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Eat, drink & shop in Zurich

Where to eat, drink and shop in Zurich: fondue and Swiss classics, lakeside and skyline dining, chocolate shops, Bahnhofstrasse, Niederdorf and markets.

Restaurants

Famous names, local favourites and halal options for every budget. In Swiss francs: $ under 30 · $$ 30–60 · $$$ 60–120 · $$$$ over 120 per person.

Swiss
Swiss$$

Zeughauskeller

Huge 15th-century armoury hall serving Swiss classics such as Zürcher Geschnetzeltes.

Paradeplatz · Tram: Tram: ParadeplatzMap
Fondue
Fondue$$

Swiss Chuchi

Cheese fondue and raclette in the old town.

Niederdorf · Tram: Tram: RathausMap
Vegetarian
Vegetarian$$

Haus Hiltl

The world's oldest vegetarian restaurant, with a famous buffet.

City centre · Tram: Tram: SihlstrasseMap
Swiss-French
Swiss-French$$$$

Kronenhalle

Legendary restaurant with original artworks by Picasso, Miró and Chagall on the walls.

Bellevue · Tram: Tram: BellevueMap
Fish
Fish$$$

Fischers Fritz

Relaxed lakeside restaurant serving fresh lake fish.

Wollishofen lakeside · Tram: Tram: WollishofenMap
International
International$$$$

Clouds

High-rise dining with views over the city, lake and Alps.

Prime Tower · 35th floor · Tram: HardbrückeMap
Fine dining
Fine dining$$$$

The Restaurant – The Dolder Grand

Two-Michelin-star dining in a grand hilltop hotel.

Dolder Grand Hotel · Tram: Dolderbahn funicularMap

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Halal status is based on published restaurant information and can change. Please confirm with the restaurant before you go. Food photos are illustrative and do not show the restaurant itself.

Cafés, afternoon tea & desserts

Classic afternoon tea, specialty coffee and sweet stops.

Confiserie Sprüngli
Paradeplatz

Confiserie Sprüngli

Zurich's famous confectioner, known for Luxemburgerli macarons.

Tram: Tram: ParadeplatzMap
Café Schober (Péclard)
Niederdorf

Café Schober (Péclard)

Romantic old café famous for hot chocolate.

Tram: Tram: RathausMap
Max Chocolatier
Old Town

Max Chocolatier

Handmade Swiss chocolates with seasonal flavours.

Tram: Tram: ParadeplatzMap
Lindt Home of Chocolate
Kilchberg

Lindt Home of Chocolate

Chocolate museum with a giant chocolate fountain and huge shop.

Tram: Train or boat to KilchbergMap
Café Henrici
Niederdorf

Café Henrici

Bright old-town café for coffee and cakes.

Tram: Tram: RathausMap

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Shopping & markets

Department stores, luxury streets, malls, outlets and markets.

LuxuryCity centre

Bahnhofstrasse

One of the world's most exclusive shopping streets, famous for Swiss watches and jewellery.

Tram: Tram: Paradeplatz / RennwegMap
Shopping streetOld Town

Niederdorf

Cobbled lanes with small shops, souvenirs and cafés.

Tram: Tram: Rathaus / CentralMap
Shopping streetZurich West

Im Viadukt

Shops and a food market inside old railway arches.

Tram: Tram: ViaduktMap
CraftsZurich West

Freitag Flagship

Bags made from truck tarps, sold in a tower of shipping containers.

Tram: HardbrückeMap
Department storeBahnhofstrasse

Globus Bahnhofstrasse

Upscale department store with a gourmet food hall.

Tram: Tram: RennwegMap
MallMain station

Shopville Zurich HB

Big underground shopping centre under the main station, open on Sundays.

Tram: Zürich HBMap
MallWiedikon

Sihlcity

Modern mall in a former paper factory.

Tram: Tram / S-Bahn: Saalsporthalle-SihlcityMap
MarketLakefront

Bürkliplatz flea market

Saturday flea market by the lake, from spring to autumn.

Tram: Tram: BürkliplatzMap
MarketMain station & Niederdorf

Christmas markets

Festive markets from late November, including one inside the main station.

Tram: Zürich HBMap

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