15 Best Cool Restaurants in Zurich

Sham Restaurant brings Syrian cooking to Konradstrasse 6 in Zurich’s 8005 district, with mezze at the heart of the experience. Expect a colourful table of shared dishes alongside options such as falafel salad and fattoush.

The lively café-restaurant atmosphere suits convivial dinners and group meals, while the central location and strong demand make advance planning worthwhile for peak times.

Casa Ferlin is a classic Italian restaurant on Stampfenbachstrasse 38 in Kreis 6, just a short walk from Zurich HB. Its Italian-oriented kitchen makes it a convenient choice for a polished lunch near the station or a traditional evening meal.

Ravioli is a notable menu draw, while the split lunch-and-dinner schedule gives the restaurant a distinct rhythm throughout the week.

Anoah is a vegan fine-dining restaurant at Rigiplatz 1, pairing plant-based cooking with a calm, polished setting. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday mornings, with an inviting terrace when the weather allows.

The set menu can be matched with wine, non-alcoholic or mixed pairings, making it a distinctive choice for a considered vegan breakfast or celebratory daytime meal.

Blinde Kuh turns dinner into an immersive experience served in complete darkness at Mühlebachstrasse 148. Guests choose the number of courses while the kitchen creates a seasonal surprise menu using regional ingredients.

The unusual format works particularly well for a date, a curious foodie outing or a memorable evening with friends, with Table for Two available as a dedicated option.

Williams ButchersTable am Bellevue is a steak house on Schifflände 6 where the meal begins with choosing the cut and its weight before it reaches the grill. The meat-focused format makes it a strong fit for steak enthusiasts and celebratory dinners, with lunch and dinner menus available.

Advance booking is advisable, especially when planning an evening around the Bellevue location.

In Zurich’s Kreis 4, EquiTable brings together fair-trade products and a regional organic larder in a sustainable restaurant setting. Its cooking is defined by purist simplicity, careful presentation and layered flavours, with a minimalist yet elegant dining room that suits thoughtful dinners and special occasions.

Wine pairings, including impressive non-alcoholic choices, complement the kitchen’s detailed approach. Reservations and gift vouchers are available.

Tillsamman offers Swedish cooking in Zurich at Sihlfeldstrasse 10, pairing a welcoming setting with carefully assembled dishes and a menu that gives diners variety without overcomplicating the choice. The kitchen’s ingredient-led style suits relaxed lunches, brunch occasions and intimate evening meals, while the friendly, personal service adds warmth.

Dinner runs from Tuesday to Saturday, with lunch from Tuesday to Friday.

Frisk Fisk is a seafood restaurant on Niederdorfstrasse 31 in Zurich’s old town, built around fresh, generous fish dishes and attentive service. Toast Skagen is a particular draw, with a well-balanced combination of seafood, texture and seasoning, while skewers offer another appealing choice.

Outdoor seating can provide a useful option for walk-ins, but advance planning is sensible when you want a table at a busy time.

Restaurant Kindli brings European cooking, exotic aromas and Swiss hospitality to Strehlgasse 24 in Zurich’s old town. Its polished yet welcoming character suits a relaxed breakfast, a leisurely meal or a small private celebration.

Generous portions, home-style flavors and attentive service add to the appeal, while the restaurant’s established atmosphere gives it a classic feel. Booking ahead is advisable, particularly for popular dining periods.

Trattoria Sempre Zürich turns Italian dining into a sociable, tapas-style experience in Niederdorf. The format makes it easy to sample several plates, from pasta alla vodka and gnocchi to tiramisu and other Italian favourites.

It fits a lively dinner with friends or a curious first visit, though booking ahead is sensible for this central 8001 location.

Restaurant Kronenhalle is a fine-dining landmark on Rämistrasse, where Art Deco surroundings, original artwork and a strong sense of history create an unmistakable setting. Traditional elegance is balanced with comfort, making it particularly suited to milestone dinners, celebrations and visitors seeking a distinctly Zurich atmosphere.

Reservations are an important part of planning, especially for sought-after evenings.

Co Chin Chin serves authentic, fully homemade Vietnamese cuisine in a stylish brasserie setting on Gasometerstrasse. The offer works for lunch, dinner or delivery, with familiar Vietnamese flavours presented in a polished urban environment.

Its location in Zurich’s Kreis 5 makes it a practical choice for casual meals when a more distinctive alternative to standard dining is wanted. Reservations are available for table service.

Barranco presents modern Peruvian cooking inspired by Lima and Zurich’s Kreis 4 neighbourhood. The evening menu can be experienced through a six-course chef’s menu, with polished presentation and balanced courses such as meat paired with cauliflower purée and smoky mojo negro.

Its dinner-only schedule and celebratory positioning make it better suited to a planned evening than a spontaneous daytime meal.

Ristorante Bianchi occupies a prime spot on Zurich’s Limmatquai, with a Mediterranean-leaning menu centered on fish and seafood. Outdoor seating adds particular appeal when available, while attentive, professional service keeps the experience polished for both lunch and dinner.

The lobster linguine is a natural choice for seafood lovers, and the riverside address makes Bianchi well suited to relaxed meals with a scenic city setting.

Heugümper brings precise, contemporary cooking to Zurich’s old town, combining Mediterranean and Asian influences with a warm, aesthetically pleasing dining room. The menu includes distinctive choices such as tuna ceviche, octopus and passion-fruit asparagus risotto, alongside more familiar plates.

Friendly, attentive service supports both stylish lunches and special evenings, while the central Waaggasse location places it close to Bahnhofstrasse.