Zurich
ZURICH - BEST RESTAURANTS, HIPPEST NIGHT CLUBS & TOP HOTELS
Introduction
Zurich is a modern and lively city. It is home to FIFA, many financial institutions, the Lindt chocolate factory, a lake in the middle of the city and the most beautiful mountains around. When walking through the old town of Zurich called Niederdorf and strolling along the river Limmat, you will find benches and cafes everywhere. Don't miss out to go to Paradeplatz which hosts two of the biggest banks in Switzerland, the Credit Suisse and the UBS and the famous chocolate shop Sprüngli with its famous Luxemburgerli (macaroons) - the perfect present for everybody who stayed at home. For fashion victims the Bahnhofstrasse with its big brands like Gucci or Prada is the perfect location for your shopping tour. Zurich is one of the world's pre-eminent global cities and was named several times the city with the best quality of life in the world.
Cool Restaurants
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CASA AURELIO
Fun & exquisite spanish
Address: Langstrasse 209, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland
Area: Langstrasse
Web: http://www.casaaurelio.ch
Phone: +41 44 272 77 44
Prices: Entrée & main course: CHF 76.-
Atmospheric Spanish hot spot in the red light district of Zurich just behind the McDonalds; signature dish is the "chuleton "(veal cutlet); great mixture of guests - celebrities, pimps, fitness trainers and rich business men; extensive wine menu; alternatively trendy but in "Kreis 4" is the newish and stylish "VOLKSHAUS" (Stauffacherstrasse 60, 8004 Zurich, Switzerland, +41 44 242 11 55) including a cool bar
GINGER
One of the best sushi bars in Zurich; the place has recently been remodeled and enlarged; it now offers cold and warm Japanese cuisine in two different areas; located in Zurich Seefeld - close to the lake; extravagant creations; get the "lobster in an orange"; reservation is key; another top notch Japanese is "SALA OF TOKYO" (+41 44 271 52 90, http://www.sala-of-tokyo.ch) around the corner of the main station at Limmatstrasse 29
KRONENHALLE
Elegant International
Address: Raemistrasse 4, 8801 Zurich, Switzerland
Area: Bellevue
Web: http://www.kronenhalle.com/
Phone: +41 44 262 99 00
Prices: Entrée & main course: CHF 75.-
Swiss and international favorites are served in an elegant atmosphere; check out the original paintings on the walls; a must for Zurich visitors; good, antique bar next door; great for the real "Zurich Bratwurst" (veal sausage) with "Buerli" (bread roll) is the take away counter "VORDERER STERNEN" at Bellevue
MORGENSTERN
Don't ask for the menu; count on Mario who is telling you all the daily specials and the highlights of the menu; always pre-order the burrata; the place turns into a fun location later when Mario performs as a DJ and plays his favorite Italian party tunes; do you like grappa? Other save bet nearby is the unpretentious "RISTORANTE ITALIA" at the Zeughaustrasse 61 (+41 43 233 88 44, http://www.ristorante-italia.ch) with a nice summer garden; hangout for locals and the media crowd; offers 30-40 open wines
RESTAURANT KAUFLEUTEN
After many years still the place to see and be seen in Zurich; the venue contains a restaurant, a vibrant bar, a nightclub and a lounge; on weekends the kitchen is open until 4am; if you don't get a table try the small and cozy restaurant "COCO'S" (+41 44 211 98 98, Bleicherweg 1A, http://www.restaurant-coco.ch/) located on a side street of the famous Paradeplatz just 3 minutes from "Kaufleuten"
RESTAURANT ROSSO
Pizza dinner with the locals
Address: Geroldstrasse 31, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland
Area: Kreis 4
Web: http://www.restaurant-rosso.ch/
Phone: +41 44 818 22 54
Prices: Entrée & main course: CHF 35.-
The casual and trendy "RESTAURANT ROSSO" is located near "Hardbruecke" and the famous "Freitag"-tower-bagshop in Kreis 4; a favorite among the locals; perfect for a dinner with friends in a great atmosphere while enjoying the best pizza in town; closed on Saturday open only for dinner; bookings are essential
ZEUGHAUSKELLER
swiss food institution
Address: Bahnhofstrasse 28a, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland
Area: Kreis 1 / Paradeplatz
Web: http://www.zeughauskeller.ch
Phone: +41 44 211 26 90
Prices: Entrée & main course: CHF 55.-
Typical Swiss food in this old-fashion Zurich institution located in a former armory; Try the Swiss specialities "Kalbsgeschnetzeltes Zurich style', (classic local specialty with sliced veal and mushrooms in a creamy white-wine sauce) or "Kanonenputzer” (panfried sausage served in half-meter or meter lengths)
* 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.