The Japanese by The Chedi at Gütsch

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The Japanese by The Chedi at Gütsch in Andermatt – Michelin-Starred Alpine Dining

The Japanese by The Chedi at Gütsch

Perched at 2,400 metres above sea level, The Japanese by The Chedi at Gütsch stakes its claim as Europe’s highest Michelin-starred restaurant. The setting alone is remarkable: a glass-walled dining room that frames the Gotthard Pass, the Oberalp Pass and the Urserntal valley, putting diners above the clouds in the Swiss Alps.

This is a destination for Japanese Contemporary cuisine that draws equally from precision and panorama. Executive Twin Chefs Dominik Sato and Fabio Toffolon lead the kitchen, offering a modern omakase menu alongside à-la-carte dishes that highlight sushi and other refined plates. The cuisine is a thoughtful fusion, rooted in Japanese technique but shaped by the chefs’ shared vision and the alpine ingredients at hand.

The restaurant earned a Michelin star for its high-quality cooking, a recognition that feels earned rather than assumed. Every dish arrives with a sense of intention, from the progression of an omakase tasting to the careful pairings with sake or wine. The drink list is notably curated, with both an interesting wine selection and a notable sake list that complements the menu.

The atmosphere is polished but relaxed. The dress code is casual, which suits the mountain setting. Outdoor seating is available when the weather cooperates, and the space is wheelchair accessible and air-conditioned. The experience is less about ceremony and more about the rare convergence of altitude, artistry and flavour.

For those willing to ride the cable car up from Andermatt, The Japanese by The Chedi at Gütsch offers something genuinely singular: a Michelin-starred meal suspended between the peaks, where the view and the plate compete for your attention.