Sustainable restaurants in Zurich

At the Crêperie Bei Babette near Idaplatz, chef Andi Handke conjures up fine crêpes and galettes.

In addition to classics, the special creations are also very popular.
-Roquefort with endive, walnuts and honey
-Oven squash, cream of mushroom and cottage cheese
-smoked salmon on Crémant creamed savoy
-picked venison with pickled red cabbage

Those who still have room should not miss out on a sweet finish, e.g. with caramel fleur de sel, compote de prunes and sour cream ice cream or rather a classic crêpe Suzette. 

On weekends from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. breakfast is served with fine dishes such as the omelette creations, spicy or sweet breads and home cereals.

My tip: seasonal special creation galette

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 manorial house built in 1837. The cuisine is also oriented towards this time, when fresh, local and seasonal ingredients came from the market onto the table. The dishes contain original vegetables, cereals and meat from local animals. These ingredients are processed in a refined way using modern techniques. Vegetarians can also choose from a variety of dishes. Regular cultural events take place on Saturday and on a few evenings of the year there is a Philip Maloney Krimidinner.

My Tip: 10-course dinner as a complete journey through the 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).