Guidebook for Zürich

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Guidebook for Zürich

Food Scene

Although not in the center it is absolutely worth visiting. A fantastic and cozy atmosphere, nice people and great fresh food. The portion are big and the price is good for Zurich. Love this place
14 locals recommend
Moudi's Lecker Garten
86 Winterthurerstrasse
14 locals recommend
Although not in the center it is absolutely worth visiting. A fantastic and cozy atmosphere, nice people and great fresh food. The portion are big and the price is good for Zurich. Love this place
They have a fantastic garden that is perfect for a romantic summer night. The tavolata is amazing.
10 locals recommend
Zum Alten Löwen
111 Universitätstrasse
10 locals recommend
They have a fantastic garden that is perfect for a romantic summer night. The tavolata is amazing.
Very nice place to have a relaxing dinner. The terrace is comfy, the food delicious and the wine list have a few pearls.
12 locals recommend
Kreis 6
65 Scheuchzerstrasse
12 locals recommend
Very nice place to have a relaxing dinner. The terrace is comfy, the food delicious and the wine list have a few pearls.
Well thought out courses with many, many clever amuse bouche courses throughout. Also has a full vegetarian tasting menu.
Mesa
75 Weinbergstrasse
Well thought out courses with many, many clever amuse bouche courses throughout. Also has a full vegetarian tasting menu.
If you want a taste of Swiss Dining at a high level, this is the perfect place to go. Traditional lokal food prepared very precise. Very friendly and professional service.
Drei Stuben
5 Beckenhofstrasse
If you want a taste of Swiss Dining at a high level, this is the perfect place to go. Traditional lokal food prepared very precise. Very friendly and professional service.
Here you can get some good bread, nice desserts or a coffee. Best thing, they are open on Sundays too.
Bakery Conditorei Stocker
115 Universitätstrasse
Here you can get some good bread, nice desserts or a coffee. Best thing, they are open on Sundays too.
Amazing place. The service is outstanding and the food excellent. We where surprised by the consistent quality they brought to our table. Has its price though we paid 90-100 per person. But worth it.
Schönau Restaurant Bar
78 Hohlstrasse
Amazing place. The service is outstanding and the food excellent. We where surprised by the consistent quality they brought to our table. Has its price though we paid 90-100 per person. But worth it.
Innovative small menu with great ingredients paired with Top Service.
Nachtjäger
310 Badenerstrasse
Innovative small menu with great ingredients paired with Top Service.
Trendy location with great relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for a Saturday brunch or dinner.
16 locals recommend
The Artisan
4 Nordbrücke
16 locals recommend
Trendy location with great relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for a Saturday brunch or dinner.
They offer some decent burger and brunch. All made using fresh products. Their concept is really nice and modern but a bit to hip and to "forced". Still, good for a relaxed long lunch or coffee.
JACK&JO
They offer some decent burger and brunch. All made using fresh products. Their concept is really nice and modern but a bit to hip and to "forced". Still, good for a relaxed long lunch or coffee.
Cute, tiny organic take-away close to Zurich university. It's a great spot for a quick coffee, lunch or a snack. Only downside is the price, it might be healthy and organic but its just to pricey.
Klara's kitchen
17 Universitätstrasse
Cute, tiny organic take-away close to Zurich university. It's a great spot for a quick coffee, lunch or a snack. Only downside is the price, it might be healthy and organic but its just to pricey.
I live nearby and really love this place. The interior is stylish but still cozy and the owners and staff are extremely welcoming and friendly. Perfect for breakfast or lunch.
apoTHEKE
17 Zürichbergstrasse
I live nearby and really love this place. The interior is stylish but still cozy and the owners and staff are extremely welcoming and friendly. Perfect for breakfast or lunch.
A perfect quick in and out place to grab a healthy coffee, pastry or snack. They have only a few tables and the place is not big.
13 locals recommend
roots
15 Lintheschergasse
13 locals recommend
A perfect quick in and out place to grab a healthy coffee, pastry or snack. They have only a few tables and the place is not big.
This place is like a cool, hipster Mc Donald ;) I found my Burger needed a bit more sauce but overall they serve some solide burgers. Perfect place to get a fast dinner with moderate prices
8 locals recommend
The Butcher
239 Heinrichstrasse
8 locals recommend
This place is like a cool, hipster Mc Donald ;) I found my Burger needed a bit more sauce but overall they serve some solide burgers. Perfect place to get a fast dinner with moderate prices
Very reasonable prices for Zürich and the quality they served. The food is topnotch additionally the place is not to big and absolutely charming. We liked it
Santo
45 Sihlfeldstrasse
Very reasonable prices for Zürich and the quality they served. The food is topnotch additionally the place is not to big and absolutely charming. We liked it
This is a hidden gem in the middle of Zurich that is out of the main area a little but well worth tracking down. My entree was a delicious salad and the main course was a mouth watering ravioli. Only a limited option of meals are available because of the size of the kitchen.
Stefs Freieck
42 Wildbachstrasse
This is a hidden gem in the middle of Zurich that is out of the main area a little but well worth tracking down. My entree was a delicious salad and the main course was a mouth watering ravioli. Only a limited option of meals are available because of the size of the kitchen.
This is one of those super easygoing cafés in Zürich. Their Brunchbuffet is unspectacular but just right for a casual Sunday without big ambitions. Very hip and young audience with kids.
29 locals recommend
Piazza
2 Idaplatz
29 locals recommend
This is one of those super easygoing cafés in Zürich. Their Brunchbuffet is unspectacular but just right for a casual Sunday without big ambitions. Very hip and young audience with kids.
Probably one of the best restaurant in zürich. excellent food and wine! love it!
8 locals recommend
Café Boy
2 Kochstrasse
8 locals recommend
Probably one of the best restaurant in zürich. excellent food and wine! love it!
Very small and cosy french café with extraordinarily nice staff. Its just perfect to enjoy an early breakfast a afternoon treat or a glass of wine with a cheese platter.
11 locals recommend
Franzos
138 Limmatquai
11 locals recommend
Very small and cosy french café with extraordinarily nice staff. Its just perfect to enjoy an early breakfast a afternoon treat or a glass of wine with a cheese platter.
One of my favourite spots in Zurich! Great for any time of day, for a beer, a light or full lunch. Its Sunday brunch is not to be missed, one of the best eggs Benedict.
67 locals recommend
Bohemia
2 Klosbachstrasse
67 locals recommend
One of my favourite spots in Zurich! Great for any time of day, for a beer, a light or full lunch. Its Sunday brunch is not to be missed, one of the best eggs Benedict.
Not a huge menu but they pleasantly surprised me! They served us amazing vegan food which even our meat eating friends enjoyed. The bagel burger was fantastic and check out their drinks.
12 locals recommend
Elle'n'Belle
118 Limmatstrasse
12 locals recommend
Not a huge menu but they pleasantly surprised me! They served us amazing vegan food which even our meat eating friends enjoyed. The bagel burger was fantastic and check out their drinks.
Italian coffee experience in the middle of Zurich. Apart from very good espressos excellent Cappuccino and Latte the place is perfect for a nice Apero too.
Bovelli
20 Sihlstrasse
Italian coffee experience in the middle of Zurich. Apart from very good espressos excellent Cappuccino and Latte the place is perfect for a nice Apero too.
THE place to relax when strolling down the Limmat
6 locals recommend
Chuchi am Wasser
21 Wasserwerkstrasse
6 locals recommend
THE place to relax when strolling down the Limmat
Amazing food! I have tried all of their shawarmas and they are all super delicious. Also the vegetarian maali is definitely worth a try. The prices are also very very moderate for Zurich.
Der Grüne Libanon
13 Hafnerstrasse
Amazing food! I have tried all of their shawarmas and they are all super delicious. Also the vegetarian maali is definitely worth a try. The prices are also very very moderate for Zurich.
The decoration during Christmas time is spectacular, an ambiance unlike any other cafe! The hot chocolate with cream was wonderful, and they have an array of treats to pick from as well.
34 locals recommend
Schober Cafe
4 Napfgasse
34 locals recommend
The decoration during Christmas time is spectacular, an ambiance unlike any other cafe! The hot chocolate with cream was wonderful, and they have an array of treats to pick from as well.
With its elegant and minimalist interior, Italia is all about uncomplicated tasty Italian food. The foodies among us will enjoy the window display showcasing variety of cheeses and raw meat cuts.
22 locals recommend
Italia
61 Zeughausstrasse
22 locals recommend
With its elegant and minimalist interior, Italia is all about uncomplicated tasty Italian food. The foodies among us will enjoy the window display showcasing variety of cheeses and raw meat cuts.
Lots of choice, food was fresh and amazing, nice service, modern and hip big place. Mezze à discretion was tiptop, also good place to have brunch. Reservations definitely needed. Will be back for sure
78 locals recommend
Bebek
171 Badenerstrasse
78 locals recommend
Lots of choice, food was fresh and amazing, nice service, modern and hip big place. Mezze à discretion was tiptop, also good place to have brunch. Reservations definitely needed. Will be back for sure
Vitello tonnato, risotto and tartufo. With its Italian staff, its extensive wine list and a chef accommodating your special request, La Baracca is spot on when it comes to good italian food.
17 locals recommend
La Baracca
103 Kanzleistrasse
17 locals recommend
Vitello tonnato, risotto and tartufo. With its Italian staff, its extensive wine list and a chef accommodating your special request, La Baracca is spot on when it comes to good italian food.
Very cool spot, "Hipster" hangout. The staff is friendly but they are not in a hurry. Anyway the location is excellent, as well as the drinks and coffee. Perfect for people watching and a Apero ;)
32 locals recommend
Grande Café & Bar
118 Limmatquai
32 locals recommend
Very cool spot, "Hipster" hangout. The staff is friendly but they are not in a hurry. Anyway the location is excellent, as well as the drinks and coffee. Perfect for people watching and a Apero ;)
Cosy and stylish restaurant, perfect for brunch or dinner with friends. The food is excellent and the menu was simple but packed with fantastic dishes. It was pricey but not overpriced.
Zum Fink
146 Josefstrasse
Cosy and stylish restaurant, perfect for brunch or dinner with friends. The food is excellent and the menu was simple but packed with fantastic dishes. It was pricey but not overpriced.
It doesn't look like much from the outside but the food is very tasty & fresh (sourced locally ). The place is casual, the interior is local, the service friendly. A typical "Beiz" with good food.
9 locals recommend
Hardhof
344 Badenerstrasse
9 locals recommend
It doesn't look like much from the outside but the food is very tasty & fresh (sourced locally ). The place is casual, the interior is local, the service friendly. A typical "Beiz" with good food.
Amazing Italian food and the best Pizza in town. The atmosphere is very industrial chic but inviting and cozy at the same time. Service is sometimes bad but the amazing food can compensate that ;)
49 locals recommend
Rosso
31 Geroldstrasse
49 locals recommend
Amazing Italian food and the best Pizza in town. The atmosphere is very industrial chic but inviting and cozy at the same time. Service is sometimes bad but the amazing food can compensate that ;)
This cafe gets very crowded but the stuff is super nice. Perfect for an afternoon coffee or late drinks and a snack. The atmosphere is good, and for me one of the few nice cafes in the center.
27 locals recommend
Café Schober
27 locals recommend
This cafe gets very crowded but the stuff is super nice. Perfect for an afternoon coffee or late drinks and a snack. The atmosphere is good, and for me one of the few nice cafes in the center.
Amazing Concept and great food. Everything was delicious.
43 locals recommend
Josef
24 Gasometerstrasse
43 locals recommend
Amazing Concept and great food. Everything was delicious.
Great breakfast location
46 locals recommend
Babu's
1 Löwenstrasse
46 locals recommend
Great breakfast location
This is by far my favorite brunch place in Zurich. The large terrace out front is fantastic to relax on a sunny day. It gets a bit packed on weekends but the Brunch Etagère is worth the wait.
95 locals recommend
Café des Amis
88 Nordstrasse
95 locals recommend
This is by far my favorite brunch place in Zurich. The large terrace out front is fantastic to relax on a sunny day. It gets a bit packed on weekends but the Brunch Etagère is worth the wait.
The ultimate burger in terms of meat quality and taste. The place is very small and always packed, you should reserve in advance.
Helvti Diner Bellevue
4 Sankt Urbangasse
The ultimate burger in terms of meat quality and taste. The place is very small and always packed, you should reserve in advance.
enSoie is very small and has about six stools. They make some seriously delicious hot beverages and pastries and it's the perfect place for a quick coffee while strolling in the Niederförfli.
enSoie Zürich
26 Strehlgasse
enSoie is very small and has about six stools. They make some seriously delicious hot beverages and pastries and it's the perfect place for a quick coffee while strolling in the Niederförfli.

Shopping

Little gourmet store that sells a lot of local products like cheese or salami and other organic products
nah und fein
13 Winterthurerstrasse
Little gourmet store that sells a lot of local products like cheese or salami and other organic products
This renovated station has become a design hub-spot. Here you will find very hip clothing, furniture, design and food shops.
97 locals recommend
Markthalle Im Viadukt
Viaduktstrasse
97 locals recommend
This renovated station has become a design hub-spot. Here you will find very hip clothing, furniture, design and food shops.
Vegan Shop
VEG and the City Store
36 Lagerstrasse
Vegan Shop
Soeder *
124 Ankerstrasse
Print Matters!
9 Hohlstrasse
Quality Garments for Men
ALFERANO
58 Talstrasse
Quality Garments for Men
At Fabrikat, handicraft enthusiasts, artist and craftspeople will find the perfect utensils to express their creativity.
Fabrikat – Working Goods
76 Militärstrasse
At Fabrikat, handicraft enthusiasts, artist and craftspeople will find the perfect utensils to express their creativity.
The products are alle about eco design and really unique
rrrevolve Concept Store
117 Zollstrasse
The products are alle about eco design and really unique
Townhouse is a Zurich based brand offering clothing as well as home and fashion accessories with a focus on local design, timeless essentials and quality production.
Townhouse
4 Weite G.
Townhouse is a Zurich based brand offering clothing as well as home and fashion accessories with a focus on local design, timeless essentials and quality production.

Essentials

87 locals recommend
Migros Supermarkt
3 Scheffelstrasse
87 locals recommend
Apotheke und Reformhaus
Winkelried Apotheke AG
100 Universitätstrasse
Apotheke und Reformhaus
Dieser Coop verkauft Alkohol
10 locals recommend
Coop Supermarkt Zürich Universitätstrasse
73 Universitätstrasse
10 locals recommend
Dieser Coop verkauft Alkohol
Washing-salon
Express Laundry self-service
62 Winterthurerstrasse
Washing-salon

Getting Around

This is the Tramstop for the Tram 9 and Tram 10
Winterthurerstrasse 70
70 Winterthurerstrasse
This is the Tramstop for the Tram 9 and Tram 10
Come here if you want to start a good sightseeing tour
24 locals recommend
Bellevue station
24 locals recommend
Come here if you want to start a good sightseeing tour

Entertainment & Activities

A small but nice cinema only a few steps away from the city center
blue Cinema Capitol
9 Weinbergstrasse
A small but nice cinema only a few steps away from the city center
A perfect and romantic SPA to spend a relaxed day. Very nice staff and clean. This is quite a pricy spa although worth it on a clear day as the views from the rooftop is amazing.
61 locals recommend
Zurich Thermal Baths & Spa
150 Brandschenkestrasse
61 locals recommend
A perfect and romantic SPA to spend a relaxed day. Very nice staff and clean. This is quite a pricy spa although worth it on a clear day as the views from the rooftop is amazing.
If you are in Zürich you have to jump in to the lake from one of the many "Badis" this gorgeous old wooden structure built int the 1880's are a must see. They are a bit crowded when it gets hot but absolutely worth the visit.
25 locals recommend
Seebad Utoquai
50 Utoquai
25 locals recommend
If you are in Zürich you have to jump in to the lake from one of the many "Badis" this gorgeous old wooden structure built int the 1880's are a must see. They are a bit crowded when it gets hot but absolutely worth the visit.

Drinks & Nightlife

A nice place to grab a coffee or beer and chat with friends. Perfect during the summer months as you can sit outside in the garden.
14 locals recommend
Kleine Freiheit
30 Weinbergstrasse
14 locals recommend
A nice place to grab a coffee or beer and chat with friends. Perfect during the summer months as you can sit outside in the garden.
The cocktails are quite affordable and not bad for the price. Nice crowed plus the central location make it the perfect Bar to start a night out.
Schickeria Bar
4 Neufrankengasse
The cocktails are quite affordable and not bad for the price. Nice crowed plus the central location make it the perfect Bar to start a night out.
This is a very hip small Bar with a nice vibe perfect for a quick drink or coffee while exploring the Langstrasse.
6 locals recommend
ACID
67 Langstrasse
6 locals recommend
This is a very hip small Bar with a nice vibe perfect for a quick drink or coffee while exploring the Langstrasse.
Bank has very international vibes and is lovely for all day meals and drinks on a night out. On sunny days you can chill outside.
21 locals recommend
Bank
15 Molkenstrasse
21 locals recommend
Bank has very international vibes and is lovely for all day meals and drinks on a night out. On sunny days you can chill outside.
G&G smash for those who like it a bit sweet w a dash of ginger.
Kanonaegasse Bar
9 Kanonengasse
G&G smash for those who like it a bit sweet w a dash of ginger.
Very small bar and restaurant with a very nice hip vibe. The interior is wonderful. It is the perfect place to have a coffee or for a drink and nibble. Make sure to check out the daily specials.
Palette
7 Schützengasse
Very small bar and restaurant with a very nice hip vibe. The interior is wonderful. It is the perfect place to have a coffee or for a drink and nibble. Make sure to check out the daily specials.
Cool place, been a couple of times, the service (sometimes slow) and atmosphere are great and hip, it gets very busy on weekends. The music is good too. Try their Steak Sandwich and Turicum Gin
8 locals recommend
Stubä
42 Brauerstrasse
8 locals recommend
Cool place, been a couple of times, the service (sometimes slow) and atmosphere are great and hip, it gets very busy on weekends. The music is good too. Try their Steak Sandwich and Turicum Gin
Perfect for a Beer outside
9 locals recommend
The International Beer Bar
7 Luisenstrasse
9 locals recommend
Perfect for a Beer outside
Nicest place so far around the area! And if you're lucky, the dj plays his favourite tunes of Guided by Voices, Pavement, Yo la Tengo, and Arcade Fire. If not, the drinks will do the rest.
50 locals recommend
Raygrodski Bar
49 Sihlfeldstrasse
50 locals recommend
Nicest place so far around the area! And if you're lucky, the dj plays his favourite tunes of Guided by Voices, Pavement, Yo la Tengo, and Arcade Fire. If not, the drinks will do the rest.
Most of the time on a sunny day this place is packed - good music and great Pizza. Perfect for a Apero after work.
78 locals recommend
Rimini Bar
10 Badweg
78 locals recommend
Most of the time on a sunny day this place is packed - good music and great Pizza. Perfect for a Apero after work.
Relaxed atmosphere, good unexcited music, friendly staff, perfect for a drink after work or a coffee on a relaxed Saturday. The place is very small but got a nice big window and outside seating.
23 locals recommend
Sport Cafeteria Bar
76 Kanzleistrasse
23 locals recommend
Relaxed atmosphere, good unexcited music, friendly staff, perfect for a drink after work or a coffee on a relaxed Saturday. The place is very small but got a nice big window and outside seating.
Very easy going and welcoming place with a nice relaxed crowd. Extensive selection of beer and booze. Well chosen music and some good concerts during the week.
17 locals recommend
Hafenkneipe
12 Militärstrasse
17 locals recommend
Very easy going and welcoming place with a nice relaxed crowd. Extensive selection of beer and booze. Well chosen music and some good concerts during the week.
The café is a nice place to pop in, whether for coffee and cake or a cool beer in the evening. The guests are a nice mix between the «in» crowd and mums. You can relax outdoor during summer.
66 locals recommend
Kafischnaps
57 Kornhausstrasse
66 locals recommend
The café is a nice place to pop in, whether for coffee and cake or a cool beer in the evening. The guests are a nice mix between the «in» crowd and mums. You can relax outdoor during summer.
Small cellar club with trashy decoration a small dance floor and a laid-back crowd. The constantly overcrowded smoker's room is perfect to "meet new people". Music is a mix of rock, hiphop & oldies
56 locals recommend
Gonzo
135 Langstrasse
56 locals recommend
Small cellar club with trashy decoration a small dance floor and a laid-back crowd. The constantly overcrowded smoker's room is perfect to "meet new people". Music is a mix of rock, hiphop & oldies
Small but very cozy and very hip bar. The drinks are fantastic and they serve some crazy appetiser tacos.
13 locals recommend
Central
65 Ankerstrasse
13 locals recommend
Small but very cozy and very hip bar. The drinks are fantastic and they serve some crazy appetiser tacos.

Sightseeing

If you want to cool off on a hot summer day, come here and enjoy the real Zürich
132 locals recommend
Flussbad Oberer Letten
10 Lettensteg
132 locals recommend
If you want to cool off on a hot summer day, come here and enjoy the real Zürich
92 locals recommend
Enge Swimming Area Bar
9 Mythenquai
92 locals recommend
Modern Art gallery
Hauser & Wirth
270 Limmatstrasse
Modern Art gallery
Shopping Street with shops for every wallet
306 locals recommend
Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse
306 locals recommend
Shopping Street with shops for every wallet
Get an amazing view of the city
32 locals recommend
Polyterrasse ETH station
32 locals recommend
Get an amazing view of the city
This the typical old town of Zuerich and a must see when you walk around. Perfect for a stroll on your way to the lake.
129 locals recommend
Niederdorfstrasse
Niederdorfstrasse
129 locals recommend
This the typical old town of Zuerich and a must see when you walk around. Perfect for a stroll on your way to the lake.