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Eat & Drink

Is chocolate the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Switzerland? Well, Swiss cuisine has a lot more to offer and Zürich is probably the best town in the country to savor the many Swiss delicacies, as well as renowned international restaurants. For an authentically Swiss gastronomic experience try the many veal options, the famous and delicious röstis, cheeses, amazing sausages to rival the German neighbors’, the raclettes and if the weather is cold a melting fondue experience is highly recommended. Zürich showcases a broad range of international food, Italian and French restaurants are abundant, and you can also find Asian and other ethnic cuisine. Charming outdoor cafés are lovely options when the weather is warmer, we particularly loved the ones by the lake on hot days. Oh, back to chocolate, of course we have a long-lasting love affair with Sprüngli!
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Sternen Grill

The Swiss way of eating sausages. We were recommemded this place years ago as the best sausage in town, and recently checked it out again. We love going to places frequented by locals and the sausages really are very good. Sternen Grill is where locals stop by on their way to work or before going to cinemas or theaters in the region. Take note that… Read more »

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Sprüngli Café

Rright at Bahnhostrasse this café is a great option for a stroll in this elegant part of town. It is only two blocks away from the lake and surrounded by fancy shops. The name Sprüngli is readily associated to the famous chocolate maker at the equally famous Banhhofstrasse, but now they also have this café with a small menu yet delicious food. On nice sunny… Read more »

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Santa Lucia

Considered the best pizza in town, you will surely enjoy this unpretentious restaurant. Try some crispy disks straight from the wood fire oven, as well as many pasta options and other Italian dishes. Centrally and conveniently located in the old town it attracts clients of all sorts, and locals adore it. There are two houses, one of them by Bahnhofstrasse, but we preferred the one… Read more »

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Kronenhalle

An institution in town, Kronenhalle is cherished by locals and praised as one of the greatest restaurants for Swiss food in the country. As you enter, you almost feel you as though you are at a top notch art gallery or small museum, as wooden paneled walls are filled with original paintings by Chagall, Picasso, Miró, Klee and so on. The venue used to be… Read more »

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Café Odeon

Centrally located at Bellevue, by the lake and the Opera House, this legendary café was opened just before the first Great War. It is small Art Nouveau establishment with crystal chandeliers, brass, marble and wood. Nowadays it feels very old style, in a European way, but its historic importance brings charm to the place. We enjoyed sitting at the same tables as Einstein, Toscanini, James… Read more »

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