Brasserie du Royal

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Grand Brasserie Spirit in the Heart of Lausanne

At the Brasserie du Royal, the warmth and generosity of the great French brasserie tradition meets the refined setting of the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa on Avenue d'Ouchy. The result is a dining room that feels genuinely alive — elegant without stiffness, convivial without compromise.

The kitchen is led by Chef Alexis Ribes, whose philosophy balances respect for classical French cuisine with a confident openness to contemporary technique. In his own words, each plate aims for "a harmonious balance between heritage and creativity, offering flavours that are at once familiar and subtly unexpected." The menu shifts with the seasons, so what lands on the table always reflects the moment.

Rooted in the Region

Local producers are at the core of the Brasserie's identity. Ingredients are carefully sourced from the surrounding region, giving the French cuisine a distinctly Romand character. Summer plates might include a chilled courgette velouté, the house pâté en croûte, or a bright sea bream ceviche — dishes that are fresh, precise and full of personality without straining for effect.

The wine programme has earned the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2025, a recognition that speaks to the depth and curation of the cellar. Sommelier Johan Strazzeri oversees the selection, and oenological dinners as well as wine workshops are offered for those who want to explore further.

From Breakfast to Sunday Brunch

The Brasserie opens daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and hosts a celebrated Sunday brunch — available from CHF 85 — that draws both hotel guests and Lausanne residents. A refined Tea Time, imagined by the pastry chef, rounds out the daytime offer. For special occasions, the restaurant also accommodates private events and catering.

Whether you come for a midweek lunch, a leisurely weekend brunch or an evening that pairs well with a bottle from that award-winning cellar, the Brasserie du Royal delivers on the promise of French cuisine done with care and conviction.