The Best Italian Restaurants in Zurich – My Favourites for Pasta, Pizza and Fine Dining
Italian food is one of the most loved cuisines in Zurich and the choice is huge. From handmade pasta and Neapolitan pizza to seafood, meat and elegant Cucina Italiana, you’ll find everything that makes bella Italia so special: Mediterranean flavours, warm hospitality and that relaxed Italian feeling.
To make it easier to choose the right place for your occasion, I’ve grouped my favourite Italian restaurants by style. All of them have been personally tried and tested.
Pasta in Zurich
- A reliable classic: Italia
- Tight, loud and authentic: Cinque
- For a bigger budget: Casa Ferlin
Pizza in Zurich
- Neapolitan pizza: Da PONE
- Sourdough pizza: Alba
- Neighbourhood pizzeria: Taverne da Angelo
- Refined pizza in Seefeld: Miracle
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Italian meat dishes
- Bistecca like in Tuscany: 4Leoni Firenze
- Half Italian, half Spanish: Pergola
- For Italian food connoisseurs: Marcellino Pane e Vino
Fish and seafood Restaurants
- A true institution: Antiquario da Marco
- Choose your fish at the counter: Bianchi
- Excellent from A to Z: Ristorante d’Aurora
- Sardinian influence: Brasserie Seefeld
Italian fine dining
- For special occasions: Da Angela
- Modern, Italian and welcoming: ANNA
- Elegant Sicilian cuisine: La Zagra
- Modern, warm hospitality and surprising creations: Gandria
- Risotto by the “risotto king”: Hirschberg
Mediterranean restaurants with Italian vibes
- Especially enjoyable in the evening: Brasserie Freilager
- Perfect near the trainstation Enge and Sihlcity: Weisses Rössli
- High-level sustainable cuisine: Brenso
On this page, you’ll find my personal recommendations for Italian restaurants in Zurich, clearly organised and briefly explained.
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4Leoni Firenze, Tuscan bistecca and classic Italian meat dishes
4Leoni Firenze feels like a mini trip to Tuscany. Surrounded by greenery and vineyard vibes, it is all about great meat, warm hospitality and classic trattoria charm.
🇮🇹What makes 4Leoni Firenze special
• Family owned trattoria, established for decades
• Strong focus on high quality meat dishes
• Bistecca carved at the table
• Very warm service and a beautiful setting
⭐My tip
Bistecca Chianina plus homemade cake and an espresso
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Their pasta in red wine sauce is excellent too
Alba Sourdough Pizza, sourdough pizza with creative toppings in Wiedikon
Alba is perfect if you love pizza but want something fresh and different. Sourdough bases, bold combinations and a modern sustainability mindset make it one of Zurich’s most exciting pizzerias.
🇮🇹What makes Alba special
• Italian inspired, but consciously rethought
• Sourdough pizza, also with Swiss mozzarella
• Creative signature pizzas, for example Vanilla Sky
• Strong sustainability focus, small producers, tomatoes and olive oil from Southern Italy
⭐My tip
Vanilla Sky plus buffalo milk soft serve
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Great if you want pizza beyond the classics
ANNA, modern Italian cooking with a truly welcoming vibe
ANNA is one of those places where you instantly feel taken care of. The atmosphere is warm, the food is elegant and comforting at the same time, and you usually leave already planning the next visit.
🇮🇹What makes ANNA special
• Extremely warm hosting and a feel good atmosphere
• Modern Italian cuisine
• Menu options and an excellent wine pairing
• Also works well for events, with a dedicated space plus outdoor seating
⭐My tip
Pulpo with peppers and homemade focaccia | veal tortelli with Marsala and marjoram
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Perfect for a night when you simply want to eat really well
Antiquario da Marco, Italian classics and handmade Triangoli ravioli
Antiquario da Marco is a great choice for a classic Italian dinner in a refined but relaxed setting. Homemade pasta, lots of options and a strong wine and grappa selection.
🇮🇹What makes Antiquario da Marco special
• Second generation family business
• Homemade pasta, including filled Triangoli
• Terrace becomes a heated winter lounge
• Large selection of wines and grappa
⭐My tip
Triangoli ravioli fatti in casa
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A lovely address for a traditional Italian dinner night
Bianchi, seafood and fish classics by the Limmatquai
Bianchi is a top pick for seafood lovers. The ambience is elegant, the service is attentive and choosing fish directly from the counter is part of the experience.
🇮🇹What makes Bianchi special
• Strong focus on fish and seafood
• Elegant ambience and very attentive service
• Fish from the display counter, including salt crust options
• Also a few vegetarian alternatives
⭐My tip
Mango tartare with grilled scallops | sole with Venere rice
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Outdoor seating is especially nice in good weather
Brasserie Seefeld, Italian gourmet cuisine with Sardinian influence
Brasserie Seefeld is a long standing Zurich favourite for refined Italian cooking with a Sardinian touch. It is particularly popular for business lunches thanks to its reliability and quality.
🇮🇹What makes Brasserie Seefeld special
• Italian gourmet cuisine with Sardinian influence
• Popular with business guests at lunch
• Excellent fish and meat dishes
• Great wine recommendations
⭐My tip
Sea bass with seafood and rice or beef tagliata
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A very strong choice for business lunches
Brenso, sustainable Italian cuisine with a true zero waste philosophy
Brenso is one of the most interesting places in Zurich when it comes to sustainability. Zero waste is not a trend here, it is a fully lived concept, executed with creativity and serious culinary skill.
🇮🇹What makes Brenso special
• Zero waste and sustainability approached in a holistic way
• Lots of homemade products, pasta, bread, sausages, mascarpone and more
• Creative preservation and fermentation approach
• Italian roots with a modern experimental twist
⭐My tip
Share the surprise menus, meat plus veggie, and ask for the stuffed pasta
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Since September 2024 it is a private restaurant on request
Casa Ferlin, Zurich’s Italian institution since 1907
Casa Ferlin is a Zurich classic and feels like a time capsule. Vintage interiors, very professional service and iconic pasta dishes are exactly why people love coming here.
🇮🇹What makes Casa Ferlin special
• Legendary Zurich address for Italian cuisine
• Unique vintage interior, almost like a time travel
• Very professional service
• Famous for pasta and classic meat dishes
⭐My tip
Ravioli alla Meno plus mousse au chocolat with liquid cream
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On the pricey side, bringing enough cash is a good idea
Cinque, tight, loud and authentic, Italian family pasta vibes
Cinque is all about authentic Italian energy. It is cosy, lively and a bit loud, with fresh pasta that feels like it could come straight from a nonna’s kitchen.
🇮🇹What makes Cinque special
• Family run, fresh pasta and ravioli every day
• Lively authentic atmosphere
• Rotating fish and meat specials
• Charming slightly kitschy interior
⭐My tip
Homemade tortellone | tuna with lemon risotto | chocolate tortino
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Seats are close together, and that is part of the charm
da Angela, upscale Italian Mediterranean dining for special occasions
da Angela is a great choice when you want an elegant Italian dinner with top service and a strong wine list. Perfect for celebrations and special evenings.
🇮🇹What makes da Angela special
• Polished restaurant with excellent service
• Italian Mediterranean cuisine with seasonal specials
• Very strong wine selection
• House classics on the menu
⭐My tip
Seafood, especially the large prawns
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Ideal for festive dinners and celebrations
da PONE, top level Neapolitan pizza with an airy crust
da PONE is one of Zurich’s best addresses for true Neapolitan pizza. Long fermentation, high heat and excellent ingredients create a pizza with a perfect airy crust.
🇮🇹What makes da PONE special
• Neapolitan pizza on a very high level
• 48 hour dough rest, own flour blend
• Very hot oven up to 500 degrees
• Summer seating by the river
⭐My tip
Tris di Montanara | Margherinara and Funghi e Coppa | Straccetti da Pone
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The winter garden area can be a bit noisy
Gandria, modern Italian cuisine in Seefeld with GaultMillau level quality
Gandria is a refined Seefeld address for modern Italian cuisine. Quality is consistently high, and the dessert and confiserie side is also outstanding.
🇮🇹What makes Gandria special
• Modern Italian cuisine with excellent ingredients
• Chef from Apulia, also strong in desserts
• Great antipasti, pasta, fish and meat
• 15 GaultMillau points
⭐My tip
Pasta | warm beef carpaccio | octopus with citrus pesto
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A great option for an elegant dinner in Seefeld
Hirschberg, risotto by the risotto king and a true host with heart vibe
Hirschberg feels very personal and welcoming. Small handwritten menus, thoughtful details, and the tradition of ending with Vin Santo and cantuccini makes it special.
🇮🇹What makes Hirschberg special
• Very personal hosting concept
• Garlic oil and bread prepared at the table
• Small handwritten evening menu
• Vin Santo and cantuccini to finish
⭐My tip
Buffalo mozzarella with caponatina | Risotto Venere
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Only 9 tables per service, reservations are important
Italia, cucina della mamma comfort food with a beautiful summer garden
Italia is simple, honest and full of comfort. If you want classic Italian flavours and a relaxed garden atmosphere, this is a great pick.
🇮🇹What makes Italia special
• Cucina della mamma style, reduced, comforting, and very good
• Lovely garden in summer
• Salumeria counter for cold cuts and cheese, great for an apéro
• Traditional Italian only menu, but the staff helps
⭐My tip
Lunch, soup or salad included, the pasta is excellent
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Staff is happy to help with translations
La Zagra, elegant Sicilian inspired dining in Seefeld
La Zagra is perfect for an upscale Italian dinner with a Sicilian touch. Strong antipasti, excellent seafood and a great wine friendly atmosphere.
🇮🇹What makes La Zagra special
• Elegant setting with Sicilian roots
• Very strong antipasti and seafood
• Small terrace in summer
• Ideal for wine focused evenings
⭐My tip
Chef’s antipasti | fish or seafood | truffle pasta if available
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A great choice for a special occasion dinner
Marcellino Pane e Vino, a small Italian gourmet gem
Marcellino Pane e Vino is quiet, small and very high quality. A perfect place when you want refined Italian cooking without the big scene.
🇮🇹What makes Marcellino Pane e Vino special
• Less known, but excellent quality
• Small calm restaurant with friendly service
• Nice outdoor seating in summer
• Focus on refined Italian flavours
⭐My tip
Seafood or fish with black Venere rice
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Low key on purpose, not a tourist hotspot
Miracle, thin crispy pizza in Seefeld plus homemade classics
Miracle is great for thin crust pizza fans, and it is also worth staying for the homemade ice cream. The menu includes pasta and a few classic favourites.
🇮🇹What makes Miracle special
• Very thin crispy pizza base
• Homemade pasta and classics like veal cordon bleu
• Homemade ice cream
• Several lunch menus
⭐My tip
Pizza, and try the ice cream if you can
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A few outdoor tables in summer
Pergola, Italian meets Spanish with rabbit, gnocchi and neighbourhood vibes
Pergola is a real neighbourhood spot with loyal regulars. Italian and Spanish influences come together, and the rabbit dish is famously good.
🇮🇹What makes Pergola special
• Half Italian, half Spanish concept
• Homemade pasta plus fish and meat dishes
• Famous for rabbit in white wine with polenta
• Authentic atmosphere with many regulars
⭐My tip
Rabbit | homemade gnocchi | walnut tiramisu
💡Good to know
Three lunch menus are available
Brasserie Freilager, Italian trattoria with tavolata and a family friendly concept
Brasserie Freilager is ideal for groups and families. It is spacious, relaxed and versatile, with trattoria classics, a terrace and also a fine dining option.
🇮🇹What makes Brasserie Freilager special
• Generous location with different areas
• Trattoria and terrace plus a fine dining option
• Very family friendly setup
• Tavolata bookable from four people, also at lunch with pre order
⭐My tip
Tavolata, and for special occasions the Cucina Colaianni
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A very comfortable choice if you are dining with kids
Ristorante d’Aurora, seasonal Italian Mediterranean cooking with a strong lunch offer
Ristorante d’Aurora is a great choice for both lunch and dinner. The lunch offer stands out because it feels thoughtful and special without being complicated.
🇮🇹What makes Ristorante d’Aurora special
• Warm hosting and a pleasant atmosphere
• Seasonal Italian Mediterranean cooking
• Lunch with creative starters, not the standard soup or salad
• Strong meat and fish focus, vegetarian options in the evening
⭐My tip
Pasta and seafood
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À la carte is possible at lunch too
Taverne da Angelo, neighbourhood pizza with a super crispy base
Taverne da Angelo looks simple from the outside, but inside it is a true gem. Great pizza, classic neighbourhood vibes and a very friendly service.
🇮🇹What makes Taverne da Angelo special
• Fantastic crispy pizza
• Neighbourhood atmosphere with friendly service
• Very popular, reservations recommended
• Also great risotto and fennel orange salad
⭐My tip
Pizza Verdure
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Outside is understated, inside is a favourite
Weisses Rössli, Mediterranean dinner charm and a perfect date night vibe
Weisses Rössli is one of my favourite places for a romantic dinner in Zurich. The garden, the warmth of the service and the food that always has that special touch make it memorable.
🇮🇹What makes Weisses Rössli special
• A lot of warmth and attention to detail
• Mediterranean cuisine with a special twist
• Evening menus from two to five courses, fully flexible
• Candlelit event space with tavolata options
⭐My tip
Five course dinner
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A top choice for special evenings and date nights