The best restaurants German-Speaking Switzerland

At the Hiltl, there are more than 500 dishes offered at the buffet or à la carte. The atmosphere is intergenerational and trendy, with a view of the kitchens from the stairs. The food is so good that it makes you want to become a vegetarian or vegan. The cooks are constantly inventing new recipes of international inspiration but always made from local and seasonal products. The place is transformed into a discotheque every weekend, from Friday at 11pm until Sunday evening. A real concept.

In autumn 2021, this Japanese restaurant has given itself a new lease of life. After two months of renovation, Ichizen has reopened in an attractive modern setting. The restaurant offers a wide selection of traditional dishes: udon and soba noodles, fried tofu, curries and, of course, delicious sushi. Once at the table, the wait is long, but that's because the dishes are prepared with care. A must-try address for fans of Japanese flavors. Reservations are recommended, especially at lunchtime: the restaurant is almost always fully booked.

Whether you're looking for a tasty snack or a coffee, you'll love the setting of this elegant lakeside kiosk with its stilted terrace. Surrounded by windows, this pretty "fin de siècle" address is perfect for an aperitif with friends over one of the house mojitos! The menu includes salads, delicious burgers and grilled meats. A few desserts complete the selection (blueberrymuffin , Swiss carrot cake, cinnamon roll, brownie...) for a gourmet sweet break.

Here's a typical Zurich institution! Located on Bellevue Square since 1963, the Sternen Grill is said by connoisseurs to be the best sausage restaurant in town. This is where the famous Bratwurst is served: a hot, crispy sausage with extra-strong mustard. On the à la carte menu, you'll find a choice of sauces and side dishes: Gold Bürli rolls, potato pancakes (rösti), fried egg, spinach, cucumber or potato salad..

This century-old Italian restaurant is a real institution in Zurich. At Casa Ferlin, the famous homemade beef ravioli are their speciality and well worth a visit. The choice of meat and fish dishes is vast, difficult to choose but impossible to make a mistake! The service is always courteous and discreet. Despite its old-fashioned decor and its chic, this establishment is not stuffy and one feels immediately at ease. Many customers are regulars who have been coming back here for years. Always a good sign!

In this bistro, where the cuisine is concocted using only fair-trade products, you can treat your taste buds to fine, unique sensations. You don't get to choose the dishes; each plate is a surprise. A treat with the most attentive service. The room, decorated in brown and white tones, is convivial. A must-try for taste adventurers. All the more so as everything is absolutely trustworthy: organic, regional, reasoned, seasonal, fair trade of course... and recommended by Michelin and Gault & Millau. A fine selection of wines.

The Muensterhoefli sparkles with novelty both in its atmosphere and in its food. With its Michelin star, the gastronomic restaurant on the first floor keeps its promises with refined and original cuisine. Try the cheese platter, the selection is first-rate and it is a good opportunity to discover the best Swiss products. On the ground floor, the brasserie offers exquisite home-made ravioli at affordable prices. An inspiring place!

Just a 10-minute walk from the town center is this excellent traditional address. Wood panelling, beams, authentic mountain furniture, bells, open fire and gingham tablecloths... the setting is set! It's in this warm, typical setting that you'll enjoy good food with family and friends. The à la carte menu features gourmet seasonal recipes: venison with Brussels sprouts, chestnuts and homemade spätzli, veal liver in Madeira sauce served with Berner Röstis (bacon and cheese)... Vegetarian dishes are also available. Pleasant terrace.

Welcome to Café Charlotte, Basel's epicenter of Hawaiian freshness. Explore culinary creativity in poké bowls, a fusion of flavors between land and sea. For an energizing dawn, dive into a bowl of fresh, healthy breakfast. Pair it with Café Charlotte's signature Italian coffee specialty. Explore flavors with pokés: spicy tuna, salmon quinoa, vegan or chicken. Each bowl is an edible work of art, each bite a sensory adventure. Create the ultimate experience with your personalized poké!

Zum Kropf is a beautiful retro restaurant! If you want to eat traditional food in an authentic Zurich atmosphere, this is a friendly address in a picturesque and lively district, frequented by both locals and tourists. Swiss brasserie dishes: Bauernbratwurst (sausage on sauerkraut), veal cut with rösti, cooked meats. For dessert we recommend the Palatschinken (chocolate pancake) or theApfelstrudel. An excellent address!

The tourist brasserie par excellence, which does not exclude authentic atmosphere or a setting. The dishes are well furnished (the salad of saveloy is delicious) and are served by friendly waiters, in traditional dress. Read more