Restaurant in Tarasp, Switzerland
Remote Engadine dining with back-to-back Michelin recognition.
Restaurant Chastè holds back-to-back Michelin Plates (2024–2025) and a 4.9 Google rating, serving Classic French cooking from a Relais & Châteaux property in the Swiss National Park. At €€€, it sits below most of Switzerland's serious competition on price. Worth the drive for anyone travelling through the Lower Engadine.
Restaurant Chastè operates out of a family-run property in Tarasp, a village so remote that most Swiss diners will drive over an hour from the nearest city to reach it. That distance is the first filter: the people who make the trip are committed, and the kitchen responds accordingly. Chastè holds a Michelin Plate for 2024 and 2025 and carries a 4.9 Google rating across 244 reviews — figures that, for a Classic French restaurant in a mountain village with no walk-in trade to speak of, signal something worth planning around. If you are considering a detour into the Lower Engadine, this is where to anchor your dinner reservation.
The setting is a Relais & Châteaux property — Schloss Hotel Tarasp , with traditional pine-panelled rooms characteristic of the Engadine style. Visually, the dining room delivers the kind of Alpine interior that feels earned rather than designed: dark timber, low ceilings, the particular warmth of a room that was built before anyone decided warmth was a selling point. For a food and travel enthusiast who has cycled through the generic luxury hotel restaurant, this is a more interesting room to sit in. The Swiss National Park begins effectively at the door, and the property's relationship with its surroundings is direct rather than decorative.
Chef Josh Scherer leads the kitchen. The format is Classic French , which in this context means a cuisine that rewards attention and benefits from the right seat. The counter or bar position, where available, places you closer to the rhythm of service and the movement of dishes, and at a property this size, that proximity matters. A smaller room means fewer buffers between the kitchen's output and your plate. That is the practical argument for positioning yourself as close to the action as possible when you book.
Classic French cooking in the Swiss mountains is a specific proposition. It is not the same as ordering the same cuisine in Geneva or Zurich, where the surroundings are neutral and the food has to carry the full weight of the experience. At Chastè, the Engadine setting does real work. The pine rooms, the altitude, the proximity to one of Switzerland's most protected natural areas , these are not backdrop, they are context that sharpens what arrives at the table. For a diner who appreciates Classic French technique, the question is not whether the food is well-executed (two consecutive Michelin Plates suggest it is) but whether the full package , location, room, service scale , justifies the journey. For the right traveller, it does.
The €€€ price point positions Chastè below the €€€€ tier occupied by most of Switzerland's starred competition. That gap is meaningful. You are not paying Schloss Schauenstein or Memories in Bad Ragaz prices, and while the technical ceiling may differ, the experience gap for a non-specialist diner is narrower than the price difference suggests. For travellers who want serious cooking without the full weight of a multi-hundred-franc tasting menu, Chastè occupies a position that is genuinely useful.
Tarasp is in the Lower Engadine, close to Scuol. By car from Zurich, plan for approximately two and a half hours. From St. Moritz, the drive is shorter , around 45 minutes via the Maloja Pass route. The nearest train station is Scuol-Tarasp on the Rhaetian Railway, and the hotel is reachable from there by taxi or local bus. Booking is direct: contact the property directly via chaste@relaischateaux.com or by phone at +41 (0)81 861 30 60. Given the small scale and remote location, this is not a restaurant where last-minute tables are a reliable option in summer or during peak Alpine travel periods , book ahead, especially if you want a specific date.
For context on what else to do in the area, see our full Tarasp restaurants guide, our Tarasp hotels guide, and our Tarasp experiences guide. If you are making a longer trip of it, Da Vittorio in St. Moritz is the most natural pairing for a two-dinner itinerary in the region.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Ease | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Chastè | Classic French | €€€ | Easy | Alpine / Engadine |
| Schloss Schauenstein | Modern European | €€€€ | Difficult | Castle / Graubünden |
| Memories | Modern Swiss | €€€€ | Moderate | Spa Resort |
| Da Vittorio St. Moritz | Italian | €€€€ | Moderate | Ski Resort |
| Bocca Fina | Swiss Italian | €€ | Easy | Village / Local |
Book Chastè if you are already travelling through the Lower Engadine or willing to make it a destination. The combination of back-to-back Michelin Plates, a near-perfect Google score, a Relais & Châteaux setting, and a price point below most of Switzerland's serious competition makes this one of the more defensible dinner choices in the Graubünden region. It is not a restaurant you stumble into , and that is part of what makes the meal feel considered rather than accidental. For Classic French cooking in an Alpine room that has earned its rating, this is worth the drive.
For other strong Classic French options across Switzerland and beyond, Hotel de Ville Crissier and Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl in Basel operate at the leading of the Swiss category. For a comparable experience in the wider Classic French tradition, see Waterside Inn in Bray and d'Eugénie à Emilie in Baudour.
The property is a small Relais & Châteaux hotel, which typically includes a bar or lounge area. Whether formal bar seating at the restaurant counter is offered depends on the specific room layout , contact the property directly at chaste@relaischateaux.com to ask about counter or bar positions before you book. At a venue this size, those seats tend to be the most interesting in the room.
At €€€, yes , particularly relative to the Swiss competition. Most comparable quality in Switzerland (Michelin-recognised Classic French, Relais & Châteaux property, strong reviews) sits at €€€€. Chastè offers a meaningful step down in price without a proportional drop in seriousness. If you are comparing on value, it is better positioned than Schloss Schauenstein or Memories for a diner who wants quality without the full splurge.
Consecutive Michelin Plates in 2024 and 2025 suggest the kitchen is consistent, and Classic French at this level typically delivers leading through a structured menu rather than à la carte ordering. The format lets the kitchen control pacing and sequencing, which matters in a room this size. If a tasting menu is available, it is the right way to experience what Chastè is doing , and at €€€ pricing, it is a fraction of what you would spend on equivalent menus elsewhere in Switzerland.
Plan the journey in advance. Tarasp is genuinely remote , it is not a restaurant you add to an existing city itinerary without effort. Once you are there, the property's Engadine character (pine rooms, Alpine setting, Swiss National Park proximity) is a significant part of what you are paying for alongside the food. Dress comfortably but appropriately for a Relais & Châteaux dinner. Contact the property directly to book and to confirm current hours, since published information is limited. See our Tarasp restaurants guide for context on what else is nearby.
Book at least two to three weeks out for summer and autumn visits. The Lower Engadine draws hikers, cyclists, and Alpine travellers through the warmer months, and a small Relais & Châteaux dining room fills without much notice. Winter visits may be more flexible, but confirm with the property directly , hours and seasonal operation are not publicly documented. Booking is easy relative to starred competitors like Schloss Schauenstein, where waits can stretch to months.
Yes, with the right group. The Relais & Châteaux setting, Classic French format, and remote Alpine location make it a considered choice for a celebration dinner where the journey is part of the experience. It works well for two people; larger groups should confirm availability and room configuration directly. For a special occasion that doubles as a travel moment, Chastè is a stronger choice than a city restaurant at a similar price point , the setting does work that a restaurant in Zurich or Geneva cannot replicate.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Chastè | Classic French | €€€ | Michelin Plate (2025); HIGHLIGHTS: • FAMILY-RUN PROPERTY • PICTURESQUE ENGADINE CHARM • TRADITIONAL PINE ROOMS • SWISS NATIONAL PARK DIRECTIONS & ACCESS: Website and contact information E-mail: chaste@relaischateaux.com Tel. : +41 (0)81 861 30 60 MEMBER SINCE: 4.8/5; 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 | — |
How Restaurant Chastè stacks up against the competition.
There is no confirmed bar-dining option in the available venue data for Chastè. The restaurant operates within Schloss Hotel Tarasp, a Relais & Châteaux property with traditional pine-panelled rooms — the format skews formal dining rather than casual counter service. check the venue's official channels at chaste@relaischateaux.com or +41 (0)81 861 30 60 to confirm current seating arrangements before making the drive.
At the €€€ price point, Chastè earns its place in the bracket: back-to-back Michelin Plates in 2024 and 2025, a Relais & Châteaux setting, and a location inside Swiss National Park territory that no city restaurant can replicate. If you are already in the Lower Engadine, the value case is clear. If you are travelling solely for the meal, compare against Schloss Schauenstein in Fürstenau, which holds three Michelin stars and may justify a longer detour more decisively.
Specific menu formats and pricing are not confirmed in the available data, so contact the restaurant at chaste@relaischateaux.com before booking with a tasting menu in mind. What is documented is that Chastè delivers classic French cooking with consecutive Michelin recognition — which in this price range and setting points toward a structured, multi-course format. For guaranteed tasting menu depth, Memories in Bad Ragaz offers two Michelin stars with confirmed tasting progression.
Tarasp is genuinely remote — plan around two and a half hours by car from Zurich, and less from St. Moritz. The restaurant sits inside Schloss Hotel Tarasp, a Relais & Châteaux property, so the experience combines classic French cooking with Engadine alpine atmosphere rather than urban fine dining polish. A 4.8/5 member rating backs the on-the-ground experience. Arrive knowing you are committing to the location as much as the meal.
Book as early as possible, particularly for summer and autumn when the Swiss National Park region draws visitors. Reach out directly at chaste@relaischateaux.com or +41 (0)81 861 30 60 — the property is small and family-run, which means limited covers and fast fill-rates on peak dates. Last-minute availability is possible in shoulder season, but do not count on it for a special occasion.
Yes, with the right expectations. The Relais & Châteaux setting, traditional pine rooms, and consecutive Michelin Plate recognition make it a credible special-occasion choice — especially if the occasion includes an overnight stay at Schloss Hotel Tarasp. For a city-based celebration where logistics are simpler, IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada is a strong alternative without the travel commitment.
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