Hôtel Palafitte - Neuchâtel

Where to start: entree is a tastefully decorated bar to enjoy an aperitif. The main room is beautifully decorated in a marine style (as is all staff) with a magnificent view of the lake. Staff is amazing: professional but never „stiff“. Regional (chasselas) white wine...for starters was top. We had salmon/foie gras to start with. Both were exceptionally tasteful. Went for the Tuscany red for main course, and what a main course… Simply the best I had in the last years for sure (beef and chicken): original, super tasty (sauce, truffles, foie), well cooked (and as requested! the right sides, the right portion: it was all just perfect. No other words do it justice. Deserts were also amazing. Price was absolutely fair for the amazing food we had. A true gem. Will have to come back ASAP…. Amazed this is not the number restaurant in Neuchâtel….

Dinner at La Table de Palafitte was a thank you to my hosts for accommodating me throughout the week. The menu was quite varied, and the meal was very nicely presented, and balanced. Pricewise it is expensive, but one normally takes that into account when...booking at this kind of establishment.

The restaurant was unfortunately complete during our stay. We were offered room service, which proved perfect. we ate on our terrace facing the lake, fast and perfect service. The breakfast buffet was very good and very complete.

As part of my daughter's engagement, all the restaurant staff played the games to make the surprise perfect. they warned the customers present on our actions with camera, smartphones and go pro.The meal was superb. Bravo to the team! A small flat: facilities, parking and some finishing details in the building are not at the level of the 5 stars.

As expected at a 5 star hotel, the price level is rather high, but the food is excellent. the service was rather moderate.