Restaurant for rent - 9000 St. Gallen, Vonwilstrasse 39

The Restaurant Helvetia is more than just a place to eat – it is a piece of lived neighborhood culture in the heart of St. Gallen. Located just ten minutes' walk west of the main train station and adjacent to the green recreational area Kreuzbleiche, it offers a unique combination of urban proximity and nature-based tranquility.

With its stylish interior in the charm of the 1950s and the generous garden area, Helvetia radiates a warm, inviting atmosphere that invites guests to linger.

What makes Helvetia special:

Authentic ambiance:

• A lovingly restored restaurant in the style of the 1950s, with tables, benches, and chairs for 18–26 people.

Versatile spaces:

• A hall with ceiling-high, lacquered panel walls, furnished for 16–20 guests, as well as a cozy wine table room with lacquered balustrade panels for 6–8 people.

Sunny garden area:

• In summer, the garden offers space for about 40 guests – an idyllic place to linger outdoors.

Professional gastro kitchen on the restaurant floor with high-quality equipment:

• Resta/Alpstein refrigeration built-in cooling furniture
• Menu system stove
• MKN SpaceCombi MagicPilot steamer
• Berner built-in roasting/baking oven with special circulation
• MEIKO M-iClean US GiO Premium undercounter dishwasher

Restaurant buffet expansion:

• Resta/Alpstein refrigeration built-in cooling furniture
• MEIKO UPster U 500 M2 dish and glass washer
• NTF ice machine

Practical additional areas:

• A cellar with beer cooling room as well as a studio/office with bathroom on the first floor.

Good accessibility:

• Helvetia is easily accessible by public transport as well as by car. It is only a ten-minute walk from St. Gallen main station. In winter, up to seven parking spaces are available on the property. In summer, three can be used while the remaining area serves as a garden area. Additional parking spaces are available in the blue zone along Vonwilstrasse.

Digital presence:

• Online presence with its own domain (http://www.restauranthelvetia.ch), Meta Business Suite (@restauranthelvetia), Google account, and long-standing phone number.

Fair rental conditions:

• Rental contract from three years with an option for extension and partnership collaboration.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a committed entrepreneur, a dedicated entrepreneur, a host team, or a host couple with passion, commitment, and a clear vision for the future of Restaurant Helvetia.

You should enjoy creating a place where neighborhood residents and food lovers alike feel welcome. Helvetia should continue to be an important place of social life in St. Gallen – a place for encounters, conversations, and culinary experiences.

Your path to application:

Please send us your complete application in electronic form, consisting of:

1. Phase

• Resume with proof of your professional experience
• Your personal vision for Restaurant Helvetia

2. Phase – after consultation

• A detailed restaurant concept with:
  • Offer planning
  • Opening hours
  • Pricing
• A business plan with the entrepreneurial goals for the first three years

Important: Concepts such as deep-fried gastronomy, pizzeria, snack bar, or pub will not be considered.

We look forward to getting to know you and shaping the future of Restaurant Helvetia together.