8 Best Rooftop Restaurants in Zurich

Restaurant Bellavista offers European cooking at Hönggerbergring 47, with a rooftop setting that makes the location particularly attractive for gatherings and celebrations. Dishes arrive neatly presented and professionally served , while the atmosphere has a formal, ceremonial quality suited to academic events, business lunches and special occasions.

The daytime opening schedule makes it primarily a lunch destination rather than a late-night venue.

CLOUDS occupies the 35th floor at Maagplatz 5, pairing fine dining with panoramic city and mountain views . The restaurant, bistro and bar format gives it range, from weekday lunches to polished dinners and drinks.

Refined decoration, attentive service and a memorable high-rise setting make it particularly suited to celebrations, business occasions and visitors seeking a full evening above Zurich.

Restaurant Bar Helvetia brings classic Swiss cooking to Stauffacherquai 1, with a warm atmosphere and a riverside setting in central Zurich. Fondue, veal Zurich style with rösti, goat cheese and squash pastry are among the dishes that define its traditional character, while the bar extends the evening beyond dinner.

It suits visitors looking for recognisable local flavours in an established, welcoming setting.

LEO Restaurant & Bar occupies the Globus rooftop on Schweizergasse, combining Italian cooking with terrace seating and views across Zurich. The menu ranges from antipasti and primi piatti to secondi, pizza, salads and cheese platters, making it flexible for everything from a light meal to a celebratory dinner.

Reserve ahead when a table overlooking the park or skyline is important.

Old Crow is an intimate cocktail bar tucked into Zurich’s Old Town on Schwanengasse. Classic décor, cosy proportions and walls lined with bottles create an old-world setting for serious drinks.

The menu rewards curiosity, from the Smokey Old Fashioned to inventive house creations such as the “27 Special”. It is a strong choice for cocktail enthusiasts seeking a focused, atmospheric evening rather than a rooftop meal.

Splendid Rooftop brings bar service and a rooftop setting to Rosengasse in Zurich’s Old Town. The menu leans beyond drinks, with food that includes a notably popular cheesecake, making it suitable for a casual meal, dessert stop or relaxed afternoon on the terrace.

Its daytime-to-evening schedule offers flexibility for visitors who want a scenic break without committing to a formal dining occasion.

Búho Rooftop Bar & Eatery brings cocktails, relaxed dining and open-air views together in Rümlang, near Zurich Airport. Its rooftop setting suits an easy evening, a pre-flight meal or drinks with live music, while the laid-back atmosphere works well for travelers staying at nearby airport hotels.

The menu covers both drinks and dinner, making it a practical stop when you want something more atmospheric than a hotel bar.

The Nest is a polished rooftop bar at Weinplatz 2, with a modern setting and broad views over the Limmat, Lake Zurich and Grossmünster. The menu combines drinks with food, making it suitable for scenic afternoons, stylish evening aperitifs and special city-centre occasions.

A minimum spend of CHF 35 per person applies, and booking ahead is the sensible choice when planning a visit.