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Read MoreAuGust
AuGust, a rustic butchery, is located just outside of the Widder Hotel. Dark, natural wood tables and checkerboard tiles make for a contemporary urban deli setting for the approachable classics and more adventurous items like tripe salads. The charcuterie plates...
Read MoreBindella
Tucked in a narrow, pedestrian-only lane not far from the river, Ristorante Bindella is a favorite neighborhood spot serving delicious Italian food, including the freshest pastas, seafood and meat. The chef focuses on what is in season, so the menu...
Read MoreHaus Hiltl
Hiltl, the oldest vegetarian restaurant in Europe, is widely recognized as a dining mecca for herbivores. The inventive buffet (paid for according to its weight) offers cuisine ranging from German to Indian, all of which are conveniently labeled for more...
Read MoreKindli
Set in a refined townhouse off pedestrian-only Rennweg, Kindli offers Swiss cuisine prepared with seasonal ingredients. Diners will enjoy classics like geschnetzeltes (veal in bite-sized pieces) as well as fish and beef specialties. Desserts at this inviting restaurant are not...
Read MoreKronnenhalle Bar
Opened in 1921, this dark, masculine, wood-paneled space transports guests to the speakeasy era. The professional bartenders deliver classic negronis, White Russians and martinis as well as special requests from behind the gilded green marble bar. Original works by Chagall,...
Read MoreLumiere
Swiss-French cuisine is on view at this petite brasserie known for its steak-frites, which come served with exquisite, perfectly crisped pommes allumettes. For the red meat averse, the coq au vin also proves memorable. Service is lovely and the ambiance...
Read MoreRaclette Stube
This rustic, informal restaurant focuses on two quintessential Swiss dishes: raclette and cheese fondue. The enormous portions can be shared and go well with a bottle of local wine.
Read MoreRestaurant Markethalle
The Viadukt shops in Zurich, built into the old railway overpass, are not to be missed. The same can be said for Restaurant Markethalle, a delightful spot to pause between purchases for a lunch of locally sourced dishes. Plates are...
Read MoreThe Restaurant Dolder
The two-Michelin-starred The Restaurant at the Dolder Grand offers stunning views of the Alps, lake and city that are as impressive as Chef Heiko Nieder’s innovative cuisine. The amuse-bouche lunch and wine pairing allow visitors to sample many of Nieder’s...
Read MoreVorderer Sternen at the Bellevue (Sternen Grill)
Locals speed in and out of this standing room–only take-out spot for the best Wurstbrat (sausage) in Zurich. The best way to enjoy the steaming sausage is topped with spicy mustard. Know before you go: this haunt is cash-only.
Read MoreWidder Bar
Handsomely outfitted with red leather booths, 13th-century wooden beams and a backdrop of over 1,000 bottles, the Widder Bar is widely known as the “Library of Spirits.” Live jazz attracts a fun-loving crowd of people who are fueled by the...
Read MoreWidder Restaurant
Widder restaurant is led by Chef Tino Staub, who is best known for his passion for high-quality regional produce and mastery of French and Asian flavors. The menu changes daily based on what is available locally.
