Gault Millau-rated restaurant (13 points) in Sargans, Switzerland, with mountain-view rooms and live jazz evenings on winter Fridays.
In Sargans, a crossroads town in the canton of St. Gallen (Switzerland), the Zunfthaus zum Löwen combines a well-regarded gourmet restaurant with comfortable rooms. The restaurant, awarded 13 Gault Millau points, serves traditional Swiss cuisine with creative touches, prepared by chef Thomas Dolp and his team using carefully selected regional and international produce. The rooms, furnished in light wood, all offer views of the surrounding mountains, a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The house also has spaces for private or business events, such as the charming Barbarastübli for small groups or a larger hall for bigger occasions. In winter, Friday evenings take on a cosy club atmosphere thanks to live jazz concerts held in the cellar. A welcoming address combining fine dining with a taste for good living.
Zunfthaus zum Löwen is located in the centre of Sargans, a crossroads town in the Sarganserland region (canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland), where the Rhine and Seez valleys meet. Sargans railway station, a major hub linking Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein, is within walking distance. Sargans Castle overlooks the town from its hilltop, as do the surrounding vineyards. Liechtenstein and Vaduz are about twenty minutes away by car, while the Pizol massif, known for hiking and skiing, is right nearby.