Harden's survey result
Summary
London’s oldest Swiss restaurant (est. 1974) “has a true sense of place, even if it is starting to look tired and could do with an overall refresh” and especially in winter has a certain, cosy kitsch alpine charm. Fans still hail its “delicious Swiss food” which extends beyond the obvious fondues to veal dishes and other seasonal dishes such as Berne Platte and Venison.
Summary
“Just like a little piece of Switzerland in London”, Armin Loetscher’s unchanging central Soho stalwart looks a little long in the tooth nowadays (est. 1974), but is just the job when you crave fondue, bratwurst and rosti (or veal, if you’re feeling more fancy). No-one makes huge claims for its culinary level, but as a rule its “traditional Swiss fare is done to a good standard”.
Summary
That “you could almost be in the Alps” is the raison d’être of this chalet-style veteran in Soho, celebrating its half-century this year. There is the odd long-term visitor who feels its performance is so-so nowadays, and that it’s “time to call it a day on this long-time institution”. But in general, reviews are positive for its “traditional Swiss menu which caters for all lovers of the country’s food”. “It may be described as looking old-fashioned, but I have eaten in many restaurants in Switzerland which look exactly like this; absolute classics!”
Summary
This retro-Swiss veteran in Soho which celebrates its half-century next year is “about the only place in London you can get real fondue”, along with other classics of “authentic Swiss cuisine” (including rösti, spätzli and bratwurst) in appropriately chalet-style surroundings. The cooking is generally “excellent & generous” – so ‘pröschtli’ (cheers!)
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161 Wardour Street, London, W1F 8WJ
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £29.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £3.50 |
| Service | 12.50% |
161 Wardour Street, London, W1F 8WJ
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
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