What should I order at Brasserie Fédérale?
Brasserie Fédérale
Entrecôte Café de Paris Maison
Mentioned multiple times as a pre-ordered group dish that everyone loved, highlighting its perfection and popularity among diners.
Steak
Recommended for being prepared to perfection and perfectly cooked, accompanied by delicious fries and vegetables.
Escargots/snails with Kräuterbutter
Specifically praised as amazing and very good, noted for the use of Kräuterbutter instead of the usual pesto.
Grilled Ziegenkäse mit Brot und Honig (Goat cheese with bread and honey)
Highly liked as a salad item, described as very good and enjoyable.
Mussels
Described as outstanding, indicating a highly positive reception from guests.
Egli filets with fresh vegetables
Called a delight, appreciated for the freshness and quality of the ingredients.
Roast pork with mushroom cream sauce and Swiss noodles
Noted for being delicious and cooked to perfection, showing the kitchen’s skill in traditional dishes.
Vanilla crème caramel
Praised as perfect, recommended as a dessert choice.
Fish soup with Knoblauchbrot
Mentioned positively despite some confusion about its naming, indicating it was enjoyed.
Mini-croissant
Described as delicious, highlighting a standout pastry item.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 6 PM |
About Brasserie Fédérale
Brasserie Fédérale is a brasserie and French restaurant in Solothurn, Switzerland. It offers dine-in, outdoor seating, takeout, and table service in a casual, cozy, historic setting. Reviewers consistently praise the food, especially mussels, entrecote, steak, and other French dishes, along with the attentive and friendly service. The terrace, city-center location, and pleasant atmosphere are also mentioned often.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
Frequently asked questions
What is Brasserie Fédérale known for?
It is especially known for mussels and clams, with reviewers repeatedly calling the mussels outstanding. The entrecote, coq au vin, and cordon bleu also come up often, and many guests mention the pleasant terrace in the center of Solothurn.
What dishes are most recommended at Brasserie Fédérale?
Reviewers most often highlight mussels, entrecote, coq au vin, and cordon bleu. Other specific dishes that get praise include escargots with herb butter, egli filets with fresh vegetables, roast pork with mushroom cream sauce and Swiss noodles, and vanilla crème caramel.
What is the atmosphere like at Brasserie Fédérale?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, historic, romantic, and trendy, with a terrace overlooking the market place and surrounding monuments. It seems to suit groups and solo diners, and several reviews mention birthday dinners and large group visits going smoothly.
Is Brasserie Fédérale good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is CHF 20–70, and reviews describe it as fair to a bit expensive depending on the order. Guests still say the food, service, and terrace make the experience feel worthwhile, especially for a central city-centre location in Solothurn.
Do you need a reservation at Brasserie Fédérale?
Dinner reservations are recommended, and the restaurant accepts reservations. That is especially useful for larger groups or celebratory meals, since reviews mention packed dinner service and pre-ordered dishes like Entrecôte Café de Paris Maison.
Is parking available at Brasserie Fédérale?
Yes. Usually difficult to find a space is available.
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