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Blaue Ente

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Occupying a 300-year-old lakeside mill in the Riesbach district, Blaue Ente attracts an arts and media crowd as one of Zurich's smartest restaurants. Centuries-old stone walls merge seamlessly…

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Haus Zum Rüden, Zurich. © Haus Zum Rüden

Haus Zum Rüden

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On the riverfront in Zurich's Altstadt stands 700-year-old Haus Zum Rüden. The 14th-century guild house creaks under the weight of its history; particularly in the stone-walled Gothic Room…

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Petermann's Kunststuben, Zurich. © Petermann's Kunststuben

Petermann's Kunststuben

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Often hailed Switzerland's best restaurant, Michelin-starred Petermann's Kunststuben lures Zurich's food connoisseurs to the Küsnacht district with an intimate ambience and a menu that reads…

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Cakefriends, Zürich. © Heather Sills, Flickr - heathersills

Cakefriends

Daily

Cakefriends prides itself on its passion for delicious, freshly baked cakes made from natural ingredients. If you can't decide, opt for the mini-cake selection box to take away instead.…

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Sala of Tokyo, Zurich. © Sala of Tokyo

Sala of Tokyo

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Sala of Tokyo in the trendy Zuri-West district fuses Swiss architecture with Japanese minimalism. Dark wood panelling contrasts with pristine white tablecloths and translucent screens. The…

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Giesserei, Zurich. © Giesserei

Giesserei

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Once a metal factory, the Giesserei in Zurich-Oerlikon has been reincarnated as a funky restaurant attracting an alternative crowd. With high ceilings and bare stone walls, the restaurant…

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El Parador

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El Parador is an authentic Spanish bodega (wine cellar) in the fashionable Zuri-West district. Pictures of strapping toreros (bullfighters) and flamenco dancers hang from the wood-panelled…

The Cretagny Family Farm

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The family-owned Cretagny farm hosts a small market on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and puts on an impressive spread for Sunday brunch. They specialise in homemade terrines, jam…

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Blue Monkey, Zurich. © Blue Monkey

Blue Monkey

Daily

Housed in the medieval tailors' guild house in the Altstadt, Blue Monkey brings the atmosphere and aromas of Bangkok to Zurich. Hardwood floors, spotlighting and red chilli motifs give the…

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Crazy Cow, Zurich. © Crazy Cow

Crazy Cow

Daily

The Crazy Cow in Zurich's Altstadt is a fun place to dine with friends or family. To the backbeat of yodel pop, the Swiss restaurant churns out great-value dishes such as rösti potatoes…

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Restaurant Kindli, Zurich. © Restaurant Kindli

Restaurant Kindli

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A pilgrims' refuge since 1474, Hotel Kindli's restaurant in the Altstadt welcomes a mix of locals and city workers, especially at lunchtimes. Candlelight, leather banquettes and panelled walls…

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Oepfelchammer

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In the heart of the old town and Zürich's oldest tavern, Oepfelchammer is a popular choice for families and couples. Diners can tuck into hearty, regional specialities beneath the medieval rafters.

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Seidenspinner

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The ethos behind Seidenspinner (or "silk spinner") in Zürich's Altstadt is fresh, seasonal and homemade. Traditional Swiss dishes are served in a contemporary setting of crisp white…

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La Perle du Lac, Geneva. © La Perle du Lac

La Perle du Lac

Daily; not Mon

La Perle du Lac restaurant stands in Mon Repos Park overlooking Lake Geneva. A saunter along the lakefront creates an appetite for fine French cuisine from pigeon breast to slow-cooked lamb…

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Kronenhalle, Zurich. © Kronenhalle

Kronenhalle

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Pablo Picasso, Richard Strauss and James Joyce - they all dined at Kronenhalle in Zurich's Altstadt. The elegant Biedermeier restaurant marries art with fine dining. Its panelled rooms are…

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Patara, Geneva. © Patara

Patara

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Innovative Thai cuisine is served at Patara, an avant-garde restaurant in Hotel Beau-Rivage on Geneva's Right Bank. Purple walls inlaid with marble lotuses, teak carvings and snowy white linen…

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L'Olivier de Provence, Geneva. © L'Olivier de Provence

L'Olivier de Provence

Daily; not Sun

L'Olivier de Provence is worth the short trek to Carouge. With exposed beams, terracotta tiles and an open fire, the restaurant recreates the warm ambience of a rural gîte. The seasonal menu…

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Bierhalle Kropf

Daily; not Sun

Bierhalle Kropf in Zurich's Altstadt has all the trappings of a lively Teutonic beer hall. Wood panelling, boar heads and stained-glass windows set the scene in the baroque dining hall, where…

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Au Pied du Cochon, Geneva. © Au Pied de Cochon

Au Pied du Cochon

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In the cobbled lanes of Geneva's Old Town, Au Pied du Cochon is an institution for fans of its namesake pieds de cochon, pigs' trotters. The delicious smell of roast meat curls around guests…

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Bistrot du Boeuf Rouge

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An Art Nouveau-style brasserie in Geneva's trendy Pâquis district, Bistrot du Boeuf Rouge serves gastronomy from Lyon. Dark wood panelling and soft lighting create an intimate setting for…