Built in 1487, Zeughauskeller is a former arsenal turned traditional Swiss restaurant. It sits just off Bahnhofstrasse and is a popular stop, so it's always pretty busy - highly recommend making a reservation online in advance. Generally expect a shared table. Service was friendly and happy to make recommendations - the potato salad was as perfectly mustardy as the wiener schnitzel was crispy. Plenty of beers to try as well. Enjoy the ambiance of the old building alongside the authentic Swiss food! read more

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Yelp Review 2026 #48: Housed in an old armory, Zeughauskeller is a popular restaurant for mostly tourists. It does get pretty busy so, reserving a table would be the smart thing to do. Unless, you walk in during odd hours. Swiss food is not popular for being tasty and having bold flavors. Unless you intend to just eat cheese and chocolate, Swiss food is rather forgettable. Highly influenced by German cuisine, expect things like wienerschnitzel, bratwurst, pork shank, etc. Sausage with Potato Saiad: All their sausage is served with potato salad but you can sub it out with French fries or rosti. The sausage was nice. The potato salad was surprisingly good. 4/5 Cordon Bleu: You get a choice between veal and pork. I chose pork. The description on their menu says "tender pork escalope, filled with ham and SPICY Gruyère cheese, fried crispy". There was no spice at all. LOL. The ham was probably 2 thin slices. There are other Swiss restaurants in Zurich that makes better cordon Bleu. 3/5 The service was quite slow. We waited for our server to come over. They sent the only English-speaking server to handle like 7 tables. It's definitely a one and done. Come here for the vibes, not for the food. read more

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This place is definitely a tourist attraction, so it's always busy. We were offered a shared table, which we accepted, and the ambiance was beautiful and full of history -- apparently, the building used to be an old arsenal! They have an English menu, and the service was fast, though not very friendly. I ordered a salad and pork shank and asked the waiter if it was crispy on the outside like a traditional Schweinshaxe. He said yes, but unfortunately, it wasn't -- which was disappointing. Also, our main dishes arrived before the salads, and the waiter didn't seem to care. Overall, it was a decent experience, and the atmosphere alone makes it worth visiting once. But I think the constant crowd has negatively affected the quality. I'll probably try another place next time. read more

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This place was a chat gpt find cause I wanted the traditional veal with mushroom cream sauce and rosti. It's a huge place. I was seared at a communal table because my friend and I wanted to do different things in the afternoon. The service was great and it was fun to be at the communal table. I ordered the veal and it was absolutely wonderful! They even give you a small pan with the remainder that you can continue to eat. If you're looking for that traditional food from Zurich, this is a great place! read more

Zeughauskeller - Veal in a mushroom cream sauce with rosti - Swiss Food Near Me - Zürich, ZH

Zeughauskeller - Zürich Old Artillery Building of Zürich, turned Peaceful Gathering, since 1926. Here, it's not just a dining experience... It's so much more! Zeughauskeller - Old Artillery storage building converted into a place for peaceful gatherings to enjoy great Swiss cuisine and each other's company. I spent some time looking at their delicious dishes and settled on, "Ütliberger Siedwurst" - CHF 29.00 (Served with Mac and Cheese Swiss style and homemade apple slices with cinnamon). It was hot, fresh and delicious. The atmosphere was so welcoming and full of historical archives, including, Live Artillery Grenades. They do ask you, "No smoking in this area please. Live Artillery grenades stored here." They offer plenty of seating and everywhere around you, you can learn about Swiss war(s) history. It was quite a unique dining experience that I haven't experienced previously. After my meal, I spent some time walking around and studying different artillery archives. The staff were great, too. Very attentive to make sure with language barrier, you knew what dish you were interested in. My waitress kept stopping by my table and asking me if I needed anything else and what I think of the dish. The overall experience was great and I would highly recommend it and look forward dining here again. read more

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visited this restaurant three times during my stay, both for lunch and dinner and everything I tried was fantastic! - Pumpkin Soup: One of the best I've ever had , light, interesting, and full of flavor. - Chicken Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce: Perfectly thin and crispy on the outside, juicy inside. The sauce was creamy with a hint of lemon, absolutely delicious! - Rösti: Good but a bit dry for my liking. - Macaroni from their vegetarian options: Made with cheese, potatoes, and caramelized onions. light, comforting, and so good! The atmosphere is super charming, full of character and history. If you're in a small group, you'll likely share a table with others, which actually makes it more fun! We ended up having great conversations with our table neighbors :) The service is a little slow as they are ALWAYS super busy! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Easily the most famous Swiss Beer Hall in Zürich. Very similar to the traditional beer hall in Germany in that there are shared tables, traditional comfort food, quick service, and lots of great beer. We made reservations for our 7:30 dinner which I would recommend because the line for walk-ins was very long when we arrived. Inside is very large, it can host many different sized groups, you can easily find a group of a dozen or more at a table, but we were just a party of two and were sat at a table for 4 with another couple so there is a bit of awkwardness there, but it is nice to sit near other travelers. That is if they are in a talking mood or speak the same language. Our waiter was extremely polite and very helpful with the selections and pricing is also very fair. To drink we had the house lager and it was very good. For our meal, we chose the Sausage Combo Plate and the Wienerschnitzel and honestly both were great. The Wienerschnitzel was especially tender and very large and I was able to eat every bite of it because it was that good. The sausages were also very crisp and tasty and we honestly really enjoyed our meal. It is true that this place is very touristy, but it is also very authentic, traditional Swiss food, but reminds me of Germany most of all and is very similar to the beer halls that we visited in Munich. I would definitely recommend to any traveler to try this place at least once while in town. read more

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Mediocre at best. The food was very disappointing and the service was scattered at best. Two of the three stars are for the ambiance. You can find better in central Zurich. read more

Zeughauskeller - Swiss Food Near Me - Zürich, ZH

Everything was so good! I'm not an adventurous eater so I was skeptical about what to order. My friends and I got plates to share just to be safe and we ended up ordering more food because it was so yummy. The potato salad was so tasty and the sausages were well seasoned. The homemade applesauce surprisingly went well with everything and by itself! The restaurant was very charming and rustic. Dining as a tourist can be intimidating, but the staff was accommodating and made us feel comfortable. A must try if you're in Zurich! read more

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We saw this place was popular so we said let's go during dinner! It was 7:35 pm & there was maybe 10 parties ahead of us & it was pouring rain, buuuut we were excited to try the food. We sat down 30 minutes later next to another couple, which was okay. For food, my boyfriend got the wienerschnitzel with fries and I got the red wine sausage with potato salad. We both thought our food was good, just that the potato salad had a little more salt than I'd like. I enjoyed the atmosphere. It seems like there were a lot of travelers from different areas when we went. Overall, would come back! read more

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First time in Zurich and this place was very authentic and delicious! I ordered the Schnitzel and it was really good. Most fried foods can get tiring by the last bite, but this one was good until the very end. The fries were also super crispy and fresh. There was a line to get seated but it's a big restaurant so it moved fast. Service was pretty fast once you ordered. Overall, great experience and amazing food! read more

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Definately a tourist trap, but also thought this was more a German inspired restaurant. French onion soup was good, fries were great, chicken was a little dry - but had lots of cheese. read more

Zeughauskeller - Chicken Cordon bleu, fries, French Onion Soup, Pork & Sauerkraut - Swiss Food Near Me - Zürich, ZH

This was a great "first meal" in Switzerland. This building was here before Christopher Columbus discovered America. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor seating is picnic table on both sides of the alley, some with umbrellas. Walk up and wait to be seated. If they're busy, you may be sitting with strangers. Make a friend. Everything that came out looked great. Hubs had the schnitzel Zurich style and loved it. With veal. I had the Alpine Mac with apple sauce. The apple sauce really balances the flavors. read more

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Carlos was our waiter and he did an excellent job. He recommended an apple ale for Vicky and I went with the local beer. We started with a cup of carrot ginger soup that was excellent. They have a lamb special for the month which I ordered that came with a rosti Green beans. read more

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I'm so glad I found this place during my trip. Yes, it's busy and well-known, but the food and the atmosphere make it worth it. I was traveling solo and was seated at a big round table with other parties and got to talk with locals at my table and some of their friends visiting from out of town. It was fun to have others to toast with as I drank the local beer, and it's one of those places where the servers are real pros. They don't write down a thing, but everyone's order is delivered hot, correct and at the same time. I'd definitely go back if I found myself in Zurich again. read more

This place looks like it would be touristy but it was awesome! We enjoyed it so much! It is decorated like an old German armory and even has some weapons from back in the day as decor! We sat next to this beautiful wooden clock, great atmosphere. Our server was very friendly. I knew I had to try the German potato salad. My friend had veal sausage and I had a pork shank. Both were phenomenal but the show stopper is the potato salad! Soft potatoes in a creamy mustard sauce. Wow! Beer looked so good but we don't really drink! Definitely recommend coming here if you're in Zurich don't miss this spot! read more

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Zeughauskeller has popped up as a well-known restaurant in Zurich that serves traditional dishes. I do wonder if there's generally more tourists than locals but even if you don't like the food, this is a great place to just come and drink beers too. Because of the popularity, you absolutely should make a reservation ahead of time. When we arrived, we were told by the host to line up with everyone behind a yellow line. It didn't matter if you had reservations or not, she was going to come down the line and figure it out. They definitely strive for efficiency here and will seat you with strangers to maximize space. Also, if you don't know what you want, they might come off a bit rude just to hurry you up. So if you get stressed in those situations, come prepared and know what you want to order! We were given English menus and our waitress also spoke English. We first ordered a pitcher of beer (so cheap!) to give us some time to figure out what to eat. Like most Switzerland dining establishments, the prices here are kind of steep but they do give a lot of food so I would recommend sharing meals and appetizers. It seems like it's kind of frowned upon to order less dishes than there are people so I would just get a small appetizer if you're trying to share one meal between two people. I ordered the Kalbsgeschnetzeltes nach Zürcher Art, which is pan-fried, sliced veal in a creamy mushroom white-wine sauce. It also comes with rösti, which is a traditional side dish, very similar to hash browns but thicker. Don't let the picture fool you because it looks like the serving size is pretty small. But she actually gave me a metal pot that with more veal so I guess it's to keep it warm as you slowly eat. The veal itself wasn't as tender as I'd like it to be but so good with the mushroom sauce. The rösti was crispy and tasted even better with the mushroom sauce. Our table also ordered the Zeughauskeller Kanonenputzer, which was a pan-fried sausage with onion sauce. We ordered the 1/2 meter, or 500 grams, which is good for 2 people or just good to share with the whole group. The sausage was a little dry but not in a bad way. Very flavorful and I think I liked it more than my veal. Overall, great meal, cheap beer, and we left pretty satisfied. I feel like we barely scratched the surface of Swiss cuisine and their menu is big enough where you can order different things each time. I would love to come back and try more! read more

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Great place to try traditional German dishes. The restaurant has great decor and service. The meat is slightly dry for my liking. But it's how Swiss people Ike their food: on the dry side. We enjoyed the presentation of the mayor's sword: steak on sword. The beef steak is on an actual sword and served on it. We had a wonderful meal. The kids enjoyed their juices because they were on beer mugs. So they took lots of pictures with it. I liked how the Mayor's sword came with salad, Rosti or French fries, and mustard. The steak went very well with the mustard. read more

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Great spot to try out traditional dishes, but be warned that it's a very popular spot and making a reservation will greatly help you and your schedule! You'll most likely be sharing your table with other customers, as they're just trying to pack in as many people as possible, in whatever configuration works! Really cool interior, as the building used to be an armory. There's some leftover artifacts that you can see as you dine. My fiance and I decided to share the Mayor's Sword as it said 'serves 2', but I think you could split this amongst 3 or 4 people! The steak comes on an actual sword, and once they bring it to the table, they cut it off the sword in front of you. Really neat presentation! The Mayor's Sword also included Rosti, a big bowl of Greens Salad, and Potato Salad. We had so much leftover! We also tried their half meter sausage, and that was delicious as well! Great spot to enjoy a variety of dishes! read more

Zeughauskeller - Swiss Food Near Me - Zürich, ZH

This is a large touristy beer hall/restaurant with lots of typical Swiss specialties. My husband enjoyed Wurst and Rostock while I had a grilled chicken salad. It also features a lot of old firearms which a gun collector might enjoy seeing. Our server was from Croatia and very friendly. Great English. They take reservations which I'd recommend doing in advance as it was very crowded at 7 pm on a Thursday evening. read more

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A popular beer hall with a lively environment. Make a reservation if you can and be prepared to possibly share a large dining hall style table with another group! Apparently, the building used to be an armory, so there's some interesting decor scattered around. You can read a brief blurb about the history of the building on the placemat at your table. There's even a dish that comes served on a sword that the table next to us ordered, and it was fun seeing the presentation! Good selection of beers and various dishes. Large serving sizes so be prepared to be stuffed! Overall, a fun spot to have some good comfort food. read more

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Such a fun place to fine!! Historic, delicious, traditional and a grand experience! Delicious traditional menu. Many options and large portions. read more

A classic Zurich establishment that is worth a visit just to soak up the history. The beer was excellent and very cheap, potato salad was amazing, but Sausage was rather average. Interesting mustard dispenser. Beware kitchen closes 10pm! read more

Zeughauskeller - Sausage & potato salad - Swiss Food Near Me - Zürich, ZH

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We went there last night, rude hostess who forced us to go inside eventhough there were available tables outside for 4. It was about 9 pm or so! When we went inside , there were a few empty tables and she again tried to force us to sit on one table joint with other guests! Even though there was an empty table right next to it which needed cleaning and we said we could wait. She refused and we left and went to the French place next door... it was awesome and we were happy we didn't stay... KARMA!!! read more

Very, very good food and the beer matches the food ranking! Know this place will be crowded when you get there and you will sharing a table w some others. Also know this will be one of your all time best meals while in Zurich. Wife had the brat and potato salad and I had the sausage and potato salad. Probably the best meal I have had in some time. Servers were attentive and timely. FYI the onion sauce is the "secret sauce". Get it on a meal of you can! Enjoy! read more

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Great food, great service, great location. Located in the heart of Zurich. This restaurant is bustling with customers so there may be a small wait if you don't have a reservation. I got lucky with a table upon walkin. There is indoor and outdoor seating. I chose to sit outdoor as it was nice outside! The server was so nice and accommodating. The food came out very quick and was delicious! I love a roasted pork knuckle so I was quite excited to see it on the menu! It was flavorful and very delicious. Not too fatty. The desserts were ok. The strudel was too dry but the walnut ice cream was great ! read more

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I first came here in 2007, and I am so glad it still remains. An amazing restaurant in a beautiful location. We had to vacate our table by 1830, and I was a little concerned due to slower service - not to worry - we ate and still were out before the reservation for the table arrived. And the food!!!! Even after all this time, it is still utterly delicious. I had the Swiss veal with mushrooms and rosti, and my husband had the sausage. We started with butter lettuce salads, and those are a bit expensive at 8 CHF for lettuce and salad dressing. The mains were priced competitively. Plenty of beer and wine to choose from, as well. The meal was superb, and I look forward to visiting again when it is not a busy Saturday night. read more

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Zeughauskeller was such a neat spot to grab a bite to eat. The building had a lot of old history and artifacts on display. The cozy, old World feel coupled with the lively crowd really felt special. We benefited from making advanced reservations as it tends to be a busy spot for locals and travelers alike. We tried the calf liver with rosti and both were cooked to perfection. We enjoyed some local beer and enjoyed their house special dessert. Pay them a visit - you won't be disappointed! read more

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Authentic as hell! Delicious. Oh, the interior, wherever you look. Stenciled wood beamed high ceilings, arched windows, decorative framing, wrought iron, dark wood, weaponry old, armor, art, & for some reason a row of modern motorcycle helmets. I highly recommend the traditional veal schnitzel. Ive tried it in three restaurants, and learned the portions are ridiculously large, breading is crispy, and to my taste- could really use a sauce. Good luck with that. Marinara, nope, tomato sauce, nope, red sauce, nope. In exasperation, the waiter brought me catsup. I was finally successful at last restaurant by asking for pizza sauce. (Marinara) This place is continuously busy, service is rapid, they don't push you to leave. Soak it all in. Don't forget a stein o beer. Only thing missing is oompah music read more

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Wonderful service and family friendly atmosphere! i will come back here. it is nice and cozy and lots of space. the waiters are kind and helpful the food is good! lots of glizzy bratwurst for all you folks! i got some potato cake thing and also cream chicken and mushrooms. this place is a real gem it's pretty good but for zurich standards make sure to have reservations for dinner! i went for lunch and it was not packed. thsi was the only place that asked for a tip A+ read more

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Cute quaint place in Zurich. Menu was limited during lunch only having a handful of items. We ordered the meat and cheese platter to share. Just a simple platter nothing out of the ordinary. read more

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Best place to eat and must try!! Didn't know how famous this restaurant was until we got there. Searched for the best Switzerland restaurant near me then this place popped up so we went. Omg! This site originally operated as an armory built in 1487. Very big inside and recommend to make a reservation if 4 or more people. We are going back tonight again since we are leaving Zürich tomorrow. read more

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We recently toured Old Town Zürich with friends and wanted authentic Swiss/German food. We were lucky to get in Zeughauskeller! It was slam packed. The food was amazing and the beer selection was nice too. I would recommend reservations for both lunch and dinner as this place is crazy popular. A Must Do on your list. read more

Great experience overall! The Wiener Schnitzel and the sausage with potatoes were amazing, and the sour beer is a must-try. Drinks are very reasonably priced, and the atmosphere is lively and authentic. They do take reservations for tables -- thankfully we got there early, otherwise we would have had to wait in line. Since we didn't have a reservation, we were only given about an hour at the table, but the food comes out quickly so it worked out fine. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Restaurant has been around longer since American was a country. Not a tourist trap since food deliveries. Came here without a reservation on a Thursday evening at 530, seated right away. Excellent food - I ordered the grilled variety sausage with potato salad and sauerkraut and my husband ordered the Wienerschnitzel with hash browns. We both ordered a large draft beer but wish we ordered the beer flambé once we say other table order it! Sizeable portions, took some to go to feed to swans on the lake. We def recommend for out of towners read more

Zeughauskeller - Grilled sausage mix and wienerschnitzel - Swiss Food Near Me - Zürich, ZH

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Very fun authentic swiss food in the great city of Zurich! Zeughauskeller is such a fun and unique gem, with old historical weaponry decorating the walls the restaurant sure tells a story! As you sit in a medieval barracks, you have a big menu of meats and authentic swiss cuisine to choose from. The restaurant was large and the service is top notch, and they were able to accommodate us without a reservation (though I recommend making one if you are planning on making a trip here!). I enjoyed a traditional sausage with potato salad and it was very tender and juicy! The potato salad was some of the best i've ever had! The menu is big with lots to choose from so I definitely recommend taking a trip back to medieval times at this authentic restaurant in Zurich! read more

After a long flight, we decided to dive right into the local cuisine! We read that Zeughauskeller was authentic and very popular amongst locals and tourists! The inside of the restaurant has lots of wartime relics. The old masonry reminded me of a medieval dungeon. Despite that, the atmosphere is very cozy and lively! The service is great. Although it was popular during the lunch hour and we didn't have reservations, the host was kind enough to seat us anyway! The smoked pork sausage was my favorite! The spice mixture was definitely something unique! It was a chilly day so I ordered some soup. The beef broth in the onion soup was AMAZING! I don't think I've ever had a more flavorful onion soup! read more

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Yea, kind of tourist destination but it was such a nice experience. I made a reservation (strongly suggest making a reservation) for 6 PM and was promptly seated when we arrived. Most tables are group seating so you most likely will be seated with an other party but it makes for a lively conversation as you wait for your food (and not to long of a wait). It is a lively atmosphere in what seems to be an old armory. Wait staff spoke english and was very helpful in selecting our food items. My son and I went for the "steak on a sword" (I forgot the true name) and it was terrific along with the rosti (a better hash brown cake) and some potato salad. Of course we downed a couple of beers on tap. The evening was a fun time with very good (not great) food. Worth a visit. read more

My family went here for our final meal in Switzerland. We had a short wait for the table. The building used to be an armory until 1926 and so there are some neat artifacts. I had the sausage in a skewer which incomes different sausages. Be sure to try the onion sauce. My wife had the macaroni. The service was excellent. read more

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A fabulous recommendation by a local. It's a very popular place for both tourists and locals. If you are a small group like we were (party of 2), expect to share a table with others. Lively, fun, traditional atmosphere. A menu full of traditional Swiss meals, ya pretty much can't go wrong. As far as dining in Zurich, this place was top of our list! read more

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