Raclette Stube, Swiss cheese restaurant in Old Town, Zurich, Switzerland
Raclette Stube is a restaurant in Zurich's Old Town that scrapes melted cheese directly from large wheels onto plates, served with potatoes and pickled vegetables. The establishment features wooden benches and checkered tablecloths throughout the dining space.
The dish originates from alpine traditions where shepherds melted cheese over open fires. This practice evolved into a social ritual that generations have preserved until now.
The name comes from the Valais region and refers to the scraping method used to serve melted cheese from the wheel. Guests sit together and experience how this traditional preparation unfolds directly at their table.
Tables are straightforward to reserve and the place maintains moderate prices even on weekends. The location is central and easily reached on foot in the Old Town area.
Each table has its own heating element that keeps the cheese at the perfect temperature throughout the meal. This allows guests to eat at their own pace without the dish cooling down.
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