Swiss Cuisine – 4 Dishes You Need to Try

Trying out the local food is one of the best experiences you can have while travelling. The world is vast and so are the kinds of flavours and styles you can experience, everywhere you go, you’re bound to discover some exciting new tastes, and Swiss cuisine is no different.

The cuisine in Switzerland is quite heavily influenced by French, German and Italian cuisine with potatoes and cheese being a part of a fair number of Swiss dishes. It’s pretty interesting to see the regional variations that separate Swiss cuisine from its influences and with all that out of the way, it’s time to list out some must-try Swiss dishes.

Rosti 

This iconic Swiss dish is made up of potatoes cooked in the style of a fritter. While it can be eaten just like that, Rosti can also be topped with cheese, mushrooms, onions and corn for an increased variety of flavours.

This dish was a common breakfast dish eaten mainly by farmers in the olden days though today, it is a popular cuisine all over the country. It’s a delicious treat and a great way to start the morning during your vacation. 

Fondue 

Fondue is considered to be a national dish of Switzerland and is highly popular in the resort towns of the Alps. This traditional Swiss dish is made using gruyere cheese mixed with wine and melted in a pot over a portable stove. It’s a communal dish, one eaten with boiled potatoes and dipping bread so a great choice for a family meal.

Raclette

Raclette is a kind of semi-hard cheese made from Alpine cow milk that was traditionally eaten by peasants who lived in the region of Valais. The dish is made by melting slices of cheese and then serving them with small potatoes that are cooked in their skin, pickled gherkins and vegetables. It is quite a popular dish in Geneva. 

If you’re looking for a meal for one, then Raclette provides a great deliciously cheesy alternative to Fondue. 

Zürcher Geschnetzeltes

The local speciality of Zurich, Zürcher Geschnetzeltes is a dish that consists of thinly sliced veal that has been pan-fried and topped with creamy white wine sauce. The dish, at times, also contains sliced mushrooms and is popularly served alongside a form of rosti. It’s a wonderfully delectable meal, one that is sure to have your taste buds begging for more.