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.
Kronenhalle
Artful dining
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.
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Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-12am
Address
4, Rämistrasse, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 262 99 00
Blaue Ente
Waterfront Swiss fusion
Occupying 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.
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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
Haus Zum Rüden
Gothic guild house
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.
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Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-3pm & 6.30pm-12am
Address
42, Limmatquai, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 261 95 66
Petermann's Kunststuben
Michelin-starred French
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.
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Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 12pm-2pm & 7pm-12am
Address
160, Seestrasse, Küsnacht, Zurich 8700
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 910 07 15
Restaurant Wein & Dein
Six gourmet courses
Housed 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.
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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
Segantini
Contemporary Swiss dining
The 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.
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Opening Hours
Tue-Fri 11am-2pm & 6pm-12am; Sat 6pm-12am
Address
120, Ankerstrasse, Zurich 8004
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 241 07 00
Sala of Tokyo
Authentic Japanese
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.
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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
Giesserei
Post-industrial setting
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.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12pm-2pm & 5pm-11pm; Sat 5pm-11pm
Address
108, Birchstrasse, Zurich 8050
Telephone
+41 (0) 43 205 10 10
El Parador
Tapas and toreros
El 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.
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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
Blue Monkey
Bangkok spices
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.
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Opening Hours
Daily 6pm-12am
Address
3, Stüssihofstatt, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 261 76 18
Restaurant Kindli
Old World charm
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.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 11.30am-11.30pm
Address
1, Pfalzgasse, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 43 888 76 76
Crazy Cow
Alpine fun
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.
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Opening Hours
Daily 6am-12.30am
Address
1, Leonhardstrasse, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 261 40 55
Bierhalle Kropf
Swiss-German beer hall
Bierhalle 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.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 11.30am-11.30pm
Address
16, In Gassen, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 1 221 18 05
Transport
Paradeplatz tram
Tibits
Quick and easy vegetarian
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.
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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
Zeughauskeller
Medieval spirit
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.
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Opening Hours
Daily 11.30am-11pm
Address
28a, Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 211 26 90
