Follow the Moules

When it comes to mussels the R rule is pretty important in a country as far from the sea as Switzerland is. Never hear of the R rule? The R rule states that you should only eat mussels in a month which is spelt with the letter R. Now i’m no spelling expert but i think we are safe to eat them again. But enough with rules for moules…where can you eat them? Here’s a list of five of the best places…

Seebad Enge: From Pool to Moule

As the weather cools down most people don’t want to dip into the icy waters of Seebad Enge. But fortunately they have mussels a-plenty and they will be serving them well into October. 

19th September until 20th October, daily from 18:30pm, Closed Mondays. Mussels from  29.50CHF + French Fries 8.00CHF

Dani H.: One For The Hungry

It always amazes me what the Dani H. team produce from their little kitchen. Delectable mussels, crunchy fries, all served with a fantastic dry white wine. Still hungry? Then order some more. Not surprisingly places are limited so make sure you book. 

From 1 October every Tuesday, 45CHF per person, à discretion.

Piazza: Mussels In The Square

The tranquil backdrop of Idaplatz provides a relaxing location in which to gorge on these delicious molluscs. Piazza has a beautiful location and close to the city centre as well.

Daily, except Mondays, portion from 28.50CHF.

Les Halles: The Classic

Sit down, don your beret and imagine you are Jean Paul Satre or an impressionist painter. The shabby chic decor of Les Halles provides the perfect backdrop for the classic Moules & Frites.

Daily from noon & from 18.30, closed on Sundays, portion 29CHF.

Brasserie Lipp: The Other Classic

If Brasserie Lipp knows about anything, it is french cuisine and of course, mussels are a big part of it. First class moules with first class service and maybe a bit of lobster to follow it up. 

Daily from noon, Moules starter from 19.50CHF, main course from 37CHF.