Zurich Lake
ZURICH LAKE - BEST RESTAURANTS
Introduction
The Lake Zürich area offers something for everybody. Especially in Summer time the city invites to relax around the lake in one of the romantic
restaurants directly located at the lake. Most of the restaurants can be reach by boat or by car. With the offical Zuerichsee Schiffahrtsgesellschaft (ZSG) departing at Buerkliplatz it's easy to discover the lake of Zuerich. Just hopp off in Rapperswil and enjoy a great Pizza on the square at "DIECI AL LAGO". And definitely have a swim in the very clean lake!
Discovering the lake of Zuerich by car takes about 2 hours. On the right side (Morning sun) of the lake you find the villages of Thalwil, Horgen, Waedenswil, Richterswil, Pfaffikon and Lachen. After passing the dam to the opposite shore, you find yourself on the “Goldkueste” (Evening sun); pass by Rapperswil, Staefa, Meilen, Herrliberg, Kuesnacht and finally reach the city of Zuerich.
Cool Restaurants
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DIECI AL LAGO
The atmospheric "DIECI AL LAGO" with its large garden restaurant and delicious "pizza on the piazza" is located at the port of Rapperswil; plan a boat day trip on the lake of Zurich (main exit Buerkliplatz Zurich) and stop for a nice lunch in Rapperswil which is a small city on the lower end of Lake Zurich; perfect for a family day (zoo, pedal boat renting or a stroll along the lake); the pizzeria open 365 days, from 11am to 12pm
CHEZ FRITZ
Mediterranean at the lake
Address: Seestrasse 195, 8802 Kilchberg, Switzerland
Area: Kilchberg
Web: http://chezfritz.dinning.ch/
Phone: +41 44 715 25 15
Prices: Mains: around CHF 38.-
Small, cozy and elegant restaurant on the lake from the makers of the restaurant "SEEROSE"; The large terrace with outdoor bar and lounge is perfect for an intimate "tête- à- tête"; chef Mathieu Bacon conjures "foie gras", "tuna tartare with avocado" to "calamari "and" St. Pierre" on the table; in the mood for a more casual place serving the famous "Swiss sausage with bread roll" (Schweizer Bratwurst with Buerli) in a relaxed atmosphere where it may happen that famous German singer Herbert Grönemeyer is sitting next to you? Then head to the "MOENCHHOF" (Alte Landstasse 98, Kilchberg, +41 44 715 40 06, http://www.moenchhof.ch/)
L'O
International & chilling at the lake
Address: Bahnhofstrasse 29, 8810 Horgen, Switzerland
Area: Horgen
Web: http://www.lo-horgen.ch/
Phone: +41 44 725 25 25
Prices: Mains: starting at CHF 38.-
After a short walk over the railway tracks which run directly aside the shore you reach this stylish Lake Restaurant "L'O"; beautifully located on the lake, the restaurant seduces mostly locals in the afternoon or evening to relax and enjoy
OSTERIA VISTA - MARINA LACHEN
Great italian fare
Address: Hafenstrasse 4, 8853 Lachen, Switzerland
Area: Lachen
Web: http://www.alporto.com/
Phone: +41 55 451 73 73
Prices: Mains: CHF 22.-
Probably THE Italian restaurant on the Lake of Zurich with authentic and delicious italian fare; the osteria is directly located on the waterfront of the "Marina Lachen" and is a wonderful place in Summer or Winter for a little walk by the lake before enjoying great food; perfect for the whole family, a group of friends or a couple; a must is the "Tavolata" - the culinary group experience; Lachen is located at the bottom of Lake Zurich, already in the canton Schwyz near Roger Federer's residence "Wollerau" and is easily accessible by car or train from Zurich, Rapperswil or Zug; for those who want to enjoy the lake views from the hilltop try "RESTAURANT LUEGETEN" (Etzelstrasse 224, Pfäffikon, +41 55 420 45 44, http://www.restaurant-luegeten.ch/) - a true culinary secret!
PUMPSTATION
Casual swiss bratwurst & sunset with friends
Address: Seeanlage Utoquai, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland
Area: Zurich
Web: http://www.pumpstation.ch/
Phone: +41 44 260 96 69
Prices: Mains: starting at CHF 10.-
"Swiss sausage" (Schweizer Bratwurst) from the grill, a big salad and a beer - that's "PUMPSTATION" - an institution for years located in the heart of Zurich & directly on the shores of the lake; popular with young and old people stopping by; no reservation policy, just wait for a table; and be prepared to pay in cash; in the mood for a nice beer garden on the lake? Then drive 10 minutes along the lake and visit the beer garden at the "HOTEL SONNE" (Seestrasse 120, Küsnacht, +41 44 914 18 18, http://www.sonne.ch/)
RESTAURANT SEEROSE
High society
Address: Seestrasse 493, 8038 Zurich, Switzerland
Area: Wollishofen
Web: http://www.seerose.dinning.ch/
Phone: +41 44 481 63 83
Prices: Mains: around CHF 84.-
Famous seaside restaurant in Wollishofen near Zurich; great in summer with beautiful terrace situated directly at the lake of Zurich
RISTORANTE STROZZI'S SEEHHAUS
In beautiful location on Zurich's Gold Coast with a beautiful terrace is the newly opened "STROZZI'S SEEHHAUS" (formerly "BERMUDA"); the interior of the restaurant is elegant and the bar has the form of a divided vessel including a beautiful fireplace for cold days; excellent Mediterranean fare from "smoked deer meat with white pancetta and figs", all kinds of pasta to "sea bass filetto" or "bistecca alla Fiorentina"; next to the lake house is the more casual variation called "STROZZI'S BEACH HOUSE" - a lounge terrace; moorage for the lucky one coming with their own boat.
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, dress code and pets policy directly with the restaurant before planning your trip.