Cartell

Who Should Book Cartell — and When

If you are planning a low-key dinner in central Basel and want quality without a formal dress code or a €€€€ price tag, Cartell on Henric Petri-Strasse is worth considering. It sits in a part of the city that is walkable from the main cultural quarter, making it a practical option before or after an evening at a gallery or the theater. This is not the venue for a milestone anniversary requiring white-glove service — for that, look at Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl. Cartell is the kind of place that rewards guests who want a genuinely good meal without the production around it.

What to Expect

The venue database holds limited detail on Cartell's current menu, pricing, and hours, which itself tells you something useful: this is not a venue that generates a large press footprint. In Basel's dining scene , which includes Michelin-decorated addresses like roots and Stucki - Tanja Grandits , Cartell occupies a quieter position. That is not a disqualifier. Some of the most consistent meals in any city come from mid-profile restaurants that have no reason to coast on reputation. The address on Henric Petri-Strasse places it in Basel's 4051 postal district, close to the old town and within reasonable distance of the major hotels along the Rhine.

Without confirmed menu data, specific dish recommendations are not possible here. What is reasonable to expect at a relaxed Basel restaurant in this neighbourhood is a European-leaning menu with seasonal adjustment , Swiss and French influence is the default register for this part of the city. If dietary restrictions are a concern, contact the venue directly before booking rather than assuming accommodations are in place.

Booking and Timing

Booking difficulty is rated Easy, which means you are unlikely to face the multi-week waits that apply to roots or Stucki. A few days' notice should be sufficient outside of Art Basel week (mid-June) and the holiday period in December, when Basel fills and even mid-tier restaurants see heavier demand. If you are visiting during Art Basel, book at least a week ahead regardless of the venue's usual accessibility. For solo diners or couples, timing flexibility gives you more options on seating.

Practical Details

Address: Henric Petri-Strasse 24, 4051 Basel, Switzerland. No phone or website is listed in current records , search directly or check Google Maps for current contact details and hours before visiting. Basel's public transport is reliable; the tram network connects most of the city centre efficiently, and the address is reachable without a car. For a broader view of what Basel has to offer, see our full Basel restaurants guide, or explore Basel bars and Basel hotels for the rest of your trip.

Switzerland's broader fine dining circuit, for reference, includes Hotel de Ville Crissier, Schloss Schauenstein in Fürstenau, and Memories in Bad Ragaz , all at a different tier of investment and formality. Cartell is not competing with those addresses. It is competing for the evening when you want something dependable and central without a long planning horizon. For that occasion, it is a reasonable call. Booking is easy. Check hours before you go.