Zürich
Finding a Turkish restaurant in Zurich depends on the kind of meal you want and how far you are willing to travel. Central options include brunch, small plates and casual drinks, while restaurants in Oerlikon, Altstetten and nearby Dietikon focus on lunch, takeaway, kebab and generous grill dishes. Check the location, opening hours and service format before setting out.
We researched Turkish restaurants in Zürich and narrowed them down to those with genuine expertise, strong reviews and complete contact details.
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#1Memet Usta Restaurant, Grill & Takeaway in Regensdorf brings Turkish cuisine and a wood-fire steakhouse format to Bahnstrasse 80. The menu centers on steak, chops, chicken and lamb cooked over a wood-fire grill, alongside pizza, traditional Turkish specialties, desserts and drinks.
Generous portions and attentive service make it well suited to relaxed group meals, while takeaway adds flexibility for a more casual occasion.
#2Kebab and pizza in a casual format
Nemrut Kebab & Pizza is a Turkish restaurant on Heimstrasse 25 in Dietikon, combining kebab and pizza in a casual format . Its accessible menu suits a quick lunch, takeaway or uncomplicated evening meal, with the food itself providing the main draw.
The location is outside central Zürich, so it works best for diners already in Dietikon or traveling through the surrounding area.
#3A compact Turkish-inspired dining and bar setting
Fava, ezme, köfte, simit and raki
Lokum pop up restaurant & bar on Lettensteg 22 offers a compact Turkish-inspired dining and bar setting rather than a conventional full-service restaurant. The menu includes dishes such as fava, ezme, köfte, simit and raki , with brunch service also part of the format.
Limited hours and a small-plate approach make it better suited to a relaxed tasting stop or drinks-led visit than a large, formal dinner.
#4Cano in Dietikon is a Turkish restaurant focused on quick, satisfying kebab meals, with döner and dürüm among its central choices. The house bread and sauces add a recognizable touch, while efficient service suits takeaway, delivery or a casual family meal.
Located at Rapidplatz 3, it is a practical stop for diners in Dietikon who want a generous Turkish option without a lengthy sitting.
#5Turkish comfort food with a wide day-to-night range
Fluffy pizza crust and crispy cheese pide
Akaras on Hohlstrasse 561 offers Turkish comfort food with a wide day-to-night range , from döner and bowls to pide, pizza, soup, dessert and coffee. Fresh preparation and selected ingredients shape the menu, while speedy service makes it practical for breakfast, lunch or a late meal.
The fluffy pizza crust and crispy cheese pide are especially appealing alternatives to the usual kebab order.
#6A broad selection of Turkish classics
Halk Pazari on Tramstrasse 10 combines an Anatolian restaurant with a broad selection of Turkish classics . The menu covers lahmacun, pide, döner, dürüm, meat dishes and lunch specials, making it flexible for a quick midday meal or a more substantial plate.
Its early opening from 8am adds convenience, while the fresh-preparation focus and range of familiar dishes suit varied appetites.
#7Züri Bistro Stadelhofen brings a focused Turkish fast-food offering to Theaterstrasse 4, pairing kebabs and halloumi kebabs with house-made sauces. The menu also suits plant-based diners with a flavorful döner built around fresh ingredients.
Swiss meat sourced directly from a butcher adds a clear local touch, while the clean, pleasant setting works for a quick lunch or relaxed takeaway. It is open daily from 10am to 10pm.
#8Quick, filling meals with meat and falafel options
A straightforward lunch or casual dinner
Sofra is a doner kebab restaurant on Steinackerstrasse 31 in Urdorf, built around quick, filling meals with meat and falafel options . Friendly service and indoor seating make it suitable for a straightforward lunch or casual dinner , while the compact format keeps the focus on the food rather than a long restaurant occasion.
It is a practical choice for diners in Urdorf seeking a simple kebab stop.
#9A warm, generous touch
Bablina Yaprak Döner brings a focused döner kebab offering to Langstrasse 238 in Zurich. Shawarma-style dishes, friendly service and a warm, generous touch make it a fitting stop for a quick lunch, casual dinner or late-night bite.
The restaurant serves until 1 am on Fridays and Saturdays, while other days generally run from 11 am into the evening.
#10Berlin-inspired döner kebab
Opening hours extending to midnight
Alpenkiez der Döner aus Berlin offers Berlin-inspired döner kebab at Regensbergstrasse 188 in Zurich. Its menu suits a straightforward lunch, relaxed takeaway or evening craving for a substantial kebab, with opening hours extending to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
The concept leans toward German-style kebab culture, making it an adjacent choice for diners seeking Turkish-inspired street food rather than a broad Turkish restaurant menu.
#11Cocktails and live music
From relaxed conversation to a livelier evening
Casa Helvetia combines a broad, Mediterranean-leaning menu with a bar atmosphere at Stauffacherstrasse 96, near Helvetiaplatz. Antipasti, dips, soups, warm starters, salads and pasta create an easy choice for mixed groups, while cocktails and live music shift the mood from relaxed conversation to a livelier evening .
The bar is especially suited to diners who want food followed by carefully balanced drinks in a social setting.
Summary
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Memet Usta Restaurant, Grill & Takeaway | 4.4 | 1,079 | Generous Turkish grill meals and groups |
| #2 | Nemrut Kebab & Pizza | 4.7 | 65 | Casual Turkish food and takeaway |
| #3 | Lokum pop up restaurant & bar | 4.6 | 74 | small plates and casual drinks |
| #4 | Cano | 4.3 | 218 | Fast Turkish meals and takeaway |
| #5 | Akaras | 3.9 | 316 | All-day Turkish food beyond kebab |
| #6 | Halk Pazari | 4.3 | 15 | Classic Anatolian dishes and lunch |
| #7 | Züri Bistro Stadelhofen | 4.8 | 495 | and plant-based döner |
| #8 | Sofra | 4.6 | 225 | Simple kebab meals in Urdorf |
| #9 | Bablina Yaprak Döner | 4.7 | 89 | Casual döner meals and late-night shawarma |
| #10 | Alpenkiez der Döner aus Berlin | 4.4 | 207 | Berlin-style kebab cravings |
| #11 | Casa Helvetia | 4.4 | 155 | cocktails and sociable evenings |
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Use the map to see which restaurants fit your route rather than relying on the city label alone. Several options are in Zurich, including Lettensteg, Oerlikon, Hohlstrasse and Stadelhofen, while others are in Dietikon, Regensdorf or Urdorf. This makes distance and opening hours especially useful when choosing between a quick meal and a planned dinner.
Memet Usta Restaurant, Grill & Takeaway in Regensdorf is the clearest fit for a relaxed group meal. Its menu includes steak, chops, chicken and lamb from a wood-fire grill, alongside Turkish specialties, drinks and desserts. Confirm table availability if you are visiting with a larger party.
Lokum pop up restaurant & bar at Lettensteg 22 is the most suitable option for brunch and a lighter tasting-style visit. Its menu includes fava, ezme, köfte and simit, with raki and casual drinks also part of the experience. Its limited format makes checking hours essential.
Nemrut Kebab & Pizza in Dietikon and Cano at Rapidplatz are practical choices for casual takeaway, with kebab, pizza, döner and dürüm at the centre of their menus. Sofra in Urdorf also focuses on quick kebab meals, with meat and falafel options.
Halk Pazari is a strong choice for Anatolian classics such as lahmacun, pide, meat dishes and lunch specials. Akaras offers a broader day-to-night menu with bowls, soup, pizza, dessert and coffee, while Memet Usta leans towards grilled meats and substantial plates.
Züri Bistro Stadelhofen offers a plant-based döner alongside kebabs and halloumi kebabs. Sofra also has falafel, which can be useful for a simple meal in Urdorf. Ask about ingredients, sauces and preparation when dietary requirements are strict.
Central Zurich locations such as Lettensteg and Stadelhofen are convenient for city plans, while Oerlikon and Altstetten provide additional local choices. Dietikon, Regensdorf and Urdorf may suit diners already in those areas, but the extra distance makes checking hours and the exact address worthwhile.
