The Best Indian Restaurants in Zurich – My Personal Recommendations for Authentic Indian Cuisine
Indian restaurants in Zurich offer far more than just butter chicken. From South Indian dosas and rich thalis to sizzling tandoori dishes straight from a 300 degree oven, the city has excellent options for true Indian flavors. For me, great Indian cuisine stands out through authentic spice blends, fresh ingredients and genuine hospitality.
All of the following restaurants were personally visited and tested by me.
South Indian Cuisine & Dosa Specialists:Saravanaa Bhavan
Refined Spice Cuisine & Thali: Malabar
Family-run Himalayan Kitchen: Garhwal
Casual & Take-away: Cheti’s Curry
On this page you will find my personal dish recommendations and important information for each restaurant.
Details below👇
Cheti’s Curry – Indian and Sri Lankan Cuisine with Heart
Cheti’s Curry offers fresh Indian and Sri Lankan dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. Especially popular for lunch, it’s known for honest flavors and warm hospitality.
🍛What makes Cheti’s Curry special
• Indian and Sri Lankan specialties
• Fresh lunch dishes
• Take-away available
• Very attentive hosts
• Good portions and fair pricing
⭐My tip
Tikka Masala with Mango Lassi
💡Good to know
Very popular at lunchtime.
Garhwal – Himalayan Flavors and Tandoori Specialties
Garhwal is a family-run restaurant rooted in Himalayan culinary tradition. The Rawat family combines decades of experience with fresh daily ingredients.
🍲What makes Garhwal special
• Family-run with decades of experience
• Fresh ingredients sourced daily
• 300 degree Tandoori oven
• Homemade sauces
• Adjustable spice levels
⭐My tip
Chicken Tikka served on a hot stone with garlic naan
💡Good to know
Hidden gem from the outside, exceptional food inside.
Malabar – Sophisticated Spice Cuisine and Thali Variety
Malabar is considered one of the best Indian restaurants in Zurich. The cuisine focuses on refined spice blends and seasonal ingredients prepared with care.
🌶What makes Malabar special
• Complex spice blends
• Slow-food philosophy
• Five different thali variations
• Excellent vegetarian starters
• Homemade chai ice cream
⭐My tip
Malabar Mix Vegi and Chai ice cream
💡Good to know
Ideal if you want to try multiple dishes in one meal.
Saravanaa Bhavan – Authentic South Indian Dosas and Vegetarian Classics
Saravanaa Bhavan brings authentic South Indian cuisine to Zurich. The focus lies on vegetarian and vegan dishes and large, crispy dosas from the Tandoori oven.
🥘What makes Saravanaa Bhavan special
• South Indian specialties
• Large crispy dosas
• 100 percent vegetarian and vegan
• Authentic spice combinations
• Ideal for larger groups
⭐My tip
Dosa Ghee Roast Masala and Rava Kesari
💡Good to know
Authentic setting with hand-washing station for traditional dining.