This historic brasserie, the meeting place of regular customers, serves traditional Swiss specialities such as “papet vaudois”, half-and-half fondue, as well as a large choice of wines from the region.
That little extra from the food insider "Cuisine Helvetica": Admire the painting by Henri Gillard that represents a winegrower contemplating Lake Geneva.
Favourite dish: The malakoffs
Café Romand is one of the historical Vaudois brasseries. It is on Place St-François in the heart of downtown Lausanne and just around the corner from the lively Flon quarter.Café Romand is very popular with visitors who would like to taste traditional dishes and with Lausanne city dwellers who love traditional brasseries. The decoration is reminiscent of La Belle Epoque.The generous servings of the brasserie-type meat and offal dishes will appeal to meat lovers. The dishes of the day are good value for money.The desserts reflect the rest of the menu card: rich and tastefully traditional. Those who wish to enjoy a glass of wine with their meal are spoilt for choice.This establishment has been awarded the “ Café historique de Lausanne ” label established by the city of Lausanne in 2021. A key establishment in the city, with all the substance from 1951 still in place: the countertop, the window displays linked to local organisations, the paintings…
