The Best Restaurants in 8008 Zurich
You'll find as much Italianità at Gandria in only a few other places in Zurich. No wonder, after all, the entire kitchen brigade comes from the "bel paese". Adriano Peroncini's cuisine is classically Italian, with some modern elements. The wine list is also exciting.
The menu at Du Théâtre knows no boundaries. Here, ingredients and cooking techniques come from all over, with dishes from Italy, Thailand and Spain mixed in. The wine list features wines from all over the world, but the focus is on German Riesling.
At the centre of Ginger, two masters of their craft have been standing behind a wooden counter for 23 years, preparing sushi from selected fish according to all the rules of the art. Guests can use the silent conveyor belt to their heart's content and enjoy a sensual experience.
In the old flour mill, cooking is done with a great sense of tradition, but the dishes are modern. Much of the produce comes from the surrounding area - meat from the local farmer, fish from Lake Zurich, Swiss crayfish - and a few others from the Mediterranean region.
A classic among Zurich restaurants is the Conti. The Italian dishes here are prepared in the traditional way with great effort. Special highlights are the spaghetti all'astice with large pieces of lobster and the ravioli with roast stuffing.
Bimi is simply decorated, so nothing distracts from the quality of the dishes. It is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Zurich and offers a wide selection of classic, modern and always freshly prepared dishes from the land of the setting sun.
Anyone expecting French dishes at Brasserie Seefeld is barking up the wrong tree. Both the menu and the wine list pay homage to Sardinia's gastronomic heritage. The ambience is uncomplicated and the service very cordial.
Enoteca Riviera serves modern Italian cuisine. Luca Messina pays tribute to his roots and attaches great importance to traditional recipes, terroir and taste. The gastronomic journey, eaten optionally as a menu, is complemented by an impressive wine list.
Zurich's stunning rooftop restaurant, La Muña at La Réserve Eden au Lac, offers spectacular views of the city, lake, and mountains. Palate pleasers like ceviche, black cod with miso, and hamachi carpaccio take you on a gastronomic world tour above the clouds.
The southern Italian passion has found a home in Zurich's Seefeld. Whether homemade pasta, seafood or giant chops, every guest dines exquisitely in this beautifully prepared city oasis. This is accompanied by first-class wines with a focus on Italy.
The Amalfi is a tribute to the cuisine of Campania. Under the sculptures of sculptor Rolf Brem, you feast on Mediterranean dishes. The menu features plenty of fresh fish and seafood, homemade pasta and a selection of fine Italian wines.
The location in the former cinema hall and its fancy interior make the Razzia a unique place. The food here is excellent. There is world class modern cuisine, which gets along without rigid rules. The grill is at the centre of it all.
The cosy "Täferstube" with a Swedish stove, the secluded garden and the attentive service make the Metzg the perfect neighbourhood meeting place. Both Swiss and Spanish specialities are served. The wines, which come mainly from Spain, are a perfect accompaniment.
Der Schlüssel (The Key) is soothingly classic. The interior is restrained and elegant, the food seasonal-Helvetian and yet cosmopolitan. The menu features down-to-earth dishes made from the best produce. The wine list includes wines from Switzerland and the surrounding area.
Italian cuisine and hospitality are on offer at Totò in Seefeld, along with homemade pasta, pizza, traditional secondi and plenty of good wine. The restaurant is named after the comedian Totò, real name Antonio de Curtis, a lover of the good things in life.
Located on the picturesque Zürichhorn, in Seefeld, the Lake Side restaurant with its spacious terrace offers a magnificent view. The menu is characterized by dishes with ingredients from the sea, and on Sundays an extensive brunch beckons.
In summer, the whole of Zurich gathers at the pavilion by the lake, the pumping station. Here you can drink and barbecue: vegetables, sausage, but above all the famous “Pumpi-Spiess”. The food – like the service and the atmosphere – is relaxed and uncomplicated.
The Café Kornsilo in the Mühle Tiefenbrunnen is a meeting place for people from the neighbourhood. People meet here for a coffee, lunch or brunch at the weekend. There is uncomplicated seasonal cuisine that is urban, contemporary and of course fresh and regional.