The Best Restaurants in 8004 Zurich
At EquiTable, Julian Marti cooks with fair-trade, regional and organic ingredients. The surprise menus with four to seven courses are excellently composed. A small, stylish room, relaxed service and a wine pairing with recognisable character.
At Gamper, Marius Frehner skilfully pays tribute to the best - often biodynamic - ingredients in Switzerland. Four-course dishes with precise flavours, a great deal of skill and no frills. Only ingredients that make sense are used on the puristically presented plates.
The Marktküche is considered a pioneer of plant-based cuisine in Zurich. Here, imaginative menus are created that put vegetables in the leading roles and also impress meat eaters. As popular as ever - if you come in the evening without a reservation, you'll need a lot of luck.
Peruvian restaurant on the trendy Bullingerplatz. The menu offers a journey through the colourful and aromatic cuisine of the South American country, spiced up with fusion elements. Everything is served in small plates, so you can savour as much as possible.
In the centre of Kreis 4, Convivio shows how to serve regional and seasonal quality in an uncomplicated way. The menu is small and refined, the four-course surprise menu is a safe bet. The wine list surprises every day and it feels like dining with friends.
The restaurant, run by cult chef Elif Oskan, serves aromatic and colourful dishes to share. Here, authentic Turkish cuisine is combined with a metropolitan flair. Thanks to the hospitality, you will not only be full, but also happy.
Natural wines, transparent production - here, only wines whose values are shared by the Silex team are served on the plate and in the glass. A tasting menu is served in the evening. Those with a smaller appetite can order à la carte. And the wine list leaves nothing to be desired.
Beyond pasta clichés, this Kreis 4 spot offers inventive Italian cuisine with a provenance-conscious basis. The glamorous, all-Italian wine selection is impressive across the board. The ambience is sophisticated and unaffectedly warm.
The former bank now serves coffee and prosecco instead of money. From morning to evening, there's something for everyone. Most of the dishes are inspired by the Middle East, with plated dishes such as shawarma or mezze to share, such as koftas and falafel.
At Gaijin Izakaya, Asian soul food crossover meets casual izakaya flair. Char-grilled dishes, classics such as Korean pork belly with egg or grilled octopus bring umami to the plate in the perfect balance between tradition and creativity.
A friendly, small restaurant where the pasta is homemade and the classics of Italian cuisine are served with a good portion of finesse. The excellent bistecca fiorentina and a nice selection of grilled fish round off the menu.
Il Giglio offers no-frills, seasonal Italian cuisine. A reasonably priced three-course menu is served for lunch. While il Capo, Vito, is happy to make recommendations, Patricia Giglio conjures up dolci "fatti in casa" on the plate. Buonissimo.
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.
Più serves penisola classics in the urban space of the former Sihlpost. The pizza dough is left to rest for 48 hours and the pasta is served fresh. Special: the nostalgic telephones on the walls. Loud, lively, Italian - and pretty good too.
In the centre of Kreis 4, the Eichhörnli serves hearty Swiss cuisine of a high standard. Rösti, veal liver or entrecôte "Café de Paris" are classics, prepared with care and good products. Casual neighbourhood charm meets precise, handcrafted cuisine.
For a short holiday at Italia - honest Italian cuisine à la Osteria with excellent products. The unpretentious restaurant with its cosy garden makes you want to come back several times a week. Quality is the be-all and end-all here, whether it's cheese, meat or wine.
This is where Italian bistro cuisine meets Zurich coolness. Perfect pasta just like from your nonna, vino with a bite and a cosy atmosphere. If you end up here, you'll want to stay a little longer - and you're guaranteed to get a taste for it, at the latest with the fantastic cocktail menu!
In Chinese, "Hongxi" means "sow goose flying west". Here it lands in Zwinglistrasse - with the best dim sum, xiaolongbao, spare ribs and Szechuan chicken in town; sometimes surprising, always very good. To finish, homemade jasmine tea beckons.
At D'Aurora, the select menu shines with fresh, creative Italian dishes - tutto fatto in casa! Whether for a business lunch or a heavenly tiramisu, the curated wine list surprises with many small producers in addition to the well-known names.
Meat loaf or meatballs are on the small menu and these are popular. Vegetarians and vegans are also spoilt with creative dishes, such as artichoke ravioli. Both families and Champagne drinkers appreciate this charming restaurant.