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9.1/10

Excellent
1263 reviews
Ambience
9.2
Food
9.1
Service
9.0
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  • Loic T.2 months ago

    10

    Everything was absolutely excellent

  • joel L.11 months ago

    9.5

    The food was excellent, the wine was reasonably priced considering it was a hotel restaurant and the service charming. The location, sitting outside with a view across the lake was lovely. Prices for the food were typical of Swiss restaurants of this calibre.

  • Bana c.1 year ago

    10

    The food and the spectacle of serving all impeccable!

    L'Accademia

    Chère Bana Choura, May we thank you for your kind message. be reassured that your feedback will be shared amongst our culinary team. We look forward to welcoming you again at your italian venue here in Lausanne. Yours Sincerely Frédéric Stefanini food and Beverage director

  • Leyla T.1 year ago

    10

    Perfect 👌

  • Sammy C.
    Sammy C.1 year ago

    10

    Excellent service, from the moment you enter the restaurant you feel welcome and they take care of your coats or any bag. The waiters were very attentive, quite fast service, always with a good vibe. Regarding the food, we ordered the antipasti for two and it was very diverse and generous portions. As main dish we ordered pasta with salmon and ravioli, both plates were very rich in taste and felt very fresh. I would definitely come back :)

  • Glenn T.1 year ago

    8.5

    The eggplant appetizer was outstanding. Otherwise, it was good but not exceptional.

  • Christine G.1 year ago

    10

    Excellent food and very professional crew

  • Sabine S.1 year ago

    10

    good combination of price and quality food, with the best view of lausanne

  • Paul W.2 years ago

    9.5

    Thank you for a relaxed and enjoyable experience

  • Eleni G.2 years ago

    7.0

    The place is very nice and spacious and the service was good. The waiting between The antipasti and main dish could be ameliorated . The antipasti where mediocre. The soup of the day was not bad. As for the osso buco , the risoto was nice but the meat was dried from reheating which we mentioned to the waiter. The fish was a little overcooked. Over all not too bad but far from excellent .

  • Lazni A.2 years ago

    10

    I found this restaurant on trip advisor as one of the recommendations. Service was on point, food was served within 15 mins. Service felt relaxed and not rushed. Quality of the fish was great. The fish pasta did not have any fishy smelly and was a great.

  • Eleni G.2 years ago

    6.0

    The food and service was average good. Pure choices on the menu . I would expect for the price a cloth intead of a plastic trivet . The reason we went is the location by the lake.

  • Stepan K.2 years ago

    7.0

    Service was mediocre as is usually the case in Switzerland. Main problem was that they did not have the 1/2 bottle of Vermentino which I wanted (cost 32CHF) so they offered me two alternatives but did not tell me the price, so I expected it would be the same or at least in the same range. I was surprised when I received the bill that they charged 75CHF for a 1/2 bottle. (Mind you the retail price of which is around 10CHF). I had to claim it and they did end up giving me a discount, but it should not have happened in the first place. My fish of the day was really very good, my wife's risotto not so much. Great view of the lake and mountains!

  • Barry B.2 years ago

    8.0

    Great view from outside tables.. Excellent food but relatively expensive..

  • David C.
    David C.2 years ago

    10

    Very nice restaurant. Good food. Excellent service. Nice setting.

  • Skay F.
    Skay F.more than 2 years

    9.5

    By far the best Italian restaurant in Lausanne.

  • Irina V.
    Irina V.more than 2 years

    8.5

    Good service. Good food, but not great, with very large portions. Not great about accommodating food restrictions.

  • Hernan N.more than 2 years

    10

    The restaurant from beginning to end was amazing. The service was fantastic and the food was overall exceptional. Coupled with the fact we were seated outside and had an amazing view the evening was outstanding.

  • Azizan O.more than 2 years

    9.5

    Amazing food and place

  • Hoff O.more than 2 years

    6.5

    Very nice place on the lake promenade. The dishes were good, but the service .. to call the waiter had to waste time (get wine pairing at the same time with main course - had to wait ). The waiter did not pay attention to the guests

  • Velan t.more than 2 years

    9.5

    Very nice ambience, excellent food, clean and good service.

  • Jane W.more than 2 years

    10

    I have been to L'Accademia twice recently and have loved the food, the service and the ambience. I enjoyed the fact that there have a couple of more unusual pasta dishes......I love the trofi with cavelo nero and smoked provolone.

  • Arturo I.more than 2 years

    8.0

    Good food, very nice terrace, service ok, a bit overpriced. Good overall experience. ------------------------------------------------

  • Megan W.more than 2 years

    8.0

    Friendly but not intrusive, elegant light meal options - gluten friendly too. Super well shaded location . Great spot for lunch by lake ; 120 chf for 2 courses each - no wine or coffee.

  • Wei Z.more than 2 years

    8.5

    The menu was alright

  • Jose Leon P.more than 2 years

    10

    The food is great, and the service excellent.

  • Athéna F.
    Athéna F.more than 2 years

    10

    Pristine quality of the food and very professional staff. Food was brought with the perfect timing and always has that oomph that makes it extra special. (only downside: be careful with how much wine you order, it's relatively pricey) I've been to L'Accademia multiple times and it never stops surprising me. It's more than worth it. I can't recommend it enough!

  • Edwin d.more than 2 years

    5.0

    Location, atmosphere and service very good, food was less impressive and not worth the cost. Rucola, tomato & parmesan starter very average for 18CHF. Main course of Pasta Norma at 31CHF very rich on tomatoes, not enough aubergine or capers, and missing herbs & spices. Desert very good. We expect more after spending more than CHF300 at a restaurant. There are better (Italian) restaurants in Lausanne, like La Croix d’Ouchy.

  • Olga C.more than 2 years

    10

    All was simply great as usual

  • Chris B.more than 2 years

    9.5

    This is a really good restaurant and we were well looked after by the staff. The wine that was suggested to us was perfect and the food was really well presented and delicious. Highly recommend this place!

  • Edward J.more than 2 years

    8.5

    Staff were very attentive, extremely well dressed and the service was excellent. The location is excellent, with immediate views of the lake and the majestic mountains in the distance. Food was nice, but the menu wasn't at all extensive.

  • Catherine R.
    Catherine R.more than 2 years

    10

    Excellent !

  • William B.more than 2 years

    8.0

    Good quality Italian food with some originality to it. The table enjoyed and when there was an issue with one of the plates, it was immediately dealt with. Initially very attentive staff but the later the hour, the more challenging it became.

  • Moneerah A.more than 2 years

    10

    The best Italian restaurant in town

  • Nicolas M.more than 2 years

    9.5

    Spécial thanks for the kind and accommodating personnel

  • Manoela I.
    Manoela I.more than 2 years

    10

    Special for celebrate, amazing view from the lake!

  • Mariana P.more than 2 years

    10

    Great service!

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    This restaurant sits in front of Lac Lemon, with magnificent views. I went there for lunch. The waiter/waitress provided excellent services, and good suggestions about wine and dishes. The seafood starter, either scallops or octopus, was well presented and very tasty. So did the main course linguini with clamps. The Sauvignon Blanc and Italian Rose wine were good, accompanied with dishes. The atmosphere and interior decoration were decent. Although the closing time for lunch was 2 pm, I stayed there till 3 pm and the attendants had never pushed me. It is a terrific Italian restaurant with excellent cuisine and fair price. It cost me ~130 CHF and was really worthwhile.

  • Jacques M.more than 2 years

    10

    Great food presentation and taste. Excellent dining experience.

  • Elizabeth F.more than 2 years

    10

    Food was fabulous, service was amazing; 5/5 basically!

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