Zurich Eating: 23 Best Local Restaurants & Cafes in Zurich

Kafi Schnaps

By luzia

Any time of the day is a good time to stop at this nice place, conveniently located close to two bus stops. The place is set in a former butchery, with wooden tables and plenty of space at the windows to chat or read the papers.

by luzia

Not Guilty

Eating 5 1

By Felix

Eat happy food

Not Guilty

5

Zurichians love their life sustainable and this joint delivers exactly that: yummy food with a seasonal touch from happy animals and organic farming. The founder, formerly a pilot, has opened a first restaurant in suburban Oerlikon in 2008 and has then expanded into the city in 2013.

by Felix

Frau Gerolds Garten

Eating 20 5

By Felix

A summer night's dream

Frau Gerolds Garten

20

Ms. Gerold's Garden is where locals meet for an unpretentious beer after work or a Sunday brunch, meeting friends (only in summer, from April to October). Everyone will be there anyways, so you can even come alone.

by Felix

Ikoo

Eating 5 1

By Felix

Crammed Japanese noodle place

Ikoo

5

This restaurant is conveniently located near the Langstrasse quarter. Locals go here for a tasty lunch when they're fed up with the usual grub. Alternatively you can come for supper and hit the clubs with a hearty foundation. This broth goes a long way!

by Felix

The Artisan

Eating 11 6

By Stefanie

A truly artisanal place

The Artisan

11

Almost everything about this place deserves the label artisanal. The food is local, seasonal, healthy & tasty. The interior is what I would describe as a modern yet rustic interior industrial garden. It's located in a lovely residential area where more and more cafes and restaurants pop up but where you usually wouldn't go as a tourist.

by Stefanie

La Stanza

Eating 3 1

By Felix

The perfect espresso

La Stanza

3

This very small posh café is where the creative bankers' scene of Zurich holds their "meetings". They'll have a coffee, a drink and a chat. Oh and they'll want to be seen. Come in the early afternoon on a Friday and you'll see beautiful people taking a sip of their cocktail.

by Felix

Ooki

Eating 4 1

By Martin

Japan is in the place

Ooki

4

Zürich is a multicultural city, which means that you can get food from many different countries throughout the city. If your thing is asian food, and more precisely japanese food, this is you address. Go there for authentic japanese food made with love (ramen, udon, and of course sake).

by Martin

Äss-Bar

Eating 3 2

By Martin

Eat fresh from yesterday

Äss-Bar

3

You read that right. This shop (please note the two dots over the "Ä", to not mix it up with something else) collects unsold food from different places, and sells it for way cheaper. This means that you can find all kind of bakery, from strawberry cakes to sandwiches for half the price and still perfectly good !

by Martin

El Lokal

Nightlife 9 2

The true alternative pub in ZH

El Lokal

9

If you've been to Budapest and know what a Ruin Pub is, then you'll get the analogy here. This is a huge pub on three floors which literally sweats personality: it has an old Rock n' Roll atmosphere, their own brew beer for 5 CHF, and sweet 60's music in the background. Important football matches are projected in the top floor.

Hiltl Sihlpost

Eating 8 4

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By Vera

Vegetarian Heaven

Hiltl Sihlpost

8

Vegetarian food at its finest. Hiltl is always busy but cosy anyway due to a great interiour design. It has a great variety of vegetarian dishes to choose from. In my personal opinion its not only suitable for vegetarians but something for everyone.

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by Vera

Sweet Basil

Eating 0 0

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By xavi

Great Thai restaurant in Zürich

Sweet Basil

0

Is a cosy and modern restaurant but keeps the tradition in the original taste from Thailand in their food. It has a good selection of curry and wok and an special seasonal menu. The location is great for hang out after dinner or to have lunch when shopping.

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by xavi

Restaurant Spritzwerk

Eating 0 0

By Meissoun

Where outside meets inside

Restaurant Spritzwerk

0

Like street food festivals but prefer the indoors? You can have both at this restaurant! Located in a former car garage, it has three food trucks inside that offer Swiss, Caribbean and Tibetan food. So you will be sure to find something for every taste. Add some palm trees and voilà, you can enjoy the festival atmosphere in the comfort of 4 walls.

by Meissoun

Sihlcity

Nightlife 1 0

By Meissoun

The mall that has it all

Sihlcity

1

I used to live very close by and called it my "village" because you can get everything you need here: all kinds of shops and services, a gym, dentist, restaurants, hotel, cinema, daycare, club even a "church" (prayer room open to all faiths). There are also seasonal activities on the square like a beach bar in Summer or a fondue hut in Winter.

by Meissoun

Friends Corner

Budget Meals 2 0

By Felix

Sri Lancan food for cheap

Friends Corner

2

This tiny restaurant isn't even know by many locals. Its somewhat shabby looks might keep away the big crowds, but once you've tasted the food for sure you'll become friends with this corner. One more plus: the dishes in this restaurant are great value.

by Felix

Gelati Tellhof

Eating 2 0

By Meissoun

Pretty restaurant, great ice creams

Gelati Tellhof

2

Just entering this friendly place will put you in a good mood. The only bad thing is that you can’t eat all the delicious, Italian style ice cream flavors at once! There are usually 30 different tastes to choose from. You can also get good coffee here. Of course it’s best in the Summer when you can sit outside - They have a cozy backyard.

by Meissoun