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Azalée
Schönried
Restaurant in Schönried, Switzerland
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Azalée is a considered Schönried dinner pick, especially for travelers who want a polished Alpine restaurant rather than a casual fondue or country-cooking stop. Lunch can work if the day is already centered on Schönried, but dinner is the stronger use case for a small table or special-occasion meal.
About Azalée
Azalée is a restaurant in Schönried with a confirmed 2026 MICHELIN Plate. The practical details are limited, so the safest way to plan is around its published opening times and smart-casual dress code rather than assumptions about cuisine, price, menu format, seating, or service style.
The main scheduling decision is lunch versus dinner. Azalée is closed Monday and Tuesday. It opens for dinner on Wednesday from 7–10 PM, for lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday, with lunch from 12–2 PM and dinner from 7–10 PM.
Plan around the confirmed hours and dress code
Azalée works for diners who want a recognized restaurant in Schönried and are comfortable confirming details directly before booking. For a broader read on the local field, use our full Schönried restaurants guide.
For planning, the clearest confirmed cues are the 2026 MICHELIN Plate, smart-casual dress code, the opening schedule. If the wider trip is still being built, pair the restaurant decision with our full Schönried hotels guide, our full Schönried bars guide, our full Schönried wineries guide, our full Schönried experiences guide.
Cross-shop it against other nearby dining options
If you are comparing nearby options, ERMITAGE Stuben and 16 ART-BAR-RESTAURANT can sit on the same shortlist. Azalée is the option with a confirmed 2026 MICHELIN Plate; for the others, compare current hours, setting, booking details directly before deciding.
Planning details
- Location
- Dorfstrasse 14
- Website
- hotelalpenrose.ch
- Phone
- +41 33 748 91 91
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Azalée sits comfortably in a well-kept Bernese chalet and reads like a boutique Alpine dining room rather than a trophy restaurant. The Von Siebenthal family's long stewardship gives the place a quietly assured character: pale wood, soft lighting and considered table settings create a groomed version of Alpine warmth—cozy but far from kitsch. The interior balances regional authenticity with a boutique sensibility, so the room feels intimate and polished. On clear evenings, the terrace and the surrounding peaks turn the experience from merely attractive to distinctly memorable, marrying mountain rawness and refined hospitality.
Best For
Azalée works especially well for visitors who want an elevated yet rooted Alpine meal—hotel guests and travellers exploring Schönried's compact dining scene alike. The family-run continuity and modest scale make it a strong pick for date nights and special occasions, and the terrace gives the meal an atmospheric lift when weather allows. Because the village and the restaurant resist the trophy-restaurant circuit, visits feel intentionally local and unhurried. If you’re planning a short mountain break or a culinary detour from Gstaad, timing a clear summer evening for outdoor dining enhances the setting.
Ordering Tips
Menus at Azalée lean on seasonal produce, local dairy and mountain herbs, so ask the staff about what’s freshest that day. The house specialties—Veal Tartar, Beetroot and Apricot, and Simmentaler Veal—are natural starting points and showcase the kitchen’s alpine ingredient logic. If you hope to dine on the terrace, plan for a clear evening and mention the terrace when booking, since outdoor seating transforms the meal. Given the restaurant’s intimate scale and its focus on seasonality, be open to daily plates and staff recommendations to get the fullest sense of the cuisine.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy wooden panelled dining room with a fireplace, elegant chalet atmosphere, warm lighting, and authentic Swiss charm.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Veal Tartar
- Beetroot and Apricot
- Simmentaler Veal
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- ERMITAGE-Stube, Notable alternative
- Fondue Spycher, Notable alternative
- Orangerie, Notable alternative
- ERMITAGE Stuben, Notable alternative
- 16 ART-BAR-RESTAURANT, Country cooking, €€
Restaurant context
How Azalée compares in Schönried
Choose Azalée when the goal is a composed Schönried meal with a quality signal behind it, not the lowest-risk casual option. Compared with Fondue Spycher, it reads as the more restaurant-led choice; Fondue Spycher is the better fit when the group wants a Swiss comfort-food format and a less formal mood.
ERMITAGE-Stube, Orangerie, and ERMITAGE Stuben are the natural cross-shops for travelers already considering hotel dining in the area. Those options make more sense when convenience, property setting, or a full hotel evening matters. Azalée is the sharper pick when the restaurant itself is the reason for the booking.
For value-led diners, 16 ART-BAR-RESTAURANT has the clearer price positioning at €€ and a country-cooking brief. Pick it for a more relaxed meal. Pick Azalée for a quieter, occasion-leaning dinner in Schönried, especially for two rather than a larger group.
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Compare Azalée
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azalée | Schönried | ; | 2026 Michelin Plate | ; |
| ERMITAGE-Stube | Saanen | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Fondue Spycher | Saanen | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Orangerie | Saanen | Michelin Guide Germany 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | ; | ; |
| ERMITAGE Stuben | Schönried | No published awards | ; | ; |
| 16 ART-BAR-RESTAURANT | Saanen | Country cooking | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | €€ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Azalée?
The dress code is smart casual. Plan for neat restaurant attire, confirm with the venue if you are unsure about a specific outfit.
Can Azalée accommodate groups?
Azalée is closed Monday and Tuesday, opens for dinner on Wednesday, opens for lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday, so larger parties should confirm availability directly before planning around it.
Is Azalée good for a special occasion?
Azalée may suit a special occasion if you want a Schönried restaurant with a confirmed 2026 MICHELIN Plate. Confirm current booking details, menu, any occasion-specific arrangements directly with the venue.
Can I eat at the bar at Azalée?
The available data only confirms Azalée's opening hours, smart-casual dress code, 2026 MICHELIN Plate, so check directly before planning around a bar-seat meal.
What are alternatives to Azalée nearby?
Other options to compare include ERMITAGE Stuben, Fondue Spycher, Orangerie, 16 ART-BAR-RESTAURANT. Check each venue's current hours and booking details before choosing.
