The 10 best restaurants around sights in Zurich
The Bauernschänke is located in the centre of the Rindermarkt. Instead of classics, original dishes such as king mackerel with radicchio or the famous pork belly gröstl in lettuce are served - all to share or in the five-course surprise menu. The wine list includes many natural wines.
The Neue Taverne is a hotspot for lovers of plant-based cuisine. The cuisine here is so refined and flavoursome that even carnivores will be amazed. The restaurant in Zurich's old town combines tradition and modern design. Innovative range of drinks.
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.
Host Anna Zimmermann hits the pulse of the times with Lotti. Meat tigers and vegetable fans get their money's worth here. The food is cooked on the large wood-fired grill. The dishes to share make the evening an uncomplicated pleasure. Exciting wine selection.
A trattoria unlike any other in the picture book. However, the Italian specialities do not steal the show: Cicchetti, polpette, fritto misto, panzanella, gnudi, tagliata and scroppino are homemade here and taste like you're on holiday.
The Kunsthaus Bar on Heimplatz is the place to finish off after the exhibition. There are carefully selected wines in the glass and uncomplicated dishes on the plates. Anyone sitting here has a view of the hustle and bustle on the square and is close to Zurich's cultural pulse.
The longing for the French-speaking part of Switzerland is satisfied here with Vaud specialities and a varied, excellent selection of wines - in the middle of Zurich. You should definitely try the fluffy cheese malakoffs and the hearty Vaud cabbage sausage with leek.
A cosy restaurant with a good selection of wines and fine classics such as pulp salad, branzino in a salt crust or ossobuco with polenta. Lovers of Italian pasta will not miss out here either, the pasta polpettine is delicious. Indulgence all along the line.
One of the most popular spots on Lake Zurich in summer: Michél Peclard's Pumpstation serves uncomplicated grilled dishes, cool drinks and a view that makes every sunset even more beautiful. If you manage to get a table here, you'll be happy to stay longer than planned.