Nestled in the heart of Montreux’s Old Town, this legendary establishment, founded in 1965 by Claude Nobs — the father of the world-famous Montreux Jazz Festival — and his companion Karl Iverson, is far more than a restaurant: it is a place of memory, a haven where time itself seems to stand still. Together, they infused it with a unique soul, a warm and folkloric atmosphere where every stone seems to echo with laughter or the lingering strum of a guitar.

In this authentic setting, where the spirit of past evenings still crackles in the air, Swiss cuisine is celebrated as an art of living. From delicate fondues to charcoal-grilled meats and rösti, each dish embodies the simple, sincere pleasures of tradition — served nightly from 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m and by reservation at lunchtime for groups of 10 or more.

Here once gathered the giants of music — David Bowie, Mick Jagger, and many others — who came to share a meal, a song, a moment of respite far from the spotlight.

Even today, travelers from around the world step through its doors to savor a timeless experience, a taste of eternal Switzerland, and, on sunny days, linger on the terrace where the echo of legends still drifts through the air.