Republic Zermatt
Zermatt's premier burger bar, offering a lively atmosphere, extensive beer selection, and some of the best burgers and fries in the region.
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Republic Zermatt
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Zermatt's premier burger bar, offering a lively atmosphere, extensive beer selection, and some of the best burgers and fries in the region.
"Best burgers in the region—juicy, flavorful, and clearly made with care."
Book Ahead
Reservations are recommended, especially during peak times or holidays, to ensure you get a table.
Try Unique Burgers
Explore diverse flavors with options like 'The Samurai' chicken burger or the acclaimed 'Mr Bean' veggie burger.
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Burger Bar
Price
Mid-range
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Burger Perfection
Juicy, flavorful burgers made with high-quality beef and unique patty options like sweet potato. A must-try for burger aficionados.
Outstanding Fries
Crispy, flavorful french fries and sweet potato fries served with delicious truffle mayo. Often praised over other establishments.
Extensive Beer Selection
A vast array of local microbrews and international beers, making it a prime spot for beer enthusiasts.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are recommended, especially during peak times or holidays, to ensure you get a table.
Try Unique Burgers
Explore diverse flavors with options like 'The Samurai' chicken burger or the acclaimed 'Mr Bean' veggie burger.
Sweet Potato Fries
Opt for the sweet potato fries over regular ones for an extra flavorful and highly recommended side dish.
Dine Early
Visiting earlier in the evening can help avoid potential delays as the restaurant approaches its closing time.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are recommended, especially during peak times or holidays, to ensure you get a table.
Try Unique Burgers
Explore diverse flavors with options like 'The Samurai' chicken burger or the acclaimed 'Mr Bean' veggie burger.
Sweet Potato Fries
Opt for the sweet potato fries over regular ones for an extra flavorful and highly recommended side dish.
Dine Early
Visiting earlier in the evening can help avoid potential delays as the restaurant approaches its closing time.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Republic Zermatt is highly praised for its exceptionally delicious and generously portioned burgers, often cited as the best in the region. Diners rave about the crispy fries, extensive beer selection, and the friendly, laid-back atmosphere. While generally well-received, some reviews mention the beef being slightly dry or minor issues with customization requests being accommodated.
"Absolutely the Best Burgers in the Region
After a string of disappointing meals at other local spots, Republic Zermatt completely restored our faith in the food scene here. The burgers are simply the best we've had in the entire region—juicy, flavorful, and clearly made with care.
The burger buns were really delicious.
The fries deserve a special shout-out: fresh, crispy, and actually tasting like real potatoes. Unlike the bland, spongy fries served at some of the mountain restaurants like Trockener Steg, Schwarzsee, or Klein Matterhorn, these are the real deal. Thank you, Republic, for using what genuinely seems to be actual potatoes and not frozen, factory-produced GMO fluff.
Their beer selection is also impressive, with a wide variety on tap and in bottles to suit every taste.
The staff were friendly, relaxed, and easy to interact with—none of the stiff, awkward service we've encountered elsewhere in Zermatt’s more old-fashioned medieval restaurants, including the super-expensive ones.
Even after a 15-minute walk back to our hotel, the burgers were still fresh and delicious. The vibe inside the bar is warm, welcoming, and full of character.
All in all, Republic Zermatt is a must-visit. Highly recommended for anyone looking for quality food, great drinks, and a laid-back atmosphere.
Everything seems to be reasonably priced and definitely worth it !"
Creativ Medium - Multidisciplinary Design Studios
"Amazing fries and house salad! The fries and the spicy mayo dip was really good! And the duck house salad taste v good and was a genuine surprise. Burger is good, buttery and spongy brioche, though the beef is a bit too dried. Highly recommended :)"
camel poon
"Delicious burgers & fries, friendly service. Those in our party enjoyed the veggie burger "Mr Bean", also Le Burger, Caesar Salad, and Lord Bacon. They have a nice outdoor seating area, but there wasn't a table for our party of five, so we sat inside, which was clean and comfortable."
Steven M. Kerr
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Frequently Asked Questions
The signature burgers, especially the 'Mr. Bean' veggie burger, and the sweet potato fries are highly recommended. The extensive beer selection is also a major draw.
Yes, Republic Zermatt is known for its delicious 'Mr. Bean' veggie burger featuring a sweet potato patty, which is a hit with both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.
Yes, they offer gluten-free buns for their burgers and also have gluten-free rice beer available.
It is highly recommended to make reservations in advance, especially during peak hours or holidays, to secure a table.
The restaurant has a lively and casual pub atmosphere, often showing live sports, making it a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.
Yes, reviews consistently mention that the burgers are large and served with generous portions of fries.
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Republic Zermatt is a burger bar with live sports coverage, a pool table and probably the largest selection of local and international beers in Zermatt. It does not offer a variety of choices for vegetarians, but the reason it has found its way into our guide to the best vegetarian restaurants in Zermatt is the veggie burger. The veggie burger with a sweet potato pattie is so delicious that vegetarians and non-vegetarians visit the bar regularly just for a bite of this masterpiece.
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The great selection of drinks and food, combined with live sports broadcasts of the hottest games of the season (on request), are some of the reasons why the Republic is the place where locals and guests from all over the world meet. In addition to the classic bacon and cheese burger (Lordbacon), we offer various other burger creations.
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If you are looking for a great burger, this is the best restaurant in Zermatt to go. It is also a bar, so be ready for a lot of young people, a good selection of beer and an easy-going fun atmosphere. The prices are on the steeper side (as most places in Zermatt) but absolutely worth it.
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Republic Zermatt - The burger bar in Zermatt The great selection of drinks and food, combined with live sports broadcasts of the hottest games of the season (on request), are some of the reasons wh...
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We wandered through the vibrant streets filled with food and drink stands, enjoying delicious Raclette and later indulging in some barhopping at the Republic Zermatt and Mamacita Club.
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For real, their burgers are so good that we’ve been here multiple times!. It has a chill atmosphere, friendly staff, and a great beer selection too.
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