"Book Le Pont de Brent for Joeffrey Fraiche's one-star Swiss tasting — lake fish and alpine herbs above Montreux, for a true special occasion."
About Le Pont de Brent
Le Pont de Brent occupies a landmark house beside the bridge in the village of Brent, on the heights above Montreux. Long a two-star address under Gerárd Rabaey and then Stéphane Décotterd, it was reopened in January 2025 by chef Joeffrey Fraiche and sommelier Helena Collaud, who hold one Michelin star in the 2025 Guide Switzerland for their cooking here.
It is the flagship of fine dining around Montreux. Compare Décotterd's own one-star Maison Decotterd above town, the inventive Denis Martin in Vevey, and the lakeside La Rouvenaz, or browse the wider French picks.
The Kitchen
The kitchen is French, guided by product, season and instinct, and reflects Fraiche's Alsace roots and Swiss training. The cooking centres on local lake fish, mountain herbs and vegetables, with butter-rich sauces and precise technique, and a playful global accent — expressed through the evening «Le Grand Voyage» tasting menu. Helena Collaud's wine pairings draw heavily on Swiss and regional growers.
There is a weekday business lunch, then two tasting menus in the evening priced at CHF 160 and CHF 190; expect a full tasting evening with pairings to run higher. It is firmly fine-dining territory, paced and priced for an occasion.
The Room
The setting is two bright dining rooms with views over the lake and vineyards from the heights of Brent. The mood is refined and intimate rather than grand, the service close and well-drilled. It is a destination room — a short drive up from the Montreux lakefront — built for an unhurried, multi-course dinner.
Best for a special-occasion dinner above Montreux
Le Pont de Brent is a destination for a milestone meal — an anniversary or proposal dinner with a view, and a room that will impress clients on a special evening. For more of the area's tables, see the full Montreux dining guide.
Not for
Not for a casual weeknight bite or a tight budget — this is a one-star tasting-menu destination above town, built for a long, formal dinner rather than a quick meal.
Frequently Asked
What is Le Pont de Brent known for?
It is a one-Michelin-star French restaurant in the village of Brent above Montreux, reopened in 2025 by chef Joeffrey Fraiche, known for Swiss lake fish, alpine herbs and the Le Grand Voyage tasting menu.
Who is the chef at Le Pont de Brent now?
Chef Joeffrey Fraiche, with sommelier Helena Collaud, took over and reopened the house in January 2025; the previous chefs Gérard Rabaey and Stéphane Décotterd have since moved on.
How much does Le Pont de Brent cost?
There is a weekday business lunch, then two evening tasting menus priced at CHF 160 and CHF 190; a full tasting evening with wine pairing runs higher.
Does Le Pont de Brent have a Michelin star?
Yes — it holds one Michelin star in the 2025 Guide Switzerland under Joeffrey Fraiche.
Where is Le Pont de Brent?
At Rte de Blonay 4 in the village of Brent, on the heights above Montreux, a short drive up from the lakefront.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Le Pont de Brent
Book via the Pont de Brent website or TheFork; the dining room is small, so reserve well ahead.
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Practical Information
AddressRte de Blonay 4, 1817 Brent (above Montreux)
NeighbourhoodVillage of Brent, on the heights above Montreux
CuisineFrench / fine dining
PriceTasting menus CHF 160 and CHF 190; weekday business lunch
Dress CodeSmart / elegant
SeatingTwo dining rooms with lake and vineyard views
ReservationEssential; book well ahead
