What we like best about the restaurants in Chennai is their capability to blend seamlessly with the lush outdoors. You are made to feel a part of the nature which elevates your dining experience entirely. Though at Nungambakkam there are various popular restaurants dealing into fabulous cuisines and trendy interiors but still for a relaxing al fresco dining we suggest you to pick ‘Swiss Hutte’. The place is located just opposite Apollo hospital so it will be very easy to find. You will fall in love with the interiors straight away when you take in its bungalow like interiors. The restaurant resembles a beautiful cottage hidden in the hills of Ooty but no it’s in Chennai and that’s the best part. Steal a temporary reprieve in the garden or opt to sit inside under a mat roof. Faux brick walls are complimented by the stylish wicker furniture. Multi-coloured cushions are thrown on the benches to add a splash of colour. Effect is charming, earthy and relaxing.

You may think that such a traditional backdrop will reflect in the food but let us tell you that Swiss Hutte deals into authentic Continental cuisine. Considering the beautiful ambience and delicious food the restaurant is not very expensive. Just under eleven hundred bucks you can enjoy a lavish dinner with a dinner companion. The chef and owner, Joe Lobo is a warm and charming personality who will attend you personally making the evening all the more interesting with his funny stories. ‘His grandmother’s cowshed’ as he fondly calls his restaurant, is a place designed to satisfy your soul. Commence your evening by ordering yourself a mezze platter which consists hummus & labne with pickle veggies & pita bread, Caesar salad with blue cheese & bacon served with garlic bread and Vietnamese noodle soup.

After tasting the delights of Swiss Hutte you have to sample their main course which we must say is Fabulous. Expect to see spare ribs with honey mustard sauce, German bratwurst with steak sauce, madras chicken country captain with rice, quiche, grilled fish and chips, steak sandwich with French fries, grilled seafood days catch, beef or chicken tenderloin steak, lasagne al forno, veg stroganoff, goa pork vindaloo and penne al freddo. To spoil your sweet tooth with swiss walnut tart or a chocolate brownie. The best part about Swiss Hutte is that it’s not very expensive too.