Lisibach's Neue Blumenau and Marie Robert's Café Suisse in Bex - and, a first for Swiss culinary academies, Le Berceau des Sens, from the École Hôtelière de Lausanne, received a star.
Others to receive their first star included K by Tim Raue and the newly launched Ritzcoffier at the the Bürgenstock Resort in Obbürgen.
In another shift from tradition, the Michelin Guide now rewards front of house staff. This year, Christoph Kokemoor from the Cheval Blanc received an award for best sommelier, and Stéphanie Décotterd of Le pont de Brent was recognised for best service and reception.
The leading restaurants, however, remained the same: Franck Giovannini’s Restaurant de l'Hôtel de Ville, Schloss Schauenstein and Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl kept their three stars.
Sadly for the Noiremont, new chef Jérémy Desbraux wasn't able to hold on to the restaurant's two stars following chef Georges Wenger’s retirement.
26 new restaurants featured on the guide’s Bib Gourmand list – which rewards good quality, affordable food, and now totals 157 venues.
By Tanwen Dawn-Hiscox