Chef presenting a platter of Zereshk Polo and braised lamb

Basel · Switzerland

Flavours Across
Borders

Continental Food

Persian · Afghan · Regional cuisine with a Swiss touch. Generous hospitality, memorable flavours and a warm welcome in the heart of Basel.

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Basel · Switzerland

Flavours Across
Borders

Continental Food

Persian · Afghan · Regional cuisine with a Swiss touch. Generous hospitality, memorable flavours and a warm welcome in the heart of Basel.

Reserve a table View menu

Our Concept

A table between three worlds

Continental Food is Basel's home for the generous, saffron-scented cooking of Iran, Afghanistan and the wider region — served with the precision and warmth of Swiss hospitality. Every dish is an invitation to slow down and share.

Signature Dishes

Chef's selections

Afghan classic

Kabuli Pulao

Basmati, braised lamb, caramelised carrots, raisins and almonds.

Persian heritage

Fesenjan

Chicken in pomegranate-walnut sauce with saffron rice.

Charcoal grill

Chelo Kabab

Char-grilled kababs with saffron rice and sumac.

Swiss touch

Saffron-Rösti

Crispy rösti with saffron-cardamom braised veal.

Full menu

Why Continental Food

A multicultural experience,
crafted with care

Authentic flavours

Recipes rooted in Persian, Afghan and neighbouring culinary traditions.

Quality ingredients

Swiss produce, hand-picked spices, saffron sourced with care.

Generous hospitality

The warmth of a home table, at the pace of a fine restaurant.

Cultural journey

From Isfahan to Kabul, with a Basel finish — on every plate.

A Warm Room

An intimate, generous setting

Charcoal walls softened by brass light, walnut tables, cream banquettes and gentle candles — a room made for long dinners, family gatherings, quiet business lunches and everything in between.

Our story