Krafft Basel Restaurant

Krafft Basel Restaurant

Restaurants ·Central European ·Basel ·$$$$ ·Open now
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About

Krafft Basel Restaurant is a restaurant in an 1873 classicist house in Basel's old town, on the Rhine beside the Mittlere Brücke.

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Why go

  • The large terrace directly on the Rhine bank, open when the weather is nice.
  • The dining room's parquet floor, with the Rhine flowing past its windows.
  • Classic, artisanal French cooking from head chef Lorenz Kaiser, who has led the kitchen since 2020.

Opening hours

Today12:00 – 14:00Show all
Monday12:00 – 14:00
Tuesday12:00 – 14:00
Wednesday12:00 – 14:00
Thursday12:00 – 14:00
Friday12:00 – 14:00
Saturday12:00 – 14:00
Sunday12:00 – 14:00

Good to know

Free WifiFull BarHighchairs AvailableOutdoor SeatingPrivate DiningReservationsServes AlcoholTable ServiceNon-smoking roomsSuitesFamily roomsHOTEL CLASS4 of 5 starsQuaintRomanticFamilyPrivate balconyRoom serviceSafeTelephoneFlatscreen TVWalk-in showerHair dryerEnglish, French, GermanFree High Speed Internet (WiFi)WifiBar / loungeRestaurantChildren Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)Baggage storageNon-smoking hotelLaundry service

Dishes to try

  • Mittagsmenü: the lunch menu
  • Seasonal French dishes: classic, handmade and seasonal, as the kitchen describes itself

Booking a table

  • Tables can be reserved online through the aleno booking tool.
  • The restaurant takes reservations.
  • Phone: +41 61 690 91 30.

Atmosphere

  • The Rhine flows past the restaurant's windows.
  • The dining room has a parquet floor.
  • The restaurant seats 80 people.
  • Outdoor seating and private dining are available.
  • There is a full bar.

Good for

  • Families Highchairs are available for young children.
  • Groups Private dining is offered.

Dietary options

  • Vegetarian Vegetarian options are on the menu.

History

Architect Jakob Albrecht Ferdinand Iselin designed the generous classicist building, which is now a protected heritage monument. The restaurant still carries the Krafft name.

  1. 1872–1873Innkeeper Ernst Krafft has the house built after the city walls on that side fall.
  2. 1873The house opens under the name Hotel Krafft.

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Where
Rheingasse 12, Basel, 4058

Plan from here: Date night →

Questions and answers

Do I need to book a table at Krafft Basel Restaurant?

Reservations are accepted. You can book online through the aleno booking tool or by phone at +41 61 690 91 30.

What are the opening hours of Krafft Basel Restaurant?

It is open every day, 12:00–14:00 and 18:00–22:00. It is closed on 24 December.

Where is Krafft Basel Restaurant?

It is at Rheingasse 12 in Basel's old town, on the Rhine bank near the Mittlere Brücke.

Does Krafft Basel Restaurant have vegetarian and vegan dishes?

Yes. Vegetarian and vegan options are on the menu, and gluten-free options are too.

Can I bring young children to Krafft Basel Restaurant?

Highchairs are available for young children at the restaurant.

Is there a terrace at Krafft Basel Restaurant?

Yes. A large terrace sits directly on the riverbank and is open when the weather is nice.

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