Rating: The top 10 restaurants in Zurich

Do you know the moment when you have just taken your seat for the evening in the restaurant and then are greeted so surprisingly warmly that you just know "bull's eye". This is exactly what happens to me when Maria Ventola introduces herself that evening with her pleasant Swabian accent with rolling R 😉 (due to her Italian roots); recommends us the homemade aperitif and then lets us take a look at the menu. We feel completely comfortable and decide, in addition to the 4-course menu, also for a wine accompaniment, which we share and, by the way, is highly recommended. After a fine greeting from the kitchen with pickled salmon, radish and blood sorrel follow two, in my opinion, absolute highlights of chef Stefano Corrado. The probably most tender Pulpo with Peperoni and homemade Focaccia and the Tortelli di vitello with Marsala sauce, refined with fresh marjoram. As I write these lines, I have only one thought - "this screams for a repeat". ❤️

Between courses, Maria keeps telling us little anecdotes from previous months when asked. Last year, just in time for Lockdown 🙈the couple had decided to take over the restaurant Anna near Milchbuck. Of course, not an easy start, but with the support of good colleagues and former supervisor of Stefano, the couple copes with the situation with flying colors. Stefano, by the way, learned and honed his craft at Clouds, Mesa and Gustav before starting his own restaurant. The Anna also offers an event room for larger events, including various seating options outside.

My tip: Pulpo. Pepperoni. Focaccia - Tortelli di vitello. Marsala. Parmiggiano. Marjoram

I had to study longer if and where there is a comparable restaurant already in Zurich. My conclusion: It's a great mix of a few restaurants I like to visit and something very special - perfectly suited for Zurich and I'm happy that BOCUCI made it into my favorites list. 🥰 

BOCUCI - Bottega meets Cucina.

All around successful, stylishly furnished with black/white tiled floor, a large kitchen window at the entrance gives a glimpse into the heart of the place, bar, a delicatessen shelf incl. Vespa decorate the room, the centerpiece is a Berkel who freshly slices the finest hams for the guests and hands them to the aperitif. I'm in love. 🤩 Super service, great wines, class food. Here I want to sit forever, just be and enjoy the dolce vita with my loved ones. Because in the words of the Bocuci "more Amore always goes!"

Unfortunately, there was no more room for the tiramisu, freshly prepared at the table. My critical question, whether Tiramisu must not pull overnight, was mischievously laughing denied ... there would be a trick ... I learn hopefully #nexttime 😉

My tip: Fresh spaghetti with catch of the day and fish / seafood

Restaurant Convivio

The Convivio has been lovingly run by Nadine Bielitz and Jérôme Baschung as head chefs since March 2017. The owners know all the suppliers personally and maintain an honest and transparent working relationship. Nadine's service is very cordial and the restaurant exudes a cosy charm, perfect in winter.

Convivio Kitchen

The menu is subject to seasonal availability, but the dishes are mostly Mediterranean-inspired. The product always takes centre stage. In the evening, guests can choose between à la carte or a 4-course surprise menu. The wine list is extensive.

My tip at Convivio

4-course surprise menu

'Da Angela' has been conjuring up Italian-Mediterranean cuisine for many years with fresh, carefully selected products. The well-kept restaurant offers first-class service. The menu includes seasonal specialities as well as "Angela classics". The wine selection is very varied.

My tip: seafood, especially the giant prawns... yum.

♥️ The glowing passion to celebrate pleasure ♥️

What a motto at Chef Jessica Maggetti's Enja restaurant 🔥Enja means fire in Celtic. Seasonal and regional specialties are prepared with love, creativity and passion on the open fire.

MY favorite dishes:

The salad
Spring salad with young dandelion and raspberry dressing.

The artichoke
Grilled artichoke with tree nut vinaigrette and lime sour cream.

The soy tartar - Enja specialty
Soy tartar with radish, radish and caper apples 

The seitan
Homemade seitan with grilled green asparagus, kumquat and herb oil

The fish
Fish of the day from Lake Zurich with herbs, caper apples, jasmine rice and monk's beard

I already met the chef Dan Shu in 2018 at the "NightMarkt at Coffee Shack" and since then I have been a fan of his Yakitori barbecue skewers. The unique taste experience is due to Dan's craftsmanship and a Konro charcoal grill, which was specially delivered from Japan. Now Dan and a partner have opened their own Yakitori (Japanese neighborhood barbecue where you can have a drink and eat a snack). On the menu you will find small dishes with the themes "Fire", "Hot", "Cold" and "Large". Those who prefer to leave the choice to the chef (and are brave and adventurous) can choose the Omakase for CHF 60 and receive a selection of dishes.

My tip: Miso Shoyu Roasted Eggplants, Hot ’n’ Cold Cucumbers, Taco California, Chicken Thighs Negima und Sake Braised Beef

Zwinglistrasse:
Authentic, Chinese cuisine at star level with international influences and a large dim sum menu. At lunchtime, there are two Dim Sum sets or a wok dish with meat or vegetarian food in addition to the evening menu. Special dessert selections like sticky rice with egg yolk or mango & grapefruit soup. About 40 seats, reservation recommended.

Glattpark:
The Hongxi Glattpark is not only larger, but also the perfect place for business lunches and date nights. The interior with dark brown wooden floors, large paintings on rice paper and golden elements radiates a modern elegance that you just want to soak up. The menu offers a wider selection than in the city center. Here you will also find the traditional Peking style duck (e.g. as a three-course menu; please note: order two days in advance).

My tips:
Starters:
- Dim Sum, especially Xiao Long Bao
- Chicken prepared Szechuan style with ginger, garlic and coriander

Main courses:
- Steamed scallops on glass noodles with black beans and garlic
- Duck Peking style with pancakes, cucumber, leek & hoisin sauce

🥕🥦🥒🥬🍅 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 'Weisses Rössli' has everything a great restaurant needs - flair, a secluded garden, lots of cordiality and tasty Mediterranean dishes by Ivan Capo with that certain something. In the evening, you can choose between 2 and 5 courses and then put together your own starter, entrée, main course, cheese and dessert from the menu. At lunchtime, there is a two-course lunch menu as well as selected dishes from the evening menu. The passion of the kitchen and the attentive service is visibly noticeable to the guests - attention is paid to every detail and the dishes are a true delight in taste as well as visually. 

For events with a maximum of 32 people, there is a special room in the cellar. A former bowling alley, it is decorated in a modern style and lit only by candlelight. Tavolata with various dishes (by arrangement) is served for dinner.

My tip: 5-course menu in the evening :)