Madre Nostra by CERVO : Riedweg 156, 3920 Zermatt

Arguably the best meal in Zermatt. Not only is the restaurant located in the incredible CERVO hotel with stellar views of Matterhorn, but the food is also absolutely incredible. Service is friendly and excellent. The pasta carbonara? Insanely good.

We tried so hard to like this place but it was hard. It was too fancy for us. It’s very expensive so we were expecting delicious food. However I got the ribeye and the truffle butter was extremely over salted. It ruined the steak for me. I also bought a 12 CHF side of truffle fries which were covered in Parmesan cheese. You could barely taste the fry itself. I’m giving it 4 stars because of the views and the atmosphere. They had live music playing which was a nice addition. This is definitely a fine dining experience so be prepared to pay for a full course meal. Nothing comes with anything. We came here because we saw online it was rated the number one Italian restaurant in Zermatt. I wouldn’t say that is true. I can recommend this place to anyone looking for a fine dining experience with money to spend and a rich taste. If you want more classic Italian dishes, look elsewhere. This place doesn’t offer any “normal” pasta dishes such as spaghetti Bolognese.

This Italian gem is a must-visit! The cozy ambiance sets the perfect tone for a beautiful dining experience. The food is simply incredible, with a carbonara so stunning it feels like a masterpiece. The champagne selection was equally impressive, perfectly complementing the meal. Add to that the attentive and excellent service, and you have a top-tier restaurant that leaves you wanting to come back for more. Truly a standout spot!