Sunday dining in Gstaad follows the Swiss rhythm — a long lunch is the centrepiece of the day, particularly during ski season when guests return from the mountain at 14:00 looking for a proper meal before the afternoon. Many restaurants close on Sundays or have reduced hours; knowing which are fully open and welcoming makes planning the day easier.
Switzerland's Sunday closing tradition is less pronounced in tourist resorts than in residential towns, but Gstaad still has a significant proportion of restaurants that close on Sunday evening or all day Monday. During ski season, Sunday is actually one of the busiest days — guests arrive on Saturday and Sunday, the mountain is full, and restaurants on the Promenade are at capacity by noon. The restaurants listed here are open for both lunch and dinner on Sundays throughout the winter season.
Hotel Olden at Promenade 35 is the most reliable seven-day restaurant in Gstaad village. Open from 11:00 to midnight daily, including all Sundays, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. The Mediterranean kitchen, lively atmosphere and Promenade position make it the natural Sunday gathering point for regulars and visitors alike.
Restaurant Pizzeria Arc-en-Ciel on Egglistrasse is open daily from 11:30 to 22:30, including all Sundays. The wood-fired pizza and fondue menu makes it one of the most popular Sunday family restaurants in the village — particularly for guests returning from the ski mountain who want a satisfying meal without ceremony.
Berghaus Wasserngrat and Berghaus Wispile are at their busiest on clear winter Sundays when the ski area fills. Both are open for lunch from 09:00 on Sundays throughout the ski season. Arrive before 12:00 for terrace tables; service continues until approximately 15:30–16:00.
La Bagatelle is open for both Sunday lunch and dinner throughout the winter season — making it the most accessible Michelin-quality option for Sunday dining. LEONARD's at Le Grand Bellevue is open daily. Sommet is open Wednesday to Sunday — so Sunday dinner at Sommet is possible and makes it a particularly accessible starred table for a weekend visit.
Posthotel Rössli is open daily from 11:30 to 23:00, including Sundays. The Sunday tradition in Swiss Alpine families is to gather for fondue or a meat dish in the afternoon, and Rössli captures this tradition perfectly. The Stübli fills from 12:00 on Sundays; book ahead for the afternoon peak.
Le Grand & La Terrasse at Gstaad Palace is open for Sunday lunch from 12:00 and Sunday dinner from 19:00. The Palace Sunday lunch, with the panoramic terrace (in summer) or the main dining room, is one of Gstaad's most popular midday events for hotel guests and non-guests.
Several quality restaurants in Gstaad are closed on Sundays or Monday: Restaurant Muli is closed Sunday and Monday; Restaurant Chesery is closed Sunday and Monday; 16 Art-Bar in Saanen has variable Sunday hours. Always check before going. Our concierge can confirm current Sunday opening times for any restaurant.
The brunch tradition is less formalised in Gstaad than in cities, but several hotels offer Sunday brunch packages. The Alpina and Le Grand Bellevue both run Sunday brunch services during winter (from 11:00) that include Champagne, cold buffet and hot prepared dishes. These require advance booking.
Tell us your preferred Sunday date, time and party size. We call and confirm availability in under ten minutes, particularly important on sunny Sunday afternoons in peak season when the best restaurants fill by noon.
Gstaad · French, Fine Dining
Classic French cuisine in the Hotel Le Grand Chalet. For 30 years one of the best tables in the Berner Oberland with a panoramic terrace over the valley.
Gstaad · International, Swiss
Legendary Gstaad institution on the promenade. Meeting point of international bon vivants since the 1960s, Mediterranean cuisine extra class.
Gstaad · Fine Dining, Swiss
Flagship restaurant of the legendary Gstaad Palace. Seasonal Swiss and international cuisine on the iconic sunny terrace overlooking the valley.
Gstaad · Swiss, Fondue
Family-run since 1845 — the oldest hotel in Gstaad. Traditional Swiss dishes in the woodpanelled Stübli, from truffle fondue to creamy mushroom veal with rösti.
Gstaad · Mountain, Swiss
Iconic mountain restaurant at 1,920m with a sun-drenched terrace and 360° views of the Saanenland. Famous for summer aperos and hearty Alpine lunches.
Gstaad · Italian, Fondue
Wood-fired pizzas, regional specialities and fondue in a warm family-friendly setting. Beloved by locals year-round.
Gstaad · Italian
Lively Italian trattoria on the Gstaad Promenade. Pasta, thin-crust pizzas and an all-Italian wine list in a convivial buzzy setting.
Schönried · Swiss, Mountain
Alpine Berghotel above Schönried with a farm attached — cows in the barn, fresh cheese on the plate. Traditional Swiss cooking with Saanenland views.
Gstaad · Swiss, Fondue
Family-friendly Gstaad institution specialising in raclette, fondue and classic alpine comfort food — a local favourite for winter evenings.
Gstaad · Mountain, Swiss
Mountain restaurant at 1,770m, accessed by gondola from Gstaad. Authentic Swiss cuisine with rösti, homemade apple strudel and unreal views.
Hotel Olden (11:00–midnight), Arc-en-Ciel (11:30–22:30), Rialto (11:30–23:00), Le Grand & La Terrasse and mountain restaurants are all open on Sundays.
No — Chesery is closed Sunday and Monday. Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner.
Yes — The Alpina and Le Grand Bellevue run Sunday brunch services during winter. Book in advance.
Yes — Wasserngrat and Wispile are typically at their busiest on clear Sundays. Open from approximately 09:00 until lift closing.
La Bagatelle for a fine-dining Sunday lunch with the best terrace view. Posthotel Rössli for the traditional Swiss Sunday fondue experience.
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