Soulfood by Alain in Zermatt

Sensationally good and fine cuisine! Attractive in every way. Big compliment

He knows how to make people happy👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿… keep it up, bravo Alain

I recently had the pleasure of enjoying a menu prepared by Chef Alain in the charming Hotel Chesa Valesa (where Alain currently offers a 3-course menu on Fridays). All in my party of 4 agreed that this evening was a highlight of our long weekend. The dining experience on Fridays is open to 24 guests and they only do one seating for the night, so we were able to relax completely. Alain put together an amazing menu. The meal started off with a delicious coconut soup that was packed with flavour. Next, I opted for the fish: two large pieces of loup de mer (sea bass) on an asparagus ragout. This dish was cooked to perfection and tasted absolutely amazing. The other in my party chose the meat course, which was beef fillet on potatoes and also got raving reviews. The meal concluded with a cake that that reminded me a bit of a cheesecake and contained passion fruit: a beautiful blend of sweet and tart. I am usually mildly disappointed when desserts do not contain chocolate, but this blew me away. What is just as impressive as the menu is the fact that Alain runs the whole kitchen himself. He accommodated all of our additional wishes with a smile and was very personable throughout the meal. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Zermatt, and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in an intimate setting.