Restaurant Chesery has held its Michelin star for over four decades, making it one of Switzerland's most storied fine-dining addresses. Robert Speth's seasonal cuisine in the former cheese dairy built by Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan is the benchmark for Gstaad fine dining. Here is everything you need to know to secure a table — and how we can do it for you.
Restaurant Chesery occupies an extraordinary building on Alte Lauenenstrasse, a few minutes walk from the centre of Gstaad. The dairy structure — designed in 1962 by Aga Khan and converted to a restaurant by Robert Speth in 1984 — retains its high ceilings and wooden beams. The dining room seats around 50, creating an intimate atmosphere where the sommelier knows regulars by name. The cuisine is classical French-Swiss, built around seasonal Saanenland produce: spring brings morels and asparagus, autumn yields truffles and game, winter is the season for rich veal preparations and aged alpine cheese dishes.
Chesery operates an à la carte menu supplemented by a seasonal tasting menu of five to seven courses. The tasting menu is the recommended experience on a first visit, as it showcases the full range of Robert Speth's cooking. Signature dishes include Swiss veal with morel mushrooms, lake fish in classic beurre blanc, and a cheese trolley featuring produce from local Saanenland dairies. The wine list covers Swiss, French and Austrian producers with particular depth in Graubünden and Valais whites.
Chesery opens Tuesday to Saturday for dinner from 19:00, closing around 23:00. The restaurant operates on a seasonal basis aligned with Gstaad's winter ski season (December to March) and summer season (June to September). It closes during the shoulder months of April, May, October and early November. Always call or check before planning a visit in late November or early April — opening dates can shift by a week depending on snowfall and demand.
Chesery does not use an online reservation system. Bookings are taken by phone only at +41 33 744 24 51. The reservation line is answered in Swiss German or French; the staff speak English but prefer to manage bookings in the local language. For peak weeks — New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Week — call four weeks in advance. For a regular winter Saturday, two to three weeks is usually sufficient. Midweek tables in January can often be secured within a week.
Chesery maintains a smart-casual to smart dress code. Jackets for men are appreciated but not strictly enforced; shirts without ties are perfectly acceptable. No denim, no sportswear, no trainers. The atmosphere is discreet — conversation flows at a comfortable volume, and photographs of other diners are discouraged. Special occasion requests (anniversary, proposal, birthday) are warmly accommodated when noted at time of booking.
Chesery requests 48 hours notice for any cancellation or change. For groups of four or more, a credit card is taken at the time of booking and a per-head charge applies for no-shows or late cancellations. If you need to change dates, the staff are flexible for genuine rescheduling requests made in advance.
The restaurant is a 10-minute walk from Gstaad train station along Alte Lauenenstrasse, heading south from the village centre. There is parking available on the street and in the adjacent lot. If you are staying at a Gstaad hotel, the concierge can arrange a taxi for CHF 20–30 within the valley. The address is Alte Lauenenstrasse 6, 3780 Gstaad.
Where LEONARD's and Sommet are embedded in large hotel properties, Chesery operates as an independent restaurant with a strong personal identity shaped by a single chef over forty years. This gives it a consistency and depth that is rare at this level. The regulars include generations of the same families who have been coming to the Saanenland since the 1970s, and the sense of continuity is palpable in everything from the service style to the presentation of the cheese trolley.
We call Chesery during Swiss business hours, speak to the reservation team in German, check your exact date and party size, and confirm the table in your name. If your preferred date is full, we note the next available slot and come back to you with options. The whole process takes around ten minutes. You receive the confirmation on WhatsApp with the address, parking details and any dress-code reminders.
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No. Chesery takes reservations by phone only at +41 33 744 24 51. Our concierge calls on your behalf and confirms in minutes.
Yes — Chesery operates a summer season from approximately June to September in addition to the winter ski season. It closes during April, May and October.
Budget CHF 180–350 per person for the tasting menu before wine. A la carte options can be slightly less. Wine pairing adds approximately CHF 80–120 per person.
Yes. Mention anniversaries, birthdays or proposals when booking. The team will decorate the table and can arrange a cake, special menu inserts or a Champagne welcome.
LEONARD's at Le Grand Bellevue is the closest equivalent in terms of cuisine level and ambience. La Bagatelle at Le Grand Chalet is another excellent option at a similar price point.
Send one WhatsApp message. We call the restaurant in English, German, French or Italian, confirm the table, and reply with your booking details — usually within 10 minutes.
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