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Chez Smith

Wine Bar in the Restaurant
international
Switzerland
92
Falstaff Bar Guide 2026 - Wine bars

Chez Smith combines everything the aperitif heart desires: fresh tapas, cocktails and long drinks. These are accompanied by selected wines from the more than 60-page menu, to be enjoyed at the bar, at the chef's table with a view of the kitchen or on the leafy terrace.

48 /50 Wine offer
18 /20 Service
18 /20 Food
8 /10 Style
89
Falstaff Magazine Switzerland No. 9/2024 - Six pack

"Chez Smith" instead of "Smith and De Luma". The new concept in Zurich-Binz is a down-to-earth neighbourhood pub. If you feel like it, just drop in for a glass of wine. Those who want to can enjoy a cozy evening with friends. Porcini mushroom croquetas to start and a glass of Champagne. The restaurant offers 25 wines by the glass, from a simple aperitif wine for 7 francs to a mature Bordeaux for 21 francs. The crunchy slice of sourdough bread with Cantabrian XXL anchovies on Jersey butter is eaten too quickly, so we have to have another. And another one later. And in the meantime, the bottle from the 1700-item attractively priced wine list: Hallau Haalde 2014, a Pinot Noir from Markus Ruch for 95 francs. Decanting? With pleasure. Thanks to the excellent olive oil, the linguine alle vongole, the pasta has a wonderful bite. Then it's time to reach into the nostalgia box: Fish fingers with parsley potatoes and creamed spinach - pure childhood memories! However, the chef does not use a frozen product, but takes a fresh fillet of cod, and coats it in crispy breadcrumbs. With a dish like this, stories and discussions about the former favourite dishes from home are guaranteed. Only the choice of cheese to accompany the last sip of Pinot (what a great wine from the difficult year 2014!) is not quite as stylish as we had expected. Nevertheless, Zurich could certainly do with more neighbourhood pubs with good cuisine like this.

44 /50 Food
17 /20 Service
20 /20 Wine
8 /10 Style
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Falstaff Restaurant & Pub Guide 2026

Chez Smith in Zurich's Binz district is the meeting place for wine lovers and gourmets. With over 1600 wines from the Smith&Smith range and Mediterranean dishes such as fresh pasta, tapas and seasonal menus, it offers pure indulgence. Perfect for aperitifs or dinner.

44 /50 Food
18 /20 Service
19 /20 Beverage
9 /10 Style
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Mid-range
Cold dishes
Cigar smoking allowed
Warm Dishes
Outdoor Dining Area
Payment Conditions: Credit Card, Debit Card, Cash, NFC
Food & Snacks for Sale
Parking Space
Dogs allowed
Barrier-free
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