--- title: "Romantic restaurants in Lausanne: 8 places for dinner for two" description: "Lake views in Ouchy, a rooftop, fine dining or an old-town bistro: 8 romantic restaurants in Lausanne, all checked, for dinner for two." url: https://velvet-dating.ch/en/guide/restaurants-romantiques-lausanne lang: en updated: 2026-11-12 --- ![A candlelit dinner for two overlooking Lake Geneva at dusk](https://cms.velvet-dating.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/guide-restaurants-lausanne-v2.jpg) Guide # _Romantic_ restaurants in Lausanne: 8 places for dinner for two By the Velvet team Updated 12 November 2026 6-minute read From the lakeside to the old town, here are eight romantic restaurants in Lausanne for a first dinner or a special occasion. Each one has been checked on its official website. ## How to choose a table for two In Lausanne, the setting matters as much as the food: the lake below, the rooftops of the old town, the Alps opposite. For a first dinner, choose a dining room where you can hear each other. For a special occasion, a fine-dining restaurant is worth booking well ahead. We have selected places that we confirmed were open, using their official websites, on 12 November 2026. We do not give prices or opening hours, which change: check each restaurant's website before booking. ## With a lake view, in Ouchy ![Lake Geneva at dusk, seen from Ouchy in Lausanne](https://cms.velvet-dating.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/guide-ouchy.jpg) ## Café Beau-Rivage The brasserie of the Beau-Rivage Palace, in Ouchy. The hotel describes it as an elegant brasserie, with crystal chandeliers, where you dine on the terrace facing Lake Geneva or in the main dining room. A classic choice for lunch in the sun or dinner by the water, in a refined setting that is never intimidating. [Beau-Rivage Palace website](https://www.brp.ch/fr/restaurants-et-bars/) ## Vieil Ouchy On the Place du Port, a stone's throw from the lake. The City of Lausanne, which counts it among its public establishments, describes a terrace with views of the Alps, a historic setting and a romantic atmosphere; it is one of Lausanne's historic cafés. On the menu, regional cooking: fondues, Lake Geneva perch fillets delivered by a local fisherman, home-made rösti. Ideal for a relaxed date after a walk along the waterfront. [Vieil Ouchy website](https://www.vieilouchy.ch/) ## 57° Grill, Château d'Ouchy The restaurant of the Château d'Ouchy, on the lakeshore. The chef cooks meat, fish and shellfish at 57 degrees, before your eyes, in an open kitchen. Lausanne Tourisme mentions a veranda and a terrace on the edge of Lake Geneva. After dinner, the château's bar, in an elegant setting, is just right for a last drink. [Château d'Ouchy website](https://www.chateaudouchy.ch/) The right restaurant is good. The right person is better. Every day, Velvet introduces you to a few profiles chosen to match your criteria.[Pre-register](https://velvet-dating.ch/en/preinscription) ## In the centre and up high ![Lausanne Cathedral above the rooftops, seen from the Pont Bessières](https://cms.velvet-dating.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/guide-cathedrale-lausanne.jpg) ## La Table du Lausanne Palace The fine-dining restaurant of the Lausanne Palace, led by chef Franck Pelux. The hotel describes cooking that pays tribute to French tradition, with local produce, and a panorama over the rooftops of Lausanne, the mountains and the lake. The choice for big occasions: a birthday, a proposal, a dinner you want to remember. [Lausanne Palace website](https://www.lausanne-palace.ch/en/restaurants-bars/la-table-du-lausanne-palace/le-restaurant/) ## Sky Rooftop, Royal Savoy At the very top of the Royal Savoy hotel. Italian cuisine and a view of the lake; the hotel points out that the rooftop is fully heated and welcomes guests in winter too. Lausanne Tourisme considers it perfect at sunset. Dinner must be booked. [Royal Savoy website](https://royalsavoylausanne.com/en/eat/skylounge) ## Brasserie de Montbenon Set in the rotunda of the Montbenon casino, built in 1908. Lausanne Tourisme describes a high-ceilinged space and a terrace beneath an elegant canopy, opening onto a park with a unique panorama. The cooking showcases local produce. An elegant yet friendly brasserie. [Brasserie de Montbenon website](https://brasseriedemontbenon.ch/) ## In the old town, more intimate ## Jacques Restaurant On Rue de la Barre, in the heart of Lausanne. Chef Jacques Allisson offers seasonal cooking based on fresh produce, in a warm dining room. Lausanne Tourisme cites it as a much-loved fine-dining restaurant for dinner for two. A place for a date where you take your time. [Jacques Restaurant website](https://www.jacques-restaurant.ch/) ## La Grappe d'Or On Rue Cheneau-de-Bourg, in a historic house at the bottom of a pedestrian street, which Lausanne Tourisme describes as a Lausanne institution. Chef Théotime Bioret serves Italian-inspired cooking: antipasti, pasta, seasonal dishes. A warm, friendly atmosphere for a dinner without ceremony. [La Grappe d'Or website](https://www.la-grappe.ch/) ## Our tips for a successful dinner - **Book ahead**, especially at weekends, and say that you would like a quiet table or one with a view if that matters to you. - **For a first date**, a drink or a brasserie is often enough. Save fine dining for an occasion that counts. - **Continue on foot**: the Ouchy waterfront, the Montbenon esplanade or the lanes of the Cité are perfect for a walk after dinner. - **Check the opening days** on the restaurant's website: several close early in the week. Preparing for your first meeting? Also read [How to get a first date right](https://velvet-dating.ch/guide/premier-rendez-vous), and discover local singles on our [Dating in Lausanne](https://velvet-dating.ch/rencontre/lausanne) page. **The Velvet team**Independent selection: no restaurant has paid us. Information checked on the official websites on 12 November 2026. Frequently asked questions ## Your questions Which romantic restaurant in Lausanne has a lake view? In Ouchy, Café Beau-Rivage has a terrace facing Lake Geneva, Vieil Ouchy a terrace a stone's throw from the lake with views of the Alps, and 57° Grill is in the Château d'Ouchy, right by the water. Up high, the Royal Savoy's Sky Rooftop and La Table du Lausanne Palace also offer lake views. Where can we dine for a special occasion in Lausanne? La Table du Lausanne Palace, chef Franck Pelux's fine-dining restaurant, suits special occasions. Jacques Restaurant, in the city centre, is cited by Lausanne Tourisme as a much-loved spot for dinner for two. Remember to book ahead. Which restaurant should I choose for a first date in Lausanne? For a first meeting, choose a relaxed setting where you can hear each other: Brasserie de Montbenon, Vieil Ouchy or La Grappe d'Or, in the old town. A shorter format, such as a drink on a terrace, also takes the pressure off. Why don't you give prices or opening hours? Because they change often, and out-of-date information could ruin your evening. Each entry links to the restaurant's official website, where you will find the menu, opening days and booking details. ## More guides ### [Romantic weekends in Switzerland](https://velvet-dating.ch/en/guide/week-end-en-amoureux-suisse) Six ideas for getaways for two, from Lake Geneva to the Alps. ### [How to get a first date right](https://velvet-dating.ch/en/guide/premier-rendez-vous) Simple tips for feeling at ease and staying safe. ### [Singles evenings in French-speaking Switzerland](https://velvet-dating.ch/en/guide/soirees-celibataires-suisse-romande) Speed dating, hikes, themed evenings: the formats and who organises them. ## Your selection is waiting Pre-register: 15 days on us when we open, starting the first time you log in. No bank card needed. [Save my spot](https://velvet-dating.ch/en/preinscription)