#113 of 787 · Restaurants in Lausanne Canton of Vaud
L'Etoile Blanche
- from CHF 22
- Ideal for friends, couples
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L'Etoile Blanche is a café-restaurant on Place Benjamin-Constant in Lausanne’s Saint-Pierre district, near the cathedral and Place de la Palud.
Why go
- Classic and mountain-style cordon bleus, presented by the restaurant as a distinctive Lausanne speciality.
Opening hours
Today16:00 – 02:00Show all
Monday08:00 – 01:00
Tuesday08:00 – 01:00
Wednesday08:00 – 01:00
Thursday08:00 – 01:00
Friday08:00 – 02:00
Saturday16:00 – 02:00
SundayClosed
Good to know
BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchLate NightDrinksFamily styleFree WifiFull BarHighchairs AvailableLive MusicOutdoor SeatingPrivate DiningReservations
Dishes to try
- Mini Malakoffs with aioli and pickled vegetables.
- Citrus fish tartare served with bread.
- Classic cordon bleu with Gruyère AOP, turkey ham, sweet potato and carrot mash, homemade chips and salad.
- Mountain-style cordon bleu with raclette, smoky bacon bits and onions.
- Burger with barbecue sauce, coleslaw-style vegetables, Gruyère and homemade fries.
- Beef tartare.
- Tuesday ribeye steak and Friday perch fillets, each served with homemade chips and salad.
- Chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream and seasonal crème brûlée.
Booking a table
- Reservations are accepted. Call +41 21 351 24 60.
- Personalised menus are available for reserved evening meals.
Atmosphere
- The terrace fills up as the evening progresses.
- Live music is also offered.
Good for
- Families A children's plate and highchairs are available.
- Groups Private dining is available.
- Celebrations An evening meal with a personalised menu can be reserved.
- Evening drinks DJs play at the bar on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian Options include Caesar salad and mushroom puff pastry with a soft-boiled egg and truffle-flavoured emulsion.
History
After a closure in 1976, it reopened in 1977; in the 1990s it became le Portland, then Quai des Brunes.
- OriginsA café called Major Davel opened there in tribute to a Vaudois independence hero. It became a neighbourhood landmark on Place du Faucon, near Saint-François.
- From 1970Regulars called the café Le Mao, after its Chinese owner.
- 1976–1977Police ordered the venue closed in October 1976. It reopened in spring 1977.
- 1990sIt became le Portland, then Quai des Brunes, a bar-restaurant known for lively evenings.
- Historic recognitionLausanne awarded it the Historic Café of Lausanne label, recognizing its age and authenticity.
Sources: Bar-restaurant à Lausanne - L’Étoile Blanche · Les cartes du restaurant - L’Étoile Blanche · Notre histoire - Etoile Blanche · checked 28 Sep 2026
Where
Avenue du Tribunal-Fédéral 1, Lausanne, 1005
- Website
- etoileblanche.ch/
- Phone
- +41 21 351 24 60
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Questions and answers
Is table service available at L'Etoile Blanche?
Yes, table service is available.
Does L'Etoile Blanche serve late-night food?
Yes, late-night food is served.
What type of cuisine does L'Etoile Blanche serve?
Gastropub, European and pub cuisine.
Does L'Etoile Blanche serve breakfast?
Yes, breakfast is served.
What are L'Etoile Blanche's opening hours?
Monday to Thursday, 08:00–01:00; Friday, 08:00–02:00; Saturday, 16:00–02:00.
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