Peter Knogl has led the Cheval Blanc restaurant to international fame since 2007, driven by his dedication and passion. He believes that the chef makes the kitchen, and that the kitchen is about emotion.
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Last updated: 9/22/2026, 4:55:24 AM
Key Information
Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl offers a refined dining experience in Basel, blending French haute cuisine with Mediterranean and Asian influences. The restaurant is known for its precision, passion, and elegant ambiance.
Customer Perception
Customers praise the intensely flavorful, well-balanced, and delicious dishes, highlighting the excellent service. The restaurant is considered to be at the high end of fine dining.
Additional Details
The restaurant is located in Basel, Switzerland. It is noted for its exquisite desserts, including a hazelnut dessert and a passion fruit sphere.
The restaurant appears to accommodate lunch on its terrace, suggesting it's a pleasant option during warmer months. Specific peak times are not detailed, but reservations are likely recommended for dinner.
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An absolute highlight and a culinary treat for anyone enjoying fine dining. We had a fantastic evening with fantastic food, lovely wine and incredibly attentive people looking after us.
An absolutely unforgettable experience. Impeccable service, gorgeous location overlooking the Rhine ; the flavors were just incredible, perfectly balanced. Beautiful wine selection.
5
Phenomenal experience, everything you could expect from an establishment of this caliber. The Maître d’ and staff were a delight, and we even got to meet Chef Knogl himself after enjoying drinks on the patio!
5
an unplanned visit earlier this week resulted in an extraordinary culinary experience at the Cheval Blanc. We went for lunch, only 1 other table was being served at the time. A few delicious Amuse Bouche were served prior to the meal proper. We had the Foie Gras - excellent, prepared like a Pate, beautifully presented. Main courses were the Loop de Mer and the Pigeon, both excellent, beautifully prepared. Try the cheese selection with an assortment of the freshly baked bread or baguette. The sommelier advised us competently for the wines (by the glas, suits the driving home task after better) and during the meal the Maitre Guiseppe was very helpful, very attentive and introduced the servings competently. The visit was a delight.
5
If I had to pick one word to describe Cheval Blanc, it would be impeccable. From the greeting as we arrived a bit early to the flawless dining experience and finally, the unexpected, super enjoyable after dinner drinks and cigar bar, this dining experience was unrivaled.
Our group of 4 came to Basel for one night and were fortunate enough to score a lunch reservation Friday, May 9th. From the moment we stepped into the stunning hotel and absolutely beautiful restaurant we knew our experience would be memorable.
As we arrived early, we were greeted immediately and escorted to the bar area right outside the main restaurant. It was almost as if they expected us early. We drank some champagne before entering the main restaurant experience right on time.
The dining room was tastefully decorated and the subtle touches (i.e. candles) made the experience special. The setting along the Rhine River was just one more Iconic element. The dining room was full and at the same time entirely intimate. We knew there were other guests in the room with us, but never really felt or heard their presence.
To say the food was amazing is to sell it short. When you dine at an establishment like Cheval Blanc, you expect the food to be exceptional. The food on this day was more than up to the task. Two of us were grateful that the chef allowed us to substitute for our main protein course. The presentation was amazing with each course seemingly looking and tasting better than the previous one. I will post a few pictures and hope you will accept our apologies for the one course/picture that has a spoon in it. That course looked (and was) so delicious that we all started eating before we took a picture. The cheese course was a welcome and unique experience for us. Note: the picture I posted was AI adjusted as we removed the photobombers (coworkers and other patrons) from the picture. No cheese was altered by AI.
The wine list was extensive and impressive and our selections matched up well to our menu.
The Cheval Banc team was a perfect accompaniment to the food and drink. The entire team worked with precision, knowing just when to serve the next course with compelling descriptions. The team was personal and engaging, yet never intrusive. Flawless in execution while at the same time graceful in delivery.
Our chef came out at the end of our meal and engaged our table for a few minutes. He was authentically interested in learning about our experience and outwardly pleased we enjoyed our time.
To finish off the day, our group was escorted to the Cigar Bar for drinks and a smoke. It could not have been a better setting for our nightcap (err, day cap). The setting was reminiscent of a scene from a James Bod movie. Yet again, we felt refreshingly alone in a room with multiple groups present and our experience only enhanced by the people serving us.
Our only regret was cutting or trip to Basel short by a day. Hopefully we will have a chance to return to the wonderful city on a future trip and be lucky enough to dine at Cheval Blanc again. Maybe we will see you there!
