Fondue Restaurants in Zurich 2025, unique places for cheese lovers

Fondue is something I usually enjoy at home. Over the years, however, I’ve often been asked for recommendations for fondue restaurants in Zurich. That’s why I started looking more closely at what really makes a fondue restaurant special: a unique setting, a special cheese blend, or side dishes that go beyond what you’d normally prepare at home. Here is my carefully curated list of special fondue restaurants in Zurich, all personally experienced.

  • Pop up and seasonal fondue: Helvti Chäschtli
  • Forest tavern and excursion spots: Wirtschaft Degenried | Hillz
  • Urban fondue: Frau Gerolds Garten | Bar Rimini
  • Traditional fondue: Fribourger Fondue Stübli | Chäsalp
  • Fondue with a view: Hillz

On this page you will find my personal fondue restaurants recommendations in Zurich, clearly sorted and briefly explained.


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Helvti Chäschtli, seasonal pop up fondue chalet in Zurich

Helvti Chäschtli is my go to spot if you want fondue to feel like a full winter experience, not just dinner. This seasonal pop up at Restaurant Helvetia combines cosy chalet vibes with a new vintage fondue blend every year and creative sides you won’t easily recreate at home. Perfect for a special night out with friends.

🍲What makes Helvti Chäschtli special

  • a new vintage fondue blend every year
  • created with master cheesemaker Rolf Beeler and Martel
  • refined Swiss starters
  • creative dipping sides, the Tünklimenü

⭐My tip
Try the current vintage fondue with the tasting sides

💡Good to know
Seasonal pop up from autumn to winter, open Tuesday to Saturday

Wirtschaft Degenried, fondue in a forest tavern

Wirtschaft Degenried feels like a little escape from the city. It is especially nice in winter, when you can enjoy fondue in a cosy setting, and even in the forest wagon for groups.

🍲What makes Degenried special

  • idyllic forest clearing location
  • cheese fondue made with cheese from Amstad Chäslädeli
  • exceptional fondue bread
  • generous and varied sides

⭐My tip
Cheese fondue in the winter forest wagon

💡Good to know
Fondue is available year round, the forest wagon fits around 10 to 20 people

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Frau Gerolds Garten, urban winter fondue

Frau Gerolds Garten combines a relaxed city vibe with cosy winter atmosphere. When it gets cold, the winter garden turns into a charming place for a fondue night.

🍲What makes Frau Gerolds Garten special

  • lovingly designed winter garden setting
  • fondue made with cheese from Reiferei
  • relaxed, informal atmosphere
  • central location

⭐My tip
Fondue with soup first, plus a warm ginger beer

💡Good to know
Winter setup usually runs until early March, the winter room can be booked with a reservation

Chäsalp, alpine style fondue variety with cabin atmosphere

Chäsalp is a favourite for proper alpine hut vibes without leaving Zurich. The selection is huge, perfect if your group wants to try different flavours.

🍲What makes Chäsalp special

  • up to 15 fondue variations
  • rustic alpine cabin atmosphere
  • fondue tasting option with several styles
  • raclette you can prepare at the table

⭐My tip
Fondue Fetä if you want to try more than one style

💡Good to know
Very popular, reservations are highly recommended

 

Fribourger Fondue Stübli, classic fondue in a nostalgic setting

Fribourger Fondue Stübli is a long standing Zurich classic and ideal if you want traditional fondue in a truly nostalgic atmosphere.

🍲What makes Fribourger Fondue Stübli special

  • traditional Fribourg style fondue
  • nostalgic interior
  • excellent wine selection
  • a real Zurich institution

⭐My tip
Moitié Moitié with a glass of white wine

💡Good to know
Small restaurant, booking ahead is important