Löwen - Gaststube

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Löwen – Gaststube in Rapperswil: Market-Fresh Dining at a Michelin-Recognized Gasthof

A Historic Gasthof with Two Faces

Just outside Rapperswil, in the quiet village of Bubikon, the Gasthof Löwen occupies a traditional Swiss Riegelhaus that has been welcoming guests since long before Rita and Domenico Miggiano took over in the year 2000. The old timber-framed building, with its garden terrace and cosy interior, sets the stage for a dining experience that balances rustic charm with serious culinary ambition.

The restaurant is actually two restaurants in one. Downstairs, the Gaststube is the heart of the house – a relaxed, wood-panelled room where the kitchen focuses on market-fresh, seasonal cooking. The cuisine is international in spirit, drawing on the best ingredients from the region and beyond, prepared with the same care that has earned the house multiple awards. Upstairs, the Apriori is the gourmet dining room, an intimate space with walnut tables and a sense of privacy, where Domenico Miggiano’s refined tasting menus take centre stage.

The Miggiano Family

Rita and Domenico Miggiano are the soul of the Löwen. Domenico, a chef from southern Italy who trained in Germany and Switzerland, brings a deep respect for craft and aesthetics – he once won gold at the Culinary Olympics. Rita, a former marketing professional and now a sommelier, looks after the wine selection and the warmth of the service. Together, they have built a place where guests feel they are spending an evening with the family, not just visiting a restaurant.

The couple’s commitment to hospitality extends to their team: they are known for training apprentices with exceptional dedication, and Domenico was named “Lehrmeister des Jahres” (Master Trainer of the Year) by GastroSuisse.

Michelin-Recognised Excellence

The Gasthof Löwen’s reputation has been steadily growing. For 2026, the restaurant received a Michelin Recommended distinction, a natural recognition of the consistent quality across both the Gaststube and the Apriori. The guide’s inspectors praise the precise, flavour-driven cooking and the welcoming atmosphere that makes every meal feel special.

Whether you come for a business lunch in the Apriori, a leisurely dinner on the garden terrace, or simply a glass of wine with Rita’s expert guidance, the Löwen delivers a genuinely memorable slice of Swiss hospitality – without pretence, but with plenty of heart.