Restaurants in Zurich
Zurich Altstadt offers a real mix, from Thai curries at Blue Monkey to fine dining at 700-year-old Haus Zum Rüden. Enjoy Swiss classics at beamed Bierhalle Kropf or metre-long sausages with foaming beer at the Zeughauskeller. Fashionable Zuri-West has tapas at El Parador and sushi at Sala of Tokyo. Dine on Mediterranean flavours at converted mill Blaue Ente, Riesbach, or celebrate at Michelin-starred Petermann's Kunststuben in Küsnacht. The bill usually includes a 10-15% service charge.
Top-end
Expand all1. Kronenhalle - Artful dining
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Pablo Picasso, Richard Strauss and James Joyce - they all dined at Kronenhalle in Zurich's Altstadt. The elegant Biedermeier restaurant marries art with fine dining. Its panelled rooms are festooned with Miro, Picasso and Chagall originals. Savour classics such as tender veal with rösti potatoes or lighter specialities like red tuna sashimi in chandelier-lit surrounds.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-12am
Address
4, Rämistrasse, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 262 99 00
2. Blaue Ente - Waterfront Swiss fusion
Show moreOccupying a 300-year-old lakeside mill in the Riesbach district, Blaue Ente attracts an arts and media crowd as one of Zurich's smartest restaurants. Centuries-old stone walls merge seamlessly with hardwood floors and crisp white tablecloths. The Swiss menu has a Mediterranean twist with specialities from whole roast duck to crayfish in champagne sauce.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 11.30am-12.30am (closed late Jul to mid-Aug)
Address
Mühle Tiefenbrunnen, 223, Seefeldstrasse, Zurich 8008
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 388 68 40
3. Haus Zum Rüden - Gothic guild house
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On the riverfront in Zurich's Altstadt stands 700-year-old Haus Zum Rüden. The 14th-century guild house creaks under the weight of its history; particularly in the stone-walled Gothic Room with its curved wooden ceiling and wrought-iron chandeliers. The seasonally-inspired menu might feature champagne risotto with Périgord truffles or duck breast in honey-ginger sauce. Reservations are essential.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-3pm & 6.30pm-12am
Address
42, Limmatquai, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 261 95 66
4. Petermann's Kunststuben - Michelin-starred French
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Often hailed Switzerland's best restaurant, Michelin-starred Petermann's Kunststube lures Zurich's food connoisseurs to the Küsnacht district with an intimate ambience and a menu that reads like culinary poetry. Imaginatively presented dishes include French-influenced stuffed squid and beef tartare with caviar. Retreat to the flower-strewn outdoor terrace in summer. Reservations are essential.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 12pm-2pm & 7pm-12am
Address
160, Seestrasse, Küsnacht, Zurich 8700
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 910 07 15
5. Restaurant Wein & Dein - Six gourmet courses
Show moreHoused in a 350-year-old farmhouse in the Höngg district, Restaurant Wein & Dein contrasts original beams with contemporary art, attracting 30-somethings with a love of fine food. The six-course menu might feature Italian-style beef braised in red wine followed by semi-freddo gingerbread. The bulging wine cellar shelters over 1,000 bottles from Amarone to Pinot Grigio.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm & 6pm-11pm; Sat 5pm-11pm
Address
22, Regensdorferstrasse, Zurich 8049
Telephone
+41 (0) 43 311 56 33
Mid-range
Expand all6. Segantini - Contemporary Swiss dining
Show moreThe ethos behind Segantini in Zürich's Altstadt is fresh, seasonal and homemade. Traditional Swiss dishes are served in a contemporary setting of crisp white tablecloths, colourful artwork and fresh cut flowers. Leave room for the delicious, chocolaty desserts. The restaurant also has a leafy garden for outdoor dining.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Fri 11am-2pm & 6pm-12am; Sat 6pm-12am
Address
120, Ankerstrasse, Zurich 8004
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 241 07 00
7. Sala of Tokyo - Authentic Japanese
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Sala of Tokyo in the trendy Zuri-West district fuses Swiss architecture with Japanese minimalism. Dark wood panelling contrasts with pristine white tablecloths and translucent screens. The friendly staff bring lacquer trays piled with sushi, beef teriyaki and sashimi to young partygoers before they hit the nearby bars and clubs. Dine alfresco in the vine-clad courtyard.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Fri 11.45am-2.30pm & 6pm-10.45pm; Sat 6pm-10.45pm
Address
29, Limmatstrasse, Zurich 8005
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 271 52 90
8. Giesserei - Post-industrial setting
Show more Once a metal factory, the Giesserei in Zurich-Oerlikon has been reincarnated as a funky restaurant attracting an alternative crowd. With high ceilings and bare stone walls, the restaurant exudes post-industrial flair. The innovative three-course menu changes daily and might include organic pork with sage-glühwein (mulled wine) jus or Thai-style tuna with wasabi mash.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12pm-2pm & 5pm-11pm; Sat 5pm-11pm
Address
108, Birchstrasse, Zurich 8050
Telephone
+41 (0) 43 205 10 10
9. El Parador - Tapas and toreros
Show moreEl Parador is an authentic Spanish bodega (wine cellar) in the fashionable Zuri-West district. Pictures of strapping toreros (bullfighters) and flamenco dancers hang from the wood-panelled walls. Join groups of friends and local couples to enjoy specialities like wafer-thin Serrano ham, garlicky squid or salt cod with white beans, washed back with full-bodied Rioja wine.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm & 6pm-12am, Sat 6pm-12am
Address
43, Luisenstrasse, Zurich 8005
Telephone
+41 (0) 43 366 88 85
10. Blue Monkey - Bangkok spices
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Housed in the medieval tailors' guild house in the Altstadt, Blue Monkey brings the atmosphere and aromas of Bangkok to Zurich. Hardwood floors, spotlighting and red chilli motifs give the split-level restaurant a modern edge. Locals come for the consistently delicious Thai cuisine, which includes yellow curries with roasted scallops and spicy papaya salads.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 6pm-12am
Address
3, Stüssihofstatt, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 261 76 18
11. Restaurant Kindli - Old World charm
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A pilgrims' refuge since 1474, Hotel Kindli's restaurant in the Altstadt welcomes a mix of locals and city workers, especially at lunchtimes. Candlelight, leather banquettes and panelled walls graced with paintings by Swiss artist Hanny Fries create a warm feel. Fresh, well-balanced flavours abound: from truffle gnocchi to chestnut tiramisu with saffron ice cream.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 11.30am-11.30pm
Address
1, Pfalzgasse, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 43 888 76 76
Budget
Expand all12. Crazy Cow - Alpine fun
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The Crazy Cow in Zurich's Altstadt is a fun place to dine with friends or family. To the backbeat of yodel pop, the Swiss restaurant churns out great-value dishes such as rösti potatoes, schnitzel and raclette cheese. A quirky twist on presentation means food may arrive in an alpine slipper or a milking pail.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 6am-12.30am
Address
1, Leonhardstrasse, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 261 40 55
13. Bierhalle Kropf - Swiss-German beer hall
Show moreBierhalle Kropf in Zurich's Altstadt has all the trappings of a lively Teutonic beer hall. Wood panelling, boar heads and stained-glass windows set the scene in the baroque dining hall, where efficient waiters attend to the beer-guzzling crowds. Abandon the diet to feast on Swiss-German staples like Leberknödl (liver dumplings), rösti potatoes and apple strudel.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 11.30am-11.30pm
Address
16, In Gassen, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 1 221 18 05
Transport
Paradeplatz tram
14. Tibits - Quick and easy vegetarian
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Tibits is a perennially popular vegetarian and child-friendly restaurant in the Riesbach district. Self service and a cash-only policy keep prices low and tables packed. Help yourself to tasty dishes from the food boat: from vitamin-packed juices to salads weighed by the gram. The health-conscious restaurant places emphasis on seasonal, organic produce.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 6.30am-12am, Sat 8am-12am, Sun 9am-12am
Address
2, Seefeldstrasse, Zurich 8008
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 260 32 22
15. Zeughauskeller - Medieval spirit
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The cavernous Zeughauskeller, or old armoury, in Zurich's Altstadt catapults diners back to 1487 with its original beams and chunky wood tables. Hungry punters come for the buzzing atmosphere and good-value food. Tuck into Swiss speciality sausages like the Kanonenputzer (cannon cleaner), served by the metre with lashings of potato salad and dark beer.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 11.30am-11pm
Address
28a, Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 211 26 90
