Le Safran
French and Swiss dining at the Mona Hotel terrace with Lake Geneva views.
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People love
- Attentive and knowledgeable service staff
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- Guests describe desserts as 'trompe-l'œil' and visually artistic
Why go
- French, Swiss and European cooking, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options
- Fondue for groups of 16 or more, which must be booked by contacting the restaurant
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 23:00Show all
Good to know
Dishes to try
- Fondue, served in traditional caquelons and eaten looking out at the lake
- Fondue tubes sit on the terrace in winter
- Autumn menu, published as a PDF on the restaurant's website and valid until 30 November 2026
Booking a table
- Table reservations are possible, online through TheFork or by phone on +41 21 966 22 22.
- Groups of 16 or more people must contact the restaurant to book fondue.
- Private dining is also offered.
Atmosphere
- Outdoor seating is available on the terrace.
- Table service is offered.
- The restaurant shares the Mona building at Grand-Rue 81 with three other venues, including Le Tube à Fondues.
Good for
- Families Highchairs are available for young children.
- Business Free wifi and private dining are offered.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian Vegetarian options are offered.
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair access The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
- Parking Parking is available.
Sources: Montreux - Wikivoyage (eat) · Restaurants et bars avec vue lac Léman - MONA -… · Histoire de l'hôtel MONA depuis 1967 - MONA - M… · Le Safran: booking (its own site) · Le Safran: menu (its own site) · Le Safran: menu (its own site) · checked 1 Nov 2026
- Website
- mona-montreux.ch/fr/eat/
- Phone
- +41 21 966 22 22
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of Le Safran in Montreux?
Le Safran is open every day from 10:00 to 23:00. It is at Grand-Rue 81, in the Mona building in the town centre.
Do I need to book a table at Le Safran?
Table reservations are possible online through TheFork or by phone on +41 21 966 22 22. Groups of 16 or more must contact the restaurant to book fondue.
Does Le Safran have vegetarian and vegan dishes?
Yes, the restaurant offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. The menu covers French, Swiss and European cooking.
Does Le Safran have a terrace by the lake?
Yes, its terrace stands right on the Léman lakeshore, with outdoor seating. In winter, the fondue tubes sit on the terrace.
Is Le Safran suitable for families with young children?
Highchairs are available for young children. Parking is also available at the restaurant.
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