Fluegelrad - Olten

There are the best cordon bleu and they are very nice.

The Flugelrad restaurant is ideally located in the middle of Switzerland at the Olten train station behind Geleis 12 . We are people who come from different regions of Switzerland to meet there to have lunch together. Only one meal is served at lunchtime, so there are no problems with choosing!

Zusammenfassung von zwei Besuchen mit Freunden im September. Als Vorspeise gab es Salat mit paniertem Hähnchen. Als Hauptgericht wählten wir Gordon-Blue und gebackenen Weichkäse auf Blattsalat. Der Service war immer sehr gut und einfach zauberhaft. Die Toiletten waren sauber und das Ambiente gemütlich, aber etwas laut. Alle Gerichte waren hervorragend, frisch und sehr lecker. Empfehlung 1: Gordon Blue Empfehlung 2: Tagesangebot (vor allem das Zweierlei vom Piemonteser Rind)

I have now eaten in this small friendly eatery four times and have consistently been greeted with great food and service. Always a warm welcome no matter the hour and advice for those not familiar with the menu. The homemade food is tasty and in good portions. Much better value than the bigger restaurants in town and deserves to be much higher than number 13 in Olten. If you're staying here it is well worth a visit for dinner.

The tavern Fluegelrad, more than 130 years old, had been closed for some time when a few years ago three Olten personalities – two writers and a journalist – bought and rebuilt it. Ever since it has been reopened this restaurant has become a popular place for lovers of hearty cuisine. As you would expect from such a restaurant, it is neither an elegant nor a trendy place. It is simply furnished and its atmosphere is rustic. Nevertheless, you feel comfortable there, whether you are a white or a blue collar worker. Its location, a few steps from the railway station, is a plus. A drawback is that Fluegelrad is closed on weekends. As the chef told me these opening hours help to make the staff happy. As long as the guests do not mind, why not. There is also outdoor seating, which in fact is some sort of backyard, but never mind, it is – as already said – not a posh place. For lunch there are no options to choose from, only one menu. Salad, soup and main are served in bowls where you can help yourself, and this as much as you wish. For dessert there is a daily oven-fresh tray-baked fruit tart. In the evening, there is a small menu offering hearty fare. There are also daily specials on offer. The chef used to work in a well-known fine dining restaurant and knows his business. He only uses fresh ingredients and prepares them in a skillful manner. Having said that, the dishes offered at Fluegelrad are always simple albeit tasty. However, if you look for a fancy dining experience, then you are in the wrong place. Our small group had following mains: fried fish with a mixed salad as well as saddle of lamb with herb butter, seasonal vegetables and country fries. As desserts we opted for daily tray-baked fruit tart, cheesecake and coffee ice cream. There were simple dishes, but perfectly executed and delicious. The chef is a warm and amiable person, he usually passes by after the meal and has a short chat with his guests. The other staff is friendly, down-to-earth, but sometimes a bit rushed. On the whole, Fluegelrad is your choice when looking for a well-made hearty meal in unpretentious surroundings.