Summer Gastronomy

Summertime gastronomy and terroir

Experience the authenticity of the Canton of Vaud through its local and seasonal products. With local markets, gourmet restaurants and artisanal specialities, the Canton of Vaud invites you to a true feast for the senses. A rich terroir supported by traditional expertise and a taste for homemade food. Discover our ideas for places where you can taste the authenticity of Vaud’s gastronomy and terroir:

Brasserie Notre-Dame – fresh local produce in the heart of Payerne

La Maison du Prieur in Romainmôtier – Exceptional heritage setting

Café Conscient – vegetarian and seasonal cuisine in Nyon

Café de la Poste in Villars-Mendaz – A cosy and welcoming country bistro

Brasserie Les Trois Rois – traditional brasserie in Lausanne

Maison Décotterd – Refined cuisine in a historic location overlooking Lake Geneva

Café-restaurant de Champ-Pittet – Delicious seasonal cuisine made with organic and local produce

Restaurant du Lac in Le Pont – local products throughout the seasons

Restaurant Le Jaspe in Echallens – Organic cuisine sourced locally

Restaurant au coeur de La Côte – Malakoff speciality in Vinzel

Auberge de Mézières – seasonal cuisine in a historic building

Summer terraces in Lausanne – enjoy a moment of relaxation in the heart of the city

Swisstainable restaurants

The Swisstainable sustainability programme aims to highlight the commitment of the tourism sector and support tourism providers in their efforts to achieve greater sustainability across the board. Discover our selection of Swisstainable-certified establishments in Vaud:

Restaurant du Château de Salavaux – A gourmet moment in a 16th-century castle

Olympic Museum Restaurant – refined seasonal cuisine in an exceptional setting

Auberge du Chalet-des-Enfants – local products in an idyllic setting near Lausanne

Le Gogant – Brasserie of the hotel des Horlogers with breathtaking views of the Risoud forest

Auberge de l'Abbaye de Montheron – culinary escape in the Jorat Forest

Café Restaurant du Port in Vevey – lake specialities with views of Lake Geneva

Mountain restaurants

Alpine chalet restaurants in the Vallée de Joux – enjoy local produce in the heart of the pastures

Mountain restaurants and chalets in Leysin – enjoy regional produce in the Vaud Alps

La Fromagerie restaurant in Leysin – cheese-based dishes in a village chalet

Refuge de Solalex – restaurant with a typical mountain atmosphere

Mountain huts in La Côte – local cuisine and cheese making

L'Étable – Alpine restaurant in Gryon

Café des Alpes in Gryon – an authentic experience based on local products

Activities around local products

Educational truffle farm in Bonvillars – The first of its kind in Europe!

La voie des sens – meal on board the historic train in the Morges region

Farmers' markets in the Echallens region – fresh, local produce close to home

Moulin de Sévery – Local artisanal production using regional ingredients

Morges Market – traditional market selling local produce and crafts

Votre Cercle de Vie – Organic shop selling local products in Château-d'Oex