St-Saphorin
Auberge de l'Onde

Auberge de l'Onde

Chemin neuf 2, 1071 Saint-Saphorin (Lavaux) , St-Saphorin, Switzerland

Cafés • Grill • European • Traditional kitchen


"I am a regular there , 4 5 times per year. Take your time is meant because the Auberge de l 'Onde has two restaurant. The proper first floor with 40 seatings) and the brasserie type lower level 40 settings as well and...somewhat simpler choice and less elaborate setting.. but excellent). Since most people come between7:30 and 08:00 pm it takes time for the kitchen to get into rhythm since all is prepared on the spot and fresh . So don 't be impatient. Once the service starts you will be delighted either by the suggested menus degustation) or by individual choices. Great wines try the local specialties, much to be enjoyed at good price vs imported famous French names. Ask Jérôme the Chef sommelier, an award holding local. He is great in finding what is right for your taste. See pictures of the menu and some of the realizations. A delight for both the palate and the eyes. Booking is important Gault Millaud 15 pts) On the other hand this visit was during the Fete des vignerons a big event in the region that happens every 20 years and also during summer when the top restaurant is closed. What i did NOT enjoy was the “forced choice” for the whole table if 4 to agree on the same menu choice out of 3 options. The chef in this sense is very much “beach Headed” to keep it polite! Whilst the food was again delicious I could have expected to be informed beforehand."