The best restaurants German-Speaking Switzerland

Located a stone's throw from Lake Zurich and the Botanical Gardens, Yooji's offers Japanese dishes. This chain of restaurants specializing in sushi has made a name for itself with subtle, original creations. There are several of them in Zurich, and once you've tried them, you'll understand why! Sushi can be ordered individually or from a variety of platters. The sushi conveyor transports us to the land of the Rising Sun. An outdoor area allows customers to dine outside in fine weather.

Right in the heart of the bustling city, Tao's is an exotic (and posh) oasis in Zurich. The setting is intoxicating: a beautiful wooden terrace under the trees in the summer, a trendy neo-Asian decor with subdued lighting and warm tones inside. On the menu, a fusion menu faithful to its Asian-European mix, like the Chinese ravioli with truffles and the tagliolinis with beef and red curry sauce. The adjacent bar, designed in the same trendy spirit, will delight cigar and refined cocktail lovers.

Since 2007, Heidi and Fabrice Bischoff have welcomed us to one of the town's oldest residences, dating back to 1445! In a cozy setting with antique furniture, wood panelling and a small oriel window, you can savour meticulously prepared local cuisine with a French accent (the chef, Mr. Bischoff, is of French-speaking origin). You'll feel right at home! In fine weather, the terrace and its pergola are a real plus where you can enjoy delicious seasonal dishes. Specialties include game meats. Very friendly service.

In the heart of Baden is Hirschli, an elegant restaurant offering excellent modern and inventive cuisine. The chef's inspirations are diverse, with hints of French, Italian, Japanese... A masterful fusion cuisine that brilliantly blends flavors. This establishment is much appreciated for the quality of its menu, the products selected and the choice of wines, but also for its cosy atmosphere and interesting clientele. In summer, the garden and string lights add a pleasant atmosphere to the restaurant. A warm welcome.

Welcome to the trendy concrete jungle of Zürich-West! This former warehouse is always full of life. A sudden craving for moules frites? A flammekueche? Come and eat at Les Halles, which combines several self-service restaurants and a delicatessen selling fresh produce, all in a bric-a-brac decor with a DJ at the turntables. Don't be surprised to see pinball machines, hanging bikes or hardware - the owner is a collector. Order a drink from the bar or a meal from the central kitchen.

The setting of this restaurant is delightful, with its terrace overlooking the lake in fine weather, or the warmth of the rustic dining room in winter. The menu focuses on lake produce, without forgetting meat lovers, regional specialties and vegetarians. The chef is attentive to the seasons and buys his produce directly from the market. In summer, sailors can moor their boats directly at the landing stage. An address to recommend to lovers for its romantic and comfortable atmosphere.

10' Dieci is a chain of Italian restaurants with several locations in and around Zurich. Here, the waiters call out loud to each other in Italian and work hard to serve you quickly and well. You choose the place when you are hungry and want to be served quickly and without fuss. The room is big and noisy, it's a good idea to sit on the terrace to enjoy the view on the lake. We bet that the spaghetti carbonara and the Sardinian wine will make you have a nice dinner.

Moser's Backparadies is part of a chain of Swiss bakery-chocolate shops. It is known for serving fast and good food on the go. In this establishment, you will find a wide range of breads and pastries, as well as savoury snacks: salads, sandwiches, bowls, paninis... Moser's Backparadies also offers sweet treats for breakfast or snack time to be enjoyed on the pleasant terrace on Schlossbergplatz. Finally, try the speciality, the "Baden stone", a chocolate with biscuit and kirsch filling.

This is the restaurant of the luxurious Hotel Schweizerhof. This top-of-the-range brasserie offers French and Swiss cuisine in a fine ^19th-century decor. Refined service, a warm atmosphere and generous, gourmet dishes. Tasting brasserie dishes such as a wiener schnitzel, you're plunged straight into Bernese bourgeois cuisine. Succulent, distinguished and always up to date, the dishes are sure to awaken your palate. In summer, enjoy an aperitif on the Sky Terrace, with its magnificent view over the city.

Housed in a listed building, the Schipfe 16 is located on the banks of the Limmat in the heart of the historic city, close to the Lindenhof hill. Here, you'll find inexpensive, good-quality cuisine to enjoy on the riverside terrace. A very pleasant spot in fine weather! The menu features seasonal dishes, including some vegetarian recipes: orecchiette with wild mushroom cream, vegan vegetable curry with toasted pine nuts... Customers flock here for the incredible view.

Zurich West is the birthplace of the city's most avant-garde restaurants, and Josef is one of them! Festive ambience, multicolored glitter-effect tiles on the wall, vintage posters, music: it's in this trendy atmosphere that you can choose from several small tapas-style dishes (for those with a small appetite) or let yourself be carried away by the creative menu, which changes regularly. The wine list is very tempting. The attentive staff will make sure you have a delicious time.

Housed in a remarkable historic building, Gerberstube has been delighting palates with finely authentic Italian cuisine for almost a century. The restaurant's two floors sparkle with a chic-modern spirit, surrounded by works of art by a renowned local artist. Be sure to look up to admire the splendid ^18th-century stucco rococo ceiling. On the plate, typical Italian dishes (vitello tonnato, risotto, delicious tiramisù...) are served by the most helpful and adorable staff. A wonderful address to discover.

High-flying Italian restaurant renowned as the best in town. If the prices are salty, the dishes are perfectly seasoned! Cooked with noble, ultra-fresh ingredients. Special mention for the fresh pasta and the rack of lamb with garlic and rosemary. Pleasant outdoor terrace and chic indoor dining room with white tablecloths. The Italian wine list is on a par with the excellence of the dishes served. The friendly atmosphere will charm you.

This Italian restaurant is probably not the cheapest in town, but its location on the historic islet, with its terrace on the banks of the Aare, fully explains the prices charged. The wood-fired pizzas are sure to be a hit. Other specialties such as pasta, meat and fish are just as tasty. We recommend that you make a reservation for a riverside seat.

The Walliser Keller, located a little way off the main tourist street of the town, offers a wide range of Swiss specialities. The restaurant has a vaulted ceiling and rustic decor, and the traditional fondue and raclette dishes are the main attraction. You will be spoilt for choice. In season, you can enjoy a pretty and quiet terrace. Warm and smiling service.

This restaurant, located in a quiet area west of Zurich, honors French cuisine. Escargots, filet de boeuf, sole meunière, escalope de veau, côtes d'agneau... the menu recalls the flavors of our good country (as does the wine cellar). Specialties include "Café de Paris" entrecôte served with sauce and fried matchsticks, and charbonnade (roast beef with olives, pearl onions, peppers and five different sauces) served for two only in the evening. Reservations are recommended for dinner.

This classic Italian trattoria sells out every night, weekdays and weekends. And it's not just because it's located on one of Zurich's most touristy streets. Reservations are therefore highly recommended, especially in the evenings. It's easy to understand why the place is so popular once you're inside: every table is perfectly laid, the service is always impeccable and the plates are each more beautiful than the last. When the weather's nice, there's a terrace where you can soak up the sun with a good pizza.

It is said that an Italian restaurant must be run by transalpine people. Well, the Celia restaurant proves us wrong! Here, although the whole menu smells of olive oil, there is not a single person from the boot in the kitchen or in the dining room... and this does not prevent the pizzas from competing with any of the competitors from Naples, Milan or Rome. Note: this is one of the few restaurants open on Sundays in the neighbourhood to welcome you in a warm and friendly atmosphere. To discover.

Bolognese pasta, four-cheese pasta, carbonara pasta, ricotta-spinach ravioli... Tschingg is the specialist in pasta on the go. On the menu, you'll find a dozen different flavors that can be combined with minestrone soup and, of course, ice cream. Unless you're tempted by tschinggmisu, the famous tiramisù. This small Italian-style fast-food chain is also present in Zurich at 2 Oberdorfstrasse and 353 Schaffhauserstrasse. Perfect for a quick meal between two visits.

This typical Zurich brasserie just a few meters from Langstrasse is perfect for lunch or a drink. Locals enjoy a coffee and a good book during the day, while holidaymakers stop in for a few minutes before heading off on new adventures. The large room, decorated between retro and modern, is very welcoming. As for the food, the menu offers classic dishes from the region: meatballs, chestnut pasta and blue cheese, wild boar stew with truffles, pumpkin risotto with a choice of curly chestnuts..

On the outside, an impressive red and white half-timbered facade dating from the Middle Ages. Inside, a bistro area on one side, a warm room with exposed wooden beams on the other. The menu features Swiss, local and seasonal cuisine, such as the traditional meatloaf, perch fillets or veal à la zurichoise. During the summer months, choose between the terrace at the foot of the Saint-Léger church or the charming backyard.

Far off the beaten tourist track, this charming café-restaurant is popular with locals, who come to enjoy a quality snack or chat with friends over tea and gourmet pastries. Tastefully decorated in a cosy spirit, Melissa's Kitchen is a warm and inviting place where you'll feel right at home. To get your day off to a good start, try the breakfast formula (from 6am for early risers)! The house also offers a small brunch on Saturdays, and an even bigger and tastier brunch on Sundays and public holidays.

Tibits is the dream come true of three Swiss brothers with a passion for vegetarian and vegan cuisine. The concept is simple: a tasty buffet of 40 vegetarian (and vegan) dishes, each as tasty and healthy as the next, and a design that's both trendy and warm. Don't miss out on the friendly terrace in summer. Since it opened in 2000, Tibits has been so successful that it has spawned other restaurants in Switzerland and London. There's also a branch at Falkenstrasse 12. For a 100% healthy gourmet break!

Just a stone's throw from the canal, the Moudi's terrace with its colourful chairs and tables and its colourful lanterns is most picturesque in fine weather. The interior is not to be outdone, with its colourful decor that gives off a vintage and trendy air. On the plate, fragrant and hearty mezze that smell of Lebanon. In the evening, the restaurant becomes a bar popular with the local hip crowd. A nice place to sit down for an aperitif or a relaxed dinner. Be careful, it's always crowded!

The Klosterli Weincafe is a picturesque and charming restaurant and wine bar, whose owners have preserved architectural elements from the 18th century. The Klosterli Weincafe is located in the old town and has a lovely shaded terrace. The menu is limited but offers seasonal products of excellent quality. Some dishes are offered in two versions, small or large portions, which can be accompanied by a glass of excellent wine from a selection of over 120 vintages. Remember to make a reservation.

Kaffee Klatsch is an alpine-style café in downtown Davos. This delightful café-restaurant is more like a decorating boutique, with old wooden tables, slates and felt cushions. The menu features homemade burgers, including the famous Swiss Burger with Swiss beef, Davos mountain cheese, fried egg and homemade onion marmalade. Foccacia, salad, pizza and soup complete the lunch menu. You can also come for breakfast or a snack. The pastries are excellent!

If you're looking for a lively, friendly place to stay, you've come to the right place in the heart of Interlaken. Run by a Dutchman, it belongs to the Happy Inn Lodge youth hostel, but doesn't just welcome backpackers! Locals love coming here too, not least for the unbeatable value for money in the restaurant, the live music, the screens on which major matches are projected and which draw crowds to the terrace... Not forgetting the famous fresh Dutch mussels served throughout November.

The Baseltor hotel restaurant is an excellent place to dine in a friendly atmosphere. Brasserie on the first floor, plush dining room on the^1st floor. Tasty cuisine based on fresh produce, with a wide choice of vegetarian dishes. The house is committed to the slow-food approach (as opposed to fast-food), a culinary movement originating in Italy that respects seasonal produce and culinary traditions. Slow food and the art of tasting local produce are the hallmarks of this quality-oriented restaurant.

Thai specialties in the heart of Niederdorf, Zurich's old town: welcome to Blue Monkey. In fact, there are two restaurants in one: Blue Monkey on the first floor in a wooded setting, and the very chic Thai Heaven on the second floor. In the kitchen, chef Pachara Thipanancharoen offers authentic gourmet cuisine with multiple influences. The menu features a number of specialties, including khao soy nuea, a kind of egg noodle soup popular in Thailand's mountainous regions, accompanied here by Swiss beef.

A superb room, authentically restored, in an old house, next to a more contemporary room. The whole place has class, and the service does everything to keep up with the level. We dine very elegantly in a traditional vein well modernized, where we appreciate the sobriety and respect for the product. Among the house specialities, the poularde and the bouillabaisse! Note that the restaurant also offers vegetarian dishes.

The Wirtshaus Taube is a traditional restaurant with a rustic decor. It serves Swiss-German and Lucerne specialities, based on original old-fashioned recipes, in a cosy atmosphere. The menu is small but well-constructed and varied. We recommend the rösti with bacon, cheese and eggs and the cordon bleu. The terrace is superb on the banks of the Reuss, with a lovely view of the old town. The service is impeccable, smiling and efficient. Ideal for savoring Lucerne's local cuisine.

This "old Swiss house" is distinguished by its beautiful red half-timbered façade and opens onto a large, elegantly decorated dining room. The chef offers refined, inventive cuisine using the freshest ingredients. The house specialty? Veal escalope à la façon du patron: a Viennese escalope, prepared at the table, roasted in butter in copper pans and served with delicious lingonberries. The signature dish of this Old Swiss House for seventy years! Let yourself be tempted.

In a historic building with a beautifully ornamented façade, you can enjoy creative Swiss cuisine with a French accent. The emphasis is on the freshness of ingredients and the purity of taste. True to its passion for regional products, the restaurant offers a seasonal menu alongside the great classics. To accompany it, a fine list of foreign wines, including some of Bordeaux's great vintages. As well as being attentive, the team is efficient and smiling.

Quai 2 offers a pleasant terrace in summer, from which you can hear the sound of ships' sirens as they sail past. The restaurant is located on the promenade of Lake Brunnen, on the shores of Lake Lucerne, amidst a mountain backdrop. The menu offers snacks that can be ordered at any time, ideal for a break during a walk. Quai 2 also serves good coffee, accompanied by a slice of cake or apfelstrudel. For lunch, depending on the season, opt for a fresh salad or a delicious Alsatian-style tarte flambée.

For a new kind of refreshment, we go to this trendy and healthy juice bar. Fruit or vegetable juices and smoothies are served with light dishes, vegetarian or vegan,of course! The small interior with its natural tones and trendy decoration is welcoming. To combine pleasure and health!

Lovers of pasta to Italian, welcome in Hot Pasta, located in the middle of the neighborhood of the university! In all its forms, for all the tastes, most difficult will be to choose. Especially, do not come at midday if you want to avoid the student mob. Or, you install purposely at the time of rush and imagine that you study at the Polytechnic school, formerly attended by Einstein. Buon appetito!