Rouvenaz

A little gem in the heart of Montreux, right in front of Geneva Lake. Cozy, clean, a subtly modern hotel with surprisingly spacious rooms, very good hospitality. We soon forget that we had to haul our luggages up two more stairs after arriving at our floor the night before (without any prior warning when we do the booking). But we found the next morning that everyone was nice and personable, they helped taking our luggages down (apologetic about the earlier night incident), calling taxis, making our short stay memorable. Also, we got the chance to have evening, morning and anytime walks along the lake! Very precious. Thank you for the hospitality. PS coffee, tea, kettle in the room indeed would be appreciated.

Went during the jazz festival. Hotel had a great location right on the main waterfront and was surprisingly quiet (good sound insulation). Staff was excellent and the family apartment we rented was large and had everything we needed. My only complaint would be the firmness of the bed but that's a personal preference. Would stay again.

Food is nice. Service is excellent. Environment is good. Reached by 6.30pm without reservation, the manager allowed 6 of us to eat until 7.45pm. Appreciate it.

We stayed 5 nights in Montreux and this was our go-to restaurant......all 5 nights. Delicious food, beautifully presented, great ambience and the most friendly staff. This place is highly recommended. We'll be back!

We had dinner and it was amazing. The lobster pasta is to die for! Thank you to Matteo for the wonderful service. We will definitely be back:)

The atmosphere is very nice. Food is ok, order a starter and main, the portion was a big too much for me. Great portion of seafood.

Excellent pizza and pasta, paired with strong, well-made negronis. The vibe around sundown is top-notch… lively, warm, and ideal for unwinding. It was busy, and there was a bit of a wait, but the overall experience was fantastic. Worth it.

We had lunch there. Amazing superb Italian food, one of the best restaurants we ate at in Switzerland. Service was also excellent and top notch. The view from the outside seating was directly on the lake. Would highly recommend it

Great little restaurant on the Main Street of Montreux. We liked it so much we ate there twice! The homemade lemon risotto with shrimp was excellent as was the pan fried sea bream. My husband found his Negroni to be expertly made and I really enjoyed a glass of local rose. Don't forget to get the homemade pizza bread as a starter! Last but not least the wait staff were very friendly and welcoming. They spoke excellent English and had a laid back attitude.

So far the best food in Switzerland we have had!! The atmosphere was amazing as we heard so many people speaking French, which gave us the sense locals come to dine here. Service was great! Beautiful view!

Came here on a Tuesday lunch. The place was fairly busy but luckily still had space for the two of us. We were drawn in by the fresh seafood displayed just outside the restaurant entrance. We ordered a seafood platter and the seafood linguine. The platter had a nice assortment of seafood and was very fresh. The pasta was delicious and had plenty of seafood hidden throughout. With the two dishes and a glass of wine, we spent 91 CHF but I felt it was worth it since we mostly had seafood and portions were on the larger side.

Very busy restaurant. The place to check out. There was a bit of a wait but glad we persisted. There are a lot of restaurants on the waterfront that we could have went patronized. The customer service was good once you figured out how it worked. The staff was nice and helpful. The menu wasn't large but everyone was happy with their food. I ordered the pizza which was wood fired and tasty. I usually don't like wood fired because the crust is usually never right but they know what they are doing! My parents got the sandwich and they really enjoyed it. I tried the steak with a little of chimichurri and it was really good. I was honestly surprised I didn't experience a lot of spicy flavors at other restaurants.

Unfortunately the food was just ok. I was really excited to eat here and had high hopes for the food. But my husband and I were disappointed. His pizza was better than my ravioli. The service was wonderful though! And the ambiance was great. We sat outside on the patio which I loved.

This restaurant is across the street from the lake; it is associated with the restaurant/cafe closer to the lake. There are a few tables with views of the lake. Patio seating is covered and heated. Charcuterie board - very good Ravioli "Dolce Riviera" - fresh and delicious: Homemade fresh pasta stuffed with spinaches and ricotta, sage butter, roasted pine nuts Gnocchetti sardi alla campidanese - Homemade fresh pasta served with pork sausage, tomato sauce and pecorino cheese; nice little gnocchis with flavorful sauce Cure caldo al cioccolato - Homemade dark chocolate moelleux served warm, custard sauce and vanilla ice cream

Italian restaurant with fantastic atmosphere and interior ambiance. Menu covers a wide range of pizzas and pastas. We ordered the parmigrana and TNT. Would recommend the parmigrana, as the TNT flavor gets repetitive very quickly. The pizzas have great cheese overall, but are not the best compared to pizzas I've had in the past. Regardless, great waiters and service and lovely seating.

Consistent high quality of food and service, no lake view but still very nice atmosphere. Pricing is high, like everywhere in Switzerland, but value for money is very good and the prices are not as crazy as in other places in Geneva or Lausanne.

Really love this restaurant. Food is delicious. Service is a little slow but understandable because the restaurant is always packed. Be sure to make a reservation in advance.

The steak meal had no flavor but the seafood me we had was really good I highly recommend the seafood combo pasta

A cute Italian restaurant on the corner of Rue de Marché and Grand Rue. We stopped by for lunch and was rather surprised by the crowd. We didn't have any reservations, however the hostess managed to fit us in the atrium section. Note to self, make a reservation. Our server was friendly and promptly showed us to our table. We ordered a couple glasses of Pommery Champagne to start. We also ordered the lunch special which is a chicken piccata with pasta. The entree was simply delicious. The chicken was tender and the pasta was cooked al dente. Presentation was phenomenal. The dessert menu was rather promising and we ended up ordering the Cafe Gourman. The dessert consisted of coffee, bacci di dama (almond and chocolate biscuit), apple tartlet, and a scoop of homemade ice cream. The serving sizes were perfect. The bacci di dama was my favorite part of the dessert and went well with the coffee. The dessert also had a nice presentation. Overall, this spot is definitely on my list of restaurants to return to when in Montreux.

My favorite so far!! Everything we ordered was delicious, even for our 8 years old picky eater. Spaghetti alle vongole - a must TNT Pizza Spaghetti alla chitarra (tricolor) Nuggets di pollo - fresh chicken Wine - a must Great location and ambience - loved the outdoor seating Great service - so friendly

Italy. Warm Coastal Breeze. Fresh Seafood. Although not all of the prior may be a reality during a late November, cold evening in Montreux, the freshness and quality of Rouvenaz is truly remarkable. It is a transformative place and the dishes here, are nothing like I've seen or tried before. Despite the level of chaos that naturally derives from a full restaurant, the gentlemen working here kept their cool and actually, seemed to enjoy the moment, taking a few minutes of breathing time periodically and stopping service. Everyone needs their sanity and it was pleasant to see them do so. Starting off the meal with a wild boar ragu in its sauce served with pappardelle that bursts with homemade pasta flavor. After absorbing the ragu, yolky pappardelle becomes a truly remarkable and memorable dish. Continuing into Datterini with Spinach, Ricotta and sage butter. A rather unusual pasta shape, that is very well balanced from everything inside of it. The sage butter is not overwhelming and the flavors of ingredients compliment each other. Back to the transformative side of this establishment. The menu delicately merges some of the best Italian classics into local ingredients and preparations of the alps. It is not the Italian that many would come to expect coming from a city. It's heavily inspired by the environment, the alpine lake seafood, the wild game of the mountains and valleys. This restaurant cannot be missed during a visit to Montreux.

I the food and staff were amazing. We had the risotto with mushrooms and a rigatoni bolegenese with poultry. More importantly the staff saw my wife was struggling with the heat and brought her a menopause fan to combat the flashes!

Love love LOVE this place! My family lives about two hours away from Montreux and my mom and I decided to visit one weekend. We ended up looking for a nice Pasta place and came across La Rouvenaz. The atmosphere is great inside and outside and it's close to the lake! Location is perfect and really close to the train station/tram station. If you want to sit in the patio then I would recommend reserving ahead of time. We walked in and were seated promptly. You're given a paper bag once you sit down which contains a few different slices of bread. We finished ours before our pasta came out so our server gave us another one as our food came out. I ordered the spaghetti alle vongole, and my mom ordered the spaghetti con pesto alla trapanese. Both dishes were absolutely delicious and I would love to go back and try more dishes!! I was worried the pesto would be too strong and the vongole would be too fishy from the clams, but both dishes tasted very clean and perfectly seasoned! I highly recommend this restaurant in all aspects! Our checks came out to be about 58CHF which is normal for Switzerland. I highly recommend you spending the money for the food! Food and service was excellent!

This spot is right on the main street in Montreux. They also have a sister location right on the main boardwalk (in front of the water). We ordered the Diavolo pizza and the Chicken Pasta. Both were very good. The place is a bit pricey but excellent ambience and service. Ideal for a date / intimate dinner. In the restaurant they have four seating areas. One with few tables - kind of like a sun room. We sat here. They also have another outdoor seating area kinda like verandah. Inside they have main restaurant seating and also a back more private area. Like I said food was very good. They also have extensive wine and other drinks. Finally gelato from their next door restaurant is yummy!

This is place is the bomb! Ive been searching for good Italian food for quite a few days, out of my days in Swiss, this was the most legit meal I've had. My waiter was superb, he was so funny and his service was very comfortable. My friends and I order three dishes and they were all excellent. I would def come back if I were ever in the area again. Great food and service!

Wonderful place. Recommend a reservation. The food was excellent as was the atmosphere! While we didn't eat every dish, the many we witnessed others receive and enjoy looked amazing. Highly recommend!

A little disappointed at this Margherita Pizza. I thought all classic Margherita Pizza came with basil and mozzarella cheese on top. This was straight up what we Americans call "Cheese Pizza." I even asked the waiter to make sure this was the correct pizza.

Great service, beautiful atmosphere, delicious food, pizza and pasta. Risotto was wonderful and our server was funny and attentive. A perfect place to grab lunch or dinner after a walk around the lake.

My husband and I are visiting from the states and wanted a restaurant that was within walking distance of our hotel. Yelp! To the rescue, I looked up reviews of local restaurants and this one had many great reviews from just about everyone. The staff was friendly and spoke English, our server has a sibling living in California and Utah and he was very friendly. The food was amazing, we had the seafood risotto and the pasta al'arrabiata both were delicious! We topped off our meal with a fabulous tiramisu.

The food at La Rouvenaz is some of the best in Montreau. This is one of my few must-visit restaurants any time I'm in town. Normally I'd go there for pizza, which is superb. Their seafood is also extremely fresh and delicious. The carpaccio is a must-have.

We specifically asked for a family-friendly restaurant in the city center of Montreux and the hotel concierge recommended La Rouvenaz to us. We could not have been happier with her recommendation! Our dining experiences were very enjoyable. We came here for dinner upon arrival with our baby and toddler. There are five different levels of this restaurant and each section was jam packed on this busy Friday evening. We were greeted by a friendly hostess who asked if we had a reservation. Sheepishly, we said no. She looked around and said it'll be about a ten minute wait to get a table. That's it?? We thought it was probably just one of those numbers that hostesses throw out so that you don't leave and go elsewhere. We sat at the small bar where we were greeted by a friendly bar tender. Not the kind of "overly-uncomfortably-friendly" you often experience in the US where the purpose is to get better tips, but just the kind of relaxed friendly like how human beings should treat each other as a default position. Anyway, he let me try the two different local wines I was debating over and the choice was immediately clear. The red Saint-Saphorin was the obvious winner. Ten mins later we were seated at our lovely table with a baby high chair. Our waiter was busier than a one legged man at an ass-kicking contest. None-the-less, he was very attentive to our table, as well as to our children. I chose the Mussels Mariniere with pommes frites from the seasonal specials section of the menu. Mussels are a tricky thing to order at restaurants as they are often over-cooked and shrunken to a fraction of their orignal size and chewy. Not here! The smaller than usual mussels were juicy and tender, cooked just right. I savored each and every succulent little bivalve mollusk in my bowl before enjoying the mariniere sauce with some bread. Even the ice creams taste homemade and refreshing. We returned the following day for lunch after unsuccessfully searching for a comparable alternative and were warmly greeted by the same crew as the previous evening like we haven't left. The waiter even remembered my husband's drink. The olives on every table was a nice touch. My Risotto al limone e gamberetti was impeccable. The light cream sauce and the thin zesty lemon strips were perfectly balanced. Every bite was delightful from the first to the last. My daughter was so happy with her Pizza Bambino, basically a small pizza Margherita with ears and facial features. Creative yet so simple. As I was enjoying my perfect cappuccino, our baby knocked over my husband's cup before he could take a second sip. The waiter brought him another one free of charge. With it's city center location, friendly staff, delectable food and drinks. We'll be sure to pop into La Rouvenaz next time we're down in Montreux.

More than worth a second look Nice atmosphere at street level (well importantly a few feet above) Food served in generous helpings of great taste and importantly not short-changing the important ingredients Wine is more than passable and passes my 'if the house wine is ok...' test and it is better than ok; although they do have an interesting list. Prices are ok for Switzerland, and it isn' the restaurateur's fault the Swiss manage their economy better than everyone else. If I can afford to come back to Montreux - I will be back

Easily the best restaurant in Montreux,I've been here more than 10 times always ordering something different and I'm happy to say it never disappoints (I recommend the lasagna and the house burger) Service is as well excellent, while sometimes you have to wait for a table, it is completely worth it. Amazing restaurant.

Some of the better Italian food I've had in Switzerland made better with all the seafood options. Pleasant view from the outdoor seating area and well above average attentive wait staff.

The food is great, and the staff really friendly. This restaurant is ideally located near the lake, and during winter it's just next to the Christmas market.

Avoid this restaurant at all costs. Sat us but refused to wait on us. It was our first day in Montreaux and nearly totally ruined our day here.

It has very good home made pasta and very fresh ingredients. It's easy to find and right in front of the lake!

Delicious food, their seafood risotto is very good. They had some delicious appetizers however I must note this place is quite pricey.

unbedingt reservieren am Wochenende. sehr lecker, grad auch die Meeresfruechte. Die Bedienung war immer sehr schnell, freundlich und aufmerksam. Ich war innerhalb der letzten 12 Monate 3 Mal hier: sehr empfehlenswert. Zudem sehr angenehme Atmosphaere.

Great pizza and pasta and fab view of the lake. Enjoy one of the few tables alfresco and watch the world go by. Middle of town location and affordable by Montreux standards.

The servant was always ignoring people. Also, their food is not good enough, as a 4 star restaurant.