"Child friendly" Restaurants in Canton Zurich
"One day I want to have a simple restaurant and cook good but uncomplicated food there." Said by many top chefs, kept by very few. A twist here, a decoration there, a little foam there. Most star chefs fail when it comes to "uncomplicated". Antonio Colaianni does not. In the trattoria of the "Restaurant Freilager", self-realization is not on the agenda, but rather lots of Italian fun for everyone. The four of us share a pizza to start - it's one of the best in town. Host Marco Però, who like Chef Colaianni has his roots in Puglia, is in a good mood and fills the round table with prosciutto di Parma freshly sliced on the Berkel machine, burrata with braised eggplant, olives and other nibbles. The vitello tonnato is just as good as it was when Colaianni was still a star chef at "Gustav" and later at "Ornellaia". Be sure to order: Maccheroni with squid ragù. It's worth the trip to Zurich-Altstetten just for this. It gets quiet at the table. Everyone is happily occupied with their main course: Wild-caught gamberoni on racy bisque, osso bucco with gremolata on perfectly sloppy saffron risotto, beef brasato. Show time at the end: the tiramisù is skillfully prepared at the table. The crispy sfogliatella with vanilla filling tastes even better. And if you still want the gourmet experience: The back room offers fine dining from Thursday to Saturday evening - including the legendary hand-rolled orecchini hand-rolled orecchiette from Mamma Colaianni.
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.
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.
Well-kept, dignified and cosy - that is the credo of the team at Restaurant Zum Pflugstein. Guests can sit in the romantic parlour, in the fireplace restaurant or in the garden with a view of the lake and choose from market-fresh dishes prepared with great care.
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.
Right on the shores of Lake Zurich, Fischer's Fritz serves fresh fish from the house fisherman and delights diners with classics such as Fischchnusperli. On the terrace, a glass of rosé under the white parasol almost feels like a holiday in Provence.
From the outside, the Rössli in Illnau looks quite inconspicuous. But if you take a look at the menu and wine list, you'll realise: Great skill is displayed here. They stick to classics from Switzerland and Austria with a Mediterranean flavour, all seasonal.
The Hotel Sonne is a real gem on Lake Zurich. Gourmets settle down on the terrace with the best view and order Zurich veal slices or refined fish and meat dishes. Regional wines are waiting to be savoured in the cellar.
The Albishaus is not a favourite excursion destination for people from near and far for nothing. Not only does it offer a wonderful ambience and a breathtaking view, but also tasty classic cuisine, sometimes enhanced by a creative touch.
It's not just the food here that's like it used to be at Grosi's - Insalata Caprese is the only surprise on the menu - but also the ambience. There is traditional Swiss cuisine at reasonable prices, plus a marvellous view of the mountains when the weather is fine.
Urban gardening is not just an empty phrase here - the restaurant team looks after one themselves. Accordingly, the dishes are made with wholesome, natural and fresh ingredients. Dining takes place under lush hanging plants, from brunch in the morning to a sophisticated dinner.
Cucina Bernoulli on Hardturmstrasse serves pizza like in bella Italia: crispy, thin and with fresh ingredients. Pasta, risotto and dolci round off the menu. The wine list is solid, the service friendly - the perfect neighbourhood pub with a holiday feeling.
Historic walls envelop the guests. In the 17th century castle, seasonal Swiss home-style cooking unfolds, accompanied by a balanced selection of wines. Vegetarian creations complement meat and fish delicacies. A timeless backdrop for enjoyable hours.
Grandma's recipes are cooked here. The hearty cuisine of yesteryear still tastes wonderful. Meat loaf, rösti and everything good that Swiss cuisine has to offer is served at Zum Buck. The annual Metzgete is a time for sausages and celebrations.
At Frohsinn, the "from farm to table" philosophy meets honest hospitality. Classics such as Leberli, cordon bleu and burgers are served - flavoured with ingredients from the restaurant's own garden. The wine list impresses with quality from the region. This is how a charming country inn works!
In the middle of Winterthur's green zone, everything at Rossberg revolves around seasonal delicacies: butcher's meat in winter, asparagus in spring, Lake Constance fish in summer and display from our own hunt in autumn. Here you can taste the season - fresh, regional, always a highlight for gourmets.
You don't have to travel to western Switzerland to enjoy a fondue. At the Fribourger Fonduestübli, you can enjoy genuine Western Swiss cheese specialities in the middle of Zurich. Whether it's a creamy fondue moitié-moitié or one with pure Vacherin - here you can enjoy a classic stir-fry and a cosy feast.
At the Rössli in Winterthur, the food remains approachable and charming: the legendary "Elefantenohr" (elephant's ear) brings a pure pub feeling, while the Fischer-Chörbli provides a summery atmosphere. There are also seasonal dishes and a selection of open wines that invite you to linger in the neighbourhood.