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Lunch

Restaurants, bistros, quick lunch spots, street food…

Whether you’re looking for a restaurant for lunch, a cozy bistro, or a delicious street food spot, Lausanne has plenty of options. Discover our recommendations for a satisfying lunch, whether it’s a quick bite or a gourmet experience.

Our midday meal selection: the best restaurants, bistros, quick lunch spots, and street food in Lausanne.

© Maud Guye-Vuillème
Auberge du Chalet-des-Enfants
What could be better to escape than a terrace in a green glade? In thi...
© Maud Guye-Vuillème
Black Market Ramen
There’s sometimes a bit of a queue … but the freshly made ramen bowls ...
© Raphaël Dupertuis
Café de Grancy
Located in the area under the station, the Café de Grancy serves, in a...
© Raphaël Dupertuis
Café de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
Listed as one of Lausanne’s “Historical Cafés”, this bistro serves veg...
© Maud Guye-Vuillème
Café de la Poste
In the pretty village of Lutry, this pleasant café restaurant is known...
© Maud Guye-Vuillème
Café des Tilleuls
In the heart of the cultural centre of the Ferme des Tilleuls, this re...
© Raphaël Dupertuis
Café Romand
This historic brasserie, the meeting place of regular customers, serve...
© Raphaël Dupertuis
Café Saint Pierre
Whether for a coffee, a cocktail on the terrace or a brasserie dish, C...
© Chez Mario
Chez Mario
Opened in 1958, Switzerland’s first pizzeria is an institution in Laus...
© Raphaël Dupertuis
Deli Social
Appetising and seasonal sandwiches, with vegetarian and vegan options,...
© Maud Guye-Vuillème
Doki Doki
Swimming, diving and tasty ramen go hand in hand here. Located in the ...
© Maud Guye-Vuillème
Domani Pizza
Here, ingredients are produced within 30 km of Lausanne, thanks to the...
© Maud Guye-Vuillème
Histoire Sans Faim
Slowly fermented dough for pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven as gleami...
© MAud Guye-Vuillème
Le Fraisier
Furniture gleaned from antique markets, books, tables decorated with f...
© Maud Guye-Vuillème
Le Nabi
How lovely it is to eat at Nabi’s, a stone throw from the train statio...
© Maude Guye-Vuillème
Mangiobevo
Sandwiches with the delicious taste of Italy, made to order with fresh...
© Maud Guye-Vuillème
Mauro Traiteur
Feeling like focaccia or tiramisu? This Italian deli is packed full of...
© Maud Guye-Vuillème
My Sandwiches Lausanne
Renowned for its mouth-watering bánh mì (Vietnamese sandwich) made wit...
© Maude Guye-Vuillème
Taolé
A culinary trip to Lebanon. Discover a variety of delicious dishes tha...
© Maude Guye-Vuillème
Tibits Lausanne
Ideally located at the train station, this vegetarian and vegan restau...
© Maud Guye-Vuillème
Zoo Burger
A stone’s throw from the Olympic Museum, this burger specialist posses...
© Lausanne Tourisme
Lucette
Located at boulevard de Grancy, “Lucette” invites you to savour colour...
© Lausanne Tourisme
Ajo Café
Just south of the Lausanne train station, in Rue du Simplon, you will ...
© Bagel on the Way
Bagel on the Way
Bagels made from fresh produce that transport you directly to the Unit...
© Belga
Belga
Real Belgian fries come to Lausanne
© Bibibowl
Bibibowl
Located near the Flon District, this Korean takeaway restaurant serves...
© Farmacia Angelucci
Farmacia Angelucci
Located at Boulevard de Grancy, La Farmacia d’Angelucci is a cosy rest...
© La Pause
La Pause
Located at Avenue Georgette, La Pause serves light meals, with mainly ...
© La Toasteria
La Toasteria
In Lausanne's sous-gare district, La Toasteria offers a take-away of I...
© Le Levant
Le Levant
Located at Rue de l’Ale, the restaurant Le Levant serves several Leban...
© Lausanne Tourisme
Le Monopole
Located in the centre of Place Chauderon in Lausanne, the “Monopole” s...
© Le Spot
Le Spot
Poke bowls prepared with fresh local ingredients.
© Luncheonette
Luncheonette
Whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, omnivorous, or avoiding gluten, Lunc...
© Man'Ouchy
Man'Ouchy
Located at Rue César-Roux, Man’Ouchy serves a variety of Lebanese dis...
© Nlee
NLEE
Restaurant Nlee in Lausanne, above the Beaulieu district, is a family-...
© O Mylos
O Mylos
O Mylos, at Rue Valentin in Lausanne, serves homemade typical Greek sp...
© Holy Cow
Holy Cow!
Holy Cow burgers in three words: local, fresh and fast.
© Bamee Bistro
Bamee Bistro
Vietnamese specialities in the heart of Lausanne
© Green Up
Green Up
Healthy, natural and fresh foodstuffs.
© Café de Prélaz
Café de Prélaz
Discover the Café de Prélaz, the ideal place to sip cocktails with fri...
© Racines
Racines
Located at number 11 Rue Neuve in Lausanne, Racines is a small vegan c...
© Ban
Bạn Restaurant
Located in the centre of Lausanne, Bạn Restaurant offers a modern appr...
© Maud Guye-Vuillème
Brasserie de Montelly
A dynamic neighbourhood brasserie with well thought through decoration...
© Reto Güntli
Brasserie du Royal
With 15 GaultMillau points, the Brasserie du Royal is a gourmet eldora...
© Maud Guye-Vuillème
Brasserie Grand-Chêne
In the setting of a Parisian-style brasserie, this Lausanne Palace res...
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
Brasserie Le Cygne
Brasserie du Cygne in Lausanne’s lively Chauderon quarter has served g...
© Brasserie Les Trois Rois
Les Trois Rois
A Parisian-inspired bistro just a stone's throw from the station
© Café Dalat
Café Dalat
A Vietnamese restaurant offering fragrant family cuisine.
© Mathilda Olmi / Café de l'Arsenic, Lausanne
Café de l’Arsenic
In an oasis of green, the café de l’Arsenic, the Centre for Contempora...
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
Café de l'évêché
Brasserie cuisine in a mythical place in Lausanne
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
Café du Grütli
Café du Grütli is at the beginning of the paved pedestrian street call...
© Café du Simplon
Café du Simplon
The Café du Simplon, located near the Lausanne train station, invites ...
© Maud Guye-Vuillème
Couronne d’or
This café-bar dating back to the late 19th century has preserved its s...
© Crazy Wolf
Crazy Wolf
A restaurant dedicated to “fast & casual” eating right in the centre o...
© Da Carlo
Da Carlo
Italian pizzeria in the center of Lausanne. Art Deco Style. The restau...
© Eva Roggenstein
DéCi Comptoir Gourmand
DéCi is a bistronomic restaurant where every dish is accompanied by lo...
© Food Halle 15
Food Halle 15
Located in the south-west of Lausanne, in the dynamic Sévelin district...
© Indian Zayeka
Indian Zayeka
Delicious Indian dishes at Chavannes-près-Renens
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
Ingelwood
Tasty burgers made with local ingredients
© Keyann Café, Lausanne
Keyann Lebanese Café
In a friendly setting, Keyann Café brings together quality, hospitalit...
© Régis Colombo
La Buvette Vaudoise
The restaurant of the Canton of Vaud’s parliament, located in the hear...
© La Galette
La Galette
Located near Rue César-Roux, the restaurant La Galette serves a variet...
© Etienne Aubin
La Parada
Located at Rue du Tunnel, La Parada is a Latino American restaurant wi...
© La Pinte, Crissier
La Pinte
A cordial welcome, festive dishes made from local produce or with Medi...
© La Vaudaire
La Vaudaire
Located by the lake in Vidy, La Vaudaire showcases the culinary and la...
© Accademia
L'Accadémia
Among the many Italian restaurants in Lausanne, the Accademia stands o...
© Laxmi
Laxmi
North Indian cuisine in the centre of Lausanne
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
Le Café des Avenues
The Café des Avenues is a welcoming venue at the junction of Jurigoz, ...
© Le café du tramway
Le Café du Tramway
The Café du Tramway in Lausanne's Pontaise district is an important pa...
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
Le Chalet Suisse
Le Chalet Suisse above Lausanne is a lovely getaway out in the green. ...
© Java
Le Java
Delicious food in a convivial atmosphere
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
Le lyrique
Discover « Le Lyrique », this former traditional Vaud café transformed...
© Le Rossignol
Le Rossignol
The Rossignol offers a lovely gastronomic surprise with a Mediterranea...
© Les Boucaniers
Les Boucaniers
A selection of the best beers and burgers with savours of travel such ...
© Loxton
Loxton
A trendy restaurant right in the heart of the city!
© Lucha Libre
Lucha Libre
Dishes drawing their inspiration from all over Latin America and serve...
© Luigia
Luigia
A broad selection of pizzas and pasta. Simple and authentic Italian co...
© Lausanne Tourisme
Maison 66
Located at Rue de Genève, Maison 66 is a charming neighbourhood restau...
© Naruto
Naruto
Located underneath Lausanne train station, the Naruto restaurant offer...

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