Oh my god- this place is the savior of food in Switzerland. I'm sorry but Switzerland may be known for their amazing chocolate but food is definitely not their specialty, unless you're into bland food and smelly (albeit tasty, sometimes) cheese. Cèdre-Bellevue serves Lebanese food and I can tell that the owners are from Lebanon which is indeed comforting. Absolutely everything was delicious- a rare occasion indeed especially in Zurich, but truly nothing missed the mark. My personal favorite was the arayes- the lemon potatoes inside were amazing and I haven't had arayes with this before. All in all, if you're in Switzerland despite this not being Swiss food, do yourself a favor and try it. It's some of the best Lebanese food I've had and I live in NYC haha. read more

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The food is good but the service not. I've been to Le Cèdre at Bellevue twice and twice I had a similar experience. The restaurant is centrally located, just next to the Limmat river a few steps from Bellevue. I've had both the Mezze menu and the a la carte options and I must say the food quality is good, the price is right for what you get. But I cannot get over the really non-existent service. I think they are convinced that due to the prime location it's not necessary to be friendly and prompt? A good example was that when ordering another round of drinks, we had to wait 30 mins (no special orders) while some of the staff was just standing around the bar. In addition, it doesn't feel like you are welcome, they seem to be annoyed by all the guests. I've been to Cedre at their Badenerstrasse location which is much better service wise but in summer they have limited outdoor seating capacity. If you are ok with soso service and decent food at a prime location, do go to Le Cedre Bellevue. Else, I'll prefer to take my business somewhere else, their sister restaurant for example! read more

Cèdre-Bellevue - Mezze for 4 - Lebanese Near Me - Zürich, ZH

We stumbled into this place while strolling along the river/lake in Zurich. There was quite a crowd sitting outside the restaurant in the cute sidewalk outdoor seating. The vibe was great at first glance and then we sat. The vibe got better!!! The service was so kind and fun. They made the experience feel so welcoming. The food was also authentic and great! Clean, fresh, well-prepared Mediterranean food by the lake! You cannot beat this. read more

I hit up this Lebanese joint in Zurich for lunch. Lebanese? In Zurich? Yuuup. It turned out to be the best lunch in Zurich...quick service, nice Swiss beer selection, giant plates of salad and deelish chicken kebabs (awesome marinate and grilled to perfection). It was located right next to my high-end hotel in a popular plaza, so you can people-watch all day. Who ain't love looking at hot chicks shake it whilst walking on by? Be like Louis R, travel to Switzerland. read more

Cèdre-Bellevue - That's wassup - Lebanese Near Me - Zürich, ZH

Have I never reviewed this place? Shocked! It's one of my fave eateries in Zürich! Anyhow, the bottom line is THE SERVICE SUCKS! The food rocks! As a stickler when it comes to proper service, I would normally never return to this place, but when bad service is often the norm and for a lack of better Lebanese or Middle-Eastern options, I begrudgingly return. So, I would definitely suggest a feast of Mezzes - Middle Eastern tapas. The Turks and others do them too. There are also main courses on the menu and the servers will consistently try to sell you a shish kebab on the side, but ordering a potpourri of Mezzes for the table to share is fun fun fun. Everything on the mezze menu is downright amazing. I ALWAYS order the hummus with hot chopped lamb on top. A super smooth, tahini-rich hummus with finely chopped meat to be eaten with the flat bread that is served with the mezzes. There are also some others that I am in the habit of ordering. The Labneh - a super rich, very thick yogurt with a natural sweetness to counter the sour of natural yogurt, with garlic, mint and extra virgin olive oil. Also, the deep-fried cigar-shaped savory pastries stuffed with either meat or cheese are super crunchy munchy. Damn I love the food here, but the waiters (one of them is always the same guy) are always so brutish, rude and unhappy. They never get a tip from this stickler! Also try the Almaza Lebanese beer. Perfect with mezzes! Oh ya, and don't order the mezze sampler. They serve mostly veggie mezzes and, I suspect the cheaper ones. Just pick a few fun ones that tickle your fancy. 4 for 2 people is already a good amount of grub! read more

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Truly delicious Lebanese mezze. We had four for dinner, and the mezze for 4 was an incredible spread --- the obvious hoummus and baba ganoush, plus fried eggplant in yoghurt, a giant artichoke, several small fried packages, a sun-dried tomato dip, feta-like cheese over tomatoes... The competition for outside tables is stiff, and there's contention over the inside tables by the windows (where we ended up) --- but there was no problem getting a table further inside. Price was quite reasonable, given the spread --- figure CHF ~35 per person. Most of the waitstaff was moving as fast as they could, and keeping up well; one waiter giving directions (either management, or thinks he is) took it a little further and couldn't be bothered to be mellow with customers. If you want someone to take a picture of the table, choose one of the waitresses. We'll definitely be back --- we've sampled 14 little plates, but there are some big ones to try. read more

Cèdre-Bellevue - Mezze for 4! - Lebanese Near Me - Zürich, ZH

Repeated visits show: Best fresh mint tea in town Most unfriendly waiters in town Mezzo are so so, and besides dozens of tourists the view on a sunny day is to mention read more

I've been a few times to the Bellevue Le Cedre and overall think it's a solid option for a nice dinner with friends. The times I've gone there, we usually just get the selection of mezzes for however many are in our group, which I think is a great option if you are willing to share and don't have any picky friends :) The last time we were there, we added on the grilled meat option, which ended up being too much food for us, so I would only recommend that combination if you have bigger eaters in your group. The food is fresh and authentic. The restaurant itself is a little cramped - a few too many tables for the space - but it is very popular, so I suppose this helps them accommodate more guests. There doesn't seem to be a place to hang coats. Service is adequate - the last time we were there, there was a large birthday party dinner, which attracted most of the attention from the waitstaff for a while. read more

Great Lebanese food to savour when in town, price is slightly on a med-high scale. Ready to pay chf 60 for a mezze platter for 2 people. We love Le Cedre because of the quality of food, never disappoint with the taste. There are tables outside the restaurant on a sunny day overlooking the streets, very nice location. There are two Le Cedre in town, we have been in both. In term of service, it is slow when there are a lot of customers but we never had been unhappy with the service. read more

Cèdre-Bellevue - Mezze for 2 - Lebanese Near Me - Zürich, ZH

Super friendly staff, delicious food you can either share a plate and get a little bit of everything or you mix and match your own. Everyone will be happy meat lovers and vegans you all find something :) read more

Cèdre-Bellevue - Fresh and delicious - Lebanese Near Me - Zürich, ZH

An excellent Lebanese restaurant in a prime location - a short walk away from Bellevue. They offer both indoor and al fresco dining, the latter being an excellent option on a sunny day. While I would personally suggest staying away from the mezze platters as the portions are rather small and instead ordering à la carte, they are a great way to sample multiple mezze. The meat is excellent, perfectly cooked and seasoned every time. The service, apart from the proprietor who is always very friendly, can be a hit or miss, however in general is usually acceptable. Their key offerings, mezze are always excellent, the hummus and labneh are creamy and delicious, a la carte portions are of a fair size considering the prices. read more

Wow....what a fantastic place for outdoor casual dining. The service isn't great---its hard to be on top of service with so many tables, so many languages, and such large orders. The food is fantastic----that should be enough to stop by Le Cedre one evening and give it a go! read more

The food was good but not outstanding, the staff not super polite (never looking at you), terrace had comfy chairs but tables were a bit too near of each other (I couldn't focus on my conversation because of hearing the one of the table next to us) read more

Good authentic lebanese food . Cozy atmosphere. Lebanese wine available. Friendly staff. A bit on the expensive end but everything in Switzerland is. Recommended. read more

Cèdre-Bellevue - Tasty mezza - Lebanese Near Me - Zürich, ZH

Visited this restaurant with the local friends who dine here on a regular basis.This is an average place pretending to be posh and high quality.Some food from mezze selection of 10 dishes was tasty, falafels were horrible, burned up and dry. Mezze plates portions were quite small, houmos was fresh but too much oil.Most tables are pushed together very close, so if you don't get to sit outside or a table for 4, expect to be rubbing shoulders with your neighboring diners.Would not visit this place again. read more

Today I grabbed some lunch there with my friends. I kept hearing from this place so we tried it out. Unfortunately we weren't the only people at the take out area but after a couple of minutes we had our shawarmas and were ready to eat. I had a falafel shawarma and was very pleased with it and I think the prices are fair for what you get. I will definitely come back another time. read more

Great food! I highly recommend their hummus, falafel, fattoush and chicken! I would call for a reservation if you want a table on Friday and Saturday evenings. Depending on the day the staff can seem a little unfriendly, that's the only reason why I don't give 5 stars! read more

What a horrible experience. The food was average at best for the ridiculous price. The portions are tiny. The staff on the other hand are so rude and obnoxious. The one main dude, probably the owner or the manager, kept making weird comments in Arabic to me. He didn't know I too spoke Arabic and I can understand that he is being a creep. The whole waiting staff was all over the place, didn't look you in the eye, and basically they just throw food at you and go. I hated that restaurant. If I could give it less than one star then I would've. Just go to one of the other million restaurants near by where you will be treated like a human being, and maybe you will eat something decent too. read more

Prime location, decent food but very rude staff. Disappointing because it can really damper the mood of a group

Food is very tasty but the service destroys the restaurant atmosphere.we went there and haven't felt a hospitality. Waiters are arrogant and plates and glasses are not properly cleaned.i got a juice in a glas that was full of black spots of something.The guest next to us also returned the plate which was greyish instead of white...I think they should work more on that and not rely on their central location as at some point also foreign guests become more informed about the good and the not so good locations in cities... read more

Worst service in zurich ever we didn't even stay to eat there food .. I would never go back to this restaurant

Food is nice, but the service is awful. Very snobby, rude and very expensive. A barbecue for 4 and some appetizer would cost u around 150€. read more