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 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.

Wonderful Swiss food in an old pub. Perfect ambience for a cold evening in Salzburg. Beer, wine and…read morenumerous other drinks are available. We dined on lamb filet with mustard sauce, pasta and shrimp, sirloin with herb butter and a dessert special of the chef's- apple cake with ice cream. This is a well known restaurant with a celebrated history- reserve a table. Closed on Sundays.

Ambiance Quiet, small, local feeling. We found this place on…read moreGoogle maps and it had great reviews, so we decided to try it out. Everyone was polite and noise levels were pretty low. Service It was pretty early when we stepped in, so they informed us how much time we had to eat before reservations set in, which was great and efficient, and also no problem at all. The staff was very friendly and checked up often on our meals. Food We ordered the pumpkin soup and smoked duck breast with deer liver salad to start. The whole meal was bursting with flavor complexities that i couldn't really place or imagine. The pumpkin soup was creamy, savory, spiced perfectly and not overly salty. The smoked duck was also not overly salty, and you could taste the smokiness of the duck, while the skin of the breast wasn't chewy. The deer liver was seared, leaving the insides relatively raw. I had never had this, so i had to try it. If you like liver, you'll love this meal. The salad and portwine cranberries really balanced out the meat, mellowing out the overall meal. I had the boar, which was seared and very slightly overcooked for my personal taste, but it didn't stop me from clearing out the whole plate. I would have licked it, if it were considered acceptable. Mine came with brussel sprouts puree, and spätzli. The textures and flavors were so balanced and delicious, i wish there was a restaurant similar to this back home. My friend ordered the deer filet medallions with red cabbage and i felt that the meat was perfectly cooked - not dry and tough (not saying the boar was dry or tough at all, it was just slightly cooked more than my usual preferences). The veggies on both meals were wonderful. The brussel sprouts melted in your mouth and didn't taste hard or crunchy. The red cabbage was soft, with lots of crunch and texture in the middle. I'm honestly not sure what the red fruit was on the side, but it might have been the gin plums from the menu from other meals, but man were they boozy and fantastic. I would have eaten all of both meals if i wasn't on vacation and i knew i was going straight home to stew in my food coma. Lastly, i ordered two cheeses, which the server (maybe owner? I wish i had clarified) asked if i had space in my body for it and I'll be damned if i didn't try all the cheeses available. He asked if i liked cow, sheep, or goat, in which i said surprise me and he gave me a cow and sheep one. The cow I've reminded me of triple cream cheeses -soft in the middle and a little creamier on the outside. The flavor and textures were both apparent, but not overwhelming. I wish i had asked for the names of the cheeses i tried, but i wouldn't have been able to "hear them" without writing them down. The other was a sheep cheese, which was very pungent and very creamy and i loved. This was all paired with grapes, pear, and dried figs - a perfect blend of all flavors. Overall, I'm so glad I stumbled upon this restaurant and if you want to try flavorful foods and a wonderful atmosphere with excellent service, try this restaurant. It's really delightful.

We arrived shortly before closing and they still fed us but menu was limited to just a few items…read more Delicious farm to table style plates with delicate well balanced flavorful dishes. Absolutely loved and will return. In a quiet neighborhood with locals, a 5 min walk from Marriot by Limmat. Outdoor seating on warm summer evening was lovely. Service was very friendly but slow, may have be en short staffed but may also be European go-slow and enjoy dining experience. What is the hurry? Zurich prices!

A primarily al fresco restaurant with a few indoor table. The weather was exceptionally warm on the…read moreday we went so everyone opted for an outside table. The service was very attentive and the food was decent. The classic veal meatloaf and the veal chop were good options. The barley risotto with burrata cheese was a little bland and the spinach ravioli was a little too salty. Most of the patrons seemed to be locals and everyone seemed to like their dinner served at a very leisurely pace so that they may enjoy their time with their companions; so don't expect a quick service.

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.

After a week in Europe, this is the only restaurant visited worthy of a five star review. The…read moreothers were not disasters but nothing worthy of a Yelp write up. Setting - Beautiful. I would say an authentic but modern Swiss restaurant. Obviously clean as almost all are but just very nicely decorated and has a sense of casual luxury. Food - The standout. The salad with egg and Rapeseed was perfect. The Zuri Gschnatzlets was very original and exactly as expected. The fish from lake Zurich (wonder if that is really true LOL) was very nice and the side of pasta and carrots were prepared without fault. Service - smiling. Wine - a lot. Photos - explain the rest.

Located in Old Town Zürich, this eatery was an ideal place to stop and grab a bite to eat for lunch…read moreafter strolling around the city! There was immense variety in their selection of food and options for those who maybe vegan, vegetarian, gluten sensitive, etc! I ordered a salad and took bits and pieces from other meals around the table- all delicious! The staff was very friendly and welcoming, and the establishment was kept clean! Definitely give it a try if you are in the area:)

The food and service were wonderful. The classic chef's tasting menu was plenty of food.read more

What a gem in Zurich. I wasn't exactly sure if it was going to be as good as I hoped. I recently…read moreread some mixed reviews. However, don't let the negative ones influence your decision to go here. From the moment you walk in, the service is delightful. Attentive and friendly and not overbearing. The decor is simple and modern. They have two menu options. First is the a la carte and second is the surprise prix fixe option. We selected the a la carte so we could share more dishes. The sommelier suggested a beautiful French Chardonnay which paired perfectly with our meal. Do not miss the pork belly starter which is their take on an Asian taco or lettuce wrap. It is delicious and apparently the only signature item on the menu since inception. We then had the roe with herb crème Fraiche and homemade blinis. Sensational. We split the Brussel sprouts and fennel vegetable dishes. The flavors are so unique and the presentation gorgeous. We also shared the halibut main. Portions are nice and we were completely full. But we could not pass up their take on the iconic American Oreo cookie with dulce de leche ice cream and truffle topping. Omg.... The other desserts also were pure art in appearance. This spot is not to be missed. It is not inexpensive but the food, service and ambience justify it. It was wonderful and I cannot wait to come back.

Lakeside dining, beautiful location: food was excellent, fennel salad, grouper and couscous,…read morespaghetti with bartogga. Service by Agni was superb.

The Chez Fritz is one of the best restaurants around the Zürisee (lake of Zurich)…read more It is opposite of the Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolate Factory in Kilchberg. So ideally located and with a magnificent view of the lake. I think, the Chez Fritz has the same owner than the Seerose, but I think at the Chez Fritz it's more sophisticated place and not as show-offy as the Seerose. It has a fine, but still cosy ambience inside. And a large terrace with a outside bar. During the summer, you can hang out it the lounge area and watch people and enjoy the drinks. The food is excellent: the food is fresh, Mediterranean, modern and yummy-ly prepared. The chef has officially 15 points in the Guide Michelin (according to the official website from Chez Fritz). Wine comes mainly from Europe, with focus on France and Italy.