"Dogs allowed" Restaurants in Zurich
The creations that Heiko Nieder presents to his guests are characterized by an impressive spectrum of aromas. He finds the ingredients and inspiration for his six- or eight-course tasting menu all over the world. Of course, the wine list is also spectacular.
At EquiTable, sustainable gastronomy is celebrated at the highest level. Almost everything on offer here comes from the region and is sourced directly from the producer. Add to that an exciting wine list and attentive, unobtrusive service - what more could you want?
Maison Manesse stays true to its moto of "Fun Fine Dining." Under chef Benjamin Plsek, seasonal ingredients become works of art on the plate, with surprising twists. Despite the double star, service is casual, informal, and cordial.
At parkhuus in the Park Hyatt Hotel, sustainability is close to chef Tarik Lange's heart. He mainly uses ingredients from local forests, meadows and waters, even herbs from his own roof garden. His creative dishes nevertheless retain a down-to-earth feel.
At the club restaurant in Kreis 5, changing dishes are served on small plates for sharing. Whether homemade ravioli, guinea fowl with fennel carpaccio, or flambéed sturgeon: At Josef, every dish impresses with its balance and flavour.
The Neue Taverne in the Old Town offers a neighbourhood atmosphere and contemporary plant-based cuisine in a sharing menu concept of the highest standard. The nature-based wine list and emphasis on vegetables make the Neue Taverne a delightful experience for all.
The cooking at Rechberg is brutally local, using only ingredients that were already available in Zurich in 1837. Dried shavings become seasoning components, forgotten vegetables become the star of the evening, and the wine treasure list includes one or two Swiss trouvaille.
The Bauernschänke deliberately offers small dishes to share. So you can taste the whole range of cuisine. The dishes are seasonal and complex, yet uncomplicated. There is also an exciting wine list with around 250 labels for every taste.
Both the décor of Gamper Restaurant and Marius Frehner's authentic seasonal cuisine are restrained in the best sense of the word. If you cook like he does, the quality of the ingredients must be right, because they are always the focus of his menus.
The Sala of Tokyo is considered the oldest Japanese restaurant in Switzerland. Since 1981, traditional dishes from the land of the setting sun have been served here, in the heart of Zurich. Whether shabu shabu, sushi, sashimi or tempura, everything tastes authentic and good here.
Peace reigns at Didi's and his team's - and right in the middle of the city center. Whether in the secluded garden or the elegant dining room, Didi Bruna's Mediterranean-inspired cuisine is worth a visit all year round. The seasonal dishes on the small menu change often.
Marktküche has stood for meat-free fine dining in Zurich since 2014. Owner Tobias Hoesli cooks a creative, frequently changing vegan surprise menu using seasonal vegetables, mostly from the region. The wine list also has many exciting items.
LaSalle in the Schiffbau presents itself as a modern glass cube in the middle of the historic shipbuilding hall. Here, guests enjoy French and Italian dishes and fine wines. The bar is the meeting place before and after theatre performances and concerts.
At Bianchi, the fish is always fresh - no wonder, since the fishmonger behind it is Bianchi, who runs the restaurant together with Bindella. In the elegant restaurant on the Limmat, Italian Lucio Paiano cooks top-class Mediterranean fish cuisine.
Da Angela is an oasis of tranquillity on the outskirts of the city. In the large garden or elegant dining room you can enjoy classic Italian cuisine and attentive service. The homemade pasta is particularly popular. It's accompanied by a curated selection of Italian wines.
DAR has a special double meaning: in Moroccan, the word means "house," in Spanish, "give". In this restaurant, Zineb Hattab honours her Moroccan roots, but often adds a Spanish touch to the dishes. All dishes and drinks are vegan.
At the cozy Lotti, it's quite possible to forget the hustle and bustle of downtown Zurich for a moment. Warm hosts, delicious coffee, a small lunch menu, and meat and vegetables from the wood-fired grill in the evening. Enjoyment can be this simple and delicious.
Silex is named after the legendary wine of Didier Dagueneau. This creates expectations for the wine list that are not disappointed. The cuisine is also excellent: the best produce, mostly from the Zurich area, are combined in an innovative way.