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The 10 best Italian restaurants in Zurich

Whether it's with pizza, pasta or pesce, but certainly with dolce vita: Zurich celebrates Italian culture with a variety of authentic cuisines from boot heel to shank. The Falstaff editorial team has compiled the best restaurants for you.

Gandria in Zurich's Seefeld district stands for creative Italian cuisine that rethinks tradition. Seasonal produce is used to create original combinations that are surprising yet familiar. The extensive wine list focuses almost entirely on wines from Italy.

Rudolfstrasse 6, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland

Anna has been one of the most popular restaurants in District 6 for a number of years now, appealing to a wide range of people with its down-to-earth and contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, modern yet cosy ambience and fine selection of wines.

Anna-Heer-Strasse 2, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland

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.

Hohlstrasse 449, 8048 Zurich, Switzerland

Ornellaia scores with its ambience: modern Tuscan flair in a listed building. Plus classic Italian cuisine. The wine list rounds it all off solidly, with quite remarkable bottles. A convincing combination. Always a safe bet in a class of its own.

St.-Anna-Gasse 2, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

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.

Stampfenbachstrasse 38, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland

The small, harmoniously Italian-style Zafferano offers a beautifully curated menu. The kitchen uses the best ingredients to create modern interpretations of classic dishes. The restaurant was created thanks to the friendship between Philipp Hildebrand and Rudi Bindella.

Limmatquai 54, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

This enoteca and restaurant is an insider tip for oenophiles. High-calibre, rare and select wines are stored in the cellar, with a special focus on wines from Italy. Modern Mediterranean cuisine is also served. The terrace is particularly lovely in summer.

Dufourstrasse 161, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland

Right next to the Paradeplatz, Bindella invites you to savour timeless Venetian delicacies. For 30 years, refined fish and pasta creations have been delighting diners in a sophisticated ambience - accompanied by a glamorous Italian wine cellar that crowns the experience.

In Gassen 6, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

Klingler's in Zurich presents Italian cuisine with a modern, urban twist. Very good ingredients and attentive preparation take centre stage. The atmosphere is elegant and lively - a place for anyone who takes Italian food seriously.

Münzplatz 3, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

Here you dine as if an Italian nonna were actually in the kitchen. Homemade pasta, tasty meat dishes or a daily changing fish dish are prepared here with passion. Of course, the right wine is also guaranteed.

Horneggstrasse 15, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland