Sustainable restaurants in Zurich

ANOAH Restaurant & Team

The vegan pop-up restaurant ANOAH has finally found a permanent home at the Rigiblick cable car. There are 32 seats inside and 40 seats outside in the greenery. The young team led by Noah Rechsteiner is extremely creative and changes the menu every two months.

ANOAH Food & Drink

As an omnivore, it's important to mention that I didn't miss a thing. The dishes are perfectly balanced in terms of flavour and contain lots of umami.
You can choose between a 5- or 6-course fine dining menu, optionally accompanied by alcoholic drinks or homemade juices. The Anoah brunch is available at weekends.

♥️ My recommendation

the theatre menu

• The ANOAH is just a 2-minute walk from the "Rigiblick" cable car stop, which leads directly to the Rigiblick theatre.
• The restaurant therefore offers a special theatre menu from Wednesday to Saturday between 5.45pm and 7.15pm.
• 3 courses for CHF 58
• Ideal for all culture lovers and gourmets with a small appetite. 🤗

The fine dining restaurant elmira is located in the old Löwenbräu silo. The elevator takes guests to the basement and transports them to a unique gourmet concept - directly in the kitchen. The restaurant sets a high standard for sustainability with upscale regional, seasonal cuisine. Using the methods of preserving and fermenting, the kitchen team succeeds in transporting summer products into winter, creating exciting juice accompaniments. At elmira, a flat fee is paid before the visit for the 7-course menu (choice: plant-based or animal-based dishes) and juice or wine accompaniment. Water and coffee refill is included in the price.

My tip: the vegan menu and non-alcoholic beverage accompaniment surprised me positively :)

🫶 The EquiTable is a Gault Millau and Michelin restaurant for special occasions. Everything is just right here: the atmosphere, the food, the wine...and above all the attention to detail.

👨‍🍳 Julian Marti has been the new head chef at EquiTable since March 2022. His cousin Cédric Campera accompanies him as sous chef. They cook with the best, seasonally available regional and Fairtrade products.

Max Dullinger & team take care of both the appropriate choice of drinks and the perfectly coordinated service for me.

There are professionals at work here who absolutely understand their craft. Great cinema! 😍🙏

Guests can choose between 4 and 7 course menus, optionally vegetarian and with wine accompaniment.

😋 The Equitable in Kreis 4: My tip for culinary evenings and date nights!

My tip: 7 course menu with wine accompaniment while you're there. :)

🥕🥦🥒🥬🍅 The restaurant "Neue Taverne - New Tavern" near Rennweg in the old town proves that vegetables can also play the leading role. In the evenings, 12-15 dishes are lovingly composed according to current market offerings and can convince across the board in terms of taste.🥰 Fabian Fuchs (formerly Equitable) has been head chef at the Neue Taverne since 2022.

Recommendation for 2 people: 4-6 dishes (but we had 8 dishes :D). For 100.- per person there is also a surprise menu.

Sample dishes:
- Burrata / ox heart tomato / chive oil.
- Kohlrabi / cream cheese / mussel cream

- Asparagus / potato espuma / crumble
- Caviar of the field / egg yolk / chives / blinis

- Cucumber Kimchi / roasted shrimp powder / kaffir lime oil
- Cauliflower KFC / chili glaze / sesame seeds

- Lemontarte / Cedri lemon / Sansho pepper
- Herb sorbet / Felchlin Edelweiss couverture / raspberries

🍷Wine tip: Rosé Winifred / Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt / Gut Oggau

The Rechberg restaurant is located near Neumarkt in a stately house built in 1837. The cuisine is also inspired by this time, when fresh, local and seasonal ingredients from the market were brought to the table. The dishes feature original vegetables and grains and meat from local animals. The focus is on vegetarian dishes. These ingredients are processed in a refined way using contemporary techniques. Cultural events are held regularly.

My tip: 6-course menu

At 'Wirtschaft im Franz' there is a small menu, no matter if for lunch or in the evening program. The open kitchen connects kitchen and guest room. There's something to cook for; mainly Swiss cuisine with modern twist, preferably in organic quality. However, sustainability, seasonality and regionality are just as important when purchasing the products.

My tip: napkin dumplings

Special name - special concept. At the latest at the entrance to the restaurant, all the unsuspecting are enlightened - the golden bottle (Guttere) floats unmistakably to the left of the entrance. Conclusion: I just like everything about this restaurant ♥️

🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️ Unfortunately not present during my visit, but you can visibly feel Meret & Linda's vibe. Linda has the sceptre as Chef de Cuisine and Meret is Miss Superhost.
Both met at the hotel management school in Lucerne and at the latest when you go to the toilet you think to yourself - WHAAAT, REALLY?! because there you can hear Meret rapping the Guttere Rap 👊😎 legendary!

The menu changes monthly. There are 7 plates (served in 3 courses), all seasonal/regional, tavolata style for CHF 75, true to mum's motto "You eat what's on the table!".
SUPER FINE, if I didn't have a huge list of restaurants and more time, I would visit every month. 🤩😋. The dessert cart is also a big highlight. 

😍 Fact about Zur Goldige Guttere: We love roast flavours, batter and freshness and put vegetables in the foreground.

My tip:7 courses, dessert and, if still available, the Sälbstbrüner cocktail (Carrot - Charme Brut).