We were surprised to see how beautiful the interior of this restaurant was when we arrived…read more However, it was quite a warm day in Zurich and the service had been moved upstairs to the roof. We arrived at our appointed time, but were chagrined to hear that we were not on the reservation list. Disappointment started to set in as we could see that there were only a few seats left. I pulled out my phone and showed them the confirmation I had received - though they correctly pointed out that our reservation was for the next night! Despite the paucity of space, they seated us and we were delighted. My wife ordered the wiedikerli (local sausages) and I had the vitello tonnato ( thinly sliced veal topped with a creamy tuna sauce). They were outstanding and the Aperol spritzes took the edge off the heat. Service was impeccable and the locals were most friendly and engaging - the table configuration on the roof is one where closely aligned tables keep you close to your neighbors. We asked them to keep our reservation for the next night and couldn't wait to go back. We were pleased to get our server back the next evening (Sie Chen) when we returned. Having already gotten a bit acquainted with us the previous night, our server recommended some dishes to us in lieu of the ones we were considering when we started to order. We embraced all of her counsel and couldn't have been more pleased. I started with "Nüsslisalat mit Ei und Speck" - a salad made with lambs lettuce and eggs and bacon. Apparently a local favorite and quite delicious. For entrees, I had the Züri-Gschnätzlets (thinly sliced veal with a mushroom sauce) and my wife had the Roastbeef Teller. Both were divine. The next fabulous recommendation was for my desert - she recommended affogato (hot espresso poured over vanilla ice cream) - something I had never had before - also outstanding. We enjoyed the house riesling and found it complemented the meal well. Our meals ran around 140 Swiss francs, which we found to be a bargain given the quality of food, drinks and service. Highly recommended. It was a pleasurable walk from our hotel near the opera.

Our waiter was great but what we paid was high for what we got. Food was okay. We make schnitzel…read morewhich is better than what we had and have had while in Switzerland. I have found food here is very bland compared to food in the US.

Incredible food! Authentic Swiss dishes Fast service Conveniently located across from train…read morestation and bus depot

It's been a while since I've been here. I always like the place for its extensive list of Rösti…read morevariations. The other day we were in Zurich and my wife and I were hungry. I really wanted to get a cordon bleu (ideally veal) and she wanted a salad. Sadly they didn't have any veal cordon bleu, so I settled for pork. Generally it seemed like they reduces the menu compared to a couple of years ago. The cordon bleu was good. The lentil salad came with a lot of bacon (which is always a good thing - if you like bacon). I like this place because of its awesome location behind the main station and the fact that there are tourists and locals alike who go there. Prices are reasonable and the food is good. Service is also friendly. The small ittinger beer is "cheap" and very good :-).

Came with a Viking provided excursion…read more A unique dining experience with a tour guide and served upstairs in one of the banquet rooms, not "the Guild dining room" but still a very nice and cool room and got a nice history from the manager about the guild history, this building and later a tour of the guild dining room. Sounds like an American Fraternity Why only four stars, ridiculously expensive tour at 250 a person but the wine was all you can drink and pretty selective Guild only ... as to food that was four stars at best and small portions. Service waiter was aloof. Worth a look as dine on your own, skip the Viking and come DIY for a better a cheaper experience and of course select what you what and for far better value, maybe not get to try the guild wine ?

We stopped by after watching a performance in the square. There were no seats available outside so…read morewe sat inside but it was nice and cool and quiet. The food and service were excellent! We got the zurich style veal which was excellent and the orange fennel salad was a nice balance to the main dish. Also got a glass of the Zurich cuvée which paired very nicely with the veal if you like reds. All through dinner, we had a beautiful view of the Fraumunster. Definitely recommend if you'd like elevated Swiss food.

Friendly service and fresh comfort food…read more I wandered into Hardhof for one of my first meals in Zurich. The restaurant is casual and quaint, but polished. The service was friendly, welcoming, and professional. I had one of the lunch options which was the pork cordon bleu with fries. I must say, those fries were some of the best I've ever had. I'm not sure in what kind of fat or oil they fried them in, but the were absolutely delicious. Crispy outside, fluffy inside, served piping hot fresh, well seasoned. I've never been a super huge fan of cordon bleu (I generally prefer a more simple cutlet as I find the filling more distracting than additive), but this was a well executed and satisfying version. Meat was juicy, exterior was crispy, it was freshly made and hot. No complaints. Food was not cheap, with lunch coming in at 35 CHF, but portions were huge so it was not bad value per se. Recommended for a casual, comforting, and filling meal.

Very nice Swiss meal. My wife had cordon bleu and i had the traditional veal with gravy and…read moremushrooms. Potato pancake was giant and awesome. Wine prices were very fair. Soup do go met the mark. Very friendly staff.

In search of a place to relax after a long and busy day touring in Zurich, my friend and I were…read morecrossing the Rudolf Brun Bridge when we first saw the patio seating area of Schipfe 16. We didn't realize we could enter the restaurant from Schipfe Street so we wound our way toward it through the narrow riverside docks. This circutions route turned out to be totally unnecessary, but we felt like triumphant adventurers when we finally arrived and were seated at a table :-) Once seated we were delighted by the attentive, helpful servers and we very much enjoyed some splendid refreshments as we sat at our table overlooked the water, which lapped just a few feet below us. The people walking by on the opposite shore added to the idlyic restaurant scene, which was optimized by the exceptional food and welcoming ambiance. Highly recommended!

We walked to Restaurant Schipfe 16 from our hotel in Zurich, about a 5 minute walk. They're right…read moreon the river - it was a cool night so we sat inside, which is a very cozy dining room with seating for perhaps 24 to 30 diners. There's a larger outside dining area if the weather is warmer. The service was very friendly- the waiter did speak English, but not fluently. It wasn't a problem, just took some rephrasing to get the info we were asking about. They do have English language menus, so ordering was easy for us (I did have one semester of German, but that was more than 40 years ago so it did us no good). The menu consists of 4 appetizers, 4 entrees, and a few desserts. There's also a healthy wine & beer list. While the choices are somewhat limited, everything we tried was perfectly cooked & seasoned. I started with the Vegetarian ravioli; wonderful cream sauce! I had a local Amboss blonde lager, and my wife had a glass of Pinot Noir Rosé, also local (I didn't get the vintner) and both were excellent. I had the beer-battered Perch, and my wife had the Thai red curry. Both were magnificent - the Thai curry was full of flavor but not at all "hot" like in USA. For dessert, I had a light-as-air coffee mousse, served on vanilla ice cream with pitted cherries. Delicious! My wife had the Vegan chocolate ice cream, which is packaged- but excellent. The coffee and espresso with dessert topped off the meal wonderfully. Cost is moderate; even with wine, beer, appetizer, and dessert only about CHF 120 (about USD 144 right now). I've paid far more for much worse food and service. Schipfe 16 is a gem; well worth a visit.

We walked by and decided to give this place a try. This review gets an extra star for service…read more Otherwise it's three star at best. The food is ok and a bit over rated. The Wiener schnitzel is dry and very bland. The place is elegant inside with fine table side service. The deserts looked great but we were short on time. There are better places for the price you pay.

Da Capo is a good restaurant with excellent service; but it's way to expensive for a repeat visit…read more Food - 3 to 4 stars I had the rack of lamb which was definitely delicious. My wife had the roast beef which was good. The desert was delicious and we saw a lot of people coming in for coffee and desert so maybe they are known for it. Service - 4 stars Nothing to complain about the service. The waiter was attentive, helpful, friendly, knows the menu well and speaks fluent English. Atmosphere - 4 stars It's a good looking restaurant. Fancy fine dining type of establishment. We sat outside in their patio that overlooks the main street outside the main train station where you can people watch all day. Price - 2 stars This is an expensive restaurant. Lunch for two without alcoholic beverage set us back $116. Overall, it's not that this restaurant isn't good. It's just not $116 for lunch good.

Fantastic meal! In the old town but slightly off the main tourist zone, and they have some unique…read moreand delicious dishes. We had the Gazpacho with Scallops, the Tofu Cutlets, and the "South Tyrolean Schlutzkrapfe" -- every bite was thoroughly enjoyed and it was a good break from the usual potato & cheese swiss dishes we've been having for most of our trip. Service was excellent too, highly recommended!

The customer service is impeccable. Everything is delicious, it's worth it. Excellent foodread more

The food I ordered from the menu (soup of the day and some meat patties with mashed potatoes) was…read moreexcellent. The only complaint is the ever-passing crowd entering and leaving the attached food market, making it hard to enjoy a quiet lunch.

Over the years the Restaurant Markthalle has improved its variety of offering and taste…read more Lunch is pretty sweet here, it is located in Kreis 4 near the Viadukt and the wait for food is average-okayish for Zurich Swiss restaurant standards. The prices are also average decent for Swiss food (ranging from CHF 25-45) especially when you take in the quality/care taken in the preparation of the food, and the very good service I get each time I am here. Regionally sourced foods and wines - with the fresh and wholesomeness you'd expect of Swiss cuisine. Vegetarians/Flexitarians will like this place, as their veggie offering has always delighted me such as the seasonal offering of mashed sweet potatoes topped with lentils and roasted shallots. As the menu changes time to time, it makes coming here exciting so don't get stuck on one dish. I did experience one appetizer once a few years ago that I wasn't crazy about (pulpo in soy) but as they can be experimental the things that may not sound right to you off hand is a hit or miss. If you are unsure, I'd suggest asking the friendly, good service wait staff here for recommendations. The slight drawback is that the lay out of this restaurant (as it is located in a market hall) may give the feeling to some that it is a canteen setting in a restaurant, but the excellent services makes up for that lack of character. Also a positive is it can be good for slightly larger groups. Upon my last visit, they even amped up the service by bringing cooked bones in a stainless steel dog bowl for my friend's dog immediately after seating us - and we didn't even ask for it! (We immediately declined it due to concerns over risk of splinters in digestion due to them being cooked) There are also some savvy/traditional appetizer dishes - to which I was fortunate enough to dine with a Swiss foodie/chef here to try them all... I suggest you also nab a Swiss foodie here to try out some of the offerings and see how it goes! As of July 2017, they no longer open on Sundays - I used to go to their brunches on a blue moon.