarelli
Via Salastrains 10 7500 St. Moritz Dorf.
Phone: +41 81 833 33 55
LA MARMITE
Vanity Fair magazine calls La Marmite, popular with the "rich and famous" in St. Moritz, "immortal." "The building is a gaudy banana yellow, but inside it's a culinary mecca Ğ try the buckwheat blini with caviar and sour cream, beef carpaccio with truffles, and smoked salmon with caviar." [Vanity Fair, December 2008]. Although the food might seem amazing, the exaggerated crowd of Russians and even Turks sipping champagne and binging on caviar is a bit appalling. The exclusive menu focuses on foie gras, truffles, lobster, venison, gravlax, and caviar. In the quiet back area is another section with a modest menu composed of international favorites as well as hamburgers and salads.
La Marmite- Mathis Food Affairs
2'486 M.ü.M Skigebiet Corviglia
CH-7500 St. Moritz Phone: +41 (0) 81 833 63 55
RESTAURANT TRUTZ
Restaurant Trutz is by far the most rustic, comfy and traditional Swiss eatery in St Moritz for lunchtime. Many claim it is the best place in the Alps to devour j?ger-rösti (Swiss-style potato pancakes with sour cream) and get a tan on the sun deck overlooking the Engadine mountains. Along with a long list of daily specials, the Trutz offers Grison barley soup, tortellini or polenta with Gorgonzola and notable desserts such as Kaiserschmarrn and scrumptious Apfelstrudel with vanilla sauce. Not to mention the service with a warm smile.
Bergrestaurant Trutz Bergstation Suvretta
CH - 7500 St. Moritz
Phone +41 (0) 81 833 70 30
CHAMANNA
Although a bit out of the way compared to other eateries on the mountain, the sunny and characteristic Swiss-style restaurant Chamanna is probably the most charming stopover in the Corviglia ski area and open for breakfast, too. A snowboard instructor passionately recommended Chamanna and what a catch! Mostly occupied by locals and regular skiers and snowboarders, and unlike the other eateries, Chamanna is anything but pretentious. The limited menu features daily specials from the grill, Swiss-style hot dogs, country cuts and of course the local favorite, raclette. It is relatively inexpensive while pleasing to sit outside on the sundeck overlooking the snow-covered peaks.
Chamanna Munt da San Murezzan
CH - 7500 St. Moritz
Phone +41 (0) 79 682 50 80
SALASTRANIS
Restaurant Salastrains is located on the outskirts of Corviglia, accessible from the slopes by skiing or by a ride in a horse carriage. The pastoral eating area is a part of the Hotel Salastrians and serves some of the best regional dishes intertwined with Northern Italian favorites. Seasonal salad with truffles and the paper-thin tuna carpaccio is a must-try in addition to the warm home-style octopus salad. It’s open for dinner, too, but better make a reservation in advance.
Hotel Restaurant Salastrains Via Salastrains 12
CH-7500 St. Moritz
Phone: + 41 (0) 81 833 38 67
CHESA CHANTARELLA
Situated next to Restaurant Salastrains is Chesa Chantarella, the Kempinski Hotel’s regionally typical chalet. Open for lunch and dinner, the "CheCha’s" charming fur-covered chairs and fabulous view makes for an elite winter lunch experience. The menu features red-carpet Swiss cuisines in addition to noteworthy Italian dishes. Try the lobster risotto in champagne sauce or one of the huge, mouthwatering pizzas. The CheCha is a short walk or ski ride from the Signal or by choice of a ride in a carriage. The wine selection available from the exclusive cellar.
Chesa Chantarelli
Via Salastrains 10 7500 St. Moritz Dorf.
Phone: +41 81 833 33 55
LA MARMITE
Vanity Fair magazine calls La Marmite, popular with the "rich and famous" in St. Moritz, "immortal." "The building is a gaudy banana yellow, but inside it's a culinary mecca Ğ try the buckwheat blini with caviar and sour cream, beef carpaccio with truffles, and smoked salmon with caviar." [Vanity Fair, December 2008]. Although the food might seem amazing, the exaggerated crowd of Russians and even Turks sipping champagne and binging on caviar is a bit appalling. The exclusive menu focuses on foie gras, truffles, lobster, venison, gravlax, and caviar. In the quiet back area is another section with a modest menu composed of international favorites as well as hamburgers and salads.
La Marmite- Mathis Food Affairs
2'486 M.ü.M Skigebiet Corviglia
CH-7500 St. Moritz Phone: +41 (0) 81 833 63 55