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Gasthaus Widder

Landsgemeindeplatz 12, Zug 6300, Switzerland
+41 7110316
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Ranked #3 of 52 restaurants in Zug
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Dining options: Reservations
Description: Stop for a bite to eat at the Widder, and enjoy whiling away your time in the comfortable surroundings of this traditional country-style restaurant. The Kaisers welcome tourists, locals and business people, and prepare dishes using only fresh locally sourced ingredients. The menu offers everything from Swiss specialities to exotic dishes from faraway countries. It caters for everyone. The staff are fast, efficient and know what they are doing. In fine weather you can sit out on the terrace on the Landsgemeindeplatz which overlooks the Zugersee. The view is fabulous. The Widder also has a good selection of wine.
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Dining options: Reservations
Description: Stop for a bite to eat at the Widder, and enjoy whiling away your time in the comfortable surroundings of this traditional country-style restaurant. The Kaisers welcome tourists, locals and business people, and prepare dishes using only fresh locally sourced ingredients. The menu offers everything from Swiss specialities to exotic dishes from faraway countries. It caters for everyone. The staff are fast, efficient and know what they are doing. In fine weather you can sit out on the terrace on the Landsgemeindeplatz which overlooks the Zugersee. The view is fabulous. The Widder also has a good selection of wine.
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Schindellegi, Switzerland
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219 reviews 219 reviews
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75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Centrally located in the old quarter of Zug. Pleasent rustic decoration. Very polite service. Kitchen is slow. Good quality of the food, specially the seasonal asparagus soup, but served too hot (addequate temperature of dishes served showes sometimes the difference between a good and an excellent restaurant. Large variety of food and wine. The owner asks personally theopinion of the... More

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Zug, Switzerland
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

The first time I visited this restaurant I wasn't impressed at all! The food didn't really seem to have any quality but we have been there again since then and this time we were a lot happier! We sat inside in the first room that is quite cozy and the food we ordered was actually quite good. No idea whether... More

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Zug, Switzerland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

Great traditional food and refreshingly friendly, attentive service.

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Zug, Switzerland
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45 reviews 45 reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

Traditional fares such as schnitzel and sausage. Made with care and you will not leave hungry.

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Zug, Switzerland
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

We ate in the restaurant once but I have to say that the food wasn't too good. The rosti was bathing in oil and too dark. I don't think that we will go there again! The terrace is quite agreable!

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Zug, Switzerland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

I wanted to book somewhere nice for a wedding anniversary dinner so taking TA advice booked a table at the number 1 rated restaurant in Zug. The best way to describe Gasthaus Widder is "Rustic" ... nothing wrong with that it is quite pleasant, although we had the table in the front by the door and next to the coat... More

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Zug, Switzerland
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

This place is well liked by tourists who like to get their share of good old fashioned Swiss food. But honestly speaking, also by lots of locals. The service is friendly and the food generally good. However, don't expect crispy French fries and choose another side dish. Reservation recommended.

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Atlanta
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011

We've been to Zug many times visiting family but never tried the Gasthaus Widder. Looking for something new and finding excellent reviews on TripAdvisor, we decided to give it a try and it will now be a standby. The menu is excellent and varied, everything from Suisse standby's like bratwurst and rosti to pizzas to South African dishes. There is... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011
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I come to Zug evry year for the summer month and eat out almost every other day. The Widder is certianly my favorite place with excellent mostly Swiss food icluding the cheese Fondue. The owners Fritz and Jeannete with their daughter are wonderful hosts as well. Whether you go for a meal or a glass of wine or like to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2011 via mobile

Whenever I am in Zug on business I always try and eat here at least once. The food is excellent, with a good mix of dishes. The veal and rosti dishes are well worth trying. It is a bit expensive, but I'll forgive that as I've never had a bad meal there.

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