Restaurant in Monthey, Switzerland
Michelin-recognized modern cuisine, budget price point.
Du Théâtre holds back-to-back Michelin Plate recognition (2024 and 2025) and a 4.8 Google rating, yet prices at the lowest tier on the scale — making it the clearest value case in Monthey for serious modern cuisine. Book here if you want Michelin-flagged cooking without the four-euro-sign bill. Easy to book, with a quiet room that suits both occasions and group dinners.
Yes — if you want serious modern cuisine at an accessible price point in the Valais region, Du Théâtre is the answer. Two consecutive Michelin Plate recognitions (2024 and 2025) confirm this is a kitchen cooking at a level well above what the single euro-sign price tier suggests. For food-focused travelers passing through southwestern Switzerland or using Monthey as a base for the Alps, this is the restaurant to book. The question is not whether the food clears the bar — it does , but whether the experience fits your occasion and group setup.
Du Théâtre sits on Avenue du Théâtre in the center of Monthey, a modest Valaisan town that does not announce itself as a dining destination. That works in your favor. The address draws a local crowd rather than a tourist one, which keeps the energy grounded: this is a room where people come to eat well, not to be seen. The ambient feel skews quieter and more considered than a city brasserie. Conversation is possible at normal volume. If you are looking for a high-energy, buzzy room, this is not it , but if you want to focus on the food and the people you are with, the atmosphere supports that entirely.
For explorers who take regional dining seriously, that calibration matters. Monthey sits in the Chablais district of Valais, a canton with a serious wine culture and a tradition of direct, ingredient-led cooking. Du Théâtre fits that context. The room reflects the town: purposeful, unpretentious, worth your attention.
Modern cuisine at the Michelin Plate level in Switzerland typically runs to three and four euro-sign territory. Du Théâtre prices at a single euro sign, which makes it an outlier in its award tier. Two Michelin Plate listings in succession are not given for consistency of mediocrity , the guide uses them to flag kitchens executing with genuine technical competence. At this price point, you are getting Michelin-recognized cooking for what amounts to a casual dinner budget. That gap between quality signal and price signal is the core value case here.
For the explorer traveler who cross-references awards against spend, this is the kind of find that justifies detours. Comparable Michelin Plate venues in Swiss cities routinely price at two to three times what Du Théâtre charges. If you are building an itinerary through the western Alps and want at least one meal that punches above its setting, Du Théâtre earns a spot on that list. See our full Monthey restaurants guide for how it sits within the local options, and our Monthey experiences guide for the wider visit context.
The private dining question at Du Théâtre is relevant because the venue's profile , Michelin-recognized, moderately sized, in a regional town center , suggests it may operate a separate room or dedicated arrangement for groups, though specific private room details are not confirmed in available data. What can be said with confidence: at this price tier and recognition level, Du Théâtre is a strong candidate for group celebratory dinners where you want quality without the four-euro-sign bill that a major Swiss city would impose. The quieter room dynamic mentioned above also makes it a better group-conversation venue than louder urban alternatives.
If you are planning a special occasion dinner for four or more, call ahead and ask directly about group arrangements and any set menu options for the table. That is standard practice at Michelin Plate venues of this size, and the low booking difficulty rating suggests you will not face the months-long wait that characterizes starred restaurants in Zurich or Geneva. For context on comparable group-dining experiences at the high end of Swiss fine dining, IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada runs a sharing format specifically designed for groups, though at a significantly higher price point.
Booking at Du Théâtre is rated Easy. This is consistent with its location in a regional Swiss town rather than a high-demand city center. You are unlikely to need more than a week's notice for most dates, though weekends may warrant earlier contact. There is no published booking method in available data, so contact by phone or walk-in inquiry via the address at Av. du Théâtre 7 is the practical approach. Hours are not confirmed in available data , verify directly before traveling.
Monthey is accessible by train from Lausanne (approximately 50 minutes on the direct regional service) and sits near the A9 motorway for drivers coming from Geneva or Martigny. If you are combining this dinner with a broader Valaisan trip, see our Monthey hotels guide, bars guide, and wineries guide for the full picture. Valais produces some of Switzerland's most interesting wines , Petite Arvine and Cornalin in particular , and pairing a dinner at Du Théâtre with local producers makes the trip considerably more worthwhile.
A 4.8 on 263 Google reviews is a strong signal of consistent satisfaction across a meaningful sample. At the Michelin Plate level, this places Du Théâtre among the more reliable regional restaurants in Swiss French territory. For broader regional comparisons, Au Vieux Manoir offers a French Contemporary alternative within Monthey itself. Further afield, Hotel de Ville Crissier and Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl represent the starred tier if the occasion calls for a step up in ambition and budget. For modern cuisine at a similar regional scale internationally, Maison Lameloise in Chagny is a useful reference point across the French border.
| Venue | Price Tier | Booking Difficulty | Recognition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Du Théâtre | € | Easy | Michelin Plate ×2 | Monthey, Valais |
| Au Vieux Manoir | n/a | n/a | n/a | Monthey, Valais |
| Memories | €€€€ | Harder | Michelin starred | Bad Ragaz |
| Maison Wenger | n/a | n/a | n/a | Le Noirmont |
| Schloss Schauenstein | €€€€ | Hard | 3 Michelin stars | Fürstenau |
If Du Théâtre fits your trip, complete the visit with our Monthey experiences guide. For a wider read on Swiss fine dining, the Pearl guides to Einstein Gourmet in Sankt Gallen, Colonnade in Lucerne, Da Vittorio in St. Moritz, and Mammertsberg in Freidorf cover the range from accessible to ambitious. If the modern cuisine format draws you further afield, Frantzén in Stockholm represents the ceiling of what the category can deliver at its most demanding.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Du Théâtre | Michelin Plate (2025); Michelin Plate (2024) | € | — |
| Schloss Schauenstein | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Memories | Michelin 3 Star | €€€€ | — |
| roots | Michelin 2 Star | €€€€ | — |
| IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada | Michelin 2 Star | €€€€ | — |
| focus ATELIER | Michelin 2 Star | €€€€ | — |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Yes, and it is not a close call. A single euro-sign price range for a venue holding two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024 and 2025) is rare in Switzerland, where recognized modern cuisine typically runs to three or four euro signs. If you are in the Valais region and want quality cooking without the bill that usually accompanies it, Du Théâtre is the practical choice.
Menu-specific details are not confirmed in available data, so we cannot verify whether a tasting menu is offered. What is confirmed: Du Théâtre delivers Michelin Plate-level modern cuisine at a single euro-sign price point, which makes almost any format here good value by Swiss standards. check the venue's official channels at Av. du Théâtre 7, Monthey to confirm current menu options before booking.
It works well for a low-key special occasion, particularly if the group wants recognizable quality without a formal high-spend environment. The Michelin Plate credential (held consecutively in 2024 and 2025) gives it credibility, and the accessible price range means the occasion does not hinge on the bill. For a grander celebration requiring a full Michelin-starred production, IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada or Schloss Schauenstein would be the stronger fit.
No dress code is documented for Du Théâtre. Given its single euro-sign price point and regional Monthey location rather than a high-end city setting, a relaxed but presentable standard is a reasonable approach. Arriving overdressed is unlikely to be an issue; arriving in beachwear would be out of step with a Michelin Plate kitchen.
Book in advance even though Monthey is not a high-demand dining destination — a Michelin Plate recognition two years running attracts visitors from outside the region. The address is Av. du Théâtre 7, 1870 Monthey. Expect modern cuisine at a price that will read as a genuine anomaly on a Swiss restaurant bill. Hours and current menu are not confirmed online, so call or email ahead to verify before making the trip.
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