Chestnuts are as much a part of autumn as the colorful leaves. It wouldn’t be autumn without delicious chestnuts. Chestnuts are mouth-watering not only in their roasted form, but also in other varieties: Noodles are probably the most popular autumn dessert in Switzerland.
we asked our community*, in which restaurant you can enjoy the best noodle dessert in Switzerland. We received about 100 applications. Here we present 14 of the cafes and restaurants recommended by our readers.
Restaurant Zeughauskeller, Zurich
«The Zeughauskeller in Zurich definitely offers the best noodles. All you have to do is enjoy the beautiful cherry in Würmli,” reads Ronald Eckart excitedly.
Beck Lyner at Winterthur-Wülflingen ZH
“Beck Lyner in Winterthur in the district of Wülflingen has a dream noodle: on a mixture of cream and meringue in a chocolate-covered corncake crust,” writes reader Christian.
Confiserie Bachmann across Switzerland
reader Silvia Kaufmann praises Confiserie Bachmann, located in several Swiss cities: “I can never get enough of Bachmann Vermicelles! For the last four years I’ve barely been waiting for autumn to return. I go to Bachmann for noodles three times a week. And that’s not all: Bara I always take two more. One for the staff and one for me. But the staff rarely see it because I eat both often.”
Gasthof Herrenberg at Bergditiken AG
«Gasthof Herrenberg in Bergditiken AG has the best noodles and the best service, which is always very friendly. The landlady, Ms. Minder, is absolutely wonderful », says reader Bruno Stenz.
Palazzo Salis at Soglio GR
«The best noodles are at Palazzo Salis in Soglio. You ask why: Because the chestnuts come directly from Selven below Soglio and are harvested there…it couldn’t be more direct and better! Sitting in front of Palazzo Salis in the beautiful warm autumn sun and enjoying a Noodle – it’s simply unique” excites reader Ulrich Hubeli.
Schraemli’s Lengmatta at Davos Frauenkirch GR
“I recommend Schraemli’s Lengmatta in Davos Frauenkirch, as there is Noodles and Nesselrode here all year,” says reader Thomas Hauri.
Café Koller at Sursee LU
Reader Daniel Rei has only one favorite place for noodles: “Café Koller in Sursee has a good portion of chestnut puree with sugar and light alcohol. And this one on a base of fluffy meringue and cream, topped with a piece of grape and a piece of cream. It turned me from a noodle hater to a lover.”
Hotel Landgasthof Kemmeriboden-Bad in Schangnau BE
«There is only one address: Hotel Landgasthof Kemmeriboden-Bad in Schangnau! With Merängge from Marbach, Vermicelles from Rudolf Moser AG from Siselen and the right Nidle from cheese,” writes reader Markus Habegger.
Gasthof zur Post BE in Hasliberg
«I could have had the best noodles I’ve had in years at the Nageli family’s Gasthof zur Post in Hasliberg, in the Bernese Oberland. Warm hospitality also deserves a compliment,” Ursula Hess reads excitedly.
The restaurant is in Kreuzplatz, Lachen SZ
Clear for reader Thomas Kessi: «Restaurant Kreuzplatz in Lachen SZ. The noodles are not fat like the others, but very airy, which intensifies the enjoyment.»
Bakery Niederberger in Laufen BL
“The Niederberger bakery in Laufen has unrivaled taste – and it’s all in fresh meringues. Mhhhhh … », reader Andrea Schöpflin gets excited about the oven.
Retirement and nursing home in Romanshorn TG
Reader Hugo calls his favorite place for noodles: “The absolute best noodles – yes, you heard it right – come from the kitchen of the old and nursing home in Romanshorn. Chef Giuseppe Paradiso has a recipe that has never been seen before for me. In the summer it’s always this. I look forward to the flavor of autumn.”
Toffee Rhyner in Buchs SG
“Of course in Eastern Switzerland. Where? In Buchs, at the Rhyner bakery. Noodle patisserie – simply heavenly, simply s’Bescht! As an expert, I must admit this without envy,” writes reader Hermann Streiff.
Al Porto and Locarno TI in Ascona
“The noodles at Al Porto and Locarno in Ascona are delicious and always fresh,” says reader Brigitte Weyrauch.
*This survey was conducted in 2020.