Fodor's Expert Review Zum See

$$ Zermatt and the Matterhorn Swiss

In the hamlet (little more than a cluster of mazots) of the same name, this restaurant turns out inventive meals that merit acclaim. A half-hour's walk from Zermatt, it overflows until late afternoon with diners sunning on the terrace or packed into the 400-year-old log house. (The quickest way to get here is to walk or ski down from Furi.) Hosts Max and Greti Mennig masterfully prepare such seasonal specials as venison salad with wild mushrooms and handmade tortelloni with spinach-ricotta filling. The selection of wines and brandies sets skiers aglow.

Swiss Lunch $$ Dinner

Quick Facts

Zermatt, Valais  3920, Switzerland

027-9672045

www.zumsee.ch

Known For:
  • Creative, seasonal fare
  • Thursday night fondue Chinoise dinner during the winter season
  • Extensive selection of wines and brandies
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Apr.–late June and mid-Oct.–mid-Dec. No dinner, Reservations essential

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