Rösti (
[ˈrøːʃti]) or
Röschti is a
Swiss dish consisting mainly of
potatoes. It was originally a common
breakfast eaten by farmers in the
canton of Bern, but today is eaten all over Switzerland and also in many restaurants in the western world. Many Swiss people consider rösti a
national dish. Today, rather than considering it a complete breakfast, it is more commonly served to accompany other dishes such as "Spinat und Spiegelei" (
spinach and
fried eggs, sunny side up),
cervelas or
Fleischkäse. It is also a dish one can order in most restaurants to replace the standard side dish of any given meal.