The 10 best classic restaurants in Zurich
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.
At Baur's, the Grand Hotel bar shows how aperitif culture works today: signature drinks from all over the world, precisely mixed highballs in Japanese glasses and elegant nightcaps. Non-alcoholic creations also impress. Precision, quality and a touch of extravagance make every drink here a statement.
Didi's Frieden has long been a Zurich institution. The handwritten menu changes daily, and in the evening you can choose from three- to five-course menus or à la carte. The kitchen serves classic dishes with finesse - no show cooking, but consistent quality.
Since 1348, the Zunfthaus zum Rüden has graced the banks of the Limmat with its magnificent Gothic wooden ceiling. Despite its centuries-old history, the kitchen sets modern accents with its contemporary market cuisine. But the classics can hardly be better prepared than here.
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.
This historic guild house has been serving food since 1636. The view of the Münsterhof complements the bourgeois but not dusty restaurant perfectly. The menu features Zurich classics and creative new creations by Wojciech Grzejszczyk.
The Kronenhalle legend lives on! For 100 years, the Kronenhalle has been the institution par excellence in the city on the Limmat. The only things more famous than the works of art on its walls are the countless stars who have come and gone here. A place of pilgrimage for Zurich classics.
Above the rooftops of Bahnhofstrasse, in the elegant Beletage, Chef Martin Fencz and his team interpret classic French cuisine with an exciting Zurich twist. Fish, meat or vegetarian dishes - everything fresh, to the point and with discreet service.
This brasserie is a dream restaurant for France fans. There are classics of French cuisine: everything from snails and tartare to the classic grilled entrecôte. But also some Mediterranean and contemporary dishes - a place for everyone.
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.