About Restaurants in Zurich

Zurich has a large number of restaurants, of which we mention a few that might be of particular interest to conference attendees. The selection is entirely subjective.

Most good restaurants offer a wide-sense European cuisine. Ethnic food is best enjoyed elsewhere.

Reservation is strongly recommended for most restaurants. Tipping is not mandatory. It is nice to give a tip on the order of 5% if you are happy.

Top Gourmet

Sein, Schützengasse 5, +41 (0)44 221 1065, near Hauptbahnhof.: Most creative and inspiring cuisine.
Mesa, Weinbergstrasse 75, +41 43 321 7575.: Here you get what you would hope to get in a first-rate place in Paris.
Rigiblick (Rest. Spice), Germaniastrasse 99, +41 43 255 1570,: to be reached by cable car from tram stop "Seilbahn Rigiblick", tram number 9 or 10.; Elegant with an Asian touch.

Some Further Favorite Upscale Places

Veltlinerkeller, Schlüsselgasse 8, +41 (0)44 225 4040.: Classical cuisine in a historical building in the heart of the old town.
Lindenhofkeller, Pfalzgasse 4, +41 (0)44 211 7071.: In a historical building in the heart of the old town. Great selection of wine.
Caduff's Wine Loft, Kanzleistrasse 126, +41 (0)44 240 2255.: Elegant, very good food, impressive wine cellar.
Didi's Frieden, Stampfenbachstrasse 32, +41 (0)44 253 1810, near tram stop "Central".: Very good and very popular.
Lumière, Widdergasse 5, +41 (0)44 211 5665.: French bistro style.
Terrasse, Limmatquai 3, +41 (0)44 251 1074, near "Bellevue".: Mediterranean food in a beautiful lofty hall.

Famous

Kronenhalle, Rämistrasse 4, +41 (0)44 262 9900.: Traditional Swiss dishes. Amazing original paintings on the walls (including some Picassos). A favorite place among the Austrians in town.

Beer Halls (Recommended!)

Zeughauskeller, Bahnhofstrasse 28a, +41 (0)44 211 2690, near Paradeplatz.: Great sausages, potato salad, etc., in a historical setting.
Bierhalle Kropf , In Gassen 16, +41 (0)44 221 1805, near Paradeplatz.: Ditto.

Just Nice

Linde Oberstrass, Universitätsstrasse 91, +41 (0)44 362 2109.: Microbrewery attached.
Commihalle, Stampfenbachstrasse 8, +41 (0)44 250 5960.: Popular Italian place.
Spaghetti Factory, Niederdorfstrasse 5, +41 (0)44 251 9400.: Remarkable room with beautiful ceiling.
Santa Lucia, Marktgasse 21, +41 (0)44 262 3626.: Pizza and more.

Vegetarian

Haus Hiltl, Sihlstrasse 28, +41 (0)44 227 7000.: Recommended!
Bona Dea, Bahnhofplatz 15, +41 (0)44 217 1515, in the main railway station (Hauptbahnhof).

Close to the Conference Site

Outpost, Zürichbergstrasse 219, +41 (0)44 254 2610, in front of the Zoo main entrance.: A touch of southeast USA.
Altes Klösterli, Klosterweg 36, +41 (0)44 254 2640, see map.: Traditional Swiss dishes.

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