Restaurant in Emmenmatt, Switzerland
Two Bib Gourmands. Rural Switzerland. €€ prices.
Moosegg, chef Daniel Lehmann's country cooking address in Emmenmatt, has earned Michelin's Bib Gourmand in both 2024 and 2025 — the strongest available signal that the kitchen punches above its €€ price tier. It is the most practical recommendation in the Emmental for diners who want destination-quality food without starred-restaurant spend. Book ahead; the rural location makes an unconfirmed arrival a genuine risk.
Michelin's Bib Gourmand award, granted in both 2024 and 2025, signals something specific: the inspectors found cooking that outperforms its price bracket. At Moosegg, under chef Daniel Lehmann, that means country cooking in Emmenmatt, a village in the Emmental region of the Bernese Oberland. The setting is rural, the price tier is accessible, and the credentials are now documented twice over. If you are weighing up whether to make the drive, the dual Bib Gourmand is a reliable signal that the trip earns its effort.
Moosegg sits at address Moosegg 231a in Lauperswil, in the hills above Emmenmatt. The Emmental is farming country: rolling pasture, timber farmhouses, and a food culture built around what the land produces. Country cooking at this address is not a concept applied to a city kitchen — it reflects what the surrounding land actually provides. Sourcing decisions at a venue like Moosegg are shaped by proximity: dairy, meat, and seasonal produce from the Emmental are not a marketing choice so much as the default of the region. That proximity is worth factoring into your expectations. The menu will follow what the season and the valley offer, which means the experience in April differs from the experience in October. If you want a menu anchored to place rather than a kitchen performing international technique, this format delivers.
The atmosphere here is consistent with its rural address. The Emmental does not do high-volume urban energy. The mood is settled, unhurried, and quieter than anything you would find in Bern or Zürich. For a celebration dinner or a serious conversation over a meal, that restraint is a practical advantage. There is no ambient noise from a packed bar or a turning floor of covers. If noise level is a factor in your decision , and for a special occasion or a business dinner it often should be , Moosegg is the right call over a city-centre alternative at the same price tier.
Chef Daniel Lehmann has built the kind of reputation at Moosegg that earns a second consecutive Bib Gourmand without needing to move the restaurant to a higher-profile address. Country cooking at a Bib Gourmand level demands precision: the format does not allow technical overcomplication to mask sourcing, and Michelin's inspectors are specifically assessing value against price. Lehmann's cooking, by that benchmark, holds up across two separate assessment years. That consistency matters more than a single recognition. For the reader deciding whether to book, two consecutive awards from the same source are a stronger data point than one.
The cuisine classification is country cooking, which in a Swiss Emmental context means preparations grounded in the region's agricultural output. Do not arrive expecting molecular technique or an international tasting menu. What Michelin is rewarding here is honest cooking executed at a level that justifies the journey, at prices that do not require a special-occasion budget.
At the €€ price tier, Moosegg is materially cheaper than any of the Michelin-starred Swiss alternatives in the same general region. [Hotel de Ville Crissier in Crissier](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/hotel-de-ville-crissier-crissier-restaurant), [Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl in Basel](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/cheval-blanc-by-peter-knogl-basel-restaurant), and [Memories in Bad Ragaz](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/memories-bad-ragaz-restaurant) all operate at €€€€. Moosegg's Bib Gourmand at €€ is the specific case Michelin designed that award to identify: cooking that would satisfy a starred-restaurant diner at a fraction of the price. If budget is a genuine constraint, or if you want a destination-worthy Swiss meal without the full starred-restaurant spend, this is the most direct recommendation in the Emmental.
Booking at Moosegg is rated easy. That is a relative advantage over destination restaurants in Switzerland, many of which require planning weeks or months ahead. Hours and booking method are not confirmed in our current data , check directly or contact the venue to confirm table availability before making the drive, particularly if you are travelling from Bern or further afield. Given the rural location, arriving without a confirmed reservation is a risk not worth taking.
The Emmental is roughly 30 minutes from Bern. For readers based in Zürich, factor in approximately 90 minutes by road. The journey is easier than reaching [Schloss Schauenstein in Fürstenau](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/schloss-schauenstein-frstenau-restaurant) or [7132 Silver in Vals](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/7132-silver-vals-restaurant), both of which require longer travel and far higher budgets. The combination of accessibility, price, and a two-year Michelin track record makes Moosegg the stronger case for a weekend lunch or dinner if you are already in the Bernese Oberland. If you are building a trip around food in Switzerland, [focus ATELIER in Vitznau](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/focus-atelier-vitznau-restaurant), [Einstein Gourmet in Sankt Gallen](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/einstein-gourmet-sankt-gallen-restaurant), and [IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada in Zurich](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/igniv-zrich-by-andreas-caminada-zurich-restaurant) are the €€€€ alternatives worth comparing on that trip. Moosegg fills a different slot: the meal you book when the food should be the point, not the price.
For broader dining context in the region, see [our full Emmenmatt restaurants guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/emmenmatt). If you are planning overnight stays, [our full Emmenmatt hotels guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/hotels/emmenmatt) covers accommodation options in the area. We also have [our full Emmenmatt bars guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/bars/emmenmatt), [our full Emmenmatt wineries guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/wineries/emmenmatt), and [our full Emmenmatt experiences guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/experiences/emmenmatt) if you are extending the trip.
If the country cooking format appeals and you are open to travelling beyond Switzerland, [21.9 in Piobesi d'Alba](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/219-piobesi-dalba-restaurant) and [Andrea Monesi - Locanda di Orta in Orta San Giulio](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/andrea-monesi-locanda-di-orta-orta-san-giulio-restaurant) are regional peers worth knowing from the Italian side of the Alps. Both operate in the same territory-driven cooking tradition and offer useful comparison points for planning a broader itinerary.
Quick reference: Moosegg, Emmenmatt/Lauperswil, Switzerland | Country cooking | Chef Daniel Lehmann | €€ | Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024, 2025 | Google 4.4 (124 reviews) | Booking: easy | Contact venue directly to confirm hours and availability.
Yes, solo dining works well at Moosegg. Country cooking at this format and price tier is not built around the shared-plate, group-energy model. The quieter rural atmosphere is suited to a solo diner who wants to focus on the food. Given the easy booking difficulty, securing a table as a solo guest should not be a problem , call or contact the venue directly to confirm a spot.
The database does not confirm specific dishes, so ordering advice here would be speculation. What Michelin's Bib Gourmand award tells you is that the kitchen's country cooking , grounded in Emmental regional produce under chef Daniel Lehmann , is consistently worth ordering across the menu. Ask the kitchen or front-of-house what is seasonal on the day you visit. Country cooking menus in the Emmental follow agricultural cycles, so the answer will be more useful than any list we could provide in advance.
Group suitability is not confirmed in our data , seat count and private dining options are not available. For groups of four or more, contact the venue directly before booking. Given the rural setting and the style of cooking, Moosegg is more likely suited to small groups (2-6) than to large parties. If you are planning a corporate dinner or a large celebration, confirm capacity in advance rather than assuming.
We cannot confirm whether a tasting menu format is offered , this detail is not in our data. What is confirmed: Michelin awarded a Bib Gourmand in both 2024 and 2025, which specifically recognises good cooking at moderate prices. At the €€ price tier, whatever format Moosegg serves represents strong value relative to the quality level Michelin has assessed. If a tasting menu is available, the awards data suggests it earns its price. Check directly with the venue for current menu formats.
Yes, with a caveat on expectations. Moosegg is not a white-tablecloth city restaurant with formal service ritual. It is a Michelin Bib Gourmand country cooking venue in rural Emmental. For a couple celebrating an anniversary who want genuine food quality in a quiet, unhurried setting rather than a grand urban room, it is a strong choice. If the occasion calls for formal pomp, a Michelin-starred city venue would be the more appropriate framing. For a relaxed celebration centred on very good food at accessible prices, Moosegg is the right call.
At €€, with two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards, Moosegg is one of the stronger value propositions in the Bernese Oberland dining scene. The Bib Gourmand exists specifically to flag this: cooking that satisfies at a price that does not exhaust the budget. Compared to [Colonnade in Lucerne](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/colonnade-lucerne-restaurant) or [Da Vittorio in St. Moritz](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/da-vittorio-st-moritz-st-moritz-restaurant) at higher price tiers, Moosegg delivers recognised quality at a fraction of the spend. Yes, it is worth the price.
Emmenmatt itself is a small village with limited fine dining infrastructure. The nearest credentialled alternatives require extending the search radius. In Switzerland at a similar value tier, the Bib Gourmand list is the most useful starting point. For a step up in format and budget, [L'Atelier Robuchon in Geneva](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/latelier-robuchon-geneva-restaurant) and [focus ATELIER in Vitznau](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/focus-atelier-vitznau-restaurant) operate in a different league and at a different price. If country cooking in the broader Alpine region appeals, [21.9 in Piobesi d'Alba](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/219-piobesi-dalba-restaurant) is a useful comparison on the Italian side of the Alps.
Phone and website are not confirmed in our current data, which makes this harder to answer directly. Country cooking menus in the Emmental tend to be ingredient-led and seasonal, which can make substantial substitutions difficult. If you have specific dietary requirements, contact Moosegg directly before booking rather than assuming flexibility. Do not arrive expecting the kitchen to accommodate complex restrictions without prior notice.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moosegg | Country cooking | €€ | Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025); Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024) | Easy | — |
| Schloss Schauenstein | Modern European, Creative | €€€€ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Memories | Modern Swiss | €€€€ | Michelin 3 Star | Unknown | — |
| focus ATELIER | Modern Swiss, Creative | €€€€ | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
| IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada | Sharing | €€€€ | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
| La Table du Lausanne Palace | Modern French | €€€€ | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
How Moosegg stacks up against the competition.
Moosegg's country cooking format and relaxed Emmental setting tend to suit solo diners well — there's no performance-dining pressure at the €€ price tier. Two consecutive Bib Gourmands suggest a kitchen focused on food over theatre, which plays in a solo diner's favour. If solo counter seating or bar dining matters to you, check the venue's official channels to confirm layout before booking.
Specific menu items aren't confirmed in our data, so naming dishes would be guesswork. What Michelin's Bib Gourmand does confirm is that inspectors found cooking that punches above its price bracket two years running under chef Daniel Lehmann — so follow the kitchen's lead and order whatever the daily or seasonal menu centres on. Country cooking formats at this level typically reward ordering the full menu rather than picking selectively.
Group capacity details aren't confirmed in our data. The address — Moosegg 231a, Lauperswil — is a rural farmhouse-style setting, which in Switzerland typically means limited covers overall. check the venue's official channels to check private dining options before bringing a party larger than four.
Whether Moosegg offers a formal tasting menu isn't confirmed in the venue data. What is confirmed: a €€ price tier and back-to-back Bib Gourmands in 2024 and 2025, which Michelin awards specifically for good cooking at moderate prices. At that price point, committing to a full menu — if offered — carries less financial risk than at starred alternatives in the region.
It works well for a low-key special occasion where the food is the point and the setting is the atmosphere — rolling Emmental countryside at a rural address isn't a formal city dining room, which is either a feature or a drawback depending on what you're after. The Bib Gourmand credential gives it enough culinary weight to mark an occasion without the cost pressure of Michelin-starred Swiss alternatives. If you need white-tablecloth formality, look elsewhere.
At €€, yes — the Bib Gourmand in both 2024 and 2025 is Michelin's explicit signal that the cooking outperforms the price bracket. You're not paying starred-restaurant prices, and you're getting cooking that cleared Michelin's bar twice. By comparison, starred Swiss restaurants in the region sit at significantly higher price tiers for a credential that is only one level above what Moosegg already holds.
Emmenmatt is a small village and Moosegg is the destination restaurant in the immediate area. For country cooking elsewhere in Switzerland, the Emmental and Bernese regions have traditional restaurants, but none with Moosegg's current Bib Gourmand track record. If you want Michelin-starred Swiss cooking in the broader region, Bern is approximately 30 minutes away and offers more options at higher price tiers.
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