Fribourger Fondue Stübli, Rotwandstrasse, Zurich

Apr
2012

18. April 2012
  • Fribourger Fondue Stübli, Rotwandstrasse, Zurich
    Aufgeschnittener Saucisson
  • Fribourger Fondue Stübli, Rotwandstrasse, Zurich
    Vacherin Fondue
  • Fribourger Fondue Stübli, Rotwandstrasse, Zurich
    Rechnung

A colleague from London wanted to taste something quintessential swiss, he’s a half-vegetarian (just chicken) so I decided we’ll head out to get some fondue. Personally I think part of the Fondue experience is doing it yourself with friends in a mountain cabin or similar location, but the Fribourger Stübli comes somewhat close to that feeling. The menu is rather trivial, as a fact the dessert list is longer than the savoury part. I like the appetizer which is cold saucisson (traditional boiled sausage from Vaud) cut into thin slices and served on a plate. The cold speckles of fat might be offputting to the faint of heart but a true connaisseur of good sausage isn’t scared easily. We order the Vacherin Fondue which is creamier than Motié-Motié and also go for sides of potatoes, gherkins, onions, pears and pineapple. Funny enough and down to true fashion (think of what you’d get up in the mountains in wintertime), the stuff is all canned. The place is very swiss, not only is it already packed with older folks at 19:00, I don’t see many tourists here. The place omust also be doing well, since most tables get sold twice. The fondue taste just like it should and la religieuse (the crisp piece of leftover cheese smoldering in the middle of the pan) develops nicely. It’s a decent fondue, the only thing I prefer is the swiss french way of serving whole slices of bread instead of already precut pieces. You’ll get a good fondue here in a matching atmosphere, just be sure not to have extensive plans afterwards without having a shower first, molten cheese smell tends to linger. Prices:

One Comment

  1. You should also try the Chässtube Rehalp. Same owner and you can also have a great Raclette a discretion there.

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