Restaurant in Fläsch, Switzerland
Michelin value in Switzerland's wine country.
PINOT in Fläsch holds back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition (2024 and 2025) under chef Jimmy Wang, delivering international cooking at an accessible €€ price point inside one of Switzerland's most respected Pinot Noir villages. With a 4.6 Google rating and easy booking, it is one of the clearest value cases in the Graubünden dining scene — and a natural anchor for a wine-focused Rhine Valley trip.
At the €€ price range, PINOT in Fläsch is one of the more compelling arguments for leaving Zurich behind for a meal. Chef Jimmy Wang's international cooking in a village leading known for Pinot Noir production has earned back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2024 and 2025 — the Michelin designation for exceptional cooking at a moderate price. That combination of award pedigree and accessible pricing is rare in the Swiss fine-dining orbit, where €€€€ is the default register for anything Michelin-touched. If you are deciding between a comfortable local dinner and a purposeful trip to Fläsch, the Bib Gourmand verdict makes the case for the latter.
Fläsch sits in the southern tip of Graubünden, where the Rhine Valley narrows and the mountain slopes push vines almost to the road. The village is small and quiet , not a destination in the conventional tourist sense, which is precisely why a Michelin-recognised restaurant here registers as a genuine find. PINOT occupies Steigstrasse 12, placing it within the working fabric of the village rather than a converted castle or resort complex. For a first-timer, expect a room that reads as genuinely local rather than designed-for-visitors. The spatial register at PINOT is intimate and unhurried: this is not a large-format dining room built for event groups, and that intimacy is part of the offer. You come here to eat well in a place that has not been optimised for tourism. That is worth something, and the Michelin committee clearly agreed. For broader context on what the village offers, see our full Fläsch restaurants guide, our full Fläsch bars guide, and our full Fläsch wineries guide.
The editorial angle here is the wine program, and in Fläsch that is not a secondary concern , it is almost the whole point. Fläsch is one of Switzerland's most respected Pinot Noir communes, producing wines with enough altitude and mineral character to hold their own against Burgundy's village-level benchmarks. A restaurant called PINOT, earning repeated Michelin recognition in this specific location, is implicitly making a statement about its relationship to the local wine culture. While specific list details are not available in the public record, a Bib Gourmand operation in a Pinot Noir village with an international kitchen almost certainly sources locally and frames its wine offer around the regional grape. If you are travelling to Fläsch partly for the wine culture, combining a visit to the village's producers with a meal at PINOT is the logical itinerary. See our full Fläsch wineries guide for producer context. For comparison, nearby Memories in Bad Ragaz and Schloss Schauenstein in Fürstenau both operate at €€€€ with deeper wine program infrastructure, but neither sits inside a working Pinot Noir village in the same way PINOT does.
Jimmy Wang's cuisine is classified as International , a broad designation that, in the context of a Swiss Bib Gourmand, typically signals a kitchen that draws from multiple traditions without anchoring to a single national cuisine. The back-to-back Michelin recognition confirms that the execution is consistent and the value proposition is real. Specific dishes are not available in the record, so this is not the place to arrive expecting a set menu you have researched in advance. Go in with an open brief and let the kitchen lead. That approach suits the Bib Gourmand format well: the category rewards cooking that is confident and personal rather than elaborate and ceremonial.
Reservations: Easy to book , PINOT does not carry the booking difficulty of the €€€€ tier. Booking ahead is still advisable, particularly for weekend visits when the village sees more through-traffic from wine tourists. Budget: €€ price range; one of the most accessible Michelin Bib Gourmand options in the Graubünden region. Getting There: Fläsch is accessible by train from Zurich (roughly 90 minutes via Landquart), making this a viable day-trip or the anchor of a longer Graubünden itinerary. Pair it with a winery visit for a full day. Dress: No formal dress code on record; smart-casual is appropriate for a Bib Gourmand village restaurant. Group Size: The intimate spatial profile of the venue suggests smaller parties (2–4) are the better fit. Check directly for larger group availability. Nearby: Adler (Seasonal Cuisine) is the other notable Fläsch option for a longer stay. For the full local picture, see our full Fläsch hotels guide and our full Fläsch experiences guide.
A 4.6 rating across 107 Google reviews is a solid signal for a village restaurant , it reflects a consistent local and visitor experience rather than a handful of enthusiastic early adopters. Combined with Michelin's two consecutive Bib Gourmand awards, the quality case is well-supported across both professional and public record.
Yes, with a specific profile in mind. If you are a wine-focused traveller in the Rhine Valley, want Michelin-quality cooking without the €€€€ price tag, and prefer a meal that sits inside a real place rather than a resort dining room, PINOT delivers a strong case for the detour. It is not a replacement for Schloss Schauenstein or Memories if a grand tasting menu is the goal. But for value-per-experience in a wine region context, very few Michelin-recognised addresses in Switzerland operate at this price point with this level of consistency. For broader Swiss dining reference points, Hotel de Ville Crissier, Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl in Basel, Einstein Gourmet in Sankt Gallen, 7132 Silver in Vals, focus ATELIER in Vitznau, Colonnade in Lucerne, Da Vittorio in St. Moritz, and IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada all operate at the higher end of the spectrum and serve different trip purposes. For international comparison, Haubentaucher in Rottach-Egern and Loumi in Berlin are worth considering if your travels extend beyond Switzerland.
Smart-casual is the right call. PINOT is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in a small Swiss village, not a formal tasting-menu destination. Dress as you would for a serious neighbourhood restaurant: clean, put-together, but not black-tie. No formal dress code is on record.
Fläsch is a village rather than a city, so solo dining here is more of a deliberate trip than a casual drop-in. That said, a Bib Gourmand restaurant in an intimate setting typically suits solo diners well , the format rewards attention to the food rather than group conversation. If you are travelling solo in the Rhine Valley wine region, PINOT at €€ is a better solo spend than the €€€€ tasting-menu alternatives nearby.
Book ahead, even though reservations are relatively easy to secure. Go in without a fixed dish agenda , specific menu details are not publicly documented, so the leading approach is to trust the kitchen and ask about the wine list on arrival. The Bib Gourmand recognition (2024 and 2025) means the cooking is consistent and the value is real. Arrive knowing you are in one of Switzerland's notable Pinot Noir villages: the wine and food context together are the full experience. If you are pairing the meal with winery visits, see our full Fläsch wineries guide.
Adler (Seasonal Cuisine) is the other dining option in Fläsch worth considering. For the broader region at a higher price point, Memories in Bad Ragaz is a short distance away and operates at €€€€ with a more formal tasting menu format. If you want to stay in the €€ register but explore the wider Graubünden area, check our full Fläsch restaurants guide for current options.
Yes, for the right kind of occasion. PINOT works well for a birthday, anniversary, or milestone where the priority is a genuinely good meal in an interesting setting at a manageable price. If the occasion demands a grand production with a long tasting menu and full-service theatrics, step up to Schloss Schauenstein or Memories. But for a special meal that feels personal rather than ceremonial, PINOT's Bib Gourmand status and village setting make it a credible choice.
At €€, yes , almost certainly. The Michelin Bib Gourmand is specifically awarded to restaurants delivering above-average cooking at below-premium prices. Two consecutive years of that recognition (2024 and 2025) confirm the value is not a one-off. In a Swiss dining market where Michelin recognition almost always comes with a €€€€ price tag, PINOT represents a genuine exception. The Google rating of 4.6 across 107 reviews supports the same conclusion.
Tasting menu details are not publicly confirmed in the available record, so a direct verdict on format and price-per-course is not possible here. What is confirmed: Jimmy Wang's kitchen has earned Michelin's Bib Gourmand in both 2024 and 2025, which means the price-to-quality ratio holds at the venue level regardless of the specific format you choose. Ask when booking about the current menu structure , at the €€ price point, the answer is likely yes.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PINOT | International | 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 | — |
Comparing your options in Fläsch for this tier.
PINOT's €€ price range and village setting in Fläsch suggest a relaxed but presentable approach — think neat casual rather than formal. A Michelin Bib Gourmand signals quality cooking at accessible prices, not white-tablecloth ceremony. Leave the tie at home, but avoid beachwear.
Yes. At €€ pricing with a Bib Gourmand pedigree, PINOT is low-stakes enough for a solo meal without the financial commitment of a tasting-menu-only restaurant. Small village restaurants in this bracket typically have counter or bar seating that works well for one. Book ahead to confirm a suitable spot.
PINOT holds back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmands (2024 and 2025), meaning the value-to-quality ratio is independently verified. Chef Jimmy Wang runs an international kitchen, so expect range rather than strict regional cooking. Fläsch itself is a small Graubünden village — this is a destination meal, not a walk-by.
Fläsch is a small village with limited dining options — PINOT is the standout at this tier. For a step up in formality and price in the broader region, Schloss Schauenstein in nearby Fürstenau offers a three-Michelin-star experience. For city convenience, IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada is a strong alternative if you're staying in Zürich.
Yes, particularly if you want Michelin-recognised cooking without the €€€€ bill. The Bib Gourmand status and the Rhine Valley wine country setting give it occasion-worthy atmosphere at a €€ price point. For a milestone anniversary where budget is secondary, Schloss Schauenstein or Memories carry more formal prestige.
Yes. Two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmands (2024 and 2025) are a direct endorsement of its value: Michelin awards the Bib specifically for high-quality cooking at moderate prices. At €€, PINOT sits well below the cost of a starred Swiss restaurant while delivering comparable kitchen discipline under Chef Jimmy Wang.
Tasting menu availability and pricing are not confirmed in available data, so a specific recommendation isn't possible here. What is confirmed: PINOT's Bib Gourmand recognition signals that the kitchen delivers on quality across its menu at €€ prices. check the venue's official channels at Steigstrasse 12, Fläsch to confirm current menu formats before booking.
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