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We began with a type of Caesar salad that felt underwhelming for the price for a third of a plate of salad covered with cheese, though the green gazpacho and trout ceviche were beautifully presented and quite delicious. Our mains were a mixed bag: my wife’s trout was nicely prepared, but the brown sauce was way too salty, while my pike-perch on a purple St. Gallen potato base was quite good. The dessert, an alpine herb ice cream, didn’t stand out, and the atmosphere was a bit chaotic with children kicking around toys near the tables. Four staff members personally congratulated us, but nothing was offered or presented to suggest that we were celebrating a birthday.
The waiters, however, were fantastic and helpful every step of the way. A notable highlight were the local wines and the “Verve Garden” mocktail, which was refreshing. That said, there were no amuse-bouche or mignardises—details you’d expect from a Michelin-star restaurant. This omission, along with some of the other missteps, made it feel like they might not be living up to their star rating. Overall, a mixed experience with some good service but too many disappointing gaps. If you’re looking for a true Michelin star restaurant experience, sadly, this is not the place. This experience discouraged us from visiting Sven‘s three star Michelin restaurant on the property the next day.