2 Best Restaurants in Murten, Fribourg and Neuchâtel

Auberge des Clefs

$$ Fodor's choice

This is a very special restaurant, so if you're traveling by car and can book well ahead, definitely stop by to see why it gets such high praise from top critics. The atmosphere is laid-back, staff are on the ball and friendly, and views of the lake and mountains from the terrace are divine. The à la carte fare at the ground-floor bistro looks simple at first—tuna tartare, bouillabaisse, even Wiener schnitzel—but in the hands of owner-chef Werner Rätz the results amaze. For the full experience, opt for the bistro's five-course prix-fixe Menu du Marché, which has whatever is fresh and available, for SF130, or the Menu Gastronomique upstairs, with seven courses for SF160 (different from the bistro). The Auberge is in Lugnorre, 5 km (3 miles) northwest of Murten.

French Lunch Dinner Fodor's Choice Prix-Fixe $$
4 rte. de Chenaux, Lugnorre, Fribourg, 1789, Switzerland
026-6733106
www.aubergedesclefs.ch
Known For
  • prix-fixe menus in the upstairs section, à la carte options in the bistro
  • seemingly simple dishes deliver surprisingly complex flavors
  • hilltop location above Lake Murten in Lugnorre
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and Thurs., Reservations essential

Restaurant Hotel Murten

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Whether you choose to dine in the chic, velvet-cushioned dining room or the high-tabled, fashionable bar section, this stylish eatery is one of the most happening in town. Eschewing the typical bland hotel restaurant cuisine, the menu is on the small side but boasts fresh, local fish as well as more exotic European specials. Check the events guide for a listing of upcoming musical performances ranging from rock to jazz to Euro pop. Located just outside the historic city walls, the adjoining hotel offers more than two dozen simply furnished rooms with brightly colored accent walls and modern touches.