Lunch in the green

They are located in the middle of St.Gallen's city center - inconspicuous, mostly underestimated and beautiful. Inner courtyards that turn lunch breaks into an experience - whether with work colleagues, friends, partners or family. They promise peace and quiet, a delicious lunch and a bit of privacy. Come here, relax and leave the hectic everyday life behind you for a short moment.

Black Eagle - away from the hustle and bustle

In the heart of the old town of St.Gallen, near the market square, the traditional restaurant "Schwarzer Adler" surprises with a beautiful terrace in the courtyard. Since June 2019, the Schwarzer Adler is managed by Emanuel Eggler. The homemade dishes are conjured up from products from the region. Great attention is paid to freshness and seasonality.

Focacceria - short detour to Italy

Enjoy a first-class focaccia, choose from a large selection of pasta, salads and desserts, test selected wines from Italy - a versatile offer that makes hearts beat faster. For 15 years, the Focacceria on Metzgergasse with its unique roof terrace has been run by Florian and Evelyn Reiser, inspired by their love of Italy.

Baratella - in Italian pasta heaven

For almost sixty years, the Marchesonis have been preparing homemade pasta and other delicious Italian specialties at Baratella on Unterer Graben 20 - Saltimbocca or a classic Risotto Milanese are not to be missed. In their small but fine courtyard, lovingly decorated with flowers and green tablecloths, they enchant their guests with attention to detail and exquisite dishes.

Your favorite terrace in the city is missing?

We are aware that we cannot know everything. If you think we have forgotten the most beautiful terrace - please contact us at standortfoerderung@stadt.sg.ch. We will be happy to add them.

Cable car - near the
origin of St.Gallen

Listen to the murmur of the Steinach, nibble on a homemade cake or enjoy a fresh aperitif. With its unique location directly on the Mülenen Gorge, the Drahtseilbähnli, which is lovingly run by siblings Claudia and Marcel Braun, invites you to linger with the cozy terrace in the courtyard.

Brauwerk - enjoyment on the track

Directly at the St.Gallen train station is the restaurant Brauwerk, a creative brewery of the brewery Schützengarten with a modern brewery cuisine and beer specialties, which will open in April 2019. To enjoy the beer, the own garden restaurant in the Bahnhofpärkli invites you.

Café Gschwend - With a view of St.Mangen

Traditional, hidden and familiar: The garden restaurant of the Café Gschwend offers a unique view of the St.Mangen church tower. Colorful parasols, a pergola and the varied culinary offer invite you to linger and cool down on hot summer days.