Raclette in Basel, from the Engadin
Our Gletscherraclette comes from Sennerei Pontresina in the Engadin and is aged for at least six months. In the winter season, we serve it on the plate or as a raclette croffle.
What makes our raclette
The milk
Cow's milk from animal-friendly farms, processed to Sennerei Pontresina's own recipe.
The ageing
The cheese is aged for at least six months, which gives it its full flavour.
The origin
From Sennerei Pontresina in the Engadin, like our fondue. In Basel, exclusively here.
On the plate or as a croffle
On the plate, we serve Gletscherraclette with silverskin onions, cornichons, sauce bourguignonne and potatoes. As a raclette croffle, it comes on a freshly baked croffle with the same sides, plus figs and fig mustard, Grisons cured ham or pears and crispy fried onions, depending on the variety.
There are four Gletscherraclette varieties, from nature to truffle, and four raclette croffles. You'll find varieties and prices just below.
Raclette varieties and prices
Raclette from Sennerei Pontresina with silverskin onions, cornichons, sauce bourguignonne and potatoes. The dairy uses milk from humanely kept cows, and the cheese is aged for at least six months.
- Nature26
- Diavolo28
- Black pepper / port30
- Truffle32
All with raclette from Sennerei Pontresina, silverskin onions, cornichons, sauce bourguignonne and potatoes.
- Raclette croffle de luxe23
Figs, fig mustard
- Raclette croffle Grisons style22.5
Grisons cured ham
- Raclette croffle rustic22
Pears, crispy fried onions
- Raclette croffle nature20
Prices in CHF as per the current menu. You'll find the whole Winter Edition on our menu.
Raclette in the winter season
Raclette is available at the Pförtnerhaus in the winter season, on the plate or as a raclette croffle. From spring to autumn it takes a break, while the Gletscherfondue house blend is available all year, in the garden in summer.
Our Raclette Bike is available for events all year round. We melt the Gletscherraclette right on site. From 25 November to 23 December, we serve Gletscherraclette from it in our Zauberhof, Monday to Saturday from 5 pm to 9:30 pm.
Our raclette comes from the same dairy as our Gletscherfondue. More about Sennerei Pontresina on our fondue page.
Book your raclette tableFour Saturdays in Advent, cheese only
On 28 November, 5, 12 and 19 December we open on Saturday as an exception, from 6 to 10 pm: Gletscherraclette and Gletscherfondue, with starters and dessert from the winter menu. Book via the form and write «Advent Fondue» plus raclette in the comments field.
Fancy fondue too?
From the same dairy comes Gletscherfondue, in Basel exclusively at the Pförtnerhaus. The house blend is available all year, in summer in the garden too.
Raclette FAQs
What is Gletscherraclette and where is it from?
Gletscherraclette (glacier raclette) is a speciality of Sennerei Pontresina in the Upper Engadin, made from cow's milk to the dairy's own recipe. The cheese is aged for at least six months.
Can you eat unlimited raclette at your place?
No, we serve Gletscherraclette in individual portions, on the plate or as a raclette croffle.
What is a raclette croffle?
A freshly baked croffle with melted Gletscherraclette, silverskin onions, cornichons, sauce bourguignonne and potatoes, plus figs and fig mustard, Grisons cured ham or pears and crispy fried onions, depending on the variety. Available in the winter season.
How much does raclette cost at Pförtnerhaus?
Gletscherraclette on the plate costs CHF 26 (nature), CHF 28 (diavolo), CHF 30 (black pepper / port) or CHF 32 (truffle), depending on the variety. The raclette croffles cost CHF 20 to 23.
What's the minimum number of people for raclette?
One. For groups of ten or more, please contact us in advance by email at hello@pfoertnerhaus.ch or by phone.
When is raclette available at Pförtnerhaus?
In the winter season, on the plate or as a raclette croffle. Check our menu for current availability. In summer, we serve the Gletscherfondue house blend in the garden instead.