Reservation necessary. Among the finest restaurants in Basel - and indeed Switzerland - is this gem situated in an old manor serving classic French cuisine. For lovers of fine food, it is well worth venturing just outside the city center to dine here (10-minute taxi ride). The restaurant has been awarded 18 Gault-Millau points and two Michelin stars. It is also listed in the popular book 1000 Places To See Before You Die. - Say no more.