Best Places To Eat In Basel: 7 Restaurants Serving Exquisite Meals

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Tenissa
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To have the best staycation ever in Basel, you should only eat in restaurants that serve exquisite meals. Do not waste your money eating something that tastes average or even does not taste good at all. To help you out, we have a list of 7 restaurants serving exquisite meals in Basel. Dine only in the best places to eat in Basel. Pure happiness and the best staycation are absolutely guaranteed.

1. Volkshaus Basel


Situated in the center of the city, Volkshaus Basel is a restaurant that has it all; exquisite food and drinks, great views and a comfortable setting. Basel is most beautiful during spring and summer, when all the flowers bloom all over the city. When you come to Basel either in spring or summer and dine at Volkshaus Basel, you will have a totally different lunch experience. Witness the sun enter the courtyard while unwinding and enjoying the fantastic view over lunch and a glass of white wine. The restaurant’s must-try dishes include Robuchon style mash, tomato and burrata salad and chocolate mousse.

Volkshaus Basel

Address: Rebgasse 12-14, 4058 Basel, Switzerland

Website: Volkshaus Basel

2. Block House Restaurant


Block House Restaurant is arguably the best restaurant in Basel and serves the most scrumptious steak. The restaurant is popular among the local people and has been serving steak lovers since 1968. The steaks are a little bit pricey, but they are worth the money. The local favorite steak that you should try is the Mrs. Rumpsteak. What people also love about this restaurant is its warm atmosphere and friendly service from the staff.

Block House Restaurant

Address: Stücki Shoppingcenter Basel, Hochbergerstrasse 70, 4057 Basel, Switzerland

Website: Block House Restaurant (in Swiss German)

3. Restaurant Schlusselzunft

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

Posted by Schlüsselzunft on Friday, October 23, 2020

Restaurant Schlusselzunft is probably one of the most elegant restaurants in Basel. Settled in a 15th-century guild house, the restaurant preserves the culture of centuries-old Zunfthaus. Diners are promised the ultimate dining experience at the restaurant. With a neo-Renaissance remake in the early 20th-century, the Restaurant Schlusselzunft presents a sweeping staircase and an internal courtyard. The restaurant is well-known for its rich and innovative combinations. You should try the veal in Massaman curry sauce with fruit spring rolls and taste how delicious it is!

Restaurant Schlusselzunft

Address: Freie Str. 25, 4001 Basel, Switzerland

Website: Restaurant Schlusselzunft

4. Restaurant Schloss Bottmingen

Makis de Wagyu farci au tatar de bœuf, asiatique

Posted by Restaurant Schloss Bottmingen on Friday, 7 April 2017

Once in your lifetime, you should have an experience of dining like a royal in a fairytale setting, and there is no place in Basel that can offer you this amazing experience other than the Restaurant Schloss Bottmingen. The restaurant is situated in the 14th-century Bottmingen Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in Basel. Surrounded by a romantic park, the restaurant offers a fine dining experience to its guests. The restaurant serves a seasonal menu, all dishes are meticulously crafted and prepared by Chef Gilles Burnin and patissier Alain Schmidlin. The best time to visit the restaurant is during dinner time. You can have an exquisite dinner served during a warm evening on the summer terrace or within the gilded halls of the castle.

Restaurant Schloss Bottmingen

Address: Schlossgasse 9, 4103 Bottmingen, Switzerland

Website: Restaurant Schloss Bottmingen

5. NOOHN


If you are craving for Asian dishes, you should go to NOOHN, one of the best restaurants in Basel to sample the tastiest Asian cuisine. This modern restaurant is very much loved by international guests, as it offers spacious, urban ambiance. An extensive selection of Asian dishes, with the sushi always freshly prepared and rich in flavors, and drinks offered by the restaurant makes NOOHN a worth-visiting restaurant.

NOOHN

Address: Henric Petri-Strasse 12, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Website: NOOHN

6. Restaurant Cheval Blanc


Conveniently situated by the banks of the famous River Rhine in Basel, the Restaurant Cheval Blanc boasts its reputation for having exceptional services and excellent standards for everything served at the restaurant. The three Michelin-star restaurant offers a memorable dining experience in a wonderful setting, with striking chandeliers and high, stuccoed ceilings. With seats that can accommodate a maximum of 30 guests, the excellent dishes are served on white Limoges china on a huge dining table. The restaurant offers classic yet modern cuisine using only the best ingredients. Every dish is impeccably prepared and exquisitely presented. There are plenty of menu options for guests to choose from, but we recommend you order the multi-course tasting menu that offers 6 courses in total.

Restaurant Cheval Blanc

Address: Grand Hotel LES TROIS ROIS, Blumenrain 8, 4001 Basel, Switzerland

Website: Restaurant Cheval Blanc

7. Restaurant Atelier


Set in an urban setting, the Restaurant Atelier offers modern global cuisine based on Swiss and regional products purchased only from trusted suppliers. Every meal served in the restaurant is hand made with a personal touch. Restaurant Atelier is not only popular for its scrumptious meals, but also for its wines. Guests can choose from a list of around 400 wines, with European wines as the mainstay. Dining at this restaurant, you don’t need to be in a rush. Taste the excellence of every meal and drink you order. Moreover, if you feel like staying for a little bit longer after you’re finished, you are cordially invited to a small bar near to the restaurant.

Restaurant Atelier

Address: Leonhardsgraben 47-49, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Website: Restaurant Atelier

Good foods and good times in Basel: good life overall

Basel, Switzerland
Source: Photo by Flickr user Peter Wayne used under CC BY 2.0

When you eat good food, you are having a good time. The more good food you eat in Basel, the more good times you’ll have. When you have many good times, you are happy. When you are happy, you have a good life. So, do not miss dining at the above-mentioned restaurants. We promise we present you only the best places to eat in Basel on our list.

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Tenissa is a content writer, translator and editor. She enjoys being a globetrotter and has traveled to many countries around the world. So far, her favourite destination is Switzerland. She looks...Read more

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