3 Best Restaurants in Schaffhausen, Eastern Switzerland

Dating back to 1789, this cozy and centrally local favorite offers three delightful settings: a small Stübli (Swiss pub) full of waxed and weathered wood, a graceful tile-stove dining room with antiques, and a private garden thick with wisteria and luxuriant trees. Specialties include hearty dishes such as beef with white asparagus, and buttered Rösti with goat cheese.

Well-heeled locals flock to this historic restaurant to sample innovative twists on classic Swiss and European staples, such as pike perch saltimbocca with lemon risotto or sliced veal with mushrooms. Using regional ingredients, the constantly evolving menu reflects both creativity and seasonality. The tables are set far enough apart to give you lots of privacy, and the staff is attentive without being intrusive. Beechwood-and-metal tables and chairs complement the 300-year-old wood accents and the imposing Venetian chandelier that hangs over the room. The leafy outdoor graveled terrace is a nice place to decompress in summer.

This busy restaurant caters to crowds with a palate for simple local fare—Rösti (hash-brown potatoes), Geschnetzeltes (sliced veal in cream sauce), burgers, and spaghetti. The Tagesteller (daily special) is an especially good deal at lunchtime, and English-language menus are available. Though plain and cafeterialike, it's an excellent choice for families; it even houses a small bowling alley. Nonsmokers can also enjoy a separate seating area upstairs.