Restaurant in Eschenbach, Switzerland
Solid regional cooking at an approachable price.
Chrüz holds consecutive Michelin Plate recognition under chef Anthony Le Fur and a 4.7 Google rating from 368 reviews, making it the most credible awarded table in Eschenbach at the €€ price point. For a first visit, the combination of traditional Swiss cooking and accessible pricing makes it an easy recommendation in eastern Switzerland. Booking is straightforward.
If you have already been to Chrüz once, the question on a second visit is whether it has evolved or simply held its ground. The answer, based on two consecutive Michelin Plate recognitions in 2024 and 2025, is that chef Anthony Le Fur has kept quality consistent enough to earn repeat recognition without needing to reinvent the offer. For a first-timer in Eschenbach, that consistency is the main reason to book: this is a €€ traditional restaurant with Michelin credibility, a 4.7 Google rating across 368 reviews, and a price point that makes it one of the more accessible awarded kitchens in the eastern Switzerland region. Book it.
Chrüz sits at Rapperswilerstrasse 1 in Eschenbach, a small town in the canton of St. Gallen between Lake Zurich and the Linth plain. If you are arriving from Zurich or Rapperswil, factor in that Eschenbach is a quieter destination rather than a dining hub, which means the restaurant draws a mix of local regulars and visitors who have specifically sought it out. That audience mix tends to produce a grounded, unfussy room rather than a performative one, which suits the traditional cuisine format well.
The cuisine classification is Traditional, and the price band is €€, which in the Swiss context means you are looking at a mid-range spend rather than a tasting-menu-level investment. For a first visit, that positions Chrüz as the kind of place where you can order without anxiety: the Michelin Plate signals that the kitchen is executing at a recognised standard, but the price tier means you are not committing to a €200-per-head evening to find out. That combination — awarded credibility at an accessible price — is relatively rare in this part of Switzerland, where the starred and platted competition tends to cluster at the €€€€ end of the spectrum.
Chef Anthony Le Fur leads the kitchen. The Michelin Plate, awarded in both 2024 and 2025, indicates sustained quality rather than a one-year spike. For a first-timer, this is meaningful: you are not gambling on a kitchen that had one good season. The back-to-back recognition under Le Fur suggests the current cooking is the stable version of Chrüz, not a transitional one.
The venue data does not detail the wine list, so specific bottles or regions cannot be confirmed here. What can be said is that traditional Swiss cuisine at the €€ level in eastern Switzerland typically draws from a combination of Swiss-German regional producers and classic European appellations. The canton of St. Gallen has no major wine appellation of its own, so kitchens in this area tend to look toward the Graubünden, Thurgau, or broader Swiss AOC producers for local options, alongside standard French and Italian selections. Whether Chrüz's list is a genuine strength or a functional support to the food is a question worth asking when you book or arrive. If the wine program matters to your decision, request the list in advance or ask the team directly. A kitchen operating at Michelin Plate standard has usually given its wine offer at least matching attention, but that cannot be confirmed without further verified data. For context on wine-forward dining in the broader Swiss region, [Einstein Gourmet in Sankt Gallen](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/einstein-gourmet-sankt-gallen-restaurant) and [Memories in Bad Ragaz](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/memories-bad-ragaz-restaurant) are both known for deeper cellar programs at the higher price tier.
Reservations: Booking is rated Easy, so you do not need to plan weeks ahead, but calling or emailing in advance is still the right approach given the town's smaller scale and the restaurant's recognised status. Budget: €€ in the Swiss context; expect a moderate spend relative to the region's starred competition. Dress: No dress code is listed; smart-casual is a safe default for a Michelin-recognised traditional restaurant in Switzerland. Getting there: Eschenbach is accessible by road from Rapperswil and Zurich; check local rail connections via S-Bahn if arriving without a car. Dietary restrictions: No specific information is confirmed in the venue data; contact the restaurant directly before your visit if you have specific requirements.
See the comparison section below for how Chrüz sits against regional peers.
For more dining options in the area, see [our full Eschenbach restaurants guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/eschenbach). If you are planning a longer stay, [our full Eschenbach hotels guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/hotels/eschenbach), [bars guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/bars/eschenbach), [wineries guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/wineries/eschenbach), and [experiences guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/experiences/eschenbach) cover the broader destination. For broader Swiss context, notable regional alternatives include [Hotel de Ville Crissier in Crissier](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/hotel-de-ville-crissier-crissier-restaurant), [Schloss Schauenstein in Fürstenau](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/schloss-schauenstein-frstenau-restaurant), [Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl in Basel](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/cheval-blanc-by-peter-knogl-basel-restaurant), [Maison Wenger in Le Noirmont](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/maison-wenger-le-noirmont-restaurant), [The Restaurant in Zurich](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/the-restaurant-zurich-restaurant), [Da Vittorio - St. Moritz in St. Moritz](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/da-vittorio-st-moritz-st-moritz-restaurant), [Colonnade in Lucerne](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/colonnade-lucerne-restaurant), [Mammertsberg in Freidorf](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/mammertsberg-freidorf-restaurant), and [L'Atelier Robuchon in Geneva](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/latelier-robuchon-geneva-restaurant). For traditional cuisine comparisons further afield, see [Cave à Vin & à Manger - Maison Saint-Crescent in Narbonne](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/cave-vin-manger-maison-saint-crescent-narbonne-restaurant) and [Coto de Quevedo Evolución in Torre de Juan Abad](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/coto-de-quevedo-evolucin-torre-de-juan-abad-restaurant).
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrüz | Traditional Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Plate (2025); Michelin Plate (2024) | Easy | — |
| Schloss Schauenstein | Modern European, Creative | €€€€ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Memories | Modern Swiss | €€€€ | Michelin 3 Star | Unknown | — |
| roots | Flemish, Vegetarian, Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
| IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada | Sharing | €€€€ | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
| focus ATELIER | Modern Swiss, Creative | €€€€ | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
A quick look at how Chrüz measures up.
At the €€ price point, Chrüz delivers solid value for a Michelin Plate-recognised restaurant in the St. Gallen canton. You are not paying fine-dining prices, so the bar is set at consistent, honest traditional cooking rather than technical ambition. If you are comparing spend, Schloss Schauenstein or Memories will cost significantly more and aim for a different register entirely. For what Chrüz charges, two consecutive Michelin Plates suggest the kitchen earns its keep.
Booking is rated easy, so you do not need to lock in weeks in advance the way you would at a destination fine-dining room. That said, Eschenbach is a small town and Chrüz is the area's most credentialled restaurant, so calling or emailing ahead is still the right move, especially on weekends or for larger groups. Same-week availability is likely for most dates.
The venue data does not specify dietary accommodation policies. Given the traditional Swiss cuisine focus under chef Anthony Le Fur, the menu is likely built around meat and dairy-forward Central European cooking, which can limit options for plant-based or gluten-free diners. check the venue's official channels before booking if restrictions are a factor; do not assume flexibility without confirming.
Bar or counter seating details are not confirmed in the available data. Traditional Swiss restaurant formats of this type and price range typically prioritise table service over bar dining. If a casual bar seat is important to you, contact Chrüz at Rapperswilerstrasse 1, Eschenbach directly to confirm what seating options exist before arriving.
Whether Chrüz offers a tasting menu is not confirmed in the available data. At the €€ price point, a full tasting format would be unusually economical for a Michelin Plate restaurant, so the kitchen may lean toward à la carte. Check directly with the restaurant for current menu format before building an occasion around a multi-course experience.
Chrüz is the only Michelin-recognised option in Eschenbach itself. For a step up in ambition and spend, Schloss Schauenstein in Fürstenau (multiple Michelin stars) and Memories in Bad Ragaz are the regional benchmarks, though both require more planning and budget. IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada offers a sharing-format alternative in the city. For something closer in price and format, focus ATELIER and roots are worth checking against your specific occasion.
Chrüz works well for a special occasion that does not require grand spectacle. Two consecutive Michelin Plates signal consistent quality, and the €€ price range means you get a credible, kitchen-led meal without the bill anxiety of a starred room. It suits a birthday dinner or anniversary for two in a low-key setting better than a corporate celebration or milestone that benefits from a more theatrical dining environment.
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