Du Théâtre

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Du Théâtre Chur: Modern Swiss Gastronomy Meets Lake-Inspired Cooking

The kitchen and its creators

Du Théâtre in Chur delivers a refined lacustrine and vegetable cuisine where Mauro Capelli guides the service while his nephew Ilario Colombo runs the kitchen. This family operation has earned a Gault&Millau rating of 17 points for balancing creative presentation with grounded sourcing. Guests receive precise recommendations from an extensive wine list that evolves alongside the seasonal offerings.

Seasonal plates and techniques

The current menu opens with thinly sliced cured ham from Val d’Illiez served alongside melon water and toasted almonds. Soft courgette flowers follow, stuffed with rillettes made from Fera du Léman and finished with a crisp celery escabeche. The kitchen then moves to handmade Mancini wheat pasta, tossing al dente tubes with red pepper reduction and a light ricotta mousse.

The dining space and wine program

Visitors settle into the contemporary architecture of the Théâtre du Crochetan building, where clean sightlines frame the active pass. Mauro Capelli manages the floor with understated efficiency, highlighting vintages that match the shifting flavor profiles. The room maintains a quiet confidence, letting the lake-inspired cooking and ingredient quality dictate the pace.