Le Gruyérien

 We settled at a restaurant near our hotel for dinner, and fortunately it could accommodate all 10 of us. The place is called Le Gruyérien. At first we thought the server wasn’t too pleased with our big table, as we were greeted with a rather stern, sulky expression. We were seated right beside the pizza-preparation counter, which gave us a good view of the action. For a small town, the number of diners in the eatery was actually quite good, creating a lively atmosphere.

In Le Gruyérien

We ordered the Funghi Pizza, made to order with a tomato sauce base, champignons, mozzarella and ham. The pizza turned out really tasty and satisfying. From our seats, we could watch the pizza chef busily taking orders and sliding pizzas in and out of the large oven, a nice touch that added to the experience.'

Funghi Pizza - 21 CHF

While cheese fondue is a must-try for anyone visiting Switzerland for the first time, I decided to tick it off my list. I ordered a Half Bread, Half Potatoes Fondue (230 g) and it was served in the traditional pot over a fondue burner to keep the cheese perfectly melted throughout the meal.

Half Bread Half Potatoes Fondue By J. Romanens 230g - 26 CHF

The cheese was served in a heavy pot set over the fondue burner. It was thick, luscious and wonderfully aromatic, just like a Swiss fondue should be.

Cheese

Looking at the half loaf of bread (I assumed) and the generous portion of potatoes served alongside, my Asian stomach was already hinting that I might be full. It felt like a lot of carbohydrates for one sitting. The bread came in a basket, neatly cut into slices, ready for dipping into the rich, cheesy fondue.

Bread

The boiled potatoes were baby-sized with clean skins, served in a basket lined with a cloth to keep them warm.

Potatoes 

With a gentle press of the fork, they pierced through easily, perfect for dipping straight into the pot of molten cheese.

Dipping in Cheese

It was a wonderful experience finally trying authentic cheese fondue, but the portion was definitely heavy for one person. Unless it’s for sharing, I don’t think I will order such a rich, hearty meal on my own again.

Le Gruyérien
Location: Grand-Rue 1, 1630 Bulle, Switzerland
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