"After many stays in Switzerland I came to trust the Swiss ‘’Gilde Gourmet’’ guide when looking for traditional restaurants with nice food and pleasant atmosphere. Grüntal is undoubtedly one of them despite its not so glamourous location between the train station and an industrial area. The dining room is on the smaller size but boasts an intimate and relaxed feeling. Thumbs up to Liliane for her efficient and professional service. During the dinner the chef also came out to greet the guests much appreciated. The menu is short with focus on seasonal produce. As starter I had the spring salad with swordfish delicate and tasty. As main course I chose the catch of the day, which was a duo of skrei (Norwegian cod) and trout served with a mushroom sauce: quite generous and tasty portion, the fish was very fresh. As sweet I indulged myself with a delicious sample of mango sorbet, mousse au chocolat, coconut ice cream, and orange sponge cake. Unfortunately Switzerland has always had a high price structure, even in the countryside. The (expensive) bill amounted to CHF91. Admittedly not to everyone’s budget, but the excellent food and great service are well worth it."
