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    4.6 (5 reviews)
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    Closed 6:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Restaurant Zur Sonne - Restaurant zur Sonne AG Winterthur

    Restaurant Zur Sonne

    4.5(6 reviews)
    0.4 km
    $$

    Many classic Swiss dishes and, so far, the best Wienerschnitzel I've had in Switzerland!…read more The restaurant is a little tricky to find; upon entering the building, one must ascend a nondescript stairwell and decode a sign, partially hidden behind a plant; the sign points right to the balcony, and points left to an unwelcoming closed door which, for all I could tell, might be a doctor's office or the janitor's closet. Aside from the rough start, the unwelcoming door surprises by opening into a beautiful dining room bustling with activity. There is a stunning antique oven (that is, a fireplace, to keep warm) in the left corner of the room decorated with ceramic tiling to retain the heat, traditional built-in seating, and ornately-carved soapstone pillars. The view out the second-story windows is of Marktgasse, one of the main streets cutting through the middle of town. Most of the patrons in the restaurant were speaking in Swiss German, though I suspect in the middle of summer it might be a bit more diverse with tourists (our visit was in the dead of winter). Spoken English and High German were also observed. We were seated by a waiter who spoke Swiss German and surely also English if pressed. He pleasantly informed us that the restaurant closes in about an hour, implying we shan't stay past that time. That was fine, as we arrived at an odd time (about 1:30 PM) and they have to run a business. We ordered the classic, a breaded veal Wienerschnitzel with fries ("Kalbschnitzel paniertet mit Pommes Frites"). The breading was perfectly crisp and not at all soggy or moist, and with just the right amount of savory; one could taste the butter used for frying without the dish tasting or appearing oily; and, the veal was soft enough to cut with the side of my fork. This is, so far, the best Kalbsschnitzel I've had in Switzerland. The French fries were ample and tasty, once decorated with a few ketchup packets. The service was very good, the prices were what you'd expect for authentic Swiss food in the middle of a city. I am looking forward to visit again soon to try some of the other Swiss specialities.

    The "Sonne" did not change a bit since my first review. Exactly this is what makes this place…read moreextraordinary. Even my favorite waiter is still around ... I guess he's chef de service by now.

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