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1. George Bar & Grill
$$$ | Kreis 1 |Walking into George feels like stepping into a Don Draper–hosted cocktail party—the swanky penthouse space is decorated in vivid geometric patterns and warm wood, with pops of tangerine and turquoise, and the chic crowd is buzzing. The meat-centric menu is a mix of grilled fare and comfort dishes. Bartenders are shaking up both classic and new, creative cocktails, and there is often live music.
Sihlstr. 50, Zürich, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland044-4445060Known For
- Lively, hip atmosphere
- Terrace and large windows with stunning views of the city below
- Midcentury modern interiors
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2. Haus zum Rüden
$$$ | Kreis 1 |The most ambitious of the city's many Zunfthaus dining places, this fine restaurant is also the most spectacular, with a wooden barrel-vaulted ceiling and 30-foot beams, beneath which you can enjoy such innovative entrées as lobster-coconut bisque with dried prawns and mango, or sautéed goose liver. Slick modern improvements—including a glassed-in elevator—manage to blend intelligently with the ancient decor and old-world chandeliers. The river views are especially impressive at night; ask for a window table. The ground-floor bar also offers light lunch refreshments.
Limmatquai 42, Zürich, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland044-2619566Known For
- Old-world elegance
- Impeccable service
- Well-prepared Swiss and European fare
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3. Kronenhalle
$$$ | Kreis 1 |From Stravinsky, Brecht, and Joyce to Nureyev, Deneuve, and Saint Laurent, this beloved landmark has always drawn a stellar crowd. Every panel of gleaming wood wainscoting frames artworks by Picasso, Braque, Miró, Chagall, or Matisse, collected by Gustav Zumsteg, whose mother, Hulda, owned the restaurant from 1921 until her death in 1985. The tradition is carried on by the family trust, and robust old-school cooking is still served in hefty portions: veal steak in morel sauce, duck à l'orange with red cabbage, and Späetzle, all delivered from a silver trolley. Unless you're a recognizable celebrity, make sure to insist on a table in the main dining room; ordinary mortals are otherwise seated in a less exciting room upstairs.
Rämistr. 4, Zürich, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland044-2629900Known For
- Old-world charm and elegance
- Stunning art collection
- Traditional Swiss fare
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4. Bodega Española
$$ | Kreis 1 |The coats of arms of old Spanish provinces and garlands of onions and garlic line the dark-paneled interior of this upstairs Niederdorf restaurant, specializing in big steaks, seafood, omelets, and paella. Be sure to sample the excellent house Rioja (a Spanish wine specialty shop adjoins, so the choice is extensive). The lively downstairs bar serves amazing tapas, great for lunch. The waiters all come from the old country, so they know what they're talking about.
Münsterg. 15, Zürich, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland044-2512310Known For
- Spanish tapas and dishes like paella
- Lively downstairs bar
- Neighborhood feel
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5. Boucherie AuGust
$$ | Kreis 1 |Meat is the name of the game at this deli-inspired restaurant with private booths and terrazzo floors, where grass-fed game is sourced directly from Swiss butchers and farmers. Classics include leberkäese (meat loaf), homemade pâtés, gelatinous terrines, aspics, air-cured mountain meat, and steak pies. Vegans can always expect one or two dishes on the rotating menu to keep the whole table happy.
Rennweg 1, Zürich, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland44-2242828Known For
- Local butcher-sourced meats
- Leberkäese (meat loaf)
- Deli-style sandwiches
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6. Confiserie Sprüngli
$ | Kreis 1 |Zürich's iconic confectionery, this landmark chocolatier and café for wealthy Bahnhofstrasse habitués concocts excellent seasonal truffles and pastries, though it's most famed for its Luxemburgerli, small cream-filled macaroon-style cookies. Good, plain hot lunches, sandwiches, and salads are also served, as are hot chocolates and coffees. There are also branches at the Hauptbahnhof, on Löwenplatz, and at Zürich airport.
Paradepl., Zürich, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland044-2244711Known For
- Variety of desserts and chocolates
- Lively atmosphere
- Great people-watching
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7. Felix Café am Bellevue
$ | Kreis 1 |Elaborate ice-cream sundaes and cakes, to eat in or take out, are the specialty here.
Bellevuepl. 5, Zürich, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland044-2518060Known For
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8. H. Schwarzenbach
$ | Kreis 1 |Inhale tempting smells from around the world at this old-style, open-bin store where oak shelves are lined with coffee, dried fruits, nuts, and grains.
Münsterg. 19, Zürich, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland044-2611315Known For
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9. IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada
$$$ | Kreis 1 |Swiss chef Andreas Caminada has long lured Zurichers to Schloss Schauenstein in Canton Graubünden, and now they need not travel for his food thanks to a new branch of IGNIV (one of three in Switzerland) located in a cobblestoned corner of the Altstadt. A svelte dining room with velvet couches and long silver curtains hint at chef Daniel Zeindlhofer’s theatrical cuisine, which includes such dishes as oeufsà la royale with gold flake, venison with cranberries and prunes in cream, and fluffy duck mousse served with fluffier slabs of homemade brioche.
Marktg. 17, Zürich, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland44-2661010Known For
- Swiss locavore dining
- Creative cocktails
- Playful, beautifully presented dishes
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10. Reithalle
$$ | Kreis 1 |In a downtown theater complex behind Bahnhofstrasse, this old military riding stable now does its duty as a noisy and popular restaurant where its past is plain to see, with candles perched on the mangers and beams. Young locals share long tables to sample international specialties—from curry to ostrich tenderloin—many of them vegetarian, as well as an excellent list of open wines from all over the world listed on the blackboard. In summer the courtyard is lined with communal tables.
Gessnerallee 8, Zürich, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland044-2120766Known For
- Lively young crowd
- Good list of wines by the glass
- Summer beer garden
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11. Restaurant Oepfelchammer
$$ | Kreis 1 |Dating from 1801, and once the haunt of Zürich's beloved writer Gottfried Keller, this lively restaurant serves traditional meat dishes—Geschnetzeltes Kalbfleisch—lightened up with fresh seasonal vegetables and a champagne sauce. One section is a dark and heavily graffitied wine bar, with sagging timbers and slanting floors; there are also two welcoming little dining rooms with coffered ceilings and plenty of carved oak and damask—choose the cozy, charming Gaststube (not the more staid Stübli). It's always packed, and service can be slow, so stake out a table and plan to spend the evening. Guests who succeed in swinging around the room's famous wooden rafters three times win free wine for their table. You'd be amazed at the number of diners who make the attempt.
Rindermarkt 12, Zürich, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland044-2512336Known For
- Tongue-in-cheek attitude
- Traditional Swiss fare
- Lively, often crowded, atmosphere
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12. Sternen Grill
$ | Kreis 1 |At lunchtime the line for its legendary take-out bratwurst sausages snakes out along a neighboring street, but it moves quickly, because the choice is relatively limited and most choose the freshly grilled veal sausage (bratwurst) or pork-based Cervelat. Once handed your order, grab a traditional large Bürli bread roll and some in-house spicy mustard from the front counter, then sit at the Sternen Grill’s tables or wander across to the Sechseläutenplatz, with its wide-open space in front of the Opernhaus, before strolling to the lakefront. Upstairs the Sternen Grill offers sit-down service and a wider menu. A long table winding around the outside balcony provides the perfect chance for people-watching as you gaze down onto a bustling tram hub.
Theaterstr. 22, Zürich, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland43-2682080Known For
- Take-out bratwurst sausages and homemade mustard
- Friendly service
- Bustling vibe
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13. Swiss Chuchi
$$ | Kreis 1 |Right on the Niederdorf's main square, Hirschenplatz, this squeaky-clean Swiss-kitsch restaurant has an airy, modern decor, with Alpine-rustic chairs. It serves good home-cooked national specialties: Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, Rösti, Leberli, bratwurst, schnitzel, and battered fish with French fries and tartar sauce—the gang's all here. An added attraction if you're visiting in summer: fondue and raclette (melted cheese served with small potatoes in their skins, pickled pearl onions, and gherkins), usually winter dishes, are served year-round. Excellent lunch menus are rock-bottom cheap and served double quick. There's outdoor seating on the cobblestone pedestrian square in warm weather.
Roseng. 10, Zürich, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland044-2669696Known For
- Traditional Swiss dishes
- Central location
- Popular with tourists
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14. Veltliner Keller
$$$ | Kreis 1 |Though its rich, carved-wood decor borrows from Graubündner Alpine culture, this dining spot is no tourist trap. There is a definite emphasis on the heavy and the meaty, but the kitchen is flexible and reasonably deft with more modern favorites as well: seafood in saffron sauce, chopped veal with mixed mushrooms, and delicious fruit sorbets. The house, built in 1325 and functioning as a restaurant since 1551, has always stored Italian-Swiss Valtellina wines, which were carried over the Alps to Zürich.
Schlüsselg. 8, Zürich, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland044-2254040Known For
- Substantial dishes
- Charming Alpine decor
- Accommodating staff
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15. Zum Grünen Glas
$$ | Kreis 1 |This French-inclined international restaurant in a quiet corner of the Niederdorf is part of the trend toward lighter food and portions that don't overflow your plate. You might try beef tartare with wasabi and mango chutney, or lamb curry in yogurt-mint sauce, then finish with a creamy slice of napoleon. Wainscoting, parquet floors, and crisp white tablecloths make for a comfortable dining room; an outside courtyard is open in summer.
Untere Zäune 15, Zürich, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland044-2516504Known For
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16. Zunfthaus zur Waag
$$$ | Kreis 1 |With its magnificent Renaissance-inspired facade, this airy guildhall, with whitewashed woodwork and leaded-glass windows looking out to the Fraumünster, remains a lovely place to dine on such seasonal dishes as fillet of perch in almond butter with spinach, or sliced veal and Rösti. The Zunft-Saal (guildhall) is a pinewood showpiece, which greatly outshines the main restaurant—a rather dull Biedermeier room. To drink in the impressive architecture, opt for outside tables on the edge of the cobblestone square in warm weather.
Münsterhof 8, Zürich, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland044-2169966Known For
- Impressive architecture
- Excellent service
- Swiss classics
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