Buffet de la Gare - Vevey

Had two meals here in the Pavillon section of the restaurant. We were looked after by Lucio, who was friendly, discreetly attentive and very professional. The food was of good quality and the portions were enormous; only order a first course if you have a large appetite! The house white wine was good. Slightly more expensive than some of the places that we ate in around Montreux, but with plenty to eat you get what you pay for. (Tip if you detest smoking as much as we do, ask for a table on the side of the Pavillon nearest to Vevey rail station. There is a section of the brasserie which is half inside, half outside and seems to allow smokers.

After a long review of the available restaurants in Vevey, we selected the Brasserie La Coupole because of the combination of its historical dome dedicated to the „Fete des Vignerons“ and the variety of dishes. We were really pleased with the quality and taste of their venison, including a Tataki made with deer. The main course based on a boar‘s filet was also great. Don‘t forget their home made dessert with chestnuts. The service was also esquisite and friendly. Thank you!

The staff was very friendly, but we went there as it is marked as having “vegan options” and they have absolutely NO vegan options, unless you can count a side green salad. My non vegan friend said the food was good but a bit overpriced.

We came in to have a lunch at about 5 o’clock. I’ve seen a woman eating oysters and asked a waiter, but he said they are not available during the day. But the woman was near me and I doubt that she brought her oysters with her. The waiter did not bothered to speak English, and the service was not very quick. But the prices are high.

Lovely place to eat. Attentive staff and excellent food. I'd definitely return. The seasonal wild mushroom soup with chestnuts was great. So was the veal liver and rosti.