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Review of Restaurant Alte Muehle, Olten, Switzerland

UPDATE: out of business Traditional restaurant with innovative food concept: Alte Muehle, an old-established restaurant in Olten’s old town, reopened under new management at the beginning of this month. Whereas the furniture remains more…
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Review of Restaurant Lampart’s, Haegendorf near Olten, Switzerland

UPDATE: out of business in 2019 (Anni & Reto Lampart took over Lampart's Val Lumnezia - for members only -  from December 2020 to September 2026) Foodies' heaven at a beauty of a restaurant: Lampart’s near Olten is certainly one of…
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Review of Restaurant Storchen BISTRO-LOUNGE, Schoenenwerd, between Olten & Aarau, Switzerland

UPDATE: out of business end of 2025 UPDATE: change of management Casual dining, high quality food & kind hosts: When looking for a casual restaurant in the region of Olten/Aarau that never disappoints, then Bistro-Lounge at Hotel…
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Review of Restaurant Zollhaus, Olten, Switzerland

UPDATE: reopened in October 2026 under the same management (Restaurant Verena from November 2022 until beginning of 2026 ) Wow, what a gem! After being closed for almost five years the long-established restaurant Zollhaus reopened in September…
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Review of Restaurant Bodega El Pato, Olten, Switzerland

Spanish food in a rustic ambiance: Bodega in the old town of Olten has tapas and a small choice of other Spanish food on offer. Although this eatery is not new in town, my husband and I had not managed to eat there until this year. A befriended…
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A (premature) obituary for Restaurant Felsenburg, Olten, Switzerland

In paying tribute to my all-time favorite amongst local restaurants: Restaurant National Olten/Switzerland since December 2017 (my post) Not long ago, I published my review of Felsenburg on this blog and now I have to announce that this…
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Review of Restaurant Lungomare, Olten, Switzerland

UPDATE: out of business Fantastic outdoor seating and great pizza but beware of desserts: On a warm summer evening my husband and I had dinner at the Restaurant Lungomare. We were seated on the really beautiful terrace overlooking the river…
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Review of Thai Restaurant Joy, Rickenbach near Olten, Switzerland

Fairly good food in refined surroundings: After having tried out Thai Restaurant Chao-Wang in the area, I got another recommendation for a Thai place from a friend, this time in a village near Olten, Thai Restaurant Joy in Rickenbach. Normally,…
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Review of Restaurant Aarhof, Olten, Switzerland

Sound performance of cuisine and service in eighties styled decor: This restaurant on the river of Aare is known in town for a sound performance when it comes to traditional cuisine. I have to admit that I have not visited Aarhoffor some time…