At the centre of Europe, influences on Switzerland come from all directions: the west of the country around Geneva is essentially French; the north quite German; and the south owes a debt of culture to Italy, and dishes from these countries do dominate the menus in their respective regions of the country. What might be described as specifically Swiss cuisine is quite nebulous, and includes dishes such as Emmenthal Cheese, and chocolate, as well as a number of rich pastries, but in truth, Swiss cuisine is similar to Swiss Nationality: a combination of other things.
