Gilles Varone

Located in the heart of this quaint village overlooking Sion, this restaurant may appear unassuming from the outside. You would never suspect such culinary delights to be served at the simple wooden tables, showcasing a cuisine that is entirely dedicated to Switzerland and bursting with rich flavours! Following stints with Anton Mosimann, Gordon Ramsay and Claude Bosi in London, owner and head chef Gilles Varone has returned to his homeland to serve up a pleasantly pared-down cuisine, complete with a focus on sustainability. The restaurant itself, with its unpretentious and simple decor, is a perfect match. The front-of-house team win diners over with their charm and expertise. The wine list is exclusively Swiss – alternatively, you could opt for the house-made kombucha.

• Chef Gilles Varone runs the restaurant with his wife Letizia.
• The restaurant serves a seasonal tasting menu, with 5-, 6-, and 7-course experiences rather than a broad à la carte focus.
• The dining room is in Saint-Germain Centre in Savièse, with mountain views and a warm, modern room.
• The restaurant has been recognized for its culinary level and sustainability focus, including a Green Star and a Young Chef Award.

Signature Ingredients

• Swiss seasonal produce
• Local Valais products
• Produce from regional farmers and small-scale producers
• Garden herbs and vegetables from the chef’s inherited garden
• Swiss-only product sourcing
• Regional cheese
• House-made kombucha
• Zero-waste byproducts used for cured meats via local farmers’ pigs

Tasting Menus

• 5 services
• 6 services
• 7 services
• Vegetarian version available on request.
• Experiences are identical for all guests at the same table.
• Food and wine pairings, and non-alcoholic pairings, are available with each experience.
• Business lunch experience also offered.
• Wine list is regularly updated.