Zurich eats in three registers at once. There is the canon: Zuercher Geschnetzeltes (sliced veal in cream and mushroom sauce) with golden rosti at zunfthaus dining rooms like Zunfthaus zur Waag, dating back to 1636. There is the fine-dining city, with two-star kitchens stacked on the hills above the lake, where Heiko Nieder cooks Asian-accented menus at the Dolder Grand and Andreas Caminada's IGNIV serves the sharing format that changed how Switzerland books a tasting room. And there is the post-industrial new Zurich, the arches of Im Viadukt, the gravel garden of Frau Gerolds, MAME's specialty roastery on Josefstrasse and in Seefeld, the Vietnamese-Asian counters of Langstrasse. Tie it all together with a Luxemburgerli at Spruengli on Bahnhofstrasse.

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  2. Widder Restaurant

  3. IGNIV Zurich by Andreas Caminada

  4. The Restaurant at the Dolder Grand

  5. Zunfthaus zur Waag

  6. Zeughauskeller

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When to come hungry in Zurich

Peak food season
May to October for terraces, lake-side dining and market produce. December for Christmas markets and fondue weather.
Local dining hours
Lunch 11:30-14:00, dinner 18:00-22:30. Most kitchens close between services. Sunday closures common across old town and zunfthaus rooms.
Tipping
Service is included by law. Round up to the next franc or leave 5 to 10 percent for genuinely good service. Never expected, always welcome.

Zurich food, FAQ

What food is Zurich known for?

Zurich's signature dishes include Zuercher Geschnetzeltes, Rosti, Luxemburgerli, Fondue Moitie-Moitie, Raclette. See our signature dishes chapter for where to eat each.

What are the best food neighborhoods in Zurich?

TableJourney editors map Zurich by district. Niederdorf and Old Town, Bahnhofstrasse and Paradeplatz, Kreis 4 and Langstrasse, Kreis 5 and Zurich-West are among the strongest for food, each with its own guide.

Where should I eat fine dining in Zurich?

Editor picks in Zurich include The Restaurant at the Dolder Grand, IGNIV Zurich by Andreas Caminada, Widder Restaurant, plus the full fine dining chapter on TableJourney.

Are there food tours in Zurich?

TableJourney covers 3 editor-picked food tours in Zurich, with what each shows you and how much to budget.

Does Zurich have good vegetarian or vegan food?

TableJourney's Zurich dietary chapter covers vegan, vegetarian, gluten_free venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.