"Parking Space" Restaurants in Zurich
This top restaurant in the five-star hotel, The Dolder Grand, impresses all round, with the view over the city, the elegant ambience, the extremely attentive service, the select drinks menu and the fine creations from the pen of top chef Heiko Nieder.
In a stylish yacht club atmosphere with a view of the lake, Mediterranean-Italian finesse meets laid-back elegance: open kitchen, green tiles, leather lounge and a unique wine list - relaxed, sophisticated, perfect for that Nice feeling on Lake Zurich.
Fine dining with a difference: at IGNIV in Zurich, everything is on the sharing table - small courses, big themes, next-level finger food. Lovingly prepared, surprising in flavour and without etiquette. Those who share are rewarded with gastronomic delights and a pinch of playfulness.
In venerable parlours with a view of the Limmat, the cuisine is based on craftsmanship and provenance. The sauces have depth, the cooking points are just right and the service is attentive. If you get a table on the terrace, you will experience Zurich at its best.
On Lake Zurich in Wollishofen, Wöschi shows just how relaxed fine dining can be. Innovative surprise menus are served, precisely cooked and imaginatively realised. The glass front and lakeside terrace make it one of the best places to enjoy Zurich by the water.
There is hardly a more beautiful place to eat in Zurich: on the edge of the forest, between vegetable patches and fruit trees. blooms in the garden of The Dolder Grand only opens its "doors" when the weather is fine in summer. Vegan fine dining is served, and some of the ingredients are home-grown.
Casa Ferlin - that's tried and tested Italian comfort. City-famous, excellent home-made ravioli, veal fillet refined with citrus and meltingly heavenly chocolate mousse. Elegance and reliability characterise this family kitchen with tradition.
Just outside the city centre, Da Angela conjures up authentic Italian cuisine with great attention to detail and good produce. Guests are warmly welcomed both inside the beautiful restaurant and on the marvellous terrace.
Located directly on Paradeplatz, the Carlton Restaurant & Bar combines timeless classics such as Filet Wellington, Wiener Schnitzel and flambéed Crêpes Suzette with a wine cellar that will make Romanée-Conti fans go into raptures. This is where tradition meets style in the centre of Zurich.
The Adlisberg lies above Zurich, on the edge of the forest. There are Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, meatloaf, cordon bleu, all home-made. The ingredients often come from the neighbouring farms. In summer, meals are served on the terrace, otherwise in the parlour with a view of the countryside.
Up here you can look out over Zurich: the view is breathtaking! Modern design meets regional cuisine - with creative ideas and an elegant touch. From early to late, there are treasures on the plate here. Great all round. Especially recommended: Fleischvogel, a classic at Saltz.
Guests can enjoy the view of Lake Zurich, the city and the vineyard from the terrace of the Sonnenberg restaurant. A three-course menu is offered on Sundays and a green-egg grill is available. The menu combines Swiss traditions and international cuisine.
The Ziegelhütte offers quality and regionality. Whole animals, which they prefer to buy from neighbours, are processed themselves. The restaurant has its own vegetable garden and the team collects edible produce from the forest and meadows. In winter, it smells of wood-fired bread.
Chez Smith in Zurich's Binz district is the meeting place for wine lovers and gourmets. With over 1600 wines from the Smith&Smith range and Mediterranean dishes such as fresh pasta, tapas and seasonal menus, it offers pure indulgence. Perfect for aperitifs or dinner.
Perched high above Zurich, the Obere Triemli has been a place to eat, drink and swap stories with a view of the city for decades - cult status included. Everyone meets here, from hikers to night owls, and people rarely go home after just one glass.
Following Vreni Giger's departure, a new team has been cooking since January 2025. The view is still fantastic and the cuisine is rooted in the region and creatively interpreted. The "Züriberg Beizli" is available at lunchtime and in the early evening, while "Comfort Fine Dining" is served in the evening.
All that's missing is the fresh sea breeze, otherwise you'll feel like you're on holiday on the Côte d'Azur here at the Seerose. French-Mediterranean cuisine, white décor and blue summer umbrellas - the Seerose invites you to linger for several hours. An absolute hotspot in summer.
Italianità is a way of life here, and no wonder, as the restaurant is part of the Bindella family. In addition to Jean-Luc Boutilly's dishes, the location with its light-flooded room is impressive. It is a quiet oasis in the centre of the vibrant city.
Helvetia brings cosmopolitan flair to the centre of Zurich. The cuisine is modern and cosmopolitan without denying its Swiss roots. The elegant, calm ambience creates a place that stands for uncomplicated yet sophisticated enjoyment.
In the Stapferstube, host Giovanni Rizzo takes time for his guests and celebrates Italian delights. Brasato or knuckle of pork, but also fresh seafood and homemade pasta are lovingly presented and accompanied by wines from the Old World.