Must-see restaurants in Canton of Zürich

  • Bar Basso

    Zürich

    This beautifully renovated town house is now a canal-side Italian restaurant. Offering various pasta and meat dishes, its speciality is superb wood-fired…

  • Les Halles

    Zürich

    Rammed to the rafters with vintage knicknacks, this is one of several shabby-chic bar-restaurants in Kreis 5's formerly derelict factory buildings. Sit…

  • Gelati am See

    Zürich

    When temperatures rise, locals take the challenge of finding the perfect gelato seriously. You'll come pretty darn close at this lakefront cart, which has…

  • Café Zähringer

    Zürich

    This old-school alternative cafe serves mostly organic, vegetarian food around communal tables inside or on the tree-shaded sidewalk out front. It has…

  • Burgermeister

    Zürich

    Burgermeister dishes up seriously satisfying burgers – all homemade with Swiss beef and tangy sauces. For a dash of spice go for the chilli cheeseburger…

  • Giesserei

    Zürich

    This former factory in Oerlikon is a winner with its edgy post-industrial vibe and pared-down menu (three starters, three mains and three desserts). The…

  • Restaurant Kreis 6

    Zürich

    Whether you dine beneath the whitewashed vaulting or, in summer, the shady pergola, this is a charming and romantic spot for Mediterranean dishes in…

  • Restaurant Zum Kropf

    Zürich

    Notable for its historic interior, with wood panelling, marble columns, stained glass and ceiling murals, Kropf has been favoured by locals since 1888 for…

  • Azzurro

    Zürich

    You'd be hard pushed to find better pizza in Zürich than those at Azzurro, which are wafer-thin, crisp and wagon-wheel sized. Friendly service further…

  • Raclette Stube

    Zürich

    For the quintessential Swiss cheese experiences – fondue and raclette – pop by this warm and welcoming restaurant, which has three branches around town.

  • Kafi für dich, exterior

    Kafi fürDich

    Zürich

    Next to the lovely Bäckeranlage park, artsy Kafi fürDich has a small but tasty menu of homemade quiches, fresh filled paninis and Italian-inspired meals…

  • Razzia

    Zürich

    Chandeliers, neoclassical friezes and frescoed ceilings create an elegant backdrop in this stunningly restored theatre. The atmosphere and dinner prices…

  • Restaurant Markthalle

    Zürich

    Sandwiched between the markets and shops of Zürich's trendy Viadukt shopping strip, this place makes a convenient pit stop for lunch, dinner or a snack…

  • Gelati Tellhof

    Zürich

    Memories of Italian summer nights are evoked at Gelati Tellhof. The tiny shop is decorated in various shades of pastel pink and blue but the ice-cream bar…

  • Prétôt Delikatessen

    Zürich

    When it's time for a picnic, this decades-old purveyor of fine sausages makes a perfect supply base. Grab one of their ready-made sandwiches, or simply…

  • Restaurant Reithalle

    Zürich

    Fancy eating in the stables? At these boisterous converted barracks, the walls are still lined with the cavalry horses’ feeding and drinking troughs, but…