If you’re visiting St.Gallen, you’re probably salivating at the thought of the food in St.Gallen City. As a native, I got very hungry while writing this… but I hope that it provides some inspiration for some classic dishes and desserts that you must try in St.Gallen City.
Get ready for a culinary adventure in search of the best food that you can eat in St.Gallen. I’ve included also the best places to buy some famous foods in St.Gallen City.
Bratwurst
Read my blogpost about the famous Bratwurst.
Burger
In the Stickerei you find great music to the perfect Burger. Even for vegetarians!
Cheese
The best Cheese to buy is at the Chäslaube Kündig
Cheese Fondue
The best Fondue you’ll get at the Fondue Beizli
Chäshörnli
Best for this traditional food is the Restaurant Drahtseilbähnli
Chäschüächli
These are the best «Chäschuechli» ever: Restaurant National zum Goldenen Leuen
Cordon Bleu
The best Cordon Bleu you’ll find at the Perron Nord! Trust me!
Fondue Chinoise à discrétion
You will never eat a better one than this at Cafe Gschwend. They are famous for it!
Focaccia
The Focacceria is also well known for its focaccia – a flat oven-baked Italian bread similar to a pizza.
Kalbsleberstreifen, Kalbsgeschnetzeltes
Wirtschaft Zur Alten Post – Traditional Suiss cuisine at its best
Lasagne
Best Lasagne ever at Mama Assunta
Lebanese Buffet
Restaurant Pärkli (every Friday and Saturday)
Momos
The best Momos in Town: Tibet Corner
Pasta
Best for a loooooot of pasta: Restaurant Baratella
Fresh handmade pasta
Restaurant Barz
Pretzels
I generally don’t recommend eating at a random street food stand but there’s nothing like a giant salty pretzel after a long walk around. And Brezelkönig are really the kings of the pretzels!
Risotto
Restaurant Segreto is a Michelin star restaurant. It’s expensive but worth for special moments.
Ramen/Udon Soup
Take a seat @Umami Taste St.Gallen and enjoy the fresh ramen soup.
Rösti
Best Rösti in Town @Restaurant Marktplatz
Steak
Well, I’m not a big steak eater, but a lot of people get excited about steaks in St.Gallen City. Lagerhaus steaks are famous for a reason.
Sushi
Best Sushi in St.Gallen: @MoshiMoshi & @Sushi Bar Leo
Tapas
Best Tapas in Town @Restaurant Klosterhof
Tavolata
Best in the Restaurant La Vigna
Sweets
Biber (Traditional gingerbread)
St.Gallen Biber is a traditional gingerbread with honey and nuts. In my opinion the best one is from Praliné Scherrer. But there are some other who also sell their Biber… just try out which you like the most.
Cakes
The best and freshest cakes in the city you get at Kafi Franz
Cinamon Cake
Cinamon Cake in St.Gallen is a must. There is a reason why people rave about it. For the best cinamon cake in St.Gallen, in Summer I recommend going to the Milchhüsli and in Winter you can go to the Oya Bar Kafé to get one.
Capelli Panettone & Croissant
My personal version of heaven includes unlimited Capelli Croissants. Capelli Panettone & Croissants were created in St.Gallen by the Italian baker Pietro Capelli. More about Croissants
Patisserie
New ideas… at Gnuss you get the best by Stefan Bischof! Everything is homemade, with quality ingredients from the region.
Waffles
Best in Town, Waffle Keyfs
Do you know any other favorite foods from St.Gallen City? Contact me!
