Swiss cuisine reflects the country’s geography and four language regions. Switzerland Tourism notes that regional specialties range from polenta in Ticino and Bündnerfleisch in Graubünden to Zürcher Geschnetzeltes in Zurich.
20 Foods and Dishes to Know
- Cheese fondue
- Raclette
- Rösti
- Zürcher Geschnetzeltes
- Älplermagronen
- Raclette potatoes
- Birchermüesli
- Rivella
- Bündnerfleisch
- Polenta Ticinese
- Maluns
- Basler Läckerli
- Engadine nut tart
- Swiss chocolate
- Swiss cheese varieties
- Landjäger
- Vermicelles
- Gâteau du Vully
- Berner Platte
- Basel flour soup
Regional Food Matters
Food changes significantly between the French-, German-, Italian- and Romansh-speaking parts of Switzerland. Exploring regional dishes is one of the easiest ways to understand the country’s cultural diversity.
How to Explore Swiss Food
Try traditional restaurants, bakeries, markets, mountain huts and local producers. Chocolate and cheese are famous, but Swiss cuisine goes well beyond them.
Pair this guide with our Switzerland regions guide, Swiss culture guide and Switzerland travel guide.
Official resource: Switzerland Tourism food and drink.