The best restaurants at Europaallee – my personal recommendations
Europaallee in Zurich is much more than just a passage next to the main station. Over the years, it has developed into an interesting food destination with modern restaurants, casual lunch spots, specialty coffee and international concepts. Whether you are looking for Neapolitan pizza, Greek mezze, Italian focaccia or a flexible food hall, Europaallee offers plenty of good options.
For me, the best restaurants at Europaallee combine quality, personality and a concept that stands out despite the busy location. All of the following places have been personally visited and tested by me.
Foodcourt and variety: BRIDGE
Pizza and Italian food: VITO | Via del gusto 28
Casual lunch and business: LOFT FIVE | YAMAS| YNOS
Coffee and take-away: radix
On this page you will find my personal recommendations for restaurants at Europaallee, including dish tips, drinks and the best occasion for each place.
Details below👇
BRIDGE: vibrant foodcourt right next to Zurich main station
BRIDGE is a lively foodcourt at Europaallee with several concepts under one roof. It combines fresh bread, pasta, bánh mì, sushi, coffee and a bar in a modern, family-friendly setting.
🍽What makes BRIDGE special
• large foodcourt with several partner concepts
• broad variety from bakery to sushi and pasta
• Sourgood with handmade sourdough bread
• family-friendly with a play area upstairs
• ideal for groups with different tastes
⭐My tip
Sourdough bread from Sourgood and, depending on your mood, pasta, bánh mì or a coffee from Vicafe
💡Good to know
Perfect for meeting friends or colleagues because everyone can choose something different.
LOFT FIVE: international classics made with regional quality products
LOFT FIVE is one of the best-known restaurants at Europaallee. The spacious interior, urban design and broad menu make it ideal for business lunch, dinner or group gatherings.
🍔What makes LOFT FIVE special
• central location near the main station
• international classics made with regional products
• five different interior areas
• popular for business lunch and after-work dinners
• signature dishes such as burgers and sandwiches
⭐My tip
LOFT FIVE steak club sandwich or the legendary James Joyce burger
💡Good to know
Also a good choice for groups and business dinners in a modern setting.
radix: specialty coffee inside a snow and skate shop
radix is actually a shop for snowboards and skateboards, but in Zurich it has also become well known for its excellent coffee. The concept is small, relaxed and perfect for a quick but very good coffee stop.
☕What makes radix special
• very good specialty coffee
• unusual setting inside a board shop
• a few charming tables
• popular for quick coffee at Europaallee
• ideal for take-away as well
⭐My tip
Cappuccino with almond or rice milk from Karma
💡Good to know
A great stop for a short coffee break between the station, office and shopping.
Via del gusto 28: Italian focaccia and aperitivo at Europaallee
Via del gusto 28 is a small Italian delicatessen with lots of charm. It is especially loved for its generously filled focaccias, homemade tiramisu and classic Italian aperitivo with small bites.
🥪What makes Via del gusto 28 special
• large choice of focaccias
• classic Italian aperitivo
• very warm hospitality
• fresh cannoli and homemade tiramisu
• ideal for take-away, coffee or an early evening stop
⭐My tip
Focaccia with Parma ham, stracciatella, artichoke cream, grilled vegetables and arugula
💡Good to know
With every aperitivo drink, you get a small snack on the side.
VITO: Neapolitan pizza at Europaallee
VITO brings Neapolitan pizza with a light, airy crust to Europaallee. You can choose individual slices at the counter or order one whole pizza at the table and share it.
🍕What makes VITO special
• Neapolitan pizza with an airy, thick crust
• flexible choice between slices and whole pizza
• up to three topping variations on one whole pizza
• vegetarian and vegan options
• homemade iced tea with orange and basil
⭐My tip
A whole pizza with three different toppings to share, plus the homemade iced tea
💡Good to know
Ideal for groups because you can combine several pizza styles in one order.
YAMAS: Greek bistro and wine bar with mezze at Europaallee
YAMAS combines Greek bistro food with wine bar flair. The menu is small but thoughtful, easy at lunch and especially nice in the evening for mezze and a relaxed finish to the day.
🥗What makes YAMAS special
• Greek bistro with wine bar character
• very attentive service
• small but well-composed lunch and dinner menu
• vegetarian options available
• homemade mpougatsa on Saturdays
⭐My tip
Greek mezze for two in the evening or Giouvetsi with beef at lunch
💡Good to know
A lovely place for an uncomplicated lunch or a calm evening for two.
YNOS: modern Greek and Mediterranean cuisine near the station
YNOS serves Greek and Mediterranean cuisine in a modern style and spacious setting. At lunch there are high-quality set menus, while in the evening the menu becomes smaller and more focused.
🍷What makes YNOS special
• modern Greek and Mediterranean cuisine
• high-quality lunch menus
• spacious interior
• ideal for groups and events
• cozy seating area for coffee or a break
⭐My tip
Lunch menu with seafood pasta
💡Good to know
Very suitable for after-work meetups, group dinners or relaxed business lunches.