Raclette in Basel, glacier raclette from the Engadin
Best cow's milk from animal-friendly farming, made to the dairy's own recipe, lovingly cared for over at least six months: that's how our glacier raclette develops an aroma that holds its own.
What makes our raclette special?
The milk
Only top-quality cow's milk from animal-friendly farms, processed to the dairy's own recipe.
The ageing
At least six months of ageing, which gives the cheese depth, not just melt.
The origin
Our raclette comes from the same dairy as our fondue, Sennerei Pontresina in the Engadin. You'll find this combination in Basel only with us.
On the plate or as a croffle
Classic, we serve glacier raclette melted on the plate, with potatoes, cornichons, pickled onions and bread. And because we're the Pförti, in season the raclette also comes as a croffle: melted cheese on croissant-waffle dough, with cornichons for crunch. A small Engadin revolution in the heart of the Gellert.
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On pre-order, until you smile
Raclette à discrétion is available on pre-order: you reserve, we keep melting until you smile. Ideal for tables of four or more, birthdays, and anyone who doesn't do half measures with cheese. Just note «raclette à discrétion» when you reserve, we'll handle the rest.
Classic table raclette is served in the winter season, when cheese, weather and mood align. Current availability and prices are on our menu. And if you crave cheese in summer: our glacier fondue (house mix) is available all year, in the garden in summer.
Our raclette comes from Sennerei Pontresina, the same family business that makes our glacier fondue. The full dairy story is on our fondue page.
Reserve your raclette table
Fancy fondue too?
From the same dairy comes glacier fondue, exclusive to us in Basel, in summer even in the garden. If you don't want to stop at raclette: fondue is the other half of the Engadin story.
Raclette FAQs
What is glacier raclette and where is it from?
Glacier Raclette® is a speciality of Sennerei Pontresina in the Upper Engadin, made to the dairy's own recipe from top-quality milk from animal-friendly farms. The cheese is aged at least six months, making it more intense, balanced and deep than a young raclette.
Do you offer raclette à discrétion?
Yes, on pre-order. Note «raclette à discrétion» when you reserve, and we'll prepare everything and keep melting until you're happy. Conditions and current prices are on the menu or on request.
What is a raclette croffle?
A Pförti speciality: croissant-waffle dough baked in the croffle iron, topped with melted glacier raclette and cornichons. Crisp, aromatic, unusual. Available in the raclette season, check the menu for current availability.
What's the minimum number of people for raclette?
Two. For larger groups (eight or more) we recommend booking in advance. Birthdays and corporate events are best planned ahead, drop us a line at hello@pfoertnerhaus.ch.
When is raclette available at Pförtnerhaus?
Classic table raclette is served in the winter season. In summer we recommend our glacier fondue in the garden, the house mix is available all year. Check our menu for current availability.