"Dogs allowed" Restaurants in Zurich
In a stylish yacht club atmosphere with a view of the lake, Mediterranean-Italian finesse meets laid-back elegance: open kitchen, green tiles, leather lounge and a unique wine list - relaxed, sophisticated, perfect for that Nice feeling on Lake 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.
Earthy, honest and narrative - that's how things are done in this restaurant. Between four and six courses are served in the evening, with vegetarian and even vegan options available on request. Whether employee, guest or producer, the team always endeavours to ensure everyone's well-being.
What a successful fusion of Franconian specialities (the delicacies from Sebastian Rösch's homeland), Swiss traditions (cordon bleu) and creative, contemporary gourmet cuisine with lots of fresh ingredients from the Alpine region! The picnic to go is a hit.
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.
On Lake Zurich in Wollishofen, Wöschi shows just how relaxed fine dining can be. Innovative surprise menus are served, precisely cooked and imaginatively realised. The glass front and lakeside terrace make it one of the best places to enjoy Zurich by the water.
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.
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.
A new flame has recently been lit in Zurich-Wiedikon: the "Char", a restaurant that plays with fire, smoke and roasted aromas. The smell is in the air as soon as you enter. There is an old pizza oven in the open kitchen, inherited from the previous owners. A real stroke of luck that now forms the heart of the concept. Flatbreads come out of it, sometimes topped with kimchi or pork belly, sometimes plain with smoked olive oil. On the recommendation of host George Kazantzis, these are dipped in tarama, an airy mousse made from fish roe and refined with leek ash. A dish with the signature of Dimitris Alexoudis, the hotel's Greek culinary virtuoso. Together with Tristan Jaensch and George Kazantzis, he forms the trio behind the "Char". The small menu is divided into Sea, Land and Garden. One dish per person is recommended from each category, perfect for sharing and discovering. As an aperitif, the spicy cardamom espresso martini sets the mood for a fiery evening. Then try your way through the menu. The Alabama wings with BBQ mayo, chili and lemon are cheeky and fiery, the octopus with grilled leek and oregano brings Mediterranean smoke, and the broccoli with tahini dressing and crunchy granola shows how much flavor there is in vegetables when you give them attention. No less impressive: the croquettes with braised pork cheek filling and basil cream. The ragout simmers for 24 hours and literally melts in the mouth. It goes well with Denavolo Dinavolino, an orange wine from Emilia-Romagna; fruity, edgy and with character. For dessert, the "Char" stays true to its line: the smokey tart with caramel and crème fraîche is classically smoky. We are on fire!
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.
"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.
Plant-based cuisine at a high level, characterised by Zizi Hattab's clear signature. In the small, quiet room, menus are created that PLAY with textures and flavours and show how exciting vegan food can be - without dogma, but with a great deal of artisanal finesse.
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.
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.
The food here is cooked the way it tastes: hearty home cooking meets Mediterranean lightness at Rosaly's. The wine list surprises with rare Swiss wines. No fuss, just pure enjoyment. A real gem for connoisseurs who value solid and refined flavours.
The whole of Zurich is looking at the new concept in the former "Brasserie Süd". The "Brasserie" is now simply crossed out on the logo - an honest statement from the founders Valentin Diem and Nenad Mlinarevic. The old concept didn't work. But does the new one work? The location remains spectacular, the tables are still covered in white cloths. The service is professional and cordial, but could be a little more present in places. Perhaps the elegant glass panes are to blame, which provide a pleasant level of privacy but make it difficult for the staff to keep an eye on things. Instead of shrimp cocktail with butter brioche, there are now antipasti, primi and secondi. New chef Andrea Vailati's food is Italian with a few international twists. Everything is served to share in the middle, typical 2025. In the antipasti, the vitello tonnato impresses with its own twist: a strong veal jus. The beef tartare with dried tomatoes, hazelnuts and Jerusalem artichoke potato chips seems a little over-composed to us. The dish would have benefited from a little more purism. The homemade pasta, on the other hand, is a highlight and perfectly al dente. The conchiglie al ragù are solid, the trombette - dyed green from the kale - with egg yolk, buffalo ricotta and chilli is simply magnificent. This is followed by a delicious veal Milanese rib eye with tartar sauce. We would have liked to see a sweet component in the pepperoni in balsamic vinegar for a little more balance. All in all, the new "SÜD" has many dishes with great potential - even so soon after opening.
Anyone who works in this kitchen must have green fingers and, ideally, a head for heights. There is actually a large herb garden on the roof of the Park Hyatt in the centre of Zurich. Another highlight: over 3000 items on the wine list.
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.
Located directly on Paradeplatz, the Carlton Restaurant & Bar combines timeless classics such as Filet Wellington, Wiener Schnitzel and flambéed Crêpes Suzette with a wine cellar that will make Romanée-Conti fans go into raptures. This is where tradition meets style in the centre of Zurich.