Restaurant Löwenzorn
A century-old restaurant in the Old Town's Gemsberg, popular with locals and famous for its fondue, schnitzel, and calf's liver.
A historic Old Town restaurant that locals have frequented since 1874, featuring historic dining rooms and an inner courtyard garden, with about 100 seats both indoors and outdoors. The menu features Swiss home cooking and regional specialties: cheese fondue, Wiener Schnitzel, veal Cordon Bleu, calf's liver with Rösti, as well as local-style "Escargots de Boeuf" and guild sausages. One portion of cheese fondue is generous enough for two to share, and a gluten-free version is also available. Main courses range from about 28 to 46 CHF. The menu also features game dishes like venison. Reservations are recommended on weekends and during fondue season. Located in the heart of the Old Town, within walking distance.
Opening hours
Mon–Thu 11:00–14:00, 16:30–23:00, Fri until 24:00, Sat 12:00–23:00, Sun 14:00–22:00 (hours may vary slightly across sources)
Nearby sights
- Basler Fasnacht
- Basel Town Hall & Marktplatz
- Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel
- Basel Christmas Market
- Natural History Museum Basel
- Museum der Kulturen Basel
- Middle Bridge
- Spalentor