Gastronomy

Because it appeals to all five senses, is meant to be shared and leaves room for discovery, food remains one of the best ways to cherish fond memories of this 54th edition. Once again this year, there’s something for everyone, with offerings that will remind you that you don’t need to be a ventriloquist to know that your stomach speaks too.

This year, the Festival welcomes:

𓐐𓎩 Izakaya by Maza

In 2026, Asia comes to the Cour du Gymnase, with local produce offering flavours from afar. Yakitori skewers, tasty dumplings, Lake Geneva catfish tempura and iced tofu: gourmet street food prepared to perfection, sourced from local suppliers.

At the helm are two passionate Lausanne locals: Lucas Lepoutre, former chef at La Station, and Julien Burnier, founder of Maza restaurant. Together, they offer generous, accessible cuisine full of character — just like the Festival.

Vegetarian and vegan options available.

Restaurants

Place du Château

Crrsp | fried chicken specialities

Oh my Greek | Greek street food*

Pizza Petit Four | pizzas

Roulotte Thaï | Thai cuisine*

❄︎ Veneta Ice Cream

Cour du Gymnase

L’Argentina Empanadas | empanadas

Ça Rupe | street food from the Vaud region

Izakaya by maza | Asian cuisine with a twist*

❄︎ Veneta Ice Cream

Esplanade - Place de la Cathédrale

Boulette. | homemade meatball sandwiches

Crêperie Bretonne | crêpes and galettes

La Gaufre Manneke Kris | waffles

Rach Gia | Vietnamese and Asian cuisine

Taqueria Don Vergas | Mexican tacos

Tsering Momo | Tibetan cuisine

❄︎ Veneta Ice Cream

Rue Pierre-Viret

Belga | chips & Belgian specialities

La Bouche Rit | burgers

CookiEd | pastries & cookies

De l’Or Bokit | Guadeloupean sandwiches

Guliko | Georgian specialities*

Maillefer | grill & plancha*

Man’Ouchy | Lebanese cuisine*

Pasylema Bao Buns | ramen and bao buns

Regal Tandoori | Indian cuisine

❄︎ Veneta ice creams

All food stalls at the Festival de la Cité offer a vegetarian option.

*These stalls offer a vegan option.