Aux Trois Amis

A terrace cut into the vineyards above Lake Biel, with the water spread out below and a shaded table waiting, is a fairly convincing opening argument. This Michelin-starred restaurant in Ligerz serves a set surprise menu that changes with the season, country cooking sharpened into something more precise. The front-of-house team knows the local wines well and will steer you without being asked. Park in the lot and walk up; the few extra steps are part of the mood.

One honor, in evidence: